103 | A Mom's Lesson in Moving Forward with Love Instead of Fear with Lisa Brennan

Gather in Growth

I am joined by Lisa Brennan, an incredible person who I've known for a very long time, and I've been eager to have her on the podcast for a while now!

In January 2018, Lisa and her family started a new chapter in life, after her youngest child shared she was a transgender woman. While this was unexpected and definitely came with adjustments, the Brennan family found that treasuring someone for who they truly are is magical and sacred - it doesn’t have to be scary, or something to hide.

This was a beautiful conversation, and I hope Lisa’s story encourages you to lead with love, curiosity, and openness, because doing so will only change things for the better!

In this episode, we will cover:

• Lisa’s story of navigating a new journey with her transgender daughter + how this eventually led to her writing a book about everything she learned and experienced
• How Lisa’s transgender daughter came out to her and her family + the research and resources Lisa started diving into in order to better understand everything
• The power of time and community that’s incredibly vital when you’re experiencing moments of isolation, and/or stepping into unfamiliar territory
• The beauty that comes from living authentically and doing what’s placed on your heart, and how this gives others permission to do the same
• Not being afraid to challenge religious and societal ‘norms’ and proudly embrace who God created you to be
• Taking time to look within yourself and being open to important issues around you, even if you don’t think you’re affected by them
• Continually learning and evolving, no matter your age or what you *think* you know

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