Welcome to the "How To Be Books Podcast", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. The representation of LGBTQ+ community in media, politics, and other areas of society can have both positive and negative impacts, which is why I spoke to Gender Euphoria author and editor Laura Kate Dale this week in a bid to understand the importance of joy.Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.Other amazing guests who took part:Bela Gaytan is a queer, neurodivergent, disabled Latina instructional designer, IDEA practitioner with NASA, agency owner, speaker, and advocate with multiple disabilities.Cassie Brooks is an accomplished author of empowering children's picture books like "Sticks and Stones" and "I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me."Chelsea Winstead who identifies as a lesbian, is also the co-founder of HerHQ, a former US Airforce Reserve Officer and a successful entrepreneur.Dr Anjali Ferguson is a culturally responsive licensed psychologist, children's book author, podcast host, and widely sourced expert on treating racial and social trauma and its mental health effects on children and families.Other books/articles looked at:Ben Pechey: The Book of Non-Binary Joy: Embracing the Power of YouAmrou Al-Kadhi: Life as a Unicorn: A Journey from Shame to Pride and Everything in Between
