The Lila Rose Show E267: From Nicole to Neeza to Christ: Breaking Free From a False Identity | Lila Rose Show
Nov 18, 2025
Neeza Powers, formerly known as Nicole, shares his heartfelt journey from identity struggle to spiritual awakening. Bullied in school, Neeza found solace in presenting as female for over a decade. His life transformed after a profound encounter with God during a snowy hike in Vermont, prompting him to renounce his past identity. He discusses the emotional fallout, his newfound faith in Christianity, and the joy of discovering Catholicism. Now, Neeza's mission is to spread redemption and truth, shining light on his experiences of love and transformation.
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Survival By Becoming 'Untouchable'
- Neeza Powers describes becoming hyper-feminine in school to avoid violent bullying and gain safety among girls.
- That survival strategy evolved into legally changing his name to Nicole and living twelve years as a woman.
Bullying Pushed Identity Choices
- Neeza recounts repeated physical and verbal assaults that pushed him toward a feminine identity for protection.
- He says bullying was traumatic and led his brain to choose transition as a pragmatic survival solution.
Affirmation As A Coping Incentive
- School counselors and peers affirmed Neeza's feminine presentation because it reduced bullying rather than addressing root causes.
- He argues institutional affirmation can unintentionally encourage identity changes as a coping mechanism.