Welcome to Episode 133 - Life as a Trans Man with Carlos Munez

Imagine being born into a body that didn’t feel right. On the outside, your adopted mother called you her “Incan princess”, but on the inside you were a boy wanting to become a man. This was the experience of Carlos Munez.

Carlos was born in Peru, and moved to the UK after being adopted. This in itself can raise significant questions about one’s place in the world, and for Carlos this was amplified by questions about his gender identity too. Carlos joins me to get mindful about life as a trans man; from questioning his identity, to coming out, transitioning and now life as a husband and father.

After listening to this episode, make sure you check out Carlos’ TedX talk (link below). I for one was left inspired by Carlos’ journey, and am thankful that he has also shared some websites that can help those needing support with gender identity.

In this episode, Carlos shares:

• How he questioned his identity from a young age.
• How adoption played a role in shaping his identity.
• The impact of coming out as a trans man.
• How having a supportive partner made a significant difference in his journey.
• The transition process.
• What it means to be a mindful man.
• Organizations who can provide support for those questioning their gender identity.

Key Quotes

• "I want to be able to stand in front of my kids and say that I'm transgender and they'll go, yeah, heck yeah, that's cool."
• "My mum helped me survive and my wife helped me thrive."
• “Being a man has kind of changed now and now I look at it more as being the best person that I can be”

Connect with Carlos

Website: www.peruinteriors.co.uk

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/carlos-munez

TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwhAG5ivzA

Support Providers:

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/

https://lgbt.foundation/

https://kaleidoscopetrust.com/

https://www.theproudtrust.org/

https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/

https://www.diversityrolemodels.org/

https://www.transinthecity.co.uk/

Connect with Mindful Men

Website at www.mindful-men.com.au

Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA

***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

Stay Mindful, Simon