Choosing a New Name

Elle discusses the process of choosing a new name as a part of her transition. Included in this are reflections on deadnames, strategies for choosing names, and ritualizing the new name. Though it is very important, she didn't discuss the process of going about legal-name-changing as it is highly variable from state to state. Resources discussed and referenced in this episode: -Elle's Rite of Transition Ceremony which included a formal renaming blessing. https://estherloewen.com/writing-blog/2022/3/6/rite-of-transition-a-ritual-of-rebirth -Samantha Allen's book M to W TF on Audible -Mimi LeMay in "What we Will Become" - book by a mother about her transgender child.  A YouTube version of this podcast episode is available on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/UMt9UIHn4js As always, please reach out to Elle at twatpodcasting@gmail.com with questions, constructive feedback, and blessings!

Om Podcasten

Elle is a transgender woman who started this show to talk. Each week, Transgender Woman Talking presents bits of inspiration, encouragement for other trans siblings, and reflections from a perspective down life's road. Elle currently works as a pre-licensed psychotherapist at an LGBTQ community clinic in California. She is happily married with children, and during the two decades prior to transitioning worked as an ordained Christian pastor. Elle can be reached at: twatpodcasting@gmail.com