EP 146 The Unique Challenges And Rewards Of Transitioning Later In Life With Dr. Gennifer Herley

Send us Fan MailFor this week we have invited Dr. Gennifer Herley from New York to talk with us about the empowering work being done at TransNewYork that raises awareness of Transgender and Gender diversity, to give guidance, support, and an inclusive community.We begin by learning about Gennifer’s upbringing in a big family, her coming out story that reflects on the power of being able to share stories, and the moving support she received from close friends and explains how when we transition, loved ones transition alongside as well. The discussion reflects on the advantages of the earlier generation, the importance of self-love, overcoming fear of reactions specifically from family, the hope for the future and the accomplishments of the LGBTQA+ movement, gender confirmation surgery, and so on. Gennifer continues to teach us about the essential trust needed in the trans community, the importance of mental health, and finally reaching a place to be around people who accept her for who she is and feeling blessed in her life with such grace and humbleness. ~~~DR. GENNIFER HERLEY Ph.D. is the founder and Executive Director of TransNewYork. TransNewYork’s mission is to bring awareness to the issues facing the transgender/gender-diverse community and give guidance and support to individuals and their loved ones within an open and safe environment. Dr Herley works with allies of the transgender community, additionally, TransNewYork provides Transgender/Gender Diverse educational training seminars or Organizations. We provide an array of services to help maintain and expand diversity and inclusion within organizations. Her career has taken two paths, corporate management roles and business and personal coaching, and both have merged into nonprofit organizational leadership. In addition, Dr. Herley is a Board member of I’m from Driftwood which aims to help LGBTQ people learn more about their community, straight people learn more about their neighbors and everyone learn more about themselves through the power of storytelling and story-sharing. Dr. Herley is also an adjunct professor of Sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Dr. Herley is a tireless advocate of the transgender community and has spoken at many Transgender Conferences focusing on group dynamics.Find more information at www.transnewyork.org Support the showBreakfast With Tiffany Show Official Facebook Page ~ https://www.facebook.com/breakfastwithtiffanyshow   Tiffany's Instagram Account ~ https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyrossdaleofficial/   Breakfast With Tiffany Show Youtube Channel ~  https://bit.ly/3vIVzhE  Breakfast With Tiffany Show Official Page ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcast For questions, requests, collaborations and comments, feel free to reach us via our e-mail ~ [email protected] SUBSCRIBE and SUPPORT us here ~ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1187534/supporters/new