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Dr. Sana Yasir is an Intersex and Trans friendly physician and facilitator of Intersex Awareness Seminars in Pakistan. Find out how her journey began, the impact she is having on Sex and Gender teachings, which religion is the most tolerant and supportive of Trans and Intersex people, and so much more! You will see the world a little differently after spending time with Dr. Sana Yasir. "Hit On Their Pocket" is this third installment "The Intersex Interviews." If you haven't already, check out "Walk Between the Fences" and "Just How They Are" available on this podcast. The full-length, VIDEO versions of these interviews are available on the blog Just Vash. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talktovash/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talktovash/support

Edie Gitto-Meisner, is a Wife and father of three. She gives an amazing definition and explanation of what it means to be Intersex. She also speaks candidly about her journey to discovering she is Intersex, becoming and parent and having to protect her child from invasive surgery. Hear all about her world so you can help create the one she desires. The is the second installment in "The Intersex Interviews." If you haven't already, please listen the first installment, "Walk Between the Fences" featuring Jesf Benedict, Intersex Liaison with the LGBTQ Center in Las Vegas." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talktovash/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talktovash/support

Jesf Benedict, Intersex Liaison at the LGBTQ Center in Las Vegas is my special guest in this first episode of "The Intersex Interviews," a series of conversations with people in and connected to the Intersex communities of the world. This is an Audio-Only version of this interview. It has been edited for content and duration to first broadcast radio constraints. Please watch the full-length video available here: "Walk Between the Fences." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talktovash/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talktovash/support

Gays Against Guns hold a silent Human Body (HB) protest. Come with me and we'll learn about this organization and the impact their silent protest have on its observers and participants alike. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talktovash/message

Whenever Harry Hay was referred to as the Godfather of the Modern Civil Rights Movement, he would say he preferred the title Lascivious Uncle of the Gay Civil Rights Movement. Either way, his contributions began in the 1950's and resulted in some of the prominent gay rights organizations that are still creating change today. On an April 7th afternoon, in Silverlake, California the Cove Street Steps were dedicated to Harry Hay and the Mattachine Society for their contribution to journey for equality. I attended the event and where I was surrounded by Radical Faeries, Billies, distinguished political representatives and members of the Silverlake community. Come with me on this journey and you will feel like you are there with us experiencing all the love and hope that is Harry Hay. Speakers include the following: Mark Thompson, Malcolm Boyd, David Edward Byrd, Eric Garcetti and more!

Bayard Rustin is the often overlooked Black, Gay pioneering human rights activist. The documentary "Brother Outsider" tells of how Bayard learned the ways of peaceful protest and assembly then applied them to organize the civil rights marches on Washington, DC and in Selma, Alabama in the early 1960's Get a deeper perspective on the importance of Bayard as I speak with Walter Naegle, Bayard's longterm partner, educator and lecturer on the amazing legacy of the human Bayard Rustin. Link: Bayard Rustin & "Brother Outsider:" www.rustin.org

Some of my favorite earthlings are plants. Now that it's Spring, my inner farmer is manifesting. I'll be back next episode with more stories from the road. In the meantime, I want to share this with you and invite you to visit the Urban Gardener section of my blog to see and monitor the progress of my garden this summer. You'll be amazed by the things I have growing in my window! Tell me what you have growing in your window!

Inventor Rachel Jackson is a pioneer in the worlds of pain relief for all of out tender bits. From recent and nursing mothers to those with hemorrhoids in pain general overuse. Giggle with us as we talk about Rachel's Remedy. Please Subscribe and share your comments.

Jerry Gerash tells the story of Denver's Gay Coalition, how it led to the Gay Revolt at the City Council Meeting on October 23, 1973 and how that changed our world.

When two young men were stabbed in Echo Park, CA in 2012, the community responded with love and information. I am inspired to share this particular segment because there is much people don't know about the shades of hate crimes and why they must be reported. If you have a story to tell, TTV - Talk to Vash.

Let’s change the conversation about Sex and Gender on the planet, shall we? LGBTQI people live a NOBE (Naturally Occurring Biological Experience). To understand this NOBE, look not further than the Intersex People on the planet. Hida Viloria (Writer, Activist, Latina and Intersex woman) exposes the Gender Binary myth, shares the Intersex Manifesto and paves the way for equality and protection for all. #WeAreAllaLittleIntersex #NOBE Links: OII-USA is now intersexequality.com The Statement by the Third International Intersex Forum Brief Guidelines for Intersex Allies Your Beautiful Child: Information for Parents

I was lucky enough to travel to Dominica where I spoke with one of the coordinators of the CHAP (Caribbean HIV & AIDS Partnership) here in Dominica. I was amazed to learn that in the midst of incredibly dire circumstances, hope and light still shine.

Groundswell Institute is both an Eco-Village and Retreat Center. Located in the Anderson Valley of California, approximately two hours north of San Francisco. They provide a loving sanctuary for all who decide to make the journey. I speak candidly with Executive Director, Kyle DeVries. Visit the Groundswell Institute website for all current event schedules and contact information.