Teddy Quinlivan came out in 2017 as a transgender woman, and today she is the first ever transgender model to be the face of Chanel Beauty. Listen to Dr. Allie Sharma and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Teddy Quinlivan as they speak on her story as it relates to her gender identity, from childhood to present, including the bullying she experienced and the intense psychological process she experienced leading up to her public disclosure within the fashion industry. Teddy has been modeling since the age of 17 and was discovered to model by Louis Vuitton’s creative director Nicholas Ghesquiere. She is a regular on the runway for brands like Versace, Marc Jacobs and Dior, and has been on the covers of L’Officiel and ID Magazine. This interview was recorded on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality. As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions. Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios. References: 1) American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/ 2) 2015 U.S. Trans Survey: http://www.ustranssurvey.org/reports 3) American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbt/orientation: 4) Almeida J, Johnson RM, Corliss HL, Molnar BE, Azrael D. Emotional distress among LGBT youth: the influence of perceived discrimination based on sexual orientation. J Youth Adolesc. 2009;38(7):1001–1014 5) Ensuring Comprehensive Care and Support for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents. Jason Rafferty, Committee On Psychosocial Aspects of Child And Family Health, Committee on Adolescence, Section on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Health and Wellness. Pediatrics Oct 2018, 142 (4). Accessed at https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2018/09/13/peds.2018-2162.full.pdf 6) American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association, 2013. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app