Attract Your Tribe by Being You with Leah Spasova

Today we hear how affirmed woman Dr. Diana Sorrentino works to ensure safe and fair affirmation for all adolescents today. Dr. Diana is a psychologist, author, and educator for gender diversity. Her latest book Adolescent Gender-Affirming Medical and Behavioral Healthcare published last week, so pick up your copy with the link below. Diana and I consider topics as far afield as how you know your gender, why the tide of anti-Queer discrimination is turning, and why a little bit of fashion is appropriate in a podcast about science. REFERENCES: Dr. Diana Sorrentino’s Website: https://paradoxesofgender.com/ Follow Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-diana-sorrentino-ph-d-1b64781a4/ Buy Diana's recent book: https://a.co/d/0gJ8zj7H

Today's episode features Spencer West's journey through disability to self-discovery. Spencer is a content creator, motivational speaker, advocate, and author. His newest book Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself teaches how to listen to your inner voice and stop accepting other people's expectations. Spencer and I muse over topics as far afield as personal agency, interdependence, and marveling at method actors. REFERENCES: Spencer West’s Website: https://www.spencer2thewest.com/ Follow Spencer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencer2thewest/?hl=en Follow Spencer on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Spencer2thewest Follow Spencer on Facebook: http://facebook.com/Spencer2thewest Follow Spencer on TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@spencer2thewest

Today's episode features the indefatigable Kobey Layne hearing the call and becoming what she must. Kobey is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Governor of Minnesota. She and I muse over topics as wide as owning our past, youth in American politics, and why you should vote for someone who cares about you. REFERENCES: Kobey Layne’s Website: https://www.kobey4governor.com/ Follow Kobey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kobey4governor.bsky.social Follow Kobey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobey4governor Follow Kobey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194661289324772 Follow Kobey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kobey4Governor Follow Kobey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kobey4governor

In this episode, we hear Shannon Donohoe-Simpson's story of healing and renewal. Shannon is a Joybringer, Spaceholder, speaker, and storyteller who survived breast cancer and turned her journey into a TEDx Talk. We talk about radical ownership, the magical connections we make with others, and making sure not to deprive the world of the opportunity to support you. REFERENCES: Shannon Donohoe-Simpson’s Website: https://shannondonohoesimpson.com/ Shannon’s story on The Collective Magazines: https://thecollectivemags.ca/healing-through-art/ Follow Shannon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.donohoesimpson Follow Shannon on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-donohoe-simpson/ Follow Shannon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannondonohoesimpson/videos Follow Shannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannondonohoesimpson/

Today we hear Lilliana Kendra Young's pursuit of justice for all in Indiana State government. Lilliana is a candidate for District 61 of the Indiana State House of Representatives and Founder of The Sisterhood, a support organization in Bloomington, Indiana. She and I peruse topics as off the beaten track as: ☑️How some politicians are clearly slacking off ☑️Why money makes most politicians unaware of the real problems our country faces ☑️Whether transgender women are contractually obligated to play Magic: The Gathering REFERENCES: Lilliana Young’s Website: https://youngfor61.com/ Follow Lilliana on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lillianayoung.bsky.social Follow Lilliana on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LillianaKendraYoung Follow Lilliana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lilliana-Young-for-IN-61/61582462953972/ Follow Lilliana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianakendra