American Snippets

Retired Navy SEAL Chris Beck served in our military for 20 years. His service included thirteen deployments, seven of which were in combat zones.Every day of his service Upon his retirement, Beck stunned the SEAL community when he stepped into life as a transgender woman. Then, he surprised everyone again when he de-transitioned years later. The emotional and physical stress of these major transitions in life are monumental. The ripple effects on relationships, the hostility from strangers, the manipulation by people who used Chris for their own agendas- were all compounded by the very public nature of his story. Now engaged to a woman he loves, Chris is determined to use his experience and platform to educate others on the realities of gender dysphoria and the complexities attached to it. Here are a few of the topics discussed in this episode:- Being a "trophy" for the LGBTQ community- The ability to support and respect people within a community, while recognizing the negative aspects of that community- How