Jonah Radeke
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Three Years on Testosterone
Updates and reflections after three years on testosterone.
[0:00] Reflecting on starting T
[2:31] Emotions lately
[3:15] Sexuality changes
[3:53] Legal name change update
[5:23] Old photographs
[5:48] Feeling present in my body
[6:54] Facial & body hair
[8:55] Inviting change
[9:47] All growth is loss
-jonah (he/they)
@future.tooth
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Відео

2.5 Years on T: How I Embody My Name & Self
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Some updates after two and a half years on testosterone. Since I recorded this, I *have* legally changed my name and will post an update on that at some point! Name change feelings [0:00] T levels [1:55] Emotional changes & reflections [4:35] Using he/him pronouns [6:14] Embodiment [7:27] -jonah (he/they) @future.tooth
I changed my name
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Reflections on changing my name and moving through discomfort and grief. Intro [0:00] Hesitations [0:19] Social anxiety [3:00] The feedback loop of being uncomfortable [3:33] The process of telling people [5:22] Grief over losing old name [8:09] The aftermath of changing my name [9:43] -jonah (he/they) instagram: @future.tooth
Pros & Cons of Going on T: Reading My Old Lists
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Back in 2020, I made pros & cons lists to help myself decide whether or not to go on testosterone. I re-read them for the first time since my six-month video. Intro [0:00] March 2020 Pros [1:37] May 2020 Pros [3:54] March 2020 Cons [6:39] May 2020 Cons [11:18] Reflections, embracing uncertainty [13:41] on instagram: @future.tooth
How to Recover from Anxiety: The Claire Weekes Approach [Part 3]
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Part 3 of a series where I talk about Claire Weekes' book Hope and Help for Your Nerves. Here I'm covering chapters 4, 5, and 6. Intro [0:00] Ch. 3 "What is Nervous Breakdown?" [0:24] Ch. 4 "The Commonest, Simplest Form of Nervous Illness" [2:53] Ch. 5 "Cure of the Commonest Kind of Nervous Illness" [9:55] on instagram: @future.tooth
Two Years on Testosterone
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Reflections on the past two years. Intro [0:00] Dose changes [0:46] Healthcare frustrations [3:02] Comfort with body weight [4:49] Facial hair [6:25] My name [7:02] My voice [10:05] Accepting change [12:12] Life reflections [12:48] on instagram: @future.tooth
A Year & a Half on Testosterone
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Updates after 1.5 years on testosterone. Intro [0:00] My Voice [1:37] Body Hair [3:31] Disconnect with Name [5:46] Period [6:29] Restrooms [7:15] Identity/Body Disconnect [8:28] My Name, cont. [9:50] Wrap-up [12:30] on instagram: @future.tooth
How to Recover from Anxiety: The Claire Weekes Approach [Part 2]
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I summarize Chapter 2 of Hope and Help for Your Nerves. More about the nervous system: ua-cam.com/video/qPix_X-9t7E/v-deo.html www.healthdirect.gov.au/nervous-system on instagram: @future.tooth
How to Recover from Anxiety: The Claire Weekes Approach (Part 1)
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Background on Claire Weekes and an overview of the first chapter of Hope and Help For Your Nerves.
One Year on Testosterone: Voice Evolution (Moby-Dick, Chapter 1)
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For the first year I was on testosterone, I read a bit of Moby-Dick (Chapter 1: Loomings) every month to keep track of how my voice changed. Day 1 [0:00] One month [1:02] Two months [2:45] Three months [5:25] Four months [6:55] Five months [7:46] Six months [8:31] Seven months [9:12] Eight months [9:45] Nine months [10:22] Ten months [10:31] Eleven months [11:09] One year [11:52]
One Year on Testosterone
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Overview of changes after a year on testosterone. 0:00 Introduction 2:01 How my dose has changed 2:57 T levels 4:28 Why my dose has changed 8:26 Anxiety and mental health 9:17 Voice 9:49 Hair 11:03 Muscles and fat redistribution 12:20 Sex and bottom growth 13:23 Hunger and appetite 13:38 Smelling different 13:50 Mood and energy 14:41 Liking how I look 15:54 Support trans kids 18:22 Cat intermis...
Eleven Months on Testosterone
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Some updates after eleven months on T. 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Body hair changes 2:43 How injections are going 3:49 T is a process instagram: @future.tooth
Ten Months on Testosterone
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I recorded this almost a month ago, but life has been busy! Some quick updates after ten months on T. 0:00 Pace of changes since starting injections 0:41 Physical changes to note 1:01 Period update 1:48 Anxiety & hormones 2:58 Numbness & tingling before shots instagram: @future.tooth
Fears of Over-Masculinizing on Testosterone
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0:00 Introduction 1:22 The core of this fear 2:31 The tipping point (when I decided to start T) 3:01 Losing the fear 3:24 Fear of disconnect 3:49 How I feel about my name right now 5:07 The importance of learning as you go TIME article about Tommy Dorfman: time.com/6081874/tommy-dorfman-interview/ instagram: @future.tooth
Nine Months on Testosterone: I Started Injections
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updates after nine months on testosterone. instagram: @future.tooth 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Injection training 2:06 How injections have been going so far 4:08 Nine month updates
Eight Months on Testosterone: Why I'm Switching to Injections
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Eight Months on Testosterone: Why I'm Switching to Injections
Seven Months on Testosterone: How My Anxiety Has Changed
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Seven Months on Testosterone: How My Anxiety Has Changed
Six Months on Testosterone (Pros & Cons)
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Six Months on Testosterone (Pros & Cons)
Five Months on Testosterone: Dose Change & Other Updates
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Five Months on Testosterone: Dose Change & Other Updates
Four Months on Low-Dose Testosterone
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Four Months on Low-Dose Testosterone
Three Months on Low-Dose Testosterone
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Three Months on Low-Dose Testosterone
Two Months on Low-Dose Testosterone
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Two Months on Low-Dose Testosterone
One Month on Low-Dose Testosterone
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One Month on Low-Dose Testosterone
Her - Song on the Beach
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Her - Song on the Beach

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @marcielynn4886
    @marcielynn4886 8 днів тому

    So, when will we see results?

  • @marcielynn4886
    @marcielynn4886 9 днів тому

    What changes?

  • @marcielynn4886
    @marcielynn4886 10 днів тому

    😊When will we see the effects of hormones?😮

  • @3picblaze
    @3picblaze 11 днів тому

    Hi Jonah, in one of your previous videos you said you were experiencing hormonal panic attacks? I experienced the panic attacks from testosterone too and was forced to quit T a few years ago because my doctor said that it was “clear” they were happening because I was a woman deep down. Did you ever figure out what caused the anxiety on T, and how did you fix it?

  • @marcielynn4886
    @marcielynn4886 12 днів тому

    Not on low doses after only 2 months!

  • @rosechunianyu2868
    @rosechunianyu2868 17 днів тому

    Thanks. After more than a year i found Dr. Claire, she is really good. Thanks for the sharing.

  • @xz740
    @xz740 19 днів тому

    Mole.

  • @The_New_Abnormal_World_Order
    @The_New_Abnormal_World_Order Місяць тому

    I've heard that for some testosterone can improve anxiety. For some it can cause anxiety temporarily. I'm not sure the exact cause of why it does that.

  • @The_New_Abnormal_World_Order
    @The_New_Abnormal_World_Order Місяць тому

    There are a lot of bones in the feet. I wonder if testosterone causes the position of the bones to stretch out for some reason.

  • @kati141
    @kati141 Місяць тому

    I got from 2 month update to this and your voice changed so much

  • @Linkolink_X3
    @Linkolink_X3 2 місяці тому

    Why does UA-cam keep showing me this type of videos, now it’s gonna get worse because i clicked on this one 🥲

  • @Moon-zj2yd
    @Moon-zj2yd 2 місяці тому

  • @blaue_blue
    @blaue_blue 2 місяці тому

    I'm on 40mg a week currently and still don't have a stable dose. I completely empathise with what you're going through. And I empathise with an eating disorder pre-T. Istill have it 3 years on T because body re-composition and body fat redistribution has been slow. My T journey hasn't given me the results I wish I would have by now, even when my levels are in the upper range of normal.

  • @sayatheblakat
    @sayatheblakat 3 місяці тому

    I'm starting T within the month and share your feelings of using the men's room. At some point I know I'll have to but I feel quite nervous about it. I know it'll eventually feel totally normal, but it's how I feel right now.

  • @blakeheisman8198
    @blakeheisman8198 4 місяці тому

    does being on T help with your voice being deeper?

    • @Bloody_Corpses
      @Bloody_Corpses 3 місяці тому

      Yes but it's based on genetics too sometimes people can get very deep voices as for me I didn't notice a big difference

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 14 днів тому

      Yes it does! That was one of the first changes that started happening for me

  • @adrianaiello1608
    @adrianaiello1608 4 місяці тому

    i just hit 2 years on T in march and was so grateful for your videos when i started. grateful to hear how you're doing & how you're processing the last few years. i feel myself settling in at 2 years as well, and grateful for it. i wish i would've heard more people talk about that in the beginning- that it takes what feels like forever to feel settled.

  • @Rose_Window
    @Rose_Window 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for reiterating this. Good to be reminded of this, and it's lovely to hear how connected to your emotions you feel. Not remembering being connected to your body is really resonant for me. So much has changed and happened for me this past few months, alongside seeing counselling clients make big changes too. It's interesting to hear how you're feeling more in touch with a more expansive sexuality. I have a sense that I'll feel more in touch with my sexuality myself. I've made my first gender appointment for the end of July. Change in yourself is exciting and change in others too. For me, I couldn't maintain a romantic relationship with someone who didn't change or grow often, because there's too much to absorb in life and too much to do not to be so affected. I'm not even sure I maintain friendships well witj those who try to stay in one place. I do wish for some things to be consistent though, like getting and staying on T, or having a home that's mine. But if I were a vampire I feel like I'd enjoy living for a long, long time. Inspiring video. Keep being you Jonah! Frankie 😊

  • @jaimelock2145
    @jaimelock2145 4 місяці тому

    Jonah, you look so beautiful and handsome. It's so lovely to hear how happy you are and how this is also leading to open heartedness for you among other things. I've been thinking a lot about change and loss and growth and fear in relation to hormones. Thank you for reminding us these things are essential - sometimes it's easy to forget.

  • @theotheraccount1962
    @theotheraccount1962 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

  • @_KirFrost_
    @_KirFrost_ 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video! So, you changed your gender in ID to male. Are you still identifying as non binary?

    • @Jo-vl9mj
      @Jo-vl9mj 21 день тому

      I don't think they specified? Wondering if can change gender marker there to X? Here there is not that option. Considering changing to male though because as a nm masc person feels like it makes more sense.

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 14 днів тому

      Nonbinary has never been a word that's totally resonated with me. I've always identified as transmasc or genderqueer. I considered changing my gender marker to X, but M felt more practical and potentially safer.

  • @asherahalchemy5101
    @asherahalchemy5101 4 місяці тому

    Try breaking the trance

  • @Sid_enuh
    @Sid_enuh 5 місяців тому

    thanks for this! just started my T journey so I'm going to do a list just like this to look back on

  • @Hanks-pd1ge
    @Hanks-pd1ge 6 місяців тому

    I love your perspective and the way you talk about it. I'm questioning but currently nonbinary or something like that. I really appreciate your nature about these things.

  • @GeorgeThurman-n5f
    @GeorgeThurman-n5f 6 місяців тому

    Sounds interesting. Thanks.

  • @CoMorbiditty
    @CoMorbiditty 6 місяців тому

    Hi Jonah. Your channel was in my suggestions. Im 14months on T. Im not passing, which frustrates me cos I want to pass. I really want top surgery, and I want my voice deeper, but I really dont sound like a dude sigh. I need my name changed. Its changed at work but not legally which leaves all the legal stuff with my dead name, that staff can see. Love the typewriter in the background. Im a vintage collector. Im in my 50s man, I would have loved to have known about transitioning when I was younger but with parents like mine, there's no way I could have done this. Keep on being you.

  • @jaimelock2145
    @jaimelock2145 7 місяців тому

    The books you’re reading sound super interesting. Would you mind sharing them? I’m interested in learning how to listen to my body more…

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 4 місяці тому

      This is an article I love that a friend shared with me recently: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/arts-and-health/201812/expressive-therapies-continuum-three-part-healing-harmony Are you familiar with CAConrad? They do a lot of work with somatics and embodiment in their poetry, and they're such an incredible writer. This is an intro to the rituals they do: somaticpoetryexercises.blogspot.com/2018/08/somatic-poetry-rituals-basics-in-3-parts.html A book of theirs that I particularly like is WHILE STANDING IN LINE FOR DEATH, though really all of their work is amazing.

  • @Dva7458
    @Dva7458 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for you’re update .How high was you’re t -level ?

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 4 місяці тому

      It was above 1,100 ng/dL, which is the upper end of the normal range for total testosterone levels.

  • @katblickety
    @katblickety 7 місяців тому

    Jonah seems super fitting, big congrats to you!

  • @imaniford119
    @imaniford119 7 місяців тому

    You mentioned Illinois, are you in Chicago? I ask because I was born and raised there, but I live in NY and don't know what it's like to be trans in Chicago. H Melt's poems are great, though. Anyways, you look great! So happy for you.

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 7 місяців тому

      Yes, I'm in Chicago! H. Melt works at a bookstore I go to often! Their poems are fantastic. And thanks for the kind words!

  • @nocringebruh6967
    @nocringebruh6967 7 місяців тому

    women have easier life and now you changed to a man, hard life. that's why you are depressed.

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 7 місяців тому

      haha, I'm not depressed but good try. my life has been so much easier than it ever was.

    • @nocringebruh6967
      @nocringebruh6967 7 місяців тому

      @@jonahradeke . whatever helps you cope. notice how there are more M to F transitions than F to M in the world. that's just biology and evolution. because passing genes as a man is very difficult. historically 94 % men never passed their genes. only top 6 % chads and 100 % women pass their genes. only top 6% men and women truly live. the rest of the men just survive as a shell of a human being. its soo over.

  • @TheObserver37
    @TheObserver37 7 місяців тому

    Dang, you look really unhealthy. I wonder if that’s because you went against your natural body❤

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 7 місяців тому

      I went with my body all the way here. What would've been unnatural is if I had pretended that I was feeling comfortable with how things were.

  • @pamelarossetti568
    @pamelarossetti568 8 місяців тому

    It is very hard to pretend all the time..i think that is what causes the social anxiety. You were trying so hard not to show yourself lest you be judged or unaccepted..i have the same problem in church since i dont believe many of the things my church stands for.. This causes social anxiety for me... i am glad you are being true to yourself..free at last .

  • @ShiningAroha
    @ShiningAroha 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts about each change!

  • @nickturnbull4105
    @nickturnbull4105 9 місяців тому

    Many thanks Jonah , this is a wonderful presentation of Claire Weekes excellent and pioneering approach for nervous suffering / anxiety and a very helpful reminder of her teaching and approach . I found your explanation of her own suffering very sad yet inspiring because she really knew how terrifying it really is and with talking with the poor traumatized soldier gained a better understanding of the fear of fear and how this will only keep this cycle to continue ,on and on and on,untill you are afraid of anything and everything ,a living Hell .Thankyou again for this great reminder of her great great work . I wish you and anyone who may be suffering well ,and that we all remember her wise words and that recovery is possible for all of us .❤

  • @kyngsymbadadreadhead6306
    @kyngsymbadadreadhead6306 9 місяців тому

    So happy for you, Jonah!!

  • @jamescarlson6723
    @jamescarlson6723 10 місяців тому

    As one with low testosterone several years ago I know it takes several months to see results . Give yourself time and do not be impatient.

  • @eumelyo
    @eumelyo 10 місяців тому

    I was SO HAPPY FOR YOU when you said that you've not only come to terms with, but now love your body hair! I've seen every single one of your videos (within the last two days, though) and this was really on my mind. So good!

    • @eumelyo
      @eumelyo 10 місяців тому

      Oh yea and Jonah is awesome (was curious to see this development, as I had already seen that name on your account when discovering it).

  • @ats-3693
    @ats-3693 11 місяців тому

    I bought a digital version of Claire Weekes book "Complete self help for your nerves" on Google play books and it was one of the key tools that helped me to recover from severe anxiety and anxiety attacks, basically all of good anxiety recovery courses you will find here on youtube and other places online are based on Claire Weekes' books. Its all about stopping being afraid of anxiety, if you are afraid of feeling anxious or having a panic attack then you are basically stuck in a negative feedback loop of being anxious about feeling anxious, you basically cause your own anxiety because your scared of feeling anxious, realising that is the key to breaking out of it permanently, knowing that fact it isn't like some magic overnight cure it takes time for it to really sink into your subconscious mind, but it's the key and where you must start.

  • @rcwsocial1
    @rcwsocial1 11 місяців тому

    Excellent summary

  • @marzbar479
    @marzbar479 11 місяців тому

    I just made a pros and cons list today! I agree, it's already been helpful. I have a lot of the same worries that you had so it's quite nice to see how happy you seem with yourself now after being on T for a while

  • @reaganp.591
    @reaganp.591 11 місяців тому

    What dose were you on at this time?

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 10 місяців тому

      At this time I was doing one pump daily, which was a 20mg dose.

  • @tracyhughes5092
    @tracyhughes5092 11 місяців тому

    Anxiety can be depressing

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 7 місяців тому

      It can be. I have hope for you though!

  • @robinmockel7651
    @robinmockel7651 11 місяців тому

    I’ve been on t for almost one year now.. my voice still hasn’t changed. I still sound like I did one year ago. I’m on 4 pumps… does anyone experience the same thing?? I’m just so incredibly frustrated and feel very alone with it

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 11 місяців тому

      I'm sorry you're going through that. Have you seen your doctor about it?

    • @robinmockel7651
      @robinmockel7651 11 місяців тому

      I‘m going to see her in two weeks.. I really hope she has an answer for it

    • @pinkforguys
      @pinkforguys 2 місяці тому

      @@robinmockel7651 what did she say? did she recommend shots instead?

  • @kai_fatallysapphic
    @kai_fatallysapphic 11 місяців тому

    I'm pretty dysphoric about my high voice and i wouldn't mind a little mustache, so I've been considering bringing up micro dosing t with my doctor, but I'm kinda worried about the other changes, for me i don't really want more body hair or a more masculine body fat distribution... definitely something for the future as I'm still living with my family and i don't know if they'd be supportive if i came out, but they usually respect my autonomy as an adult

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 10 місяців тому

      It's okay to take your time with it. I did a lot of thinking and writing before I committed!

  • @yukito-kei
    @yukito-kei Рік тому

    just found your videos and my god your voice is so nice to listen to, and your words are very articulate! not sure if thats strange to say. i hope to sound this good when i medically transition eventually

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 11 місяців тому

      Thank you! That's so sweet of you.

  • @manchester8143
    @manchester8143 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @manchester8143
    @manchester8143 Рік тому

    Thanks for this kind of video

  • @manchester8143
    @manchester8143 Рік тому

    Very inspirational story😢 thank you sir

  • @pjprevite3021
    @pjprevite3021 Рік тому

    Awesome video looking forward to next chapter

  • @_fyra_
    @_fyra_ Рік тому

    do the changes to at some point? or is it like transitioning to a man but very slow? how does one stop there they feel good in the gender spectrum and stay there?

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke Рік тому

      I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but when I was on low dose, changes happened at a slower rate. No matter the point someone is at in their transition, if they were to go off hormones, some changes would reverse and some wouldn't.

    • @_fyra_
      @_fyra_ Рік тому

      @jonahradeke hi there, thanks for the answer! I think I lost a word there - "Do the change STOP at some point" was my intention. Im simply wondering if there is a way to stay at a certain non binary level of testo. What if im perfectly content after let's say 6 month of low dose testo - if I keep taking testo the changes will progressively slowly increase - if I stop taking testo I will lose some of the changes. Is there a way to "freeze" the process? hope it is more clear now what im trying to say.

    • @jonahradeke
      @jonahradeke 10 місяців тому

      I think I see what you're asking. There's not really a way to "freeze" everything, but the changes that are permanent (voice, bottom growth, body hair, etc.) will stop where they are if you stop T. So in that way, a few things would freeze, but most other changes would reverse.