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Podcast: Pivot Points Podcast
Episode: Claire Birkenshaw: A Trans Life; Transgender, Transition, and forever Translating...
Description: In this episode we’re joined by Claire Birkenshaw, a lecturer at Leeds Beckett University. In 2016 as a Principle at a secondary school in Hull, Claire transitioned to female at the age of 45, making her the first headteacher to transition whilst in post. Her story is one of immense pain and intense hope.
She speaks to us about her journey and the work she now does to shed light, open doors and educate in sexual diversity and acceptance.
This episode opened our eyes to the deep and complex emotions that accompany being trans. It’s movi...