Episode 10: “To Support Gender Wellness is to Have Support” With Gina Bigham of Trans* Lounge

You won't want to miss this latest episode of Over the Binary Podcast. This week, Casey and Grace discuss how to seek a fulfilling journey toward trans joy; featuring the one and only Gina Bigham of the LA LGBT Center's Trans* Lounge. 

 

Gina Bigham is the Program Manager of the Trans* Lounge at the Los Angeles LGBT Center and a woman of trans experience. She has been a Center employee since 2011 and has made her mark on the organization not only with the Trans* Lounge, but also as the long-time lead organizer of Trans Pride L.A., one of the oldest and highest-attended trans specific pride events in the country. Along with her work at the Center, Gina is known throughout the community as one of the co-founders of WildSide’s Sin City Soirée. Founded in 2007 and continuing to this day, the Sin City Soirée is a week-long empowerment party in Las Vegas bringing together hundreds of trans individuals from all over the globe.

 

When asked how we can support 'Gender Wellness' in today's world, Gina says "To support gender wellness is to have support. Support keeps us well."

 

To find out which amazing resources are available to you through the LA Trans* Lounge, click here: https://community.lalgbtcenter.org/trans-lounge/

 

If you need immediate support, please utilize the following hotlines:

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (call) or 678678 (text)
Suicide Crisis Hotline: #988 

 

Over the Binary is a podcast hosted by Gender Therapists Casey Weitzman, MA, LMFT & Grace O’Connor, MA, LMFT of Gender Wellness of Los Angeles. Casey and Grace are joined by a variety of guests to discuss issues related to transgender, gender-diverse, and non-binary individuals. Over the Binary can be streamed on all your favorite podcast platforms including Spotify, Audible, and Apple Podcasts.