Trandescendant

Have you ever tried to make a change in your life only to have it fail? Trying harder doesn't work. But there is something that can motivate you without even needing any discipline.

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What makes a family a family? For some, family is based on blood. For others, family is chosen. Either way, there is a lot we can do to invest in those relationships to make family everything we year…

A listener responds to our first episodes. We seemed to offer an all-or-nothing approach to relationships. But what about when relationships don't work out? What about when a family member refuses to…

Family is so important, and very few things in life matter more. How do we keep keep ties strong, especially if we don't see eye-to-eye about issues of gender and sexuality? Differences in perspectiv…

LGBTQ family members frequently have to face issues of bullying. What are some coping strategies they can use? And what can those who love them do to help?

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A guide to preparing for that critical moment when you let your loved one know that you are LGBTQ. We discuss the concept of metacommunication and how you can prepare the way so that the big moment g…

How do you know when you're ready to come out? What are the benefits of coming out? What are the risks of coming out? What are some things to consider before coming out? In this episode we discuss th…

Whether it is you or a loved one coming out, you can deal with a tremendous sense of loss. Rya shares about the anger she felt in the process. Joe shares the secret of the Lock-Out, a strategy he dev…

Coming out of the closet brings a newfound freedom. But it can also be accompanied by great loss. Rya tells her story of coming out, and the loss she experienced. Together, she and her dad explore ho…

What happens when a loved one comes out to you as gay or trans? The person you thought you knew is not the same person. There can be a very real grieving process as you come to terms with who they ar…

Rya and Joe discuss the difficulties in accepting our LGBTQ family members and friends, and then look at seven ways we can each demonstrate unconditional acceptance in order to affirm our relationshi…

Joe recounts the surprising decision of a girl in a leper colony, drawing parallels with how to respond when LGBTQ family members come out.

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Transitioning is not just a physical journey, but an emotional one that can reshape lives in unexpected ways. In the first episode of Trandescendant, Rya opens up to her father Joe about her experien…