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This episode was recorded live with a small virtual audience and is being published with no editing.  We wanted the opportunity to talk through our emotions about the election results and give you that discussion real and raw.The first part of the discussion we focus on ways that we are coping and trying to keep our spirits up.  We also talk about the incredible trans politicians who were elected and reelected this year.In the second part, we discuss the hateful anti-trans rhetoric that was used to win votes, our nation's future with an eye to Project 2025, and the current anti-trans legislation that is active in Congress.  There is a warning and brief pause before this part of the episode, so please only listen when you have the emotional capacity for it.We're going to process, cry, be angry, and then we're going to continue fighting for our rights and yours.  We love you all, except the bigots.Send us a textSupport the show

Did you know pets can be a deterrent to psychological distress specifically for people experiencing gender dysphoria? This week we're sharing the research.  Plus, Raven talks about gendered toys and how parents can support a gender questioning child and Cam shares the very recent history of openly trans athletes in the Olympics!Resources from this Episode:- The "pet effect" and trans people research article- Quinn, nonbinary soccer star- When did girls start wearing pink?Other Resources:- The Trevor Project- Guide to Being an Ally- GLAAD Resource ListSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Send us a textThis episode is made possible with support from Motiv Physical Therapy. motivPT delivers high-impact virtual physical therapy and movement training in a fun and user-friendly design to help people fully engage in their lives. Check them out at www.motivpt.com.Support the show

This week we're digging into intersections and expressing our identities! Cam starts by sharing some important intersectional figures of both the trans and disability rights movements.  We build on our ongoing discussion of disability by digging into mental health and our personal journeys with our brains. Then Raven shares her thoughts on a variety of pride flags while Cam chimes in from peanut gallery as always.Resources from This Episode:The Intersection of LGBTQ History and Disability - Philadelphia Gay NewsUpdate Pride Flag Guide from u/tinkergnome on RedditOther Resources:The Trevor ProjectGuide to Being an AllyGLAAD Resource ListSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Send us a Text Message.This episode is made possible with support from Motiv Physical Therapy. motivPT delivers high-impact virtual physical therapy and movement training in a fun and user-friendly design to help people fully engage in their lives. Check them out at www.motivpt.com.Support the Show.

We're excited to share the recording of our most recent Live Show at Duluth's Trans Joy Fest on June 9th, 2024. Cam starts by sharing AI generated advice for transphobes. Ana talks about why we focus on euphoria and the need for joy in the trans experience. Then, we dig into intersectionality in Pride and disability, along with Ana's suggestions for making Pride more accessible for everyone.Resources from This Episode:Understanding Disability in the LGBTQ+ CommunityOther Resources:The Trevor ProjectGuide to Being an AllyGLAAD Resource ListSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

In this week's special episode, we are sharing our live presentation on Sex, Gender, and Sexuality for healthcare professionals. In this session we cover the basics of gender identity as well pronouns, intersections, and how to provide the best patient experience with regards to gender. This is a great episode to share with your Doctor or anyone who works in healthcare!Resources from This Episode:John Hopkins Center for Transgender HealthOther Resources:The Trevor ProjectGuide to Being an AllyGLAAD Resource ListSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.UpsideGet cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase.Support the Show.

This week we are joined by 7 year old Alex, a transgender boy who wants to start his own podcast and YouTube channel, and insights from his mom Andrea.  Alex uses he/him, she/her, and they/them pronouns and came out at the end of their Kindergarten year.  We also discuss a PBS trans cultural map!Resources from This Episode:A Map of Gender-Diverse CulturesOther Resources:The Trevor ProjectGuide to Being an AllyGLAAD Resource ListSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Support the Show.

Lots of life happening again for Ana and Cam, so we take some time this week to catch you up!  Plus, we take an "Am I Gay?" quiz and Ana discusses big ideas in how we think about gender.Resources from This Episode:Am I Gay? QuizOther Resources:The Trevor ProjectGuide to Being an AllyGLAAD Resource ListSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Support the show

We're back!  Sorry to start off the new year with only one episode a month, that's just where we're at right now!  Cam kicks things off with the poem Dead Name by Jasper David Lauter.  Ana talks through the Dysphoria versus Euphoria.  Then we answer some listener questions.Resources from This Episode:Dead Name by Jasper David LauterWhat is Gender Dysphoria?Other Resources:The Trevor ProjectGuide to Being an AllyGLAAD Resource ListSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Support the showSupport the show

Season 3 comes with a new theme song!  Cam starts things off with a Wikihow about giving subtle hints that you're lesbian.  Then, we talk about what we're doing to fight the winter slump.  For our main topic, Ana discussed her DID and trans systems.  Thank you for supporting us and helping us get to year 3 of this podcast, we love you!Resources from This Episode:Wikihow - How to Drop Hints That You Are a LesbianGender Dysphoria and Dissociative Identity DisorderOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Support the showSupport the show

It's our last episode of Season 2!  Cam kicks things off by honoring the life of Dr. Jeanne Hoff, the first openly trans psychiatrist treating trans patients in the U.S.  Ana and Cam share more strategies for finding your community.  Then we talk about our exciting plans for Season 3.  Thank you for listening, loving, and learning with us this year!Resources from This Episode:Becoming Jeanne DocumentaryProfile of Dr. Jeanne Hoff in Psychiatric TodayOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Support the show

We're talking about trans representation in media again this week! This time we're discussing Maddy Thorson (creator of the game Celeste) and Wendy Carlos (composer of scores including TRON and The Shining.) Ana walks us through the history and problems with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and Cam shares some trans jokes from Reddit.Mark Your Calendars!  The 2nd Annual "A Very Transgenda Holiday Livestream" is set for December 24th, 1pm to 5pm.  If you are interested in playing games remotely with us, shoot an email to questions@transgendapod.com and we might include you!Resources from This Episode:Distribution of game developers worldwide from 2014 to 2021, by genderResearch Links Regarding the DSMhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3282636/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25747420/https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp-rj.2022.180103https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4112449/Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)This is an Easter Egg.  Click the Chat with Us button on our website and send us the message "Shout Out please!" and we will send you a 50% off code for a Shout Out on a future episode!If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Support the show

This week we discuss the holidays and our chosen family and how to practice learning about your blood relatives if you're stuck with them.  We also talk about the history of Transgender Awareness Month.  Ana kicks off the episode with a Wikihow on the "7 Male Personality Types" that makes Cam increasingly upset.Mark Your Calendars!  The 2nd Annual "A Very Transgenda Holiday Livestream" is set for December 24th, 1pm to 5pm.  If you are interested in playing games remotely with us, shoot an email to questions@transgendapod.com and we might include you!Resources from This Episode:Transgender Awareness MonthOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)This is an Easter Egg.  Click the Chat with Us button on our website and send us the message "Shout Out please!" and we will send you a 50% off code for a Shout Out on a future episode!If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Buzzsprout Podcasting isn't hard when you have the right partners. Get started for free today and get a $20 credit when you upgrade to any paid account at www.transgendapod.com/buzzsproutMusic by Slip.stream - "Blaqueen Phoenix" - https://slip.stream/tracks/f7176f3b-89dc-475b-9b79-a5b659c5ed47Support the show

For this week's episode, we had the pleasure of recording live at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference, which was held in Duluth on September 21, 2023.  We start the episode discussing the role of nonprofits in supporting trans rights and then interview Jess Braverman, Legal Director for Gender Justice. We journey through the complex intersection of culture, legality, and individual identity. We also delve into the law, discussing the impact of Supreme Court decisions on state-level anti-discrimination laws and gender in the court room.Resources from This Episode:Minnesota Council of NonprofitsGender JusticeOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Buzzsprout Podcasting isn't hard when you have the right partners. Get started for free today and get a $20 credit when you upgrade to any paid account at www.transgendapod.com/buzzsproutMusic by Slip.stream - "Blaqueen Phoenix" - https://slip.stream/tracks/f7176f3b-89dc-475b-9b79-a5b659c5ed47Support the show

This week's episode starts with a historical favorite of ours, Pliny the Elder, and his take on transgender people (spoiler: he thought people transitioned genders before his very eyes!)  We give a few life updates about Cam's new job and Ana heading back to college.  Then we spend the rest of our time answering your questions! Thank you to Autumn, Raven, Luna Grace, Gideon, and Tom for sending those in!Resources from This Episode:Pliny the Elder in Intersex Individuals and Transitioning in RomeMinnesota Council of NonprofitsOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)This is an Easter Egg.  Click the Chat with Us button on our website and send us the message "Shout Out please!" and we will send you a 50% off code for a Shout Out on a future episode!If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Support the showSupport the show

We have a podswap! Last week, Cam was the guest host of The Gender Justice Brief podcast where Gender Justice guests Brittany Stewart, Senior Staff Attorney, and Christina Sambor, North Dakota State Director, discuss a recent press conference announcing North Dakota families' lawsuit against the gender-affirming health care ban for minors, featuring poignant testimonies from affected families.As lead counsel, Brittany explains the legal arguments challenging the ban's constitutionality under the North Dakota State Constitution, covering equal protection, parental rights, personal autonomy, and due process. Christina discusses North Dakota's legislative context, highlighting the anti-trans bills that passed during the last legislative session, and community reactions in North Dakota. Resources from This Episode:Gender JusticeGender Justice Brief podcastPress Conference: North Dakota Families Sue State to Block Law Banning Health Care for Trans KidsOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Support the show

Living legend of trans rights and author of "Becoming a Visible Man", Jamison Green, joins us this week to share this journey and work.  He shares about his experiences as "the first woman" to do a number of things before his transition, and his subsequent reckoning with masculinity.  Plus, Cam shares the history of Michael Dillon.Resources from This Episode:Dr. Michael Dillon, The Legacy ProjectBecoming a Visible Man by Jamison GreenResearch Institute for Gender TherapeuticsOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Support the show

We are so thrilled to have Hildie, a 13 year old trans girl and activist, and Hannah, her Mom and Director of Transforming Families.  After Hildie experienced discrimination and bullying at school for her gender expression, she and her parents stood up against the school and paved the way for gender inclusive schools in Minnesota.  Since then, Hildie has testified on behalf of Minnesota's Trans Refuge bill and more recently served on a panel at the Department of Education in Washington D.C.  Plus, we discuss the Wikihow article "How to Come Out to Your Parents" and learn some new things about each other!Resources from This Episode:ChangeMakers: Hildie Edwards speaks up for trans kids like herselfTransforming Families MinnesotaOutfront MinnesotaGender JusticeOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Buzzsprout Podcasting isn't hard when you have the right partners. Get started for free today and get a $20 credit when you upgrade to any paid account at www.transgendapod.com/buzzsproutMusic by Slip.stream - "Blaqueen Phoenix" - https://slip.stream/tracks/f7176f3b-89dc-475b-9b79-a5b659c5ed47Support the show

This week we talk to Ray Briggs, Professor of Philosophy at Stanford and co-author of "What Even Is Gender".  They share their journey, the process of researching their book, and supporting trans people in academia and beyond.  Cam starts off the episode sharing the poem "Free" by Casey.Resources from This Episode:What Even Is Gender? by R.A. Briggs & B.R. GeorgeFree by CaseyOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Buzzsprout Podcasting isn't hard when you have the right partners. Get started for free today and get a $20 credit when you upgrade to any paid account at www.transgendapod.com/buzzsproutMusic by Slip.stream - "Blaqueen Phoenix" - https://slip.stream/tracks/f7176f3b-89dc-475b-9b79-a5b659c5ed47Support the show

This week we are thrilled to be joined by Rebecca Minor, Gender Specialist.  She talks about working with trans youth and caregivers, intersections in mental health and gender identity, and answering the question "What is a Woman?"  Plus, we dig into the related Wikihow "How to Look Like a Woman".Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources from This Episode:Rebecca Minor, Gender SpecialistHow to Look Like a Woman (with special guest "Dr. Teeth")Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistThe Medium Ghetto Podcast Hosted by JamarRelatable topics, from dating and sex to personal growth and everyday experiences.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBuzzsprout Podcasting isn't hard when you have the right partners. Get started for free today and get a $20 credit when you upgrade to any paid account at www.transgendapod.com/buzzsproutMusic by Slip.stream - "Blaqueen Phoenix" - https://slip.stream/tracks/f7176f3b-89dc-475b-9b79-a5b659c5ed47Support the show

Happy Pride Month 2023!  This week, we are featuring the episode "The Gender Dysphoria Bible" from our friends at the podcast Genderful!  Host GenderMeowster talks to Jocelyn, creator of the Gender Dysphoria Bible, about her journey, dysphoria, and creating this important resource.Resources from this Episode:Genderful PodcastThe Gender Dysphoria BibleOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistBuzzsprout Podcasting isn't hard when you have the right partners. Get started for free today and get a $20 credit when you upgrade to any paid account at www.transgendapod.com/buzzsproutMusic by Slip.stream - "Blaqueen Phoenix" - https://slip.stream/tracks/f7176f3b-89dc-475b-9b79-a5b659c5ed47Support the show

In this special promo, we again welcome Sean Hayes, Founder of Trans Joy Fest and Co-Founder and Board Chair of Trans Northland, to talk about the inception of Trans Joy Fest and why we need to celebrate trans joy!Trans Joy Fest in Duluth, Minnesota will be held June 10, 2023 at Gichi-Ode' Akiing on the shore of Lake Superior.  More details can be found here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/gichi-ode-akiing-at-lake-place-park/trans-joy-fest-2023/772507653749606/And barring any audio gremlins or other major issues, recording from our live show of the event will be released in July!Support the show

We were invited to record live at Trans Day of Visibility in Duluth on March 31, 2023.  It was a wonderful event and we were so thrilled to be there!Cam kicks things off with the Keath Silva's poem "A Message for Trans Kids".  We share stories of Trans history in Minnesota from the 1800s to today.  Ana talks about what trans visibility is and why it's important.Resources from This Episode:Five Must Read Poems for Trans Day of VisibilityOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSupport the show

As states across the U.S. are introducing anti-trans legislation, this week we discuss the positive Trans Refuge bills in Minnesota and elsewhere.  Cam kicks off the episode with the Wikihow "How to Dress Gender Neutral" and Ana answers questions submitted by our listeners!Resources from this Episode:Trans Legislation TrackerErin in the MorningOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistWant to support the podcast?For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodCheck out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!Start a podcast free on Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Find services from experts in a competitive marketplace with FiverrWrite a review on Apple PodcastsBuzzsprout Podcasting isn't hard when you have the right partners. Get started for free today and get a $20 credit when you upgrade to any paid account at www.transgendapod.com/buzzsproutMusic by Slip.stream - "Blaqueen Phoenix" - https://slip.stream/tracks/f7176f3b-89dc-475b-9b79-a5b659c5ed47

It's all about trans books this week!  We interviewed Alina Boyden, author of Stealing Thunder and Gifting Fire.  Alina tells us about her writing process as well as her passion for fencing, archery, and flying airplanes.  Plus, we talk about our recommended reading for Trans Right Readathon!Resources from this Episode:Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, the Transgenda will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Stealing Thunder by Alina Boyden Gifting Fire by Alina BoydenHow to They/Them by Stuart GettyAlways the Almost by Edward UnderhillBound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body HorrorBefore We Were Trans by Kit HeyamA Girlhood: Letter to my transgender daughter by Carolyn HaysFierce Fems and Notorious Liars: A Dangerous Trans Girl's Confabulous Memoir by Kai Cheng ThomThe Black Tides of Heaven by Neon YangOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistWant to support the podcast?For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodCheck out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!Start a podcast free on Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Find services from experts in a competitive marketplace with FiverrWrite a review on Apple PodcastsBuzzsprout Podcasting isn't hard when you have the right partners. Get started for free today and get a $20 credit when you upgrade to any paid account at www.transgendapod.com/buzzsproutMusic by Slip.stream - "Blaqueen Phoenix" - https://slip.stream/tracks/f7176f3b-89dc-475b-9b79-a5b659c5ed47

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit reference to sex and kink and is not suitable to listeners under the age of 18.Also, we had some audio gremlins making trouble throughout the episode, we apologize for the sound quality!Ana starts us off with a book report on Dreadnought and Stealing Thunder, two great fantasy novels featuring trans protagonists.  Then, we welcome Dr. Nomi Ostrander, therapist and professor specializing in sex, relationships, and kink, who answers listeners submitted questions about trans and nonbinary sexuality.Thank you for Eli Oberman (www.elijahoberman.com) for producing our theme music and to our editor Frey Cheqama (www.youtube.com/@FreyCheqama)!Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources from this Episode:Dreadnought by April DanielsStealing Thunder by Alina BoydenTrans and Nonbinary Sexual Health from Planned ParentKate Sloan (Cam's favorite sex educator)Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistWant to support the podcast?For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodCheck out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!Start a podcast free on Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Find services from experts in a competitive marketplace with FiverrWrite a review on Apple Podcasts

This week we're discussing Artificial Intelligence and the positive and negative impacts it is having on trans individuals and the world.  Cam kicks things off with a poem "Batter My Heart, Transgender'd God" by Meg Day.  Ana discusses why it's important to us that humor is part of our podcast.Thank you for Eli Oberman (www.elijahoberman.com) for producing our new theme music and to our editor Frey Cheqama (www.youtube.com/@FreyCheqama)!Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistWant to support the podcast?For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodCheck out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!Start a podcast free on Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Find services from experts in a competitive marketplace with FiverrWrite a review on Apple PodcastsPassive AggressionA Midwestern look at hot button, taboo and dated topics with Kyle and Jess WassingListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Welcome to the Transgenda Season 2!  Cam kicks things off discussing Sir Ewan Forbes, 11th Baronet.  Ana gives us a recap of the podcast, Cam shares some of his favorite moments from the past year.  Then we answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive.Thank you for Eli Oberman (www.elijahoberman.com) for producing our new theme music and to our editor Frey Cheqama (www.youtube.com/@FreyCheqama)!Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistWant to support the podcast?For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodCheck out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!Start a podcast free on Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Find services from experts in a competitive marketplace with FiverrWrite a review on Apple PodcastsPassive AggressionA Midwestern look at hot button, taboo and dated topics with Kyle and Jess WassingListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Comedy RoundtableComedy podcast recorded live at the Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta. New episodes...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Our main topic this week is Abortion Care and the importance of reproductive health access for all people and its intersection with gender affirming care.  Ana kicks off the episode with the Wikihow "How to Discreetly Find Out if Someone You Know is Gay" and Cam shares his 2022 Transphobic Celebrity Roundup!Be sure to mark your calendar for our A Very Transgenda Holiday Live Stream on December 25th, 12pm - 6pm CST.  We're celebrating our favorite holiday tradition... playing video games, making each other laugh, and forgetting it's the holidays!Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources on Episode Topics:Planned Parenthood Abortion HistoryNational Library of Medicine "Abortion in Early America"Ken Hub "Clitoris: Location, structure, and diagram"Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistWant to support the podcast?For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodCheck out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!Start a podcast free on Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Find services from experts in a competitive marketplace with FiverrWrite a review on Apple PodcastsIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

This week we're going to the opera!  We had the pleasure of talking to Alexis Enyart (conductor), Lucas Bouk (singer), and Mark Hakes (consultant/understudy) of the Lyric Opera of the North's production of "As One".  They talk about accessibility of opera, transitioning in your professional career, and telling trans stories.  Cam kicks of the episode talking about Jennie June and the Cercle Hermaphroditos.Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistWant to support the podcast?For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodCheck out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!Start a podcast free on Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Find services from experts in a competitive marketplace with FiverrWrite a review on Apple PodcastsMan of the YearWhatever happened to friendship? 49% of Americans report having three or fewer close...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Cam kicks off the episode sharing a WikiHow about how to behave around queer people.  Ana talks about Halloween and costumes from trans perspective, and then shares the reality of trans healthcare for children.Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!  For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodPlease send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by YomotiSUPPORT THE TRANSGENDAThe Most Interesting & Successful LGBTQ PeopleOn Queer We Are, Brad Shreve talks with some of the most interesting and successful...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

It's poetry time again... Cam starts by sharing Joshua Jennifer Espinoza's poem "The Moon is Trans".  You can read it and more of her work here: https://pen.org/five-poems-by-joshua-jennifer-espinoza/   Ana discusses two important listener questions; how to come out to your doctor and how to respond to your friends' overly personal questions.Be sure to fill out the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey by November 21st!  https://www.ustranssurvey.org/Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!  For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodPlease send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by YomotiSUPPORT THE TRANSGENDACelebrate The Holiday's Alcohol FreeLearn why this time of year is the best and easiest time to quit drinking .Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEFiverr The leading marketplace for freelance services. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Cam starts off by sharing some trans memes.  Ana talks about the importance of practicing pronouns, then shares how mental health and being transgender can be related but not correlated by sharing her recent D.I.D. diagnosis.Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!  For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodPlease send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by YomotiDo You Wanna Start A CultA weekly comedy podcast hosted by Gus Holland and Christian McLain.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ever wonder what questions should never be asked of a transgender person?  This week, Cam is asking the most questionable questions and Ana is answering so you don't have to!  Plus, Ana talks about the anatomy of the breast and Cam shares how to be a Transgender "Scene Girl".Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!  For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodPlease send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources from this Episode:Mayo Clinic Female Breast AnatomyQuestionable Questions from the National Center for Transgender EqualityOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

This episode starts with balls... r/LGBallT that is!  Ana shares a listener question and Cam discusses the transphobic insanity storming a School Board meeting near you.Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!  For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodPlease send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

Content Warning: This video discusses suicide, sexual assault, and trauma.In March 2022, Ana experienced a mental health crisis that resulted in an extreme medical emergency.  In this bonus episode, she walks through her experiences with emergency room, hospital, and inpatient care over a two week period.If you want to watch the video from Ana's live stream on this topic, visit https://youtu.be/iEK3QUMsInAIf you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.

Content Warning: This episode contents discussion of suicide and drug use.Our guest this week is the talented and hilarious Bee Golding, owner of Deep Cuts in Duluth, MN.  She shares her journey from the Salt Lake City punk scene to finding community in Duluth, and the euphoria that comes from a rocking hairstyle.Cam kicks off the episode discussing "Seven Things About Transgender People That You Didn't Know" from the Human Rights Campaign, and Ana's Gender Euphoria relives a dark moment in her transition that helped her survive and thrive.Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.SUPPORT US ON PATREON!  For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  Like our very first patrons, Ken & Amy Ries!  Thank you!  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodIf you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources Discussed This Week:Deep CutsFriends of Evan fundOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

We were so fortunate to be invited to do our very first live show at Trans Joy Fest in Duluth, Minnesota on June 25, 2022.  The whole event was a blast, thank you to everyone that came out!Cam gets the discussion rolling by sharing a WikiHow article, Ana talks about Trans leaders in STEM careers, and we share some interesting facts about the history of Pride and the Stonewall riots.Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

We're thrilled to have musician and self-proclaimed "queerdo" Diona Johnson aka AfroGeode on the podcast this week!  She talks about her music, her social work practice, and the importance of intersectionality and the dismantling of white supremacy!  Plus, Ana tells us all about Be Gay, Do Crime.Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources Discussed This Week:AfroGeode on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Music Plus booking information at DanSans CreativeOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

We're laughing and learning with trans influencer Lexi Schmidt this week!  She talks about her journey, educating Kindergarten teachers and Columbia Doctoral candidates on trans issues, and the Venn Diagram of neurodivergence and being trans.  Plus Cam talks about Christine Jorgensen, the first publicly known transwoman in the U.S.Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  Take part in this month's Pride Merch Giveaway if you want to win some great prizes!  https://www.transgendapod.com/pages/giveaway.Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

This week we are interviewing transactivist, YouTuber, and co-founder of the new TRACE app (www.thetrace.app) Aydian Dowling!  Aydian was the first transman on the cover of Men's Health, appeared on Ellen DeGeneres' show, and has advocated for the trans community for over a decade.Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  Take part in this month's Pride Merch Giveaway if you want to win some great prizes!  https://www.transgendapod.com/pages/giveaway.Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources Discussed This Week:Aydian Downling - https://aydiandowling.com/TRACE app - https://www.thetrace.app/Point of Pride - https://www.pointofpride.org/Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

The tables have turned... this week, Ana tries out some queer jokes on Cam!  We talk about queer representation in She-Ra (and Owl House) and then Cam asks Ana some questions from Quora.Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources Discussed This Week:She-Ra on Netflix and Owl House on Disney+Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

We are thrilled this week to interview Sean Hayes, co-founder of Trans Plus.  Sean talks to us about his transition journey, relationships, and resources for the Trans community.  Plus, Cam and Ana talk about the Code of the Hammurabi.Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources Discussed This Week:Trans Plus: https://transplus.org/Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

In this episode Cam talks about Saint Wilgefortis, we discuss listener Nika's question about hostile work environments, and Ana walks us through the history of International Transgender Day of Visibility.Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources Discussed This Week:Trans Plus Minnesota's International Transgender Day of Visibility Panel Discussion: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=268621178675067History Behind International Transgender Day of Visibility: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/the-history-behind-international-transgender-day-of-visibilityOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

This week Cam shares the tale of Fet-Fruners, "The Girl Who Pretended to be a Boy" and we discuss transphobic "gotchas" and debate.  Then Ana talks about the Gay/Trans/LGBTQA+ Panic Defense and current legislation being considered to abolish it. Check out our merch at www.transgendapod.com.Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources Discussed This Week:The Public Medievalist's Discussion of Fet-Fruners: https://www.publicmedievalist.com/tg-fairy-tale/The LBGTQ Bar: https://lgbtqbar.org/Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

We're back!  Thank you for the positive messages and giving us the space to care for our mental health.  This week Cam is revisiting Twitter Trans jokes, we discuss a question submitted by listener Evie, and talk at length about how roleplaying can be important to exploring identity.Check out our merch at www.transgendapod.com.Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources Discussed This Week:Ana's Video Diary on Mental Health: https://youtu.be/EfoWyBM7KrEGenderSpectrum.org: https://genderspectrum.org/Transplanar Let's Play: https://transplanarrpg.carrd.co/Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

This is a bonus episode edited from our discussion in "Birds Are Trans" on anti-trans legislation and trans representation in politics.  This is a great conversation to send along to someone in your life that might benefit from hearing what straight and cis allies should know!If this is your first time listening, welcome!Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Here are some resources on your journey to being an ally for trans individuals:https://freedomforallamericans.org/legislative-tracker/anti-transgender-legislation/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-transgender-people-the-basics

We couldn't get an episode recorded this week because the world is just a little too much right now.  But here's an important message from Cam, Your Dad.  Please consider joining Cam in making a donation to Lambda Legal, who alongside the ACLU in suing Texas for investigating the parents of transgender youth for child abuse.https://support.lambdalegal.org/site/Donation2Find out what anti-Trans legislation is being proposed in your state by visiting Freedom for All Americans legislative tracker.https://freedomforallamericans.org/legislative-tracker/anti-transgender-legislation/And remember that we love you all.  Except the bigots.

Today we ask Ana's 5 year old brother his thoughts on her transition and discuss how to talk to kids about gender.  Then we're joined by early childhood educator Celeste Finn, author of "As I Am", a children's book teaching identity outside the gender binary.Support Celeste's Kickstarter to order your copy of "As I Am" (and consider also having one sent to a school!) at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/asiam/as-i-am-gender-beyond-the-binary Check out our merch at www.transgendapod.com.Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

This week Ana shares some gay erasure memes and discusses transgender animals.  Cam talks about anti-trans legislation, trans representation in politics, and what you can do to help advance LGBTQA+ issues.We have new merch!  Check it out at www.transgendapod.com.Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources Discussed This Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/SapphoAndHerFriend/https://freedomforallamericans.org/legislative-tracker/anti-transgender-legislation/https://www.mcelroyforwv.com/Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

Changing your identity is not as flashy as the movies make it sound, as Ana discusses this week.  Plus, we discuss Apple's new Pregnant Man and Person emojis and put Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria through the ringer.Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources Discussed This Week:https://transequality.org/https://transplus.org/https://aninjusticemag.com/what-parents-dont-know-study-reveals-fatal-flaw-of-rapid-onset-gender-dysphoria-c7cd95030c24Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

This is a bonus episode edited from our discussion in "Accidental Allies" about the differences between Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.  This is a great conversation to send along to someone in your life that might benefit from hearing a transwoman's perspective on defining these terms.If this is your first time listening, welcome!Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Here are some resources on your journey to being an ally for trans individuals:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-transgender-people-the-basicshttps://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-non-binary-people-how-to-be-respectful-and-supportivehttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/sex-gender-identity