Episode
974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
1:28:15
Published: Wed Jul 01 2020
Description
"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.-For more: https://lewishowes.com/974-This Les Brown interview is so powerful: https://lewishowes.com/971-Check out my impactful conversation with Kevin Hart: https://lewishowes.com/956
Chapters
Laverne Cox, a prominent transgender activist and actress, emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the diverse lived experiences within the transgender community and highlights her new Netflix documentary, Disclosure.
00:00 - 06:33 (06:33)
Summary
Laverne Cox, a prominent transgender activist and actress, emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the diverse lived experiences within the transgender community and highlights her new Netflix documentary, Disclosure.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The interviewee shares a personal moment in their medical transition, stating that there was a definitive point after a feminizing surgery in which they felt a profound sense of comfort and alignment with themselves.
06:33 - 10:30 (03:56)
Summary
The interviewee shares a personal moment in their medical transition, stating that there was a definitive point after a feminizing surgery in which they felt a profound sense of comfort and alignment with themselves.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this transcript, the speaker discusses their experience with therapy and recommends an app called I Chill that outlines the six tools of the Community Resiliency Model for healing and resilience to trauma.
10:30 - 14:01 (03:31)
Summary
In this transcript, the speaker discusses their experience with therapy and recommends an app called I Chill that outlines the six tools of the Community Resiliency Model for healing and resilience to trauma.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast host and writer, Lewis Howes, interviews the guest about how the pain of male domination can cause harm to people, with a focus on transgender women and vulnerable communities.
14:01 - 21:52 (07:50)
Summary
The podcast host and writer, Lewis Howes, interviews the guest about how the pain of male domination can cause harm to people, with a focus on transgender women and vulnerable communities. They suggest that the society needs to take responsibility and create an awareness to avoid this kind of pain.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast discusses the issue of men in the entertainment industry secretly dating trans women and the fear surrounding their potential public perception.
21:52 - 26:30 (04:38)
Summary
This podcast discusses the issue of men in the entertainment industry secretly dating trans women and the fear surrounding their potential public perception.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about the concept of the mask of masculinity and the pressure men feel to project dominance and power instead of their true essence as human beings.
26:30 - 33:36 (07:05)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about the concept of the mask of masculinity and the pressure men feel to project dominance and power instead of their true essence as human beings.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses how even in high school, there was a stigma around expressions of male affection and how even now, he wishes it was more normalized to show platonic love towards your male friends.
33:36 - 37:35 (03:59)
Summary
The speaker discusses how even in high school, there was a stigma around expressions of male affection and how even now, he wishes it was more normalized to show platonic love towards your male friends.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Laverne Cox talks about her journey to becoming authentic, owning her identity, and healing from childhood trauma.
37:35 - 44:39 (07:04)
Summary
Laverne Cox talks about her journey to becoming authentic, owning her identity, and healing from childhood trauma. She also shares how Orange is the New Black helped her career unfold.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The notion of black on black crime is a myth, as people of the same race are more likely to commit crimes against each other due to proximity.
44:39 - 50:31 (05:51)
Summary
The notion of black on black crime is a myth, as people of the same race are more likely to commit crimes against each other due to proximity. Furthermore, success leads to a shift in goals, as one's focus goes beyond material things and wealth accumulation.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker advises people who are struggling with their gender identity or sexuality to remember that throughout history, there have been many cultures that revere members who do not conform to traditional gender roles.
50:31 - 55:41 (05:09)
Summary
The speaker advises people who are struggling with their gender identity or sexuality to remember that throughout history, there have been many cultures that revere members who do not conform to traditional gender roles.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Stepping into your true self can attract the right people but also alienate others.
55:41 - 1:00:29 (04:48)
Summary
Stepping into your true self can attract the right people but also alienate others. It takes time to find those who are aligned with your true self.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The fight, flight, or freeze response induced by trauma can inhibit our ability to make informed choices and to treat each other with empathy and respect.
1:00:29 - 1:05:15 (04:45)
Summary
The fight, flight, or freeze response induced by trauma can inhibit our ability to make informed choices and to treat each other with empathy and respect. A critical intervention is needed to enable the challenging of propaganda and negative stereotypes surrounding marginalized communities, such as the transgender community, to make different choices and to improve public policy for everyone.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Laverne Cox discusses how the racist culture and ideology in America have affected her and the black community.
1:05:15 - 1:16:02 (10:47)
Summary
Laverne Cox discusses how the racist culture and ideology in America have affected her and the black community. She also expresses her perspective on cancel culture and the lack of transformation it allows for individuals.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker highlights the importance of trying to understand and listen to people from all perspectives in politics, especially those with unique experiences.
1:16:02 - 1:20:54 (04:51)
Summary
The speaker highlights the importance of trying to understand and listen to people from all perspectives in politics, especially those with unique experiences. It is common for people to make assumptions and not show curiosity about others based on their political beliefs.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
On this podcast episode, Laverne Cox talks about her perspective on not shaming people, but rather seeking to understand and love them, even in the face of adversity, criticism, bullying and shaming.
1:20:54 - 1:25:05 (04:11)
Summary
On this podcast episode, Laverne Cox talks about her perspective on not shaming people, but rather seeking to understand and love them, even in the face of adversity, criticism, bullying and shaming. She also shares her life lessons and experiences, and the three things she'd like to leave behind to the world.
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker invites listeners to connect with the energy within themselves and reminds them that life isn't about waiting for storms to pass.
1:25:05 - 1:28:03 (02:58)
Summary
The speaker invites listeners to connect with the energy within themselves and reminds them that life isn't about waiting for storms to pass.