Help Me 2 Understand

Help Me 2 Understand is a podcast where women give their voices to issues of social justice, political activism, giving back and more. I'm your host, Felicia Garland, and I want this to be a place where honest conversations can happen. We live in an age of political and social divisions, global warming, economic inequality, racial tension, and a breakdown in many of our social structures. And that was just this morning’s news. It's overwhelming and confusing. I know I want to make a difference in the world, even if it’s only a tiny one—but I also feel, and I think you might too, that we all could use a bit more knowledge and understanding if we are to be the change that we seek. It’s my mission with this podcast to provide some of that knowledge as you seek to understand. So, welcome to this journey of discovery. I’m so glad you’re here!

…and WE BREATHE, A Conversation For and About Caregivers and Self-Care with Loren Gelberg-Goff, LCSW, Author and Speaker EP: 15 11/23/2021

THIS IS GRIEF, A Conversation About Love and Loss with author Tanya Detrik EP 14 10/20/2021

DIFFICULT MOTHER? DIFFICULT DAUGHTER? Or Both? A Conversation with Karen C. L. Anderson EP: 13 07/28/2021

Depression is Like a Cancer of the Soul A Conversation with Author Martha Rhodes EP: 12 05/26/2021

What’s Love Got to Do With It? A Conversation with Arlene Washburn Dating and Relationship Coach EP: 11 04/29/2021

“Hello God, It’s Me” -- Perspectives on the Infinite Ways We Embrace Religion and Practice our Faith EP 10 04/14/2021

I’M READY FOR MY CLOSE-UP, ARE YOU? -- A Conversation with Photographer, Karianne Munstedt EP 9 03/31/2021

Fighting Hate One Muslim Woman and One Jewish Woman at a Time EP: 8 03/17/2021

Feeding Your Passion to Give Back---a Conversation with Diana Polack, Founder & Chief Change Officer at ArtWare For Good & Mission Driven Success EP 7 03/03/2021

We’re in it for the Long Haul: Electing Women to Public Office---a Conversation with Sarah Preston, Executive Director, Lillian’s List.org EP 6 02/17/2021

COVID-19 and Its Impact on Domestic Violence in New Jersey--a Conversation with Trish Perlmutter, Esq. EP: 5 01/27/2021

An Island For So Long - A Journey to Gender Identity - a Conversation with Dayne Bachmann EP: 4 12/30/2020

An Island For So Long - A Journey to Gender Identity - a Conversation with Dayne Bachmann EP: 4 Honestly, after conducting more than 40 interviews over the past two years for this podcast and another, this interview was one of the most challenging for me. In this conversation I speak with Mr. Dayne Bachmann, a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Twin Peaks Counseling located in West Hartford, CT. Dayne’s is the first episode exploring the issues and challenges faced by those in the LGBTQ community. I plan to do others. For me, the challenge began with something as simple as language. In the introduction, I referred to Dayne as a transgendED man. A few minutes into our conversation, he gently corrected me. “The proper term,” he said, “is transgendER man.” And so it began. Isn’t this what it”s all about---to begin to understand the world from the point of view of another? Continuing the interview, Dayne clarified additional terms, including, “gender identity,” “gender reassignment,” “non-binary,” etc. In the heart of this episode, Dayne shared his personal journey to find his own gender identity and the disconnect he experienced growing up feeling as a boy/man trapped in the body of a girl/woman. These are concepts that can be difficult for straight people to understand, and you’ll hear some of that in this conversation. We also chat about: What it means to be transgender---the differnce between one’s genetic profile and the sense of who they are truly meant to be. Transitioning----what does it mean? Is it only one thing? Gender reassignment. Confronting negative stereotypes. How, as a licensed clinical social worker, Dayne helps others discover their own gender identities, and counsels individuals and families through the process. “An Island No Longer”, Dayne’s book describing his personal journey. He hopes it will give hope to those who are struggling with the same issues and challenges he confronted. And so much more… According to Dayne, “It is possible one day to feel more male (or female) at any given point in time.” “Your gender identity is on a continuum,” he adds.” “It doesn’t have to be black or white.” “There are people who stay in the closet forever because of fear, lack of support or lack of knowledge,” says Dayne. “I hope through my work with the transgender and LGBTQ communities, and especially through my book, I am able to alleviate some of that fear, provide support and understanding and guide others on their journey to live the life they were meant to live. “ Find out more about Dayne, his upcoming book, “An Island No Longer” and Twin Peaks Counseling at . Or reach out to him at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/helpme2understand/id/17260304

Speaking Up on Behalf of Vulnerable Children EP: 3 12/16/2020

“ICE QUEEN - A Cautionary Tale for Teens About Cyberbullying and Sexting EP: 2 12/16/2020

Cookies, Building Character and Girls Changing the World EP: 1 12/04/2020

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