Being TransParent | Raising a Trans Son

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Welcome to Being TransParent! This is where I talk about my journey of raising a transgender son. I'm dispelling myths, sharing resources, answering questions, and giving some raw honesty on parenting a transgender child. Thanks for listening! Please send me a voicemail if you have questions or t…

Being TransParent

  • Jun 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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PRIDE MONTH IS HERE! | A Chat With Advocate, Author, and Activist Amber Leventry

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 59:20


Amber is not only a dear friend of mine but they are a fierce activist for the LGBTQ+ community. We break down so many things from Amber's writing, to their sobriety journey, to their coming out journey...so much learning and vulnerability in this episode. Amber is a queer, nonbinary writer and advocate. They are a parent to three kids, one who happens to be transgender. Their writing appears on The Next Family, Sammiches & Psych Meds, Babble, Ravishly, Longreads, and The Washington Post. They are a staff writer for Scary Mommy. They also run Family Rhetoric by Amber Leventry, a Facebook page devoted to advocating for LGBTQ families one story at a time. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @amberleventry. Amber is asking listeners to donate to Susu Healing Center: https://www.susuheals.com/

PRIDE MONTH IS HERE! | A Chat With Transgender Activist Nikole Parker

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 42:43


Today I was honored to interview this amazing woman, Nikole Parker. Nikole is Equality Florida's TransAction Florida Project Coordinator...amongst a million other roles within advocacy and activism. She shares intimate details of her coming out story, how she has come so far in such a short amount of time, how PULSE nightclub directly impacted her...and bares her soul for us. She talks with me about how to honor Black Voices during Pride Month and how we can be better allies. I'm so grateful for her voice and for her activism and just for HER. Please listen and donate to OnePULSE Foundation: https://onepulsefoundation.org/donate/ 

PRIDE MONTH IS HERE! | A Chat With Social Media Influencer Tia Samuda

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 60:05


Tia Samuda is just so many amazing, wonderful things: a Jamaican native, an educator, a healthcare worker, a make-up artist, and a social media influencer. And to top it off, she's funny and kind. Tia and I talk all things from what it was like being raised in a country where being gay is literally still a crime, to BLM, to pride, to make-up. Tia is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and an amazing visible presence. This is a must listen because Tia is a ray of sun. Tia is asking listeners to support black owned business. Make-up: Juvias Place, Rainbow Station, Ikavins Cosmetics, Creole Cosmetics

Pride Month Is Here! | Interview with Transgender Activist Nate Quinn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 60:29


In this episode, I interview LGBTQ+ activist Nate Quinn! In 2016, Nate began his journey as a transgender rights activist at the young age of 17. Nate made national headlines as he elevated the conversation of transgender voices and fought for his voice to be heard. Nate shares his coming out story with us and his journey into activism and advocacy.  We talk virtual pride month, young activism work, intersectionality, black lives matter, rioting, and all sorts of amazing things related to his journey.  An important episode to listen to learn about the ups and downs of being a visible transgender activist! Donate to Nate’s favorite charity, The Marsha P Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/donate/

Pride Month Is Here! | An Interview With LGBTQ+ Activist Marissa McCool

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 68:54


Marissa A. McCool, LGBTQ+ activist, women's semi-pro football star, author, pod-caster and Minneapolis resident, breaks it all down with me: what we should be celebrating this pride month 2020, what it's like being in the epicenter of this civil rights revolution, what coming out as trans looked like for her, and much, much more. Marissa drops invaluable knowledge during this episode. Marissa and I acknowledge our white privilege discussing these historic times we're in. Marissa passes on excellent information on ally-ship to all marginalized communities. This episode is a must listen. WE ARE ENCOURAGING LISTENERS TO DONATE TO MARISSA'S FAVORITE CHARITY, RAISING BLACK VOICES, Black Nonbelivers: https://blacknonbelievers.com/donate/

Interview With My Son Dylan Pt 2: PRIDE IS COMING!!!

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 25:04


In this episode, we cover a LOT of ground. We talk about pride and how we will celebrate one another in the LGBTQ+ community social distance style. Dylan talks about his favorite pride experiences, gives suggestions on social distancing pride celebrations, we talk about The Trans Love Project, and MUCH MORE. It's a packed 25 minutes with my amazing, brave son.

My first guest speaker! A chat with Dylan!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 15:33


On today’s episode, we talk about what it’s like being a kid in quarantine, as well as hear from Dylan about what it’s like to be a public, visible trans kid. Dylan gives some great answers to some difficult questions!

Using Social Media Wisely During a Global Pandemic, Deleting Facebook, and an Appearance By My Son

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 34:17


We are all using social media incessantly during this quarantine but when is it too much? When your child tells you it is! In this episode, I’ll talk about weighing the pros and cons of using social media during this unprecedented time and why I chose to delete Facebook, a platform where I had previously done so much LGBT advocacy work. My son Dylan also weighs in on the topic in a special guest appearance!

Episode 5: The Hate We Receive. Advocacy on social media and the hate that tags along.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 47:14


Sharing a special moment with our special bubble on social media that went awry. The lessons learned, the hurt, and the pause button.

It Was All A Dream: The Evolving Emotions of Raising a Trans Kiddo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 28:36


In this episode, I dive into some of the emotions of my journey so far. As parents of trans kids, we rarely discuss our emotions because this journey isn’t about us. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t grappling with some enormous emotions.

Episode 3: Coming Out As Trans In Elementary School

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 34:57


This episode highlights our experience of my son coming out at school. I will give resources to parents on this journey, highlight the positives and negatives of our experience, give some talking points.

Episode 2- Q&A Time!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 22:41


Some Questions With Answers. Answering questions about name choices, hormones, surgery, and gender identity versus sexuality.

Welcome! Our story and why I’m here.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 20:20


In this episode, I tell my story of how I got here, parenting a transgender child. And how Caitlyn Jenner gave my son his voice.

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