Was I Born in the Wrong Body?

Was I Born in the Wrong Body?

From Spirituality for the Politically Incorrect by Nancy Showalter

October 14, 2025 · 13 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the sensitive topic of gender identity and the feelings of being in the wrong body, emphasizing compassion and understanding.

Hello and welcome to today’s episode where we’re talking about one of the most sensitive and personal topics of our time — gender, identity, and the soul. Maybe you’re a teen or a young child listening who has wondered, “Was I born in the wrong body?” Maybe you’re a parent hearing those words from your child. Wherever you are in this conversation, I want you to know — this is not about judgment. This is about compassion, about truth, and about remembering who you really are. “When spirit meets science, something remarkable happens… take a look.” The Heart of the Struggle It’s not unusual for young people to look in the mirror and feel out of place. Maybe you don’t like your body, or maybe you’ve experimented with clothes or roles that don’t fit what people expect. Those feelings are real, and they can be confusing. When you’re young, it’s natural to explore. Some young children like to dress up as the opposite sex or play games that are usually associated with one sex or the other but don’t necessarily think about wanting to become the opposite sex. As a teenager with all the physical and emotional changes that teens typically face, it is not unusual to even question who you are…

People in this episode

Host: Nancy Showalter

Topics covered

  • gender identity
  • self-discovery
  • compassion
  • youth exploration
  • psychology

Keywords

  • gender
  • identity
  • soul
  • youth
  • psychology
  • self-exploration
  • compassion

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