Lead with Compassion
Niko tried to live life up to others' expectations and failed miserably. That failure led him on a journey of crashing confidence, self-discovery, and eventually, self-love. Niko opens up about his experiences, paving the path for others to believe in themselves and to live authentically. Join Niko as he reflects on life through a lens of compassion for others, but most importantly, for himself. Simply put, this podcast is a trans man's take on life.Disclaimer: Niko is not a mental health professional, or doctor. All episodes discussing mental and physical health portray his experiences and observations only.
Lead with Compassion
Episode 11: Coming Out as Transgender in the Local Newspaper
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Episode 11
One big step for me in my transition was changing my legal name. I'll take you back to that story, and how it led me to coming out in the newspaper. Along the way, I experience the first glimmers of excitement. I also uncover a success that remained hidden to me until I recorded this episode.
Other episodes mentioned:
Episode 10: Coming Out as Transgender in the Doctor Office
Get information about changing your name and other trans resources here:
National Center for Transgender Equality
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