Episode 16: Arrogance of Refusing to Use the Correct Name Artwork

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.

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Episode 16: Arrogance of Refusing to Use the Correct Name

August 23, 2022 • Niko • Season 1 • Episode 16

I discuss the term deadname, why I don't like it, and why I think people use the deadnames of trans people. This leads to my thoughts on blaming our reactions on others, and using compassion to take responsibility for our own reactions.

Many of us have felt like we are not enough, not worthy, or have feared being found out as a fraud. In this episode I talk about how this shows up for me, and a couple ways I've been able to overcome imposter syndrome.

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Episode 11: Coming Out as Transgender in the Local Newspaper

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