This week we wrap up (for now) the LGBTQ+ Conversations with an exploration of gender. I am joined by Alex Iantaffi to discuss his journey as well as the research behind understanding gender identity.

About Alex Iantaffi:

Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist, supervisor, sex therapist, scholar and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy. He co-founder of Edges Wellness Center LLC, a collective of mental health practitioners in South Minneapolis and is also adjunct faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Alex is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, and a clinical fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He is a parent and active community organizer. His book How to Understand Your Gender: A Practical Guide for Exploring Who You Are is available now wherever books are sold.

Follow Alex’s work over at alexiantaffi.com.

Follow Alex on Twitter at @XTaffi.

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Credits:

• Opening/Closing music by Candlepark Stars


• “Robot” by Khovatic from the album Desolate


• “Gravity” by Khovatic from the album Isolate.

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