52. Courtney Danielle Gray, DPT: A Trans Story

Christina’s guest today is Courtney Danielle Gray.  Courtney shares her experience as a transgender woman in today’s world.   Courtney has many great accomplishments.  She's a Doctor of Physical Therapy, WBFF Diva Fitness Model, and in the Top Ten running for the cover model contest for Ms. Health and Fitness competition.  It has been a long journey figuring out her true self.  Courtney is very candid sharing her experience as a transgender female.  Nothing was off limits.  
In this episode, we talk about… 
Growing up in rural Arkansas
Her experience figuring out why she felt different
The modern trans community and how times have changed 
Living a double life while trying to be who others expected her to be 
Differentiating between gender identity and sexual orientation 
Navigating relationships when you can’t be open about who you are 
Breaking down the experience of the transition process 
Courtney’s experience coming out to her children 
How to deal with the people in your life when going through a gender transition 
The medical aspect of gender transition and hormone control 
Looking into the post-transition future after all medical procedures 
What it was like coming out to friends and family members 
The experience of gender dysphoria 
How estrogen medication affected Courtney’s pursuit of bodybuilding 
Bodybuilding with other women as a transgender female 
Dating after transitioning 
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