In The Den with Mama Dragons - My Child is Trans, Now What?

Feb 09 2025 66 mins 1

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Supporting our queer kids and learning together about all the ways we can show up for them and ourselves is central to our Mama Dragons community. This week’s episode of In The Den dives deep into how we can support and show up for our transgender children from a place of self-reflection and joy!

Special Guest: Ben Greene

Ben Greene is a transgender advocate and educator who has spoken internationally on topics surrounding transgender inclusion. After coming out at 15 in a small town, Ben has devoted his career to spreading empathy, education, and storytelling around the trans experience, and has spoken for companies, hospitals, schools, religious organizations, and government entities sharing what it means to be transgender and how to show up as an ally. He is a fierce advocate for transgender youth, regularly speaking in their defense at the Missouri State Capitol, and is the author of the book "My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy Centered Approach to Support". He is also the creator of the "Good Queer News" Newsletter, and regularly shares LGBTQ+ stories worth celebrating from around the world. He is passionate about educating others from a place of compassion—no matter where they’re starting from.

Links from the Show:

Ben’s website: https://www.bgtranstalks.com/
Find Ben’s book My Child is Trans, Now What here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/my-child-is-trans-now-what-a-joy-centered-approach-to-support-benjamin-greene/20173140?ean=9781538186459&next=t&next=t
One-on-one mentorship available here: https://www.bgtranstalks.com/virtual-mentorship
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