The Cut Fruit Podcast
The Cut Fruit podcast: A Queer Conversation, is a podcast where we have honest conversations that explore the nuances and complexities of what it means to be Queer and Asian through intimate conversations with real people. Each episode explores a guest’s formative experiences that helped shape who they are, how they view the world, and the ways they engage in community.
The Cut Fruit Podcast
Episode 103: Dr. Jan E. Estrellado on Moving from Shame to Freedom as a Filipinx Trans Person
Dr. Moon interviews Dr. Jan E. Estrellado, on their experience of being Filipinx and Trans. Jan shares about growing up in the Catholic church with a sense of shame for who they are, and how they found freedom and authenticity through relationships. They also touch on parenting two beautiful children with their wife, and how they have set boundaries with their own parents to protect themselves and their children.
Jan E. Estrellado, PhD is Associate Professor in the PsyD program at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego campus. Dr. Estrellado’s research areas examine race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity in trauma therapy.
Dr. Estrellado runs a private practice dedicated to trauma recovery and is also a consultant to the Avellaka Program, a federally funded anti-violence program serving Payómkawichum, known to some as the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians.
Jan E. Estrellado, PhD is Associate Professor in the PsyD program at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego campus. Dr. Estrellado’s research areas examine race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity in trauma therapy.
Dr. Estrellado runs a private practice dedicated to trauma recovery and is also a consultant to the Avellaka Program, a federally funded anti-violence program serving Payómkawichum, known to some as the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians.
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This episode was sponsored by Inclusive Therapists, a simpler, safer way for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and marginalized folks to find culturally-responsive, identity-affirming mental health care. You can find them at inclusivetherapists.com or @inclusivetherapists.