Break Away From The Binary: From Women To Folx

Before I begin describing this episode, I apologize for the dip in sound quality today. Something is wrong with either my microphone or my computer (computer wiz can't come to sort it out till Tuesday). I decided it was better to choose to record an episode with less than optimal sound quality than skip a week.  Hopefully, you'll agree!  

Now to the good stuff:

Because so much of my work experience has been with people who identify as women, that's become my specialty. So it's who I had in mind when I started this podcast two months ago.

But then I realized that I was unintentionally excluding people who might benefit from the podcast but would find "A Podcast For Women" to be less than welcoming. It wasn't sitting right in my belly, and every week, I felt worse about it. 

I've said it before, and I'll repeat it.

I want there to be a place for everyone. 

I mean, even cishet white dudes are welcome to listen to the pod.  Frankly, maybe it's a move away from toxic masculinity, and I support that. 

Though it's profoundly sad, women who call themselves feminists can be exclusionary of other marginalized communities. It doesn't make sense because women know what it's like to be marginalized, and yet. . . those who have been victimized can also become oppressors. 

None of that here, none of that.  Again, the great  Maya Angelou's words ring true:

"When you know better, you do better."

I sat with it. I researched it and I consulted with a lovely human by the name of E, who identifies as non-binary. 

Now I know better.  So, I'm doing better.

Welcome to "One Day You Finally Knew: A Podcast for Folx Breaking Away."

May it be of benefit.  

P.S.   You'll get this after you listen, but it's spelled: bor·bo·ryg·mus

/ˌbôrbəˈriɡməs/

noun
TECHNICAL

a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines.

Also, Ibram X. Kendi is an anti-racist educator who wrote How To Be An Antiracist, which I highly recommend. 

Roxy Manning is a nonviolent communication practitioner and teacher, and I highly recommend her courses on working with racial microaggressions. 

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The One Day You Finally Knew: For Folx Breaking Away podcast is produced and edited by Jessica Chasnoff, a recovering perfectionist who is always on a learning curve. While she is a psychologist, this podcast is not a substitute for mental health services. If you're struggling with mental health concerns, please reach out to a professional near you.

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