{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Art Is A Spell","title":"Desire Over Dysphoria: Gender Rituals with Eli The Gender Doula","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/49b3cd5a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2454,"description":"In this episode of Your Art is a Spell, Eli, The Gender Doula, shares insights into his journey and the significance of gender exploration. He discusses the role of rituals in supporting individuals through gender transitions and the launch of his new book, 'Gender Rituals.' \nEli emphasizes the importance of community support and the concept of trans audacity in creating change. The conversation highlights the need for inclusive spaces for gender exploration and the impact of Eli's non-clinical support with transition care and transgender health for individuals and communities. Showing us how desire is more important than dysphoria when it comes to transgender medicine and guiding transitions for trans and gender nonconforming people. \nLearn more about Eli at: \nhttps://www.thegenderdoula.com\nGet his new book Gender Rituals: Creating a Sacred Space for Your Body, Your Gender, and Your Becoming\nhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/817297/gender-rituals-by-eli-lawliet/\nIf you're in Portland and would like to attend Eli's event, get more info here: \nhttps://seagrapeapothecary.com/collections/events/products/09-18-2026-shedding-old-skins-a-name-and-pronoun-release-ritual\nEdgar mentions that they are an LMFT and are able to support folks with accessing gender affirming care in California via their telehealth therapy practice, learn more at: \nhttps://www.edgarfabianfrias.com/gender-affirming-care\n00:00 - Desire Over Dysphoria: Intro to Eli The Gender Doula\n01:08 - What Is a Gender Doula? Non-Clinical Transition Support Explained\n02:56 - How a Gender Doula Works: Clients, Families & Community Rituals\n04:10 - Eli's Journey: From Transgender History PhD to Becoming The Gender Doula\n08:16 - The Genesis of The Gender Doula Practice (2020 & Going Virtual)\n11:47 - Beyond the Medical Model: A Holistic Approach to Gender Identity\n15:55 - Desire Over Dysphoria: Why Desire Is the North Star for Transition\n17:43 - Announcing Gender Rituals: Eli's New Book (Out August 25th)...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OWhM--UdKsZ_4FBvU1NrHQKvneBNtnTXlI0EIio6t8U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kOTBl/MDVlNDU3N2NkMGI1/MzJlY2IzYjRlNWFj/NTZkNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}