Transgender youth in Texas are important parts of our families, schools, and future. Just like their cisgender counterparts, they deserve support and care. Yet waves of recent legislation are targeting young LGBTQ+ people at a national and state level. Meanwhile, public health guidance is clear: discrimination and social rejection are linked with worse health outcomes […]
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Fitness spaces should foster joy, strength, healing, and community. Yet people often come to me with experiences of feeling watched, measured, or left out when trying to access the care their body needs. Marginalized folks feel these impacts the most – and it’s why decolonizing societal norms and practices around health is essential for wellness
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Netflix’s new docuseries about The Biggest Loser stirred up a lot of feelings — especially for those of us who work at the intersection of movement, metabolism, body image, and real-world health. As I watched, one detail stuck with me: when people undergo massive weight-loss, chest contouring and skin-removal often leave scars that look a
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/ Inclusive WellnessWhy Single Stall Restrooms in Austin Matter In Austin, safety and accessibility go hand in hand. For queer and trans folks, parents with kids, and people with disabilities, single stall restrooms provide privacy, safety, and comfort. Since 2014, Austin city code has required all single user restrooms in commercial buildings to use gender neutral signage
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By Syd Young (pictured right), PT, DPT, CSCS, FAAOMPT I trained to be a physical therapist here in Texas. From day one, my professors drilled two things into us: evidence and empathy. Evidence tells you what to do. Empathy helps you figure out how to do it for the actual human in front of you.
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/ Inclusive WellnessI can’t stop thinking about the image: Lady Gaga stepping out with assistive devices, then belting “Born This Way” in a gown with a rainbow train that stretched across the stage. It wasn’t a “brave despite” story; it was a “powerful and because” story. The devices weren’t hidden, apologized for, or photoshopped out of the
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On August 28, the Texas House pushed SB 8 through on an 86–45 vote after hours of testimony and tension. Because representatives changed the bill, it now boomerangs back to the Senate; if senators concur, it heads straight to the governor. A late amendment cranked up penalties on public institutions that don’t enforce birth-certificate bathroom
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In 2025, classrooms across Texas are becoming less safe—not because of students, but because of policies designed to target and silence them. (cover photo courtesy of Equality Texas) As educators, parents, and community members, we want schools to be places where every student feels safe, respected, and able to learn. But that’s not the reality
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Across the U.S.—and especially here in Texas—lawmakers are targeting trans youth in sports. Beyond generating media headlines, these anti-trans sports laws impact community wellness, inclusion, and mental health. Here at OutWellness, we strive to alleviate these negative pressures by putting affirming movement at the core of our work. As an organization on the front lines
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