Dr. Kalen Zeiger (he/they)
@drkalenzeiger.bsky.social
Gay Trans Researcher & Psychotherapist
PhD, LMFT, CCTP, CFTP
🏳️🌈 they/them 🏳️⚧️ Dr. is a gender-neutral title
Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic. Chronic Illness
Clinic Focus: LGBTQ+, Trauma, Identity Development
Research Focus: Above & Inclusive Healthcare
PhD, LMFT, CCTP, CFTP
🏳️🌈 they/them 🏳️⚧️ Dr. is a gender-neutral title
Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic. Chronic Illness
Clinic Focus: LGBTQ+, Trauma, Identity Development
Research Focus: Above & Inclusive Healthcare
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I realized I hadn't posted a Rainbow Rule slide on Bluesky yet, so I wanted to fix that.
Treat others as they want to be treated. If you don't know how they want to be treated, just ask them.
It really is that simple.
#RainbowRule #TransPeopleBelongEverywhere
Treat others as they want to be treated. If you don't know how they want to be treated, just ask them.
It really is that simple.
#RainbowRule #TransPeopleBelongEverywhere
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The Epstein files should have already been released.
December 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The Epstein files should have already been released.
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I feel so bad for this TA and this is exactly why I was so picky about where I decided to work this year.
I knew I couldn't trust a public university, or any university not explicitly saying they would continue to be pro social justice and pro actual science/reality, to not do something like this.
I knew I couldn't trust a public university, or any university not explicitly saying they would continue to be pro social justice and pro actual science/reality, to not do something like this.
December 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I feel so bad for this TA and this is exactly why I was so picky about where I decided to work this year.
I knew I couldn't trust a public university, or any university not explicitly saying they would continue to be pro social justice and pro actual science/reality, to not do something like this.
I knew I couldn't trust a public university, or any university not explicitly saying they would continue to be pro social justice and pro actual science/reality, to not do something like this.
And that's a wrap!
December 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
And that's a wrap!
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every trans person i see post about the OU suspension knows that the suspended target is trans & a grad student, & has an innate awareness that this is about purging trans employees. every cis person i see thinks the target is a rando professor & that this is about giving conservatives good grades
December 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
every trans person i see post about the OU suspension knows that the suspended target is trans & a grad student, & has an innate awareness that this is about purging trans employees. every cis person i see thinks the target is a rando professor & that this is about giving conservatives good grades
Last night, my kiddos asked if they could borrow my vehicle to go to the public library on Wednesday (their vehicle is MIA at the moment). Can't help but view that as a parenting win.
Remember to
#SupportYourPublicLibraries by using their free services!
Remember to
#SupportYourPublicLibraries by using their free services!
December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Last night, my kiddos asked if they could borrow my vehicle to go to the public library on Wednesday (their vehicle is MIA at the moment). Can't help but view that as a parenting win.
Remember to
#SupportYourPublicLibraries by using their free services!
Remember to
#SupportYourPublicLibraries by using their free services!
This morning, the last graduate thesis I will ever write passed with no revisions, entirely because my advisor was beyond amazing in her edit suggestions beforehand.
I have a Masters in Educational Measurement and Statistics!!!
WOOHOO
I'm so relieved and so glad to be done.
I have a Masters in Educational Measurement and Statistics!!!
WOOHOO
I'm so relieved and so glad to be done.
December 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This morning, the last graduate thesis I will ever write passed with no revisions, entirely because my advisor was beyond amazing in her edit suggestions beforehand.
I have a Masters in Educational Measurement and Statistics!!!
WOOHOO
I'm so relieved and so glad to be done.
I have a Masters in Educational Measurement and Statistics!!!
WOOHOO
I'm so relieved and so glad to be done.
FYI, if you've allergies that show up in chocolate candy, you can make yummy chocolate with honey and cocoa powder in a pot on low.
Stir in cocoa til its like thick melted chocolate. I usually use molds, but can't find them since moving. Smeared parchment paper works fine in a pinch. Freeze to set.
Stir in cocoa til its like thick melted chocolate. I usually use molds, but can't find them since moving. Smeared parchment paper works fine in a pinch. Freeze to set.
December 1, 2025 at 4:51 AM
FYI, if you've allergies that show up in chocolate candy, you can make yummy chocolate with honey and cocoa powder in a pot on low.
Stir in cocoa til its like thick melted chocolate. I usually use molds, but can't find them since moving. Smeared parchment paper works fine in a pinch. Freeze to set.
Stir in cocoa til its like thick melted chocolate. I usually use molds, but can't find them since moving. Smeared parchment paper works fine in a pinch. Freeze to set.
Gonna check out the Elitch Garden holiday light show.
Ive never been to a holiday light show before at someplace like this, but have heard about them fir years. Excited to see what the fuss is about.
Ive never been to a holiday light show before at someplace like this, but have heard about them fir years. Excited to see what the fuss is about.
November 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Gonna check out the Elitch Garden holiday light show.
Ive never been to a holiday light show before at someplace like this, but have heard about them fir years. Excited to see what the fuss is about.
Ive never been to a holiday light show before at someplace like this, but have heard about them fir years. Excited to see what the fuss is about.
These clouds out my window look like a pterodactyl
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
These clouds out my window look like a pterodactyl
Checking out the Denver Christkindklmarket today.
Remember to try and shop local small businesses today and this gift giving season if you can 💛
Remember to try and shop local small businesses today and this gift giving season if you can 💛
November 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Checking out the Denver Christkindklmarket today.
Remember to try and shop local small businesses today and this gift giving season if you can 💛
Remember to try and shop local small businesses today and this gift giving season if you can 💛
Holidays are rough. If you're struggling or need someone to talk to, these call lines don't contact police:
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 888-407-4515
Blackline: 800-604-5841
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 888-407-4515
Blackline: 800-604-5841
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
November 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Holidays are rough. If you're struggling or need someone to talk to, these call lines don't contact police:
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 888-407-4515
Blackline: 800-604-5841
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 888-407-4515
Blackline: 800-604-5841
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
In mental health safety planning, we often ask if you can't find enjoyment anymore. But that statement can be difficult to position. So, I try to talk about what that might actually look like for different folks.
For someone who enjoys reading, that can look like not being able to find a good book.
For someone who enjoys reading, that can look like not being able to find a good book.
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
In mental health safety planning, we often ask if you can't find enjoyment anymore. But that statement can be difficult to position. So, I try to talk about what that might actually look like for different folks.
For someone who enjoys reading, that can look like not being able to find a good book.
For someone who enjoys reading, that can look like not being able to find a good book.
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You get it, Doc.
My body does not like Kraft mac and cheese... but it's so good though.
And also I deserve access to the care that I need in order to be comfortable in my own skin.
My body does not like Kraft mac and cheese... but it's so good though.
And also I deserve access to the care that I need in order to be comfortable in my own skin.
I'm not allergic to rice but am intolerant. Sometimes I'll still choose to eat a bunch of rice (cause free will) then the next day I'll be really groggy, foggy, and have an unhappy tummy and intestines.
Ingesting stuff I kmow I shouldn't is definitely a choice. You know, unlike being gay or trans 👀
Ingesting stuff I kmow I shouldn't is definitely a choice. You know, unlike being gay or trans 👀
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
You get it, Doc.
My body does not like Kraft mac and cheese... but it's so good though.
And also I deserve access to the care that I need in order to be comfortable in my own skin.
My body does not like Kraft mac and cheese... but it's so good though.
And also I deserve access to the care that I need in order to be comfortable in my own skin.
I was asking Google "why do cats rub against you when you are peeing" and it wanted to finish the question with "on them"
Which, has me even more concerned about our society than normal
Which, has me even more concerned about our society than normal
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I was asking Google "why do cats rub against you when you are peeing" and it wanted to finish the question with "on them"
Which, has me even more concerned about our society than normal
Which, has me even more concerned about our society than normal
I'm not allergic to rice but am intolerant. Sometimes I'll still choose to eat a bunch of rice (cause free will) then the next day I'll be really groggy, foggy, and have an unhappy tummy and intestines.
Ingesting stuff I kmow I shouldn't is definitely a choice. You know, unlike being gay or trans 👀
Ingesting stuff I kmow I shouldn't is definitely a choice. You know, unlike being gay or trans 👀
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I'm not allergic to rice but am intolerant. Sometimes I'll still choose to eat a bunch of rice (cause free will) then the next day I'll be really groggy, foggy, and have an unhappy tummy and intestines.
Ingesting stuff I kmow I shouldn't is definitely a choice. You know, unlike being gay or trans 👀
Ingesting stuff I kmow I shouldn't is definitely a choice. You know, unlike being gay or trans 👀
Regular reminder that #TransPeopleBelongEverywhere
November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Regular reminder that #TransPeopleBelongEverywhere
I made gnome wreaths.
I saw a video for making gnome heads out of yarn and they were so easy looking and adorable, I had to try.
Look how cute they turned out!!!
I saw a video for making gnome heads out of yarn and they were so easy looking and adorable, I had to try.
Look how cute they turned out!!!
November 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I made gnome wreaths.
I saw a video for making gnome heads out of yarn and they were so easy looking and adorable, I had to try.
Look how cute they turned out!!!
I saw a video for making gnome heads out of yarn and they were so easy looking and adorable, I had to try.
Look how cute they turned out!!!
I used the rainbow icord to make a rug to catch excess paw litter for the cats litter box hideaway in the living area.
The yarn is a wool blend, so should hold up pretty well and is a good texture for catching excess litter pieces.
The yarn is a wool blend, so should hold up pretty well and is a good texture for catching excess litter pieces.
November 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I used the rainbow icord to make a rug to catch excess paw litter for the cats litter box hideaway in the living area.
The yarn is a wool blend, so should hold up pretty well and is a good texture for catching excess litter pieces.
The yarn is a wool blend, so should hold up pretty well and is a good texture for catching excess litter pieces.
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Intergenerational trauma is very real. And American imperialism is responsible for a lot of it.
November 22, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Intergenerational trauma is very real. And American imperialism is responsible for a lot of it.
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Having kids is weird, cause you have this whole ass other human with access to everything. I didn't realize Mr15yo was pillaging my audiobook library til he started texting me links when series books came out, with whether it was available on libby or hoopla, or if I should "consider buying it" 😆
November 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Having kids is weird, cause you have this whole ass other human with access to everything. I didn't realize Mr15yo was pillaging my audiobook library til he started texting me links when series books came out, with whether it was available on libby or hoopla, or if I should "consider buying it" 😆
I woke up today with a voicemail that the transcript just said "goodbye" on
Let me tell you, that is always a worrisome solo message for a psychotherapist to get
Luckily, it was just an automated spambot that the rest of the message hadn't gotten recorded, but it sure did start my day with a 😬
Let me tell you, that is always a worrisome solo message for a psychotherapist to get
Luckily, it was just an automated spambot that the rest of the message hadn't gotten recorded, but it sure did start my day with a 😬
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I woke up today with a voicemail that the transcript just said "goodbye" on
Let me tell you, that is always a worrisome solo message for a psychotherapist to get
Luckily, it was just an automated spambot that the rest of the message hadn't gotten recorded, but it sure did start my day with a 😬
Let me tell you, that is always a worrisome solo message for a psychotherapist to get
Luckily, it was just an automated spambot that the rest of the message hadn't gotten recorded, but it sure did start my day with a 😬
I was talking with someone recently about how many queer kiddos have an age past which they assume they won't survive
I told them I call the time past that age living on free time (rather than borrowed time), & if you're living on free time, you might as well do what and be who you really want 🌈💛
I told them I call the time past that age living on free time (rather than borrowed time), & if you're living on free time, you might as well do what and be who you really want 🌈💛
November 20, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I was talking with someone recently about how many queer kiddos have an age past which they assume they won't survive
I told them I call the time past that age living on free time (rather than borrowed time), & if you're living on free time, you might as well do what and be who you really want 🌈💛
I told them I call the time past that age living on free time (rather than borrowed time), & if you're living on free time, you might as well do what and be who you really want 🌈💛