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“Lets talk trans” Perspectives of transitioning later in life

Ellie Lowther is the Founder of trans support charity Trans Aware and also the CEO of Essential Learning Curve Ltd which provides support and education around diversity issues within Prison Estates, Schools, healthcare and the private sector. 2019 NDA finalist Ellie transitioned aged 45 and has supported many people in transition of all ages. She has some interesting perspectives that effect those transitioning later in life in a different way than those who transitioned younger. Pulling apart some of the threads of understanding can be helpful for anyone who doesnt truly understand “trans”

Listen to the Podcast

  • 1:33 – My background and transition at 45
  • 4:02 – Tolerance being the imposter of acceptance
  • 7:54 – Story of Helen Hulick in 1938
  • 11:57 – My groundbreaking moment – hitting puberty
  • 13:09 – 1920’s blue was color for boys/pink color for girls
  • 14:08 – Parent of trans person/parent who comes out older/friend comes out as trans
  • 16:11 – Autism and gender identity
  • 20:20 – What does a trans person look like
  • 26:31 – Questions
Ellie Lowther

Founder of Essential Learning Curve Ltd delivering workshops, awareness, consultancy and currently developing E-Learning from Community Champions covering all protected characteristics and so much more. Founder of Trans Aware CIO and previously Cleveland Transgender Association. Way back in the 90s I created Middlesbrough Survivors empowering and educating on issues around adult male survivors.

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