Living ABSD
Season 2
What is Co-Creation?
DUB: Becca Machost
I Am My Own Home
DUB: Caitlin Palar
Ask Kara: Understanding Trans
DUB: KJ Whitney
DUB: Caitlin Taylor
Living in Gratitude
DUB: Basil Binkley
Presence in the Process
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by ABSD DeLoach
A beautiful gift we have to co-create our own reality. What happens when we truly begin to believe we have the power to work with the Universe to do this for our lives? The only way to find out is to try. Creating my dream life ~ AB Connect with us! abetterstandarddirection.com Email AB: absd@abetterstandarddirection.com
Join us as AB talks with Becca Machost (she/her), LCSW, NMIT (Natural Medicine Integration and Therapy Facilitator in training), yoga teacher, and Women's Guidance Facilitator, she cultivates connections in her life based on vulnerability and authenticity which allows her to show up as her full self. Becca talks about checking in with her own nervous system to see what her capacity looks like before entering into hard conversations. As a Divinely Unique Being, Becca trusts that the Universe does have her back for the greatest good as she is navigating her fears and is empowered by following through with action in living her purpose. Her hardships have become her biggest strengths and taught her the wisdom of what truly matters. ~~ Connect with us! abetterstandarddirection.com Email AB: absd@abetterstandarddirection.com
What does it mean to embody your own home? AB explores their journey with cultivating safety within their body and learning how to live in this home they carry with them everyday. We all have a task to learn what makes us feel safe and supported in ourselves; in this episode we explore that. Taking up space in my home ~ AB Connect with us! abetterstandarddirection.com Email AB: absd@abetterstandarddirection.com
Join us as AB talks with Caitlin Palar, is her own brand as Caitlin with a C Healing Connections. She is a living example of how quick manifestations can happen when we ask questions, take action, and follow the Divine Thread. Caitlin reminds us all to follow our curiosities and witness how everything is interwoven and connected. As a Divinely Unique Being, Caitlin makes peace with the Earth and with the Cosmos to radically accept what is happening on the planet and her connection to all. She reminds us the power of micro celebrations and to root into love when making choices to help alchemize the fear. ~~ Connect with us! abetterstandarddirection.com Email AB: absd@abetterstandarddirection.com
Join Kara as she dives into the topic of understanding trans from a fact based perspective. Kara does a beautiful job holding this space with deep care. Be prepared to laugh, cry, be seen, and learn something you take with you! Interested in submitting a question to Kara? We would love to hear from you! Connect with Kara on insta: @kara_marie1234 References "Regret after Gender-affirmation Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prevalence" Bustos, Valeria P. MD*; Bustos, Samyd S. MD†; Mascaro, Andres MD‡; Del Corral, Gabriel MD, FACS§; Forte, Antonio J. MD, PhD, MS¶; Ciudad, Pedro MD, PhD∥; Kim, Esther A. MD**; Langstein, Howard N. MD††; Manrique, Oscar J. MD, FACS††Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open 9(3):p e3477, March 2021. | DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003477 "Prevalence of Gender-Affirming Surgical Procedures Among Minors and Adults in the US" Dannie Dai, BS1; Brittany M. Charlton, ScD2; Elizabeth R. Boskey, PhD3 et al. JAMA Netw Open Published Online: June 27, 2024; 7;(6):e2418814. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.18814 "Utah lawmakers said gender-affirming care is harmful to kids. Their own study contradicts that claim." The Associated Press - NBC News, May 29, 2025 https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/utah-lawmakers-said-gender-affirming-care-harmful-kids-study-contradic-rcna209691 Systematic Medical Evidence Review of Hormonal Transgender Treatment Report (26 B-1-239) Department of Health and Human Servies, Utah State Legislature, Nov. 30 2024 https://le.utah.gov/AgencyRP/reportingDetail.jsp?rid=636 "Transgender Medical Treatments and Procedures Amendments (S.B. 16, 2023) - Report to the Utah Legislature, Health and Human Servies Interim Committee," May 2025 "Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transgender Individuals: Perceived Satisfaction and Barriers to Care" Hadal El-Hadi, Jill Stone, Claire Temple-Oberle, and Alan Robertson Harrop Volume 26, Issue 4 https://doi.org/10.1177/2292550318767437 Books Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes - Harrison Browne & Rachel Browne A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns - Archie Bongiovanni & Tristan Jimerson Podcasts A Bit Fruity w/Matt Bernstein "The New York Times Things the Gays Have Gone Too Far" (7.12.25) "Maia Poet: The Final Boss of Detrans Grifters" (4.4.25) "J.K. Rowling's Spiral into Madness" (3.26.24) "Conservatives Don't Care About Your Kids" (2.27.24) "The Detransitioner Panic" (12.5.23) Strict Scrutiny, "SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors" (6.18.25) Bonus, "Yes, we're in a Constitutional Crisis" (2/17/25) If Books Could Kill "The Supreme Court Goes Full TERF" (7.1.25) "The New York Times's Wark on Trans Kids" (2.27.23) Episodes: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: S12.E7: Trans Athletes S9.E26: Transgender Rights II Part 1 in season 2, 2015
Join us as AB talks with KJ Whitney (they/them), founder massage therapist and personal development coach with Proud Community Massage Clinic and founder of the Proud Collective. They hope to make someone smile today through listening to our dialogue together. KJ has been empowered with strength training, language for their own transness and learning how to embrace themselves and be honest about who they are. As a Divinely Unique Being, they love, love. KJ finds joy in our differences that shine light on our overlapping strengths with others. KJ shows up to taking big risks, learning how to reassess, not do things out of obligation but the willingness to walk away and reassess and invites us all in to courage in the process. To connect with KJ: Website: https://www.proudcmc.com/ Text KJ @ (720) 310-2822 Reach out to learn more about Proud Collective: pridefulwellness@gmail.com ~~ Connect with us! abetterstandarddirection.com Email AB: absd@abetterstandarddirection.com
Join us as AB talks with Caitlin Taylor (she/her), is a cultivator of safe home space on the mountain and community builder to create family. Caitlin talks about the impact of moving into nature and being met fully in reciprocation in her relationships. As a Divinely Unique Being, Caitlin reminds us of the power of checking in with your body and the impacts of what happens when you are able to fully listen to it. She invites in slowness in strength, asserting this in a system that is numbed out to how fast paced it is moving. Honoring the endings that come and knowing her needs will always be met. To connect with Caitlin: Instagram: @integrityfirsttherapies / https://www.instagram.com/integrityfirsttherapies/ Website: https://www.integrityfirsttherapies.com/ ~~ Connect with us! abetterstandarddirection.com Email AB: absd@abetterstandarddirection.com
Gratitude is energy that is potent and powerful. When we tap into a tone of appreciation for our lives and what is, we send a signal out to the Universe for more good to enter into our lives. In this episode, different tools are offered to invite you into a practice of gratitude in your daily life. What is something you are grateful for today? Share with us, we would love to hear! Grateful for you being here with me on this journey of living ~ AB Connect with us! abetterstandarddirection.com Email AB: absd@abetterstandarddirection.com
Join us as AB talks with Basil Binkley (he/him, they/them), who wears a lot of hats and primarily focuses on his passion of creating safe spaces for queer folks in nature. Basil talks about the power of connection with people, plants and animals. They shine light on stories of finding himself with nature and the resilience built through growth. As a Divinely Unique Being, Basil invites us all into the fun of playing games with life to make things happen. Living in the mindset of “fuck it, let’s find out.” How can we experience fun in the exploration of ourselves and life? He showcases how he does this in his own way through relaxing into their many identities. To connect with Basil: Website: https://growthpointllc.wixsite.com/growthpoint?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Instagram: @racoon_prints ~~ Connect with us! abetterstandarddirection.com Email AB: absd@abetterstandarddirection.com
Presence is a powerful tool that is available to all of us all the time. Do you live your life in the present moment? Or do you constantly find yourself thinking about the past or worrying about the future? Being present with the process of our lives holds the greatest gift. Present with you here ~ AB Connect with us! abetterstandarddirection.com Email AB: absd@abetterstandarddirection.com