{"product_id":"gender-magic-live-shamelessly-reclaim-your-joy-step-into-your-most-authentic-self-9781538724903","title":"Gender Magic: Live Shamelessly, Reclaim Your Joy, \u0026 Step Into Your Most Authentic Self","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the AASECT's Sexuality Professionals Book Award for General Audience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A first-of-its-kind practical guide to achieving gender freedom with joy, curiosity, and pleasure for transgender and non-binary individuals, gender explorers, and those who love them--perfect for readers of \u003ci\u003eThe Body is Not an Apology \u003c\/i\u003eand Schuyler Bailar's \u003ci\u003eHe\/She\/They\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Taking everything they know from more than a decade of work with the queer and trans community, their personal journey of gender exploration, and clinical best practices, licensed therapist, coach, and speaker Rae McDaniel created the Gender Freedom Model. A uniquely supportive narrative for gender exploration and transition grounded in queer joy, their nine-pillar model has helped thousands of transgender and nonbinary individuals explore gender through play, pleasure, and freedom. And now, it can help you too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you're transgender, non-binary, cisgender, or still exploring, this compassionate and practical guide will help you experience your gender in new, expansive ways by teaching: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to move from anxiety, self-doubt, and fear to a confident, proactive state of mind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to navigate discomfort and celebrate your inherent worth as you develop genuine self-love. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to design relationships, community, and a sex life that lights you up. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Practical tools to align your gender identity and expression with your most authentic self through play, pleasure, and possibility. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Brimming with warmth, celebration, and practical advice \u003ci\u003eGender Magic\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for anyone who yearns to step into their fullest self and imagine a life beyond gender binaries. Because you--yes YOU--are magic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Rae McDaniel is a leader in their generation, matching compassion with clear-sighted vision for a sex-positive future.\" - Emily Nagoski, Ph.D, author of \u003ci\u003eCome As You Are and Burnout \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRae McDaniel\u003c\/b\u003e is a non-binary Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, Coach, and Transgender Diversity and Inclusion educator. They are founder and CEO of Practical Audacity, a Gender \u0026amp; Sex Therapy practice in Chicago and an international speaker on gender freedom. As an expert in sexuality and gender exploration, they have been featured in places such as \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Chicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTime, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWomen's Health\u003c\/i\u003e, Well+Good, Refinery 29, Bustle, Elite Daily, \u003ci\u003e Entrepreneur\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Independent. \u003c\/i\u003eRae holds degrees from DePaul University, University of Michigan, and is certified by AASECT. They live in Chicago with their dog Gizmo, who might actually be a gremlin. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Balance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50616122605842,"sku":"9781538724903","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d8de1f84-1a62-4554-9b16-d7b544a37925.jpg?v=1750159892","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gender-magic-live-shamelessly-reclaim-your-joy-step-into-your-most-authentic-self-9781538724903","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}