How To Be Your Authentic Self with Ryan Cassata
No one can define who you are except for you, and Ryan Cassata knows what it means to stand up and define yourself on your own terms. Ryan shares his journey after coming out as trans, how he’s managed stress along the way, and why he chooses to keep going and sharing his truth and hope with others. Tune in and learn some simple but incredibly helpful self-care practices that will empower you to stand up for yourself and live authentically as you move forward on your own journey!
In this podcast episode, we share:
What being trans means to Ryan
How the trans community has evolved in recent years
Ryan’s top surgery experience and what top surgery is
Why bathrooms can be dangerous for the trans community
The biggest challenge Ryan has faced
Ryan’s favorite self-care strategies
How Ryan is coping during the pandemic and a message of hope for anyone struggling
Memorable Quotes:
“I think self-care is super important and everyone should have a routine of something they do when they’re feeling mentally overwhelmed.”
“..It’s okay to take a break from work or whatever. As humans we need that—we need a pause.”
“Stay true, stay YOU.”
About Ryan:
Ryan’s been in the limelight since the age of 15 when he appeared on The Larry King Show. He’s been on Tyra Banks as well as so much more and speaks openly about trans issues. At 26 years old, Ryan is one of the youngest trans activists, and has been an inspirational transgender leader since the age of 13.
He’s been speaking at high schools and universities on the subject of gender dysphoria, being transgender, bullying and his personal transition from female to male, including surgery when he was only 18 years old. Not only is Ryan a powerful speaker, he's also a musician, writer, filmmaker and actor. His energy is contagious!
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Listen to the episode here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/52-weeks-of-hope/id1537849403?i=1000502668716
