103 | A Mom's Lesson in Moving Forward with Love Instead of Fear with Lisa Brennan

I am joined by Lisa Brennan, an incredible person who I've known for a very long time, and I've been eager to have her on the podcast for a while now! In January 2018, Lisa and her family started a new chapter in life, after her youngest child shared she was a transgender woman. While this was unexpected and definitely came with adjustments, the Brennan family found that treasuring someone for who they truly are is magical and sacred - it doesn’t have to be scary, or something to hide. This was a beautiful conversation, and I hope Lisa’s story encourages you to lead with love, curiosity, and openness, because doing so will only change things for the better!   In this episode, we will cover: Lisa’s story of navigating a new journey with her transgender daughter + how this eventually led to her writing a book about everything she learned and experienced How Lisa’s transgender daughter came out to her and her family + the research and resources Lisa started diving into in order to better understand everything The power of time and community that’s incredibly vital when you’re experiencing moments of isolation, and/or stepping into unfamiliar territory The beauty that comes from living authentically and doing what’s placed on your heart, and how this gives others permission to do the same Not being afraid to challenge religious and societal ‘norms’ and proudly embrace who God created you to be Taking time to look within yourself and being open to important issues around you, even if you don’t think you’re affected by them Continually learning and evolving, no matter your age or what you *think* you know   Resources & Links: Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry More info on the Ignite + Grow Micromind Join the Ignite + Grow Micromind waitlist Learn more about my speaking Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!) Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community! Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting   Connect with Lisa: Follow on Instagram Get Lisa’s book, The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child   Connect with Emily: Follow on Instagram and Facebook Join my email list Check out my website Connect with on LinkedIn   Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/103-a-moms-lesson-in-moving-forward-with-love-instead-of-fear-with-lisa-brennan