Let's Rethink This

Let’s Rethink This is taking real conversations about mental illness from behind closed doors right out into the open. Hosted by Abby Berger, episodes will explore the complex corners of mental illness by having candid conversations with people living with a severe mental illness and mental health providers on how mental illness affects all aspects of life including education, employment, housing, relationships and so much more. Let’s Rethink This is bringing you real stories of the challenges of mental illness along with real inspiration to manage the symptoms of mental illness, find belonging and purpose in your community, and gain the confidence to live a healthy, quality life.

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Let's Talk Trans, Part 2

July 26, 2021 • Abby Berger • Episode 11

Date: July 26, 2021

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Episode 011 Let's Talk Trans, Part 2

Brief summary of show: The second part of this episode focuses on mental health statistics for trans folks, how MTUG supports the transexpansive community in and around St. Louis, and how you can get in contact with Sayer and the people at MTUG.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

0:49 - 5:55 Intersection of Mental Health and Trans Identities

7:35 - 8:21 Stats on Trans Folks

8:28 - 12:04 Services that MTUG Offers

14:04- 17:47 Discrimination in the Trans Community

22:02 – 23:17 How to Contact MTUG & Upcoming Events

List of resources mentioned in episode:

Disclosure Documentary Preview

History of Trans Identity

Trans Equity Stats

Metro Trans Umbrella Group

Mary Oliver’s The Journey

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