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Profiles in LGBTQ+ Courage: Real Stories of Identity & AcceptanceAuthor: Rick Koonce
Profiles in LGBTQ Courage shines a light on the powerful, real-life stories of LGBTQ individuals, their families, and allies as they navigate identity, acceptance, and love. Produced by Huntington Northstar Productions in partnership with PFLAG Cape Cod, this podcast features moving conversations about coming out, gender transition, and the search for belonging. Each episode shares intimate portraits of couragewhether its an LGBTQ person finding self-acceptance, or a parent learning to support their child with compassion. Hosted by Rick Koonce, a seasoned journalist and PFLAG Cape Cod board member, the show blends decades of interviewing experience with heartfelt storytelling. Together, these conversations educate, inspire, and provide hope to anyone on their own journey toward authenticity and acceptance. If youre looking for connection, encouragement, and stories that spark change, this podcast is for you. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Lori Duron on What It Means to Truly Support a Gender-Nonconforming Child (Encore)
Episode 51
Friday, 19 December, 2025
In this encore episode of Profiles in LGBTQ Courage, host Rick Koonce sits down with author and advocate Lori Duron, creator of the widely read blog Raising My Rainbow and author of the book of the same name. In the interview, originally released in February 2021, Lori shares the deeply personal and courageous journey of raising her gender-creative son, CJ, in a world that often struggles to understand difference. From CJ's early love of Barbie dolls and princess dresses to navigating schools, healthcare systems, and public judgment, Lori reflects on how parenting a gender-nonconforming child reshaped her understanding of love, fear, advocacy, and authenticity. Throughout the conversation, Lori explains what it means to be gender nonconforming, how CJ identifies as male while expressing himself in feminine ways, and why her family chose affirmation over "fixing." She also opens up about the impact on her older son, Chase, the importance of education and legal protections, and the critical role PFLAG played in supporting their family. This episode is an honest, hopeful exploration of parenting with courage and compassion. Key takeaways include: What gender nonconformity really means Why affirmation is more powerful than redirection How parents can advocate effectively for their children The importance of community, education, and support Listeners are encouraged to reach out, ask questions, and seek support as they navigate their own journeys with love and intention. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. For more information, visit the PFLAG Cape Cod website: https://www.pflagcapecod.org/podcasts.html © 2020 - 2025 PFLAG Cape Cod
