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974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America

Jul 1, 2020

Join Emmy-winning producer Laverne Cox, known for her groundbreaking role in Orange is the New Black, as she dives deep into trauma, healing, and self-acceptance. She shares her personal journey with vulnerability and resilience, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in embracing one’s identity. The conversation also touches on the influence of media representation on transgender experiences, advocating for empathy and understanding. Laverne’s insights inspire listeners to break societal masks and pursue their true selves.

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Intro

2min

Exciting Advocacy Ahead

6min

Journey of Resilience and Identity

15min

Understanding Trauma and The Path to Healing

4min

Unmasking Masculinity: Violence and Identity

21min

Embracing Authenticity: The Journey of Personal and Artistic Transformation

5min

Embracing Authenticity: A Journey of Self-Acceptance

15min

Embracing Self-Acceptance and Understanding Trans Representation

2min

Shifting Perceptions: The Media’s Influence on Transgender Representation

2min

10.

Empathy, Humanity, and the Journey of Healing

4min

11.

Healing Through Understanding

17min

12.

Courage, Truth, and Legacy: Reflections on Life's Lessons

3min

13.

Embracing Worthiness and Universal Connection

2min

14.

The Essence of Greatness and Embracing Life's Challenges

5min

"It’s important to hold space for the suffering and acknowledge it, but it can’t be all there is."

Lewis is joined by Emmy Award-nominated actress and Emmy-winning producer Laverne Cox for a powerful conversation on gender, race, self-doubt, success, and so much more. Laverne is out with a new Netflix film, "Disclosure," which examines how transgender people have been depicted in film and television over the past century.

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