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In this episode of The MyndStories Podcast, Ankit Narasimhan talks to Aanya Wadhwani, a queer-affirmative therapist and someone who identifies as a queer individual herself, about her experience as a therapist and the challenges that she’s been through in her own journey.We discussDefining the term 'queer'.Digging deep into where the rigidity in thinking stems from when it comes to the acceptance of the queer community.How to do the work to fully embrace who you are when you don’t align with the mainstream.How she has handled challenges that have come in her own journey identifying as a queer individual.How the process of coming out is not a one-time event or a linear journey.Understanding what queer-affirmative therapy is.Aanya's bioAanya Wadhwani is a queer-affirmative and a trauma-informed therapist. She has a private practice based in Mumbai where she provides psychotherapy, teaching, training, and career guidance sessions.Connect with AanyaEmail | LinkedInQOTDDo you identify as a queer individual? Write in and tell us your story - podcast@myndstories.com Resources:Understanding LGBTQ Affirmative TherapyEnjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice!Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.Find us on Instagram and on LinkedIn*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.