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Jay Shetty PodcastElliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling to live life”
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- October 23, 2023
- Duration
- 1h 2m
- Channel
- Jay Shetty Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Today, we'll dive deep into the incredible journey of Elliot Page, whose story is not just a memoir but a testament to the power of self-discovery and authenticity. Elliot's story sheds light on the importance of not letting societal conditioning dictate who we are. We'll explore how being true to yourself can lead to living the life you've always wanted. We'll touch on topics like community support, transitioning resources, and how parents can empower their children to express themselves. This episode is not just about one person's journey; it's about the universal themes of self-love, acceptance, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. Elliot Page is an Academy Award-nominated actor, director, producer, writer, and a New York Times bestselling author. Off-screen, his critically acclaimed debut book, a memoir entitled Pageboy, became an instant bestseller and received widespread positive reviews. In this interview, we’ll discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:59 Elliot On Writing His Memoir ‘Pageboy’ 07:41 On Being Able To Live His Truth 10:26 Elliot’s Relationship with Acting Post-Transition 15:21 On Knowing He Was Trans From A Young Age 18:33 Connecting With The Trans Community 20:17 Books & Resources That Supported Elliot On His Journey 22:58 How Parents Can Support Their Children Express Themselves 25:10 Misinformation About Trans Healthcare 28:44 What Trans Men Bring To Conversations About Masculinity 35:05 Non-Conforming & Trans Youth Are Statistically More Prone To Develop An Eating Disorder 36:15 How Transitioning Helped Clear Elliot’s Headspace 38:12 Elliot Shares The Moving Responses To Pageboy 44:30 Elliot On Romantic Relationships & Being Single 47:30 The Challenges & Privileges of Being A Trans Celebrity 51:50 Book Recommendations 53:07 Having A Moment Of Self-love 56:11 Elliot On Final Five Episode Resources: https://twitter.com/theelliotpage https://www.instagram.com/elliotpage https://www.facebook.com/TheElliotPage/ https://www.amazon.com/Pageboy-Memoir-Elliot-Page/dp/1250878357 Want to learn to coach like Jay Shetty? Discover how here: https://gtly.to/PMlHc6JZw
SPEAKERS
Elliot Page
guestActor and author of the memoir "Pageboy," speaking about his transition and personal journey.
Jay Shetty
hostPodcast host of "On Purpose" and interviewer guiding the conversation.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Jay Shetty Podcast, featuring Elliot Page and Jay Shetty, Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling to live life” explores Elliot Page on transition, memoir-making, and finding embodied freedom Elliot Page explains why he wrote his memoir in a nonlinear style, describing it as a reflection of how trans and queer self-understanding can move forward, pull back, and return to truth across time.
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