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Program: Gender euphoria and an untold story of joy

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Trans non-binary performer Dax has spent most of her life not loving who she sees in the mirror. That is, until earlier this year.

A few months ago, Dax finally experienced a particular kind of joy — gender euphoria. And it's transformed the way she sees herself.

So what is gender euphoria? Why is it so powerful for trans and non-binary people? And why are researchers keen to flip the script and talk about trans joy?

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Guests:

  • Dax Carnay-Hanrahan, Melbourne based creative
  • Dr Ruby Grant, research fellow, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University
  • Professor Damien Riggs, Flinders University and Australian Research Council Future Fellow, psychotherapist
  • Riley, astronomer

Credits:

  • Presenter: Sana Qadar
  • Reporter/producer: Rose Kerr
  • Sound engineer: Nathan Turnbull, Harvey O'Sullivan

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Dax couldn't see the beauty other people could see in her. 

Mental Health, Psychology

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