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In this special Pregnantish Pride episode, we're honored to welcome Trystan Reese — speaker, educator, and trailblazing trans dad — for a candid conversation about parenthood, advocacy, and what it means to build a family in a non-linear way. Trystan made headlines as a transgender man to publicly share his journey of carrying a biological child. But behind the media frenzy was a deeply personal decision — rooted in love and the desire to expand his family with his partner, Biff. While his story was often sensationalized, Trystan has remained committed to educating others and speaking out, not just for himself, but for the broader trans community — especially trans women, who he says too often bear the brunt of bias and misinformation.In this episode, Trystan reflects on how his family — which includes three beautiful children, two through adoption — is both ordinary and extraordinary. He opens up about the need for fertility clinics to better understand trans patients, the harmful assumptions people make, and why it's so important to amplify positive stories about trans families, especially in a time of rising negativity and erasure.As Trystan puts it, his family — like so many others — took the broken shards of glass life gave them and turned them into a beautiful mosaic. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Ferring Pharmaceuticals' Fertility Out Loud and Director of Fertility Coaching, Connie Stark, for sharing the importance of fertility coaching for all aspiring parents, including LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Explore personal stories, expert insights, and helpful tools at fertilityoutloud.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trystan Reese is a dad to three great kids, he has a loving partner, and a fulfilling career. It's a beautiful, somewhat typical life. But as a transgender man, there's nothing typical about how he got here.How he grew his family – from an unexpected adoption, to his very public trans pregnancy – is a huge part of how Trystan does his LGBTQ+ advocacy work. And in this episode, we hear Trystan's family story, how he pushes past judgment to tell his story, and why, even with the war on DE&I, he thinks there's still hope.About TrystanTrystan is a transgender storyteller, facilitator, and parent. His family exploded into the public eye after being featured on the parenting podcast The Longest Shortest Time. His family's story has since been covered by hundreds hundreds of news outlets across the globe.Riveting, emotional storytelling has garnered Trystan Reese national recognition, critical acclaim, and devoted fans. In addition to running his consulting firm, Collaborate Consulting, Trystan works as an executive coach and author.LinksTrystan Reese.com Instagram: @biffaniTrystan's Recommended Resources on LGBTQ+ IssuesErin in the Morning SubstackInstagram: @chasestrangioAbout The BreakoutThe Breakout is the hit podcast hosted by human resources and change experts Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther. The founders of Abbracci Group, a results-driven coaching, HR Management and consulting firm, Keri and Kelly are laser-focused on getting the best out of people. They launched The Breakout in early 2023 to find the best stories and advice on busting boundaries and making change, and since then the show has charted #1 in self-improvement, #1 in education, and #7 in all podcasts. From huge transformations to quiet shifts, The Breakout highlights why every change matters. At Abbracci Group, Keri and Kelly offer a four-step coaching process to help you increase your self-awareness, break out of expectations, and live life on your terms.Links:Whatever the Hell You WantThe Way of the HR WarriorInstagram - @thebreakoutpodThe Breakout on FacebookYouTubeTake a minute to fill out our listener survey and help us make The Breakout Podcast even better. Your feedback means the world to us!

Joining us on the Fertility Forward podcast today is Trystan Reese, an award-winning author, facilitator, and longtime advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with nearly two decades of experience in the trans community. Trystan is the author of the acclaimed memoir How We Do Family (2021) and co-author of the children's book The Light of You, written with his partner, Biff Chaplow. A Lambda Literary Fellow, Trystan first captured national attention with his viral storytelling performance on The Moth's mainstage. He is also the founder of Collaborate Consulting, LLC, where he leads training on LGBTQ+ inclusion, and his work has been featured in multiple anthologies focused on mental health and social justice. In today's conversation, Trystan shares his powerful story of navigating pregnancy as a transgender man. He reflects on how he researched and prepared for the experience, offers thoughts on current “best practices” around hormones and gestational care, and unpacks both internal and systemic barriers to trans-inclusive fertility support. Most importantly, he leaves listeners with a message of hope, resilience, and deep wisdom. Don't miss this inspiring and eye-opening episode, tune in now! 

When Trystan Reese received a call from a social worker about two toddlers in need of a home, he and his partner made a decision that would change everything—they said yes. What followed was a beautifully complex journey into parenthood as a transgender man, one shaped by love, learning, and the fierce desire to build a family rooted in connection. In this moving episode, Trystan shares the raw truth of what it means to step into fatherhood unexpectedly, the realities of parenting in a world that doesn't always recognize your family, and the emotional weight—and joy—of keeping siblings together through adoption.From navigating societal perceptions to advocating for his children's needs in educational systems, Trystan opens up about the challenges that come with being a trans parent in a non-normative family structure. He speaks to the incremental nature of change within the trans community, and the power of community support in weathering both personal and political storms. Through tender reflections on blended family dynamics, teenhood, and partnership under pressure, Trystan brings a deeply human voice to the layered experience of LGBTQ+ parenting.This episode isn't just about one family—it's a reflection of many. It's about redefining what parenthood looks like, reshaping narratives around trans identity and family creation, and recognizing that support, advocacy, and love are the cornerstones of every kind of family. Whether you're parenting through challenge, creating a family that looks different, or simply seeking stories that honor both the struggle and the triumph, Trystan's journey will leave you deeply moved and powerfully seen.Check out Trystan Reese's book, How We Do Family: From Adoption to Trans Pregnancy, What We Learned about Love and LGBTQ Parenthood. Check out Trystan's website: https://collaborate.consulting/trystan-reese

Trystan Reese is an award-winning author and facilitator dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with nearly two decades of experience in the trans community. He also has ADHD and identifies as neurodivergent. Trystan founded Collaborate Consulting to provide training on LGBTQ+ inclusion and has contributed to various anthologies on mental health and social justice.  During this episode, Trystan and I talk about: How he realized he had ADHD after his child was diagnosed What it was like growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, and the impact on his education and self-image How he coaches people in the workplace who have ADHD What workplace inclusion looks like for neurodivergent individuals How workplaces can support their neurodivergent and trans employees The negative impact of the current US government administration on trans people, including the current multi-state lawsuit Texas vs. Becerra that threatens both the trans and disability communities Learn more about Trystan and his work at Collaborate.Consulting. Watch the video of this interview on YouTube. Read the episode transcript. Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player. Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes. Support or sponsor this podcast at BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds! *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations. These episodes are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.*

Have you ever felt like your true self was hidden behind societal expectations? In this heartwarming episode of the Life Shift podcast, I sit down with Trystan Reese, a transgender man who shares his remarkable journey of self-discovery, love, and family.Trystan takes us through his early years growing up in the conservative Mojave Desert, where he felt like a "certified weirdo" without many role models. Despite the challenges, his Canadian parents gave him the freedom to explore his identity, setting the stage for his future transformation.Embracing authenticity and finding loveHow Trystan's transition in performing arts school shaped his futureThe unexpected joy of finding true love and acceptanceOvercoming insecurities and learning to value oneself in a relationshipBuilding a family against the oddsAdopting children and creating a unique family structureTrystan's groundbreaking experience of giving birth as a transgender manThe importance of sharing stories to create "possibility models" for othersMaking a difference through storytelling and advocacyTrystan's work in political organizing and deep canvassingWriting "How We Do Family" to support LGBTQ+ families and educate othersProviding coaching and support for neurodivergent individuals and federal employeesHow can you embrace your authentic self, even in the face of societal expectations?What "possibility models" have inspired you in your own life?How can sharing your story help create a more inclusive and understanding world?Join us for this inspiring conversation that challenges our perceptions of family, love, and personal growth. Trystan's journey reminds us that by being true to ourselves, we can create a life filled with joy, purpose, and meaningful connections.Trystan Reese is an award-winning author and facilitator dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. He has nearly two decades of experience in the trans community. His acclaimed book, How We Do Family, was released in 2021, and he co-authored the children's book The Light of You with his partner, Biff Chaplow.A Lambda Literary Fellow, Trystan's storytelling gained attention through a viral performance on The Moth MainStage, featured in the 2024 anthology A Point Of Beauty. He founded Collaborate Consulting to provide training on LGBTQ+ inclusion and has contributed to various mental health and social justice anthologies. Trystan lives in Portland, Oregon, with Biff and their three children: Riley, Sully, and Leo.Learn more at Trystan Reese's website and Collaborate Consulting.https://www.trystanreese.com/ https://collaborate.consulting/Resources: To listen in on more conversations about pivotal moments that changed lives forever, subscribe to "The Life Shift" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Access ad-free episodes released two days early: https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcastConnect with me:Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelifeshiftpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/thelifeshiftpodcastYouTube:

Today, Ali is talking to Trystan Reese, a transgender gay dad who went viral when he gave birth to his son in 2017. Trystan, a major advocate for trans fertility, is now a dad of three. He tells Ali about the overwhelming odds to get pregnant, including hormonal challenges; finding the right medical team; and facing harsh criticism on social media. He also talks about meeting the love of his life, Biff, and the discussions they had about Trystan becoming pregnant. "I'm a transgender man, I've been pregnant, and I've given birth," Trystan says. "People are like, 'What was it like to be a pregnant man?” And I'm like, “I don't know, because I was never a pregnant woman.'"TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Transgender parenting; transgender family building; fertility; pregnancy; childbirth; social media backlash; family building in the LGBTQ+ community EPISODE SPONSORS: WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technologyhttps://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksDo not miss Ali's children's book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini. Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFor bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-requestFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipSAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024EMBRYO SOLUTIONIf you're navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another family. Embryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you're looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to embryosolution.com RECEPTIVA DXhttps://receptivadx.com/ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.PIXEL CAREPixel Care is a complete fertility support system designed to actually make treatments easier and less stressful for fertility patients. Pixel helps you keep track of your medications, your dosages, your deliveries and your side effects. It also has a 24/7 chat where you can talk to a medical professional about anything regarding your cycle - from medication questions to insurance benefits.For more, head to Pixelcarehealth.com or download Pixel Care in the app store for freeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Finding Fearless, host Madeline pulls back the curtain on powerful conversations happening within her community. This special episode features a panel discussion with three industry experts – Joanna Lovering, Becky Mollenkamp, and Trystan Reese – who share their unique approaches and authentic strategies for networking. They discuss the importance of individualized networking styles, the value of social media as a networking tool, and the role of connection and support in professional growth. The conversation explores how centering others in networking, evaluating the value of community groups, and creating inclusive spaces can build meaningful, lasting relationships. Tune in for an enriching dialogue that emphasizes the significance of genuine connections in the business world.00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless01:26 Networking Insights from Experts04:26 Power of Social Media in Networking15:15 Strategies for Effective Networking21:11 Highlighting the Importance of Connection24:20 Qualifying Introductions: The Importance of Context25:15 The Skill of Welcoming Introductions27:59 Building Connections from Events and Groups28:41 Evaluating the Value of Networking Groups30:38 Creating Your Own Networking Spaces31:40 The Power of Meaningful Connections34:19 Lowering Expectations in Networking37:16 Call to Action: How to Network with UsConnect with the guests:Becky Mollenkamp - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckymollenkamp/Website - http://beckymollenkamp.com/Joanna Lovering - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalovering/Website - http://www.copperandrise.com/Trystan Reese - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trystanreese/Website - https://www.trystanreese.com/Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless! Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry. Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.

Non-binary author Jeffrey Marsh shares their journey from childhood rejection to joyfully embracing identity. They explore finding life-changing language/community, the path out of self-hatred, and why pronouns matter for human dignity. Marsh dives into myths of control, self-acceptance beyond gender/sexuality, and actively cultivating happiness. Their hard-won wisdom offers an inspiring roadmap for living authentically from their groundbreaking book, How To Be You. An uplifting must-listen on belonging and being true to yourself.You can find Jeffrey at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Trystan Reese about living and advocating for your truth.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we try and figure out short term pain for long term gain, Gavin is gay for Berlin techno, we find the top 3 places to run around with a toddler, and we a lucky to be joined this week by author, speaker, advocate, trans father and all around multi-hyphenate Trystan Reese who talks us through his pregnancy, who's the star in his relationship, and how he earned that elusive parenting merit badge.Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to GaytriarchsPodcast@gmail.com, or you can DM us anywhere @GaytriarchsPodcastMAHD House Bar Talk Jimmy and Gito just talking about things going around at MAHD House Bar & Grille...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Episode 35 - Trystan Reese is a trans man, an adoptive and gestational parent, he supports families across the globe in trans fertility and parenting across generations. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Join us as we warmly welcome back Trystan Reese, Author, Storyteller, Consultant, Coach, and Facilitator; back to the podcast, where we explore the rich and complex tapestry of transgender parenting. We engage in a heartfelt conversation that underscores the importance of creating a supportive environment for our children, one that champions their individuality and respects their evolving identities. This dialogue is a must-listen for parents, allies, and anyone invested in understanding the dynamics of gender non-conforming families.Listen in as we dive into the delicate dance of parenting adolescents amidst the fluid landscape of gender identity. We touch on the critical role of unconditional love and the power it holds in allowing children to safely explore and express their gender. Our chat emphasizes that the path to understanding gender is not always linear. By embracing change and supporting our kids through their journey of self-discovery, we not only nurture their growth but also contribute to a more inclusive community.Our conversation reveals how empathy and understanding in parenting can prepare children for the world, equip them to face social challenges, and cultivate a sense of self-assuredness. Moreover, we consider the power of unlearning preconceived notions and the expansion that comes from embracing new perspectives. About our Guest:Trystan Reese has been organizing with the trans community for nearly two decades, serving on the frontlines of this generation's biggest fights for LGBTQ+ justice around the country. He then launched onto the global stage in 2017 when his family's unique journey gained international media attention. He was honored to partner with many major media outlets, including CNN, NBC, People, and Buzzfeed, to bring his message of trans family love and resilience to the mainstream. Professionally, he is the founder of Collaborate Consulting, providing customized training solutions for individuals, organizations, and communities interested in social justice. His first book, How We Do Family, was released in the summer of 2021 and his children's book, The Light Of You, was released at the beginning of 2022.Trystan is married to his partner Biff, and they live in Portland, Oregon, with their three kids: Riley, Sully, and Leo. They are very happy.https://www.trystanreese.com/Connect with Heather:Get Your Ally Toolkit Now, including a free primer! https://toolkit.chrysalismama.com/ally-free-giftYouTube: @chrysalismama9499TikTok: @chrysalismamaLearn how you can make an impact: https://linktr.ee/chrysalismamaSolutions listed on her website: https://chrysalismama.com/solutionsPlease subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!

Trystan Reese is a queer transgender man living in Portland, Oregon with his partner and their three kids. Two of his children are adopted; he gave birth to his youngest child in 2017. He wrote a book about his experience; it's called How We Do Family. A project of Collaborate Consulting, Trans Fertility Co. is the brainchild of trans gestational parent and fertility educator Trystan Reese. After going through his own pregnancy with little access to data on trans fertility, he committed himself to building resources for trans people and their supporters.

As care providers, most of us are doing our best to exercise kindness and inclusivity in our practice and personal lives. But it can be difficult at times to know how to best live within these values, in an ever evolving world. On today's episode we speak to Trystan Reese, trans educator with a focus on reproductive justice, fertility, and family-building, about his pregnancy, the data on testosterone and fertility, and small steps providers can take to create a more inclusive space for all people, especially those who identify as gender diverse. One small step is listening to this podcast as well as attending our upcoming, free Interdisciplinary Perinatal Health Summit: Collaborative Care for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum where Trystan will also be speaking more in-depth about Breaking Barriers with Language: Empowering Pregnant Individuals through Inclusive Care Practices. Resources: Register for the upcoming Perinatal Health Summit Listen to Sarah's Surrogacy Story for another story about inclusive care practices Feedback: Please take a moment to fill out this very short anonymous survey (>1 minute). We want to optimize Pregnancy for Professionals to suit your needs, so any feedback is very valuable and much appreciated!

In this entertaining, eye-opening, and extremely touching interview, Trystan Reese, author and advocate, shares about everything from growing up in a small town, to his experience with transitioning, to his unique family building journey, including both adoption and trans pregnancy. You'll come away with new appreciation, understanding and respect for Trystan. Spend some time getting to know the whip smart, hilarious, and amazing Trystan in this fun and meaningful episode!

Do you check in on your relationships? In this week's episode, Trystan Reese (he/him) shares about his days of being a drag king and how he's been performing as a man since he was a kid. Learn about some of the practices he's adopted to check in with his colleagues so that they're in a continuous feedback loop, including addressing power dynamics and microaggressions. We also discuss a bit of what it's like to be trainers and consultants and the work that goes into it, including figuring out our boundaries and doing the work to know how to facilitate conversations. Trystan talks about how moved he was by Alok's talk on the podcast Man Enough and how well they were able to articulate thoughts that have been circling in his own mind. Some self-reflection: What does being a man mean to me, whether or not I am one? Do I know any men who have been or are pregnant? Have I ever reported something on social media? What happened? Which lenses do I view the world in? Are there any resentments I've been carrying? When's the last time I checked in on my relationships?  Resources, references, and full transcripts for each episode are available at www.allyshipisaverb.com Host Chris Angel (they/them) has a background in LGBTQ+ education, community organizing, and social work. Guest episodes feature at least one allyship tip, including tailored questions given their unique intersecting identities. Please consider following where you listen to podcasts! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @GenderSexualityInfo

Understanding yourself, being confident in yourself, and recognizing what makes you unique can be one of the most powerful tools in the world. When you develop a strong sense of confidence, you can impact everyone around you, both in your professional and personal life. In today's episode, we are joined by transgender parent and author Trystan Reese. Trystan has the unique talent of brightening every room he enters (even digital ones). Not only is Trystan an exceptional writer, speaker, and consultant, but he also is a shining example of how becoming confident and knowing yourself can lead to incredible personal and professional success.Listen in as we speak about:The power of leaning into your identity, not away How to build and shift your focus in your businessWhy you need to develop your creative process and accountabilityThe need and benefit of diversity and inclusion initiativesAnd much, much, more!Connect with Trystan: LinkedInWebsiteHow We Do FamilyConnect with Fearless Foundry:Fearless FoundryMadeline ReevesFinding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless! Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry. Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.

One of our core values and beliefs here at Good Life Project is that every human being, regardless of how they identify, love, practice, or live is endowed with dignity and worth, and is entitled to be treated through this lens. We also believe that every person can learn from any person, especially those who they perceive as being different from them. It's a big part of the reason we're always seeking to share a rich tapestry of voices on the podcast. The moment we close ourselves off to those we perceive as other, whether from fear, lack of knowledge or lived experience, we close ourselves off to a part of ourselves and of life that could have made our days so much richer. And, we shrink our worlds and lives along the way.So, as we head into this year's Trans Day of Visibility, we wanted to share a selection of moments, ideas and awakening from a few deeply-moving conversations we've had over the years with some incredible, big-hearted, and wise humans who also happen to identify as transgender, and have chosen to make it their life's work to step into conversation with others to share their experience. Not just of being transgender, but also of moving through a world that often misunderstands, labels, and ostracizes on a level that leads to injustice, rising at times to violence and suffering. These conversations aren't just about transgender life, though, they're about life, the way we choose to relate to each other, hear and see each other, acknowledge our shared humanity, and choose to either expand our horizons and our lives, or contract both. So excited to share this Best Of episode featuring Imara Jones and Trystan Reese. You can find Imara Jones at: Website | Instagram | TransLash Podcast | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with ImaraYou can find Trystan Reese at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with TrystanCheck out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trystan is the solo author of How We Do Family, a book described as “a refreshing new take on family life for the LGBTQ community and beyond.” He is also a 2021 Lambda Literary Emerging LGBTQ Voices Fellow. Trystan co-wrote a children's book with his partner, Biff. It's called The Light Of You and was published by Flamingo Rampant Press. Trystan is also an essayist; his blog can be found here.How We Do Family: From Adoption to Trans Pregnancy, What We Learned about Love and LGBTQ Parenthood a book by Trystan Reese (bookshop.org)Trystan ReeseSupport the showTwitter: GenderStoriesInstagram: GenderStoriesHosted by Alex IantaffiMusic by Maxwell von RavenLogo by Lior Allen

In this hour, we focus on the uncommon denominators and wildly unexpected situations of life. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth's Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Hosted by: Jenifer Hixson Omar Qureshi tries to find acceptance in a home that hates him. Kari Adams faces up a storm of trouble when an uncontrollable force comes crashing into her wedding. Donna Otter attends a tantric body painting party on the heels of her divorce. Trystan Reese must deal with the world's reaction when he goes viral for becoming a pregnant trans man.

What does it mean to be White and LGBTQIA+? Here we sit down with Trystan Reese (seriously, just Google him) to talk about what it means to hold the identities of White and LGBTQIA+ in the US today. Some questions include: What does it mean to be a person who is both White and Queer? A person who is White and trans? Is there a difference between a White Queer person and a Queer White person? What patterns are you seeing within White queer and trans community as it relates to racial justice? How do we make sense of the vast overlap in the Venn diagram of White trans and queer culture and cancel culture? How do we show up intersectionally? Trystan Reese is an established thought leader, educator, and speaker, focusing on issues of transgender inclusion, social and gender justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is a professionally trained facilitator and curriculum designer, studying under https://washingtonconsultinggroup.net/jamie-washington (Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington) at the https://sjti.org (Social Justice Training Institute), mastering the art of anti-racist facilitation, consulting, and coaching. He studied Intercultural Organizational Development under https://bethzemsky.com (Beth Zemsky) and was mentored by https://www.teamdynamicsmn.com/team-bios/trina-c-olson (Trina Olson) from Team Dynamics. He has completed two immersive leadership training programs at https://rockwoodleadership.org (Rockwood Leadership Institute) and learned management skills and conflict resolution strategies from Leadership Development in Interethnic Relations. Trystan has also been organizing with the trans community for nearly two decades and has been on the frontlines of this generation's biggest fights for LGBTQ justice. Trystan launched onto the global stage as “the pregnant man” in 2017 when his family's unique journey gained international media attention. He was invited to give closing performances forhttps://youtu.be/XcKN9lZ7QUs ( The Moth Mainstage) in Portland, Albuquerque, and Brooklyn; the video of the Brooklyn event has garnered over 2.5 million views. Trystan partnered with many major media outlets, including https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/08/health/trans-man-pregnant-trnd/index.html (CNN), https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/accidental-gay-parents-celebrate-newest-addition-family-n794646 (NBC), https://people.com/human-interest/trystan-reese-biff-chaplow-share-family-story/ (People), and https://www.buzzfeed.com/skarlan/what-to-expect-when-youre-a-trans-dad (Buzzfeed), to bring his message of love and resilience to the mainstream. As the founder of https://collaborate.consulting (Collaborate Consulting), Trystan provides customized training solutions for individuals, organizations, and communities interested in social justice. He has trained hundreds of medical providers on LGBTQ inclusion, has delivered keynotes at dozens of conferences and convenings, and released his first two books just last year, “https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-light-of-you-trystan-reese/1139767813 (The Light of You)” a book for 3-5 yo reading levels and then a book for older folks “https://bookshop.org/books/how-we-do-family-from-adoption-to-trans-pregnancy-what-we-learned-about-love-and-lgbtq-parenthood-9781615198771/9781615197569 (How We Do Family: From Adoption to Trans Pregnancy, What We Learned about Love and LGBTQ Parenthood).” ========== TRANSCRIPT DISCLAIMER: The following transcript was auto-transcribed by Descript software. It will be updated and cleaned in the coming weeks. Please reach out if you would like a transcript in the interim. ========== Welcome to our podcast. We're so glad you're here refocusing on Whiteness without supremacy or shame. Listen. Like. Follow. Instagram: @the.spillway | Facebook: @WithoutSupremacyorShame For a transcript of this episode and more, please visit our website, https://www.thespillway.org/ (www.thespillway.org ) Mentioned in this episode: The Spillway Community...

Trystan Reese is a transgender parent and educator based out of Portland, Oregon. He is the author of How We Do Family: From Adoption to Trans Pregnancy, What We Learned about Love and LGBTQ Parenthood, as well as co-author of the children's book, The Light Of You. Listen to Trystan as he discusses with Ellen and Jenn: • The behind-the-scenes evolution of writing his first book. • Auditioning for the audio version of his own book! • Choosing where to go deep and where to hold back. • Dispelling myths of fertility and the ability to carry a pregnancy after being on testosterone for an extended period of time. • Writing about and reliving pregnancy loss. • Co-writing a children's book with his partner to share how transgender families are formed. • Realigning and prioritizing what's import in life. Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903. Learn more about our podcast: https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/ Learn more about our surrogacy agencies: https://www.brightfuturesfamilies.com/ Get your IWTPABIY merch here! https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/merch Learn more about Ellen's law firm: http://trachmanlawcenter.com/ Get Trystan's Book, How We Do Family: From Adoption to Trans Pregnancy, What We Learned about Love and LGBTQ Parenthood, here: https://www.powells.com/book/how-we-do-family-9781615197569 Get Trystan and Biff's Children's Book, The Light of You, here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-light-of-you-trystan-reese/1139767813

Do you check in on your relationships? In this week's episode, Trystan Reese (he/him) shares about his days of being a drag king and how he's been performing as a man since he was a kid. Learn about some of the practices he's adopted to check in with his colleagues so that they're in a continuous feedback loop, including addressing power dynamics and microaggressions. We also discuss a bit of what it's like to be trainers and consultants and the work that goes into it, including figuring out our boundaries and doing the work to know how to facilitate conversations. Trystan talks about how moved he was by Alok's talk on the podcast Man Enough and how well they were able to articulate thoughts that have been circling in his own mind. Some self-reflection: What does being a man mean to me, whether or not I am one? Do I know any men who have been or are pregnant? Have I ever reported something on social media? What happened? Which lenses do I view the world in? Are there any resentments I've been carrying? When's the last time I checked in on my relationships? Resources, references, and full transcripts for each episode are available at www.allyshipisaverb.com Host Chris Angel (they/them) has a background in LGBTQ+ education, community organizing, and social work. Guest episodes feature at least one allyship tip, including tailored questions given their unique intersecting identities. Please consider following where you listen to podcasts! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @GenderSexualityInfo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chris-angel-murphy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chris-angel-murphy/support

Today's interview is with Trystan Reese. Up until now every single person that you've met has been somebody who's a good friend of mine, and a lot of the other interviews are going to be good friends of mine. I'm so blessed, first of all to have a lot of friends. I'm a huge extrovert so I love people and I've been an out queer for 30 years, so I just know a lot of people that are out. So I'm very very blessed to have mostly my friends coming to talk to me. This person Trystan is a friend of mine but he's not somebody who I know very well. We are mostly acquaintances and colleagues. I was introduced to Trystan by another trans guy because Trystan and I have a lot in common. We are both family humans, we are both people who love family and who have children and who are creating family, and I believe that that's how we met is we had another friend in common that knew that we were both parents of trans kids and/or kids in general and so we hooked up that way and just know each other as colleagues and another trans human out there making a huge difference. So Trystan actually is a consultant around race. He spends his time mostly helping white people deal with their fragility, helping white people have difficult conversations around race, and he has been an out trans human for a long time and the level of generosity that I want you to get of him coming on this show and sharing his story. So every single person that comes on this show and shares their story is putting their life in danger. I mean, let's get real about this. For trans people to be out it's a thing, right. Some people think it's a political act. I've been out since I was 18 and I can't ever imagine not being out. And so for me it's just who I am and what I do. And there's a difference between being out and being OUT, right? And so I'm really out there and a lot of the people that I've interviewed have been really out there and Trystan's one of them, and I find that to be generous. I feel like that is a hugely generous act, that he is willing to come on here and share his story. So I want to honor Trystan, I want to thank Trystan for coming on and sharing his story and I'm excited for you to hear his story and to hopefully learn from this really cool human. Welcome, Trystan Reese. You can follow Trystan on Instagram @biffandi and take a look at the work his organizations Trans Fertility Co. and Collaborate Consulting are doing. Don't forget to check out his recently published book How We Do Family as well. NEW GENDER REVEAL EVERY WEEK Each week we release a new video interview with another human being that has something to say about gender. Our goal is for our audience to understand that gender is a construct that was all made up and it's way more fluid than any of us can fathom. Penises and vulvae are sex parts, not gender. Gender and genitals are NOT the same thing. These weekly stories are about gender reveal. Most importantly these interviews feature stories of my friends, colleagues and acquaintances who have powerful things to say about gender and their journey of walking through the world as someone considered as "other".

"Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first." -Matthew Jacobson In this episode, Trystan and I talk about: How to accept all parts of yourself  How to recognize similarities in families  How to own your own family struggles Trystan Reese is a trans dad living in Portland, OR. He just released his first book, How We Do Family.  Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Family-Pregnancy-Parenthood/dp/1615197567    Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_    

Trystan Reese was just a year into a relationship when his (now) husband's niece and nephew were about to be removed from their home by Child Protective Services. Trystan and Biff took in the two kids, becoming caregivers overnight. Then their family grew when Trystan, who is transgender, became pregnant. Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible. ovariestalk@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB: @ovariestalk  Medium @robin633 Edited by EditAudio press Brett Henne theme song: Songfinch & Tiffany Topol Thanks to California Cryobank (code: OCT), BetterHelp, KiwiCo, AND our Patreon supporters!

Trystan Reese is a transgender man, educator and speaker who has travelled across America educating people both LGBTQ and beyond about the importance of equality and inclusion. Trystan has shared his experiences in the new memoir ‘How We Do Family’ which includes his pregnancy which gained worldwide attention in 2017. In this interview Trystan talks about the book, the negatives of media attention and life as a trans man. Trystan currently lives in Portland, Oregon with his husband Biff and three kids, Hailey, Lucas, and Leo.

What can the LGBTQ+ community and allies do to help evolve and improve the legal climate for transgender individuals? Host Riley Moyer (he/him) introduces us to a conversation between Lane Powell's Dustin O'Quinn (he/him) and special guest Trystan Reese (he/him) to discuss evolving and improving the legal climate for transgender individuals. Whether you're a legal professional with a special interest in trans inclusion or simply want to keep your finger on the pulse of the trans movement, this conversation contains insights on the many battlegrounds where fights are being waged across the country. Learn more about Trystan: https://collaborate.consulting/trystan-reese 

042 - In this episode, Heather interviews Trystan Reese, author of the brand new memoir, How We Do Family. Trystan is redefining the idea of family. His memoir covers so many important issues, from trans pregnancy to adoption to LGBTQ parenting. More, it does so in such an inspiring—yet relatable—tone. Trystan's voice shines through in the best way as he shares his story and lessons applicable to every family. Trystan and Heather discuss the value of "doing the work." Using Brene Brown's wisdom, "If my healing is dependent on your response to my story, I'm not ready to tell my story," Trystan shares the difference in doing work from a scar or from a wound. Simple yet profound.He has beautiful thoughts on allyship: "What allyship encourages us to do is to broaden the lens, is to use the power of empathy to see the world through other peoples' eyes and to be open and to be curious and to be humble; to hopefully move into seeing that we are all so deeply and profoundly interconnected to each other.Trystan's book, How We Do Family, is truly a must-read! Written in such a relatable way, you will finish it with a deeper understanding of the trans experience specifically as well as a greater empathy for all who are in the LGBTQ community in general.Only 15 days left to tag Heather on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @JustBreathePride2021 for a chance to win this adorable Pride basket!Click HERE for Heather's Coming Out Process Cheat Sheet!Contact Heather directly at hh@chrysalismama.com Do you LOVE Just Breathe? Receive new episodes as soon as they launch, as well as Heather's monthly newsletter Small Exhales and other fabulous resources by:Signing up for her email list HERESharing your feedback HERERemember you can review Just Breathe on your listening app of choice OR you can Review Just Breathe HERERefer friends and family for awesome rewards HERENEW!! Do you want to help spread awareness and let others know they are not alone? Order Heather's new t-shirt(or sweatshirt or mug!) HERE!Connecting through Instagram and Facebook (@chrysalismama) and Twitter (@chrysalismama1)Bookmarking her website as your go-to for LGBTQ education!Remember that you are not alone on this journey!  Support the show (https://paypal.me/ChrysalisMama?locale.x=en_US)

When you're trying to become a parent there is so much uncertainty and frequently stress! My faith has totally been supported by my friends achieving parenthood after sometimes decade long journeys! I talk through my mindset on my own fertility and hope for parenthood. I talk about pregnancy loss, and share stories about how folks I know have become parents. There are so many different journeys and I find a lot of hope in how so many folks who seek parenthood and aren't deterred by the set-backs do eventually succeed. In many often unforeseen ways! I refer to Episode 46 with Trystan Reese about his journey to becoming a parent through adoption and trans fertility. https://anchor.fm/bevin/episodes/46--Trystan-Reese-Defeats-Insecurity-by-Getting-1-Better-Everyday-eh5csf/a-a2pa9sp Also get Trystan's book! How We Do Family: https://amzn.to/3vWSbyy Support the Podcast: Patreon.com/fkdp Bevin on Instagram: Instagram.com/bevinsparty You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfCareParty Email list: http://eepurl.com/dyX3db --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bevin/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bevin/support

Sorry for my podcast fail this week, but join me reading Amanda Ripley's High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out. Here's a link to order from Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/high-conflict-amanda-ripley/1137938562 If you're ready to address your deepest stepmom anxieties, or get to work on overcoming that post-divorce "parenting paralysis" that seems to strike even the most professionally successful dad, give me a shout about working together 1:1. You can book a free call with me at bit.ly/CALLTRACY Here are the episodes I suggested from our archives: 9.1 Expectations vs Agreements 8.1 The Teenage stepdaughter with Mary Kelly 7.5, 7.6 Up-leveling as a dad with Rich Bolus of The Dad Mindset podcast 6.5, 6.6 Trystan Reese author of How We Do Family 5.5 Kate Anthony - first wife forever syndrome 4.4 Me: How do you bond with a kid who wants nothing to do with you 3.10 Me: Evil Stepmom archetype 3.6 Me: Unbrainwashing your alienated child 2.9 Me: Disengaging for Beginners 1.1 Me: Overstepping --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/essentialstepmom/message

Trystan Reese is an established thought leader, educator, and speaker, focusing on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is a professionally trained anti-racism facilitator and curriculum designer, studying under Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington at the Social Justice Training Institute. Trystan has also been organizing with the trans community for nearly two decades and has been on the frontlines of this generation’s biggest fights for LGBTQ justice. Trystan launched onto the global stage as “the pregnant man” in 2017 when his family’s unique journey gained international media attention. He was invited to give closing performances for The Moth Mainstage in Portland, Albuquerque, and Brooklyn; a video of the Brooklyn event has garnered over 2.5 million views. Trystan partnered with many major media outlets, including CNN, NBC, People, and Buzzfeed, to bring his message of love and resilience to the mainstream. The founder of Collaborate Consulting, Trystan provides customized training solutions for individuals, organizations, and communities interested in social justice. He has trained hundreds of medical providers on LGBTQ inclusion, has delivered keynotes at dozens of conferences and convenings, and is releasing his first book in the spring of 2021. He is married to his partner Biff and they live in Portland, Oregon with their three kids: Lucas, Hailey, and Leo. They are very happy. In today's conversation we cover: 1) How the current societal gender norms are rigid and harm many people, not just those in the LGBTQ+ community 2) Everyone wants to be seen and heard, and the best way to communicate our wants and needs is by listening and understanding, even if we don't like what is being said 3) We each need to do the work to develop our personal resiliency and recognize that hard conversations are not a threat (as our brain would sometimes have us believe), but instead are opportunities for us to learn and grow Be sure to check out Trystan on Instagram @biffandi, Facebook, and his website https://collaborate.consulting I hope you enjoy the conversation! xoxo, Jessi This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: jessinshuraleff@gmail.com Web: www.jessishuraleff.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Pre-order Trystan's book "How We Do Family" from Amazon, or support one of the last standing independent booksellers, Powells of Portland Oregon: https://www.powells.com/book/how-we-do-family-9781615197569 Trystan is on Facebook and Instagram @biffandi Interested in learning tools to share with your child or stepchild to help them be resilient in the face of emotional or psychological pressure from their other parent? Join my webinar this Thursday November 19 at 7:30 pm EST: CHILD FRIENDLY TOOLS FOR COPING WITH A TOXIC PARENT - https://training.essentialstepmom.com/child-friendly-tools/ You'll be getting life-time access to the replay and transcript so no worries if you miss the live web event! If you'd like to know more about UNDELETABLE DAD ACADEMY, my 6-month premium coaching program to prevent parental alienation from disrupting your ability to be an effective and authentic parent to your kids, email me at tracy@tracypoizner.com. I'll be glad to send you more information or to add you to the waitlist for next year's round of the program. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/essentialstepmom/message

Trystan Reese assembled a birth team that included his partner, dad, mother-in-law, and the head nurse at the hospital to ensure his birth experience as a trans man was exactly what he wanted. He tells Adriana Lozada how communicating what he expected from each of them  made all the difference as he welcomed his son Leo.Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys.If you liked this episode, listen to what the induction process is all about, or these insider tips from a labor and delivery nurse. You can find Trystan Reese on Instagram at @biffandi. Connect with Birthful @birthfulpodcast and email us at info@birthful.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

"If I can't be like those perfect multi-household-happy-families who all get along and do Thanksgiving together, am I broken?" I don't know about you, but I can totally relate to thinking my family should look - at least a little - like the ones on Instagram, but this guy says things out loud that I only whisper inside my own head! In part one of this 2-part interview, Trystan shares some personal truths (and profound wisdom) from his personal journey as "sudden-full-time-parent", adoptive parent and bio parent. Trystan Reese is the author of an upcoming book called "How We Do Family" that can be pre-ordered from Powell's at: https://www.powells.com/book/how-we-do-family-9781615197569 Don't forget to check out Trystan's Facebook page, Biff and I Register here for my 3-day Facebook event: STICK TO YOUR GUNS: A parenting bootcamp for divorced dads (and other good guys)! bit.ly/dadpower --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/essentialstepmom/message

"We want to be loved and seen and held fully as who we fully are...I think that it is a goal that we all have, and it's universal." -Janet Mock   Trystan Reese is a trans dad living in Portland, OR.   In this episode, Trystan and I talk about: How to navigate pregnancy as a man How to be inclusive How to feel safe and be who you want to be in the world   Follow Trystan on Instagram @biffandi and his website: https://collaborate.consulting/   Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_

This week we welcomed guest Trystan Reese ( https://www.instagram.com/biffandi/?hl=en ) , who is a Canadian trans man, living in the States. Trystan is recognised across the world and has been featured in many mainstream publications ( https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1510897/Transgender-man-Trystan-Reese-just-gave-birth-baby-boy.html ) globally - bringing awareness to trans fertility. Trystan talks openly to us about his childhood, the realisation that he was a man and the transitioning process into becoming a trans man. We discuss transgender fertility and the incredible transgender fertility network that Trystan has set up as a consequence, to help so many people worldwide. He is now the proud father of a little boy. Hear us as we discuss what trying to conceive is like for the trans community, the methods involved and how Trystan's hormone blockers didn't affect his fertility. *Listen in full below or via your favourite Podcast app…* *Simply click ‘view in browser' on the image below or listen via any of the following podcast apps:* Apple ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fertility-spingboard/id1500594001 ) | Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/4eZopwNZckAuEbVWpq0yAm?si=wdO1ieTNQfmRWwER4rjRSg ) | Soundcloud ( https://soundcloud.com/fertility-springboard )

Our first ever TRANS-Atlantic guest! We interview the intelligent and illuminating Trystan Reese, where we talk about expanding what it means to be a man, his decision to physically give birth to his son, and trans issues overseas. We also make fun of each other's accents as always. Here's the link to Trystan's website: https://collaborate.consulting/. Here is the link to our sponsor, The Agora: https://agoraclinic.co.uk/ and some links if you are in need of support: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/contact-us/, https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/contact and  https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/get-support

Trystan Reese helps clients get out of defensiveness and fragility and open up to meaningful change. He's an anti-racism coach and a consultant who helps organizations be more inclusive to diverse populations. Trystan went viral a couple of years ago when he gave birth to his son. Coming out as trans was a journey--in the 90s we didn't have a lot of role models in the media for what was possible in gender and sexuality. Trystan's coming out story is the funniest I've ever heard. "My calling on this planet is to bring balance. Too few people have too much power and my life has been about wrenching the power from those hands and more evenly distributing it amongst the people." He hacked insecurity by committing to getting 1% better everyday. I hope you'll enjoy our conversation, laugh and be empowered to more accountability in your relationships! Trystan's Website: https://collaborate.consulting/ Trystan's Instagram: instagram.com/biffandi Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/fkdp Bevin on Instagram: instagram.com/bevinsparty --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bevin/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bevin/support

In deze extra lange aflevering, toch weer een paar weken geleden opgenomen (sorry) nemen we jullie mee in veel vraagstukken rondom gender, zwangerschap en opvoeding. Bijvoorbeeld: hoe beantwoorden we in hemelsnaam de vraag "weten jullie al wat het wordt"? Gaan we voor een gegenderde of een genderneutrale naam? En kun je trans-inclusief zijn én je als cis vrouw ineens vrouwelijker voelen met je zwangere buik?Verder doen we verslag van het eerste bezoek van onze doula waarin we draagdoeken leerden omdoen, was er weer gedoe met de gynaecoloog maar bleek de verloskundige gelukkig leuk te zijn, geven we een lezer advies over het troosten van een familielid met onvruchtbaarheidsverdriet én hebben we het over vermaledijde progesteron. Also: win een exemplaar van het TRANS magazine als je onze "slagzin" (zie titel) origineel in kunt vullen!Besproken in deze aflevering:Ademproblemen tijdens de zwangerschap (overigens is dit juist géén hypocapnie, anders dan Tamar in de aflevering zegt. Bij hypocapnie is de hoeveelheid kooldioxide in het bloed verlaagd terwijl dat bij de typische ademproblemen in de zwangerschap niet zo is.) Draagkracht UtrechtHet Instagram-account Stop racisme in de zorgNatal, een podcast over racisme in de geboortezorgSophie's borstvoedingsprotocol. In de FAQ wordt uitgelegd waarom het genoeg hormonen zijn om de borstvoeding te stimuleren.Wat lighter reading over dat borstvoedigsprotocolUtrogestan, de progesteronpillen waar Sophie en Tamar allebei ervaring mee hebben. Volgens deze website "heeft het alle eigenschappen van lichaamseigen endogeen progesteron met inductie van een volledig secretoir endometrium en in het bijzonder effecten zoals gestageen, anti-oestrogeen, licht antiandrogeen en antialdosteron." Whatever that may mean.Artikel over de "John/Joan" case. Let op, hefttig artikel, o.a. seksueel misbruik, medisch misbruik, genderdwang, suicide.Podcast Fufu & Dadels. In de eerste aflevering gaat het over namen.Video van Jessie Gender over wat een TERF is en waarom JK Rowling er één is. Overigens willen wij de afkorting TERF liever niet meer gebruiken, omdat het afleidt van het feit dat het om transhaat gaat, plus dat TERFs gewoon de naam 'feminist' niet verdienen.@DannyTheTransDad is het Instagram account van Danny, een toffe trans man die ongeveer even ver in zijn zwangerschap als Tamar. @BiffAndI is het Instagram account van Trystan Reese, een bekende trans man die zwanger is geweest en daar veel mee in de media is geweest.Deze aflevering is opgenomen op 19 juni.Steun Tamar en Sophie op Patreon vanaf 1 dollar per maand: ga naar www.Patreon.com/MensjeInDeMaak. Volg Mensje in de Maak op Instagram, Twitter en Facebook of check de website: www.MensjeInDeMaak.nl.

In this special bonus episode, ASRM Today hosts Andrew who is a member of the transgender community and will be discussing the experience of undergoing fertility treatment to build a family. To hear a physician's view on this subject, please download the June 11, 2020 episode - Transgender Care: A Physician's View with Paula Amato To hear another patient's view on this subject, please download the June 12, 2020 episode - Transgender Care: A Patient's View with Trystan Reese

Trystan Reese damn near broke the internet when he chose to speak publicly with CNN, VICE and The Washington Post (among dozens of others) about his pregnancy. As a gay trans man and a public figure Trystan’s Collaborative Consulting provides training and support on trans inclusion, racial justice and other issues plaguing our workplaces, marketplaces and forums. Join Vi, Sera and Christy as we watch last week’s interview with Trystan and try to make sense of trans safety and acceptance during this summer of change. 00:05:30 - Interview With Trystan Reese00:39:07 - Johnathan - AL - Confused About Sexuality00:53:32 - Godless - NY - Supreme Court Decision On Equal Rights Amendment 01:00:37 - Leigh NJ - Discussing Gay Couples Vs Straight Couples01:12:11 - Brutus - MN - Toxic Masculinity And Role Confusion►Find even more resources and dive deeper into the episode at https://www.vcatx.com/media/trystanreese►Learn more about Trystan and Collaborative Consulting (https://trystanreese.com/)►Hear more of Trystan’s story from The Moth (https://themoth.org/stories/pregnant-man) ►Contact the TransLifeline at 877 565-8860 (https://www.translifeline.org/)

Trystan Reese damn near broke the internet when he chose to speak publicly with CNN, VICE and The Washington Post (among dozens of others) about his pregnancy. As a gay trans man and a public figure Trystan’s Collaborative Consulting provides training and support on trans inclusion, racial justice and other issues plaguing our workplaces, marketplaces and forums. Join Vi, Sera and Christy as we watch last week’s interview with Trystan and try to make sense of trans safety and acceptance during this summer of change. 00:05:30 - Interview With Trystan Reese00:39:07 - Johnathan - AL - Confused About Sexuality00:53:32 - Godless - NY - Supreme Court Decision On Equal Rights Amendment 01:00:37 - Leigh NJ - Discussing Gay Couples Vs Straight Couples01:12:11 - Brutus - MN - Toxic Masculinity And Role Confusion►Find even more resources and dive deeper into the episode at https://www.vcatx.com/media/trystanreese►Learn more about Trystan and Collaborative Consulting (https://trystanreese.com/)►Hear more of Trystan’s story from The Moth (https://themoth.org/stories/pregnant-man) ►Contact the TransLifeline at 877 565-8860 (https://www.translifeline.org/)

Trystan Reese, a member of the transgender community, discusses the experience of undergoing fertility treatment to build a family. To hear a physician's view on this subject, please download the June 11, 2020 episode - Transgender Care: A Physician's View with Paula Amato

Dr. Paula Amato discusses medically assisted reproduction in transgender communities. Dr. Amato is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. To hear a patient's view on this subject, please download the June 12, 2020 episode - Transgender Care: A Patient's View with Trystan Reese

My guest this week is Trystan Reese, who starred as Yitzhak in the original LA production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. From an early age, Trystan was laser focused on going to Broadway and becoming a famous actor. But the experience of being an actor, it turns out, helped him learn about passions he never knew he had, and shaped him into the advocate and dad that he is today.We'll have that conversation in a minute. First, a reminder that The Sewers of Paris is on Twitter and Facebook — I post clips of the stuff that we talk about on each episode.And big thanks to everyone who makes the Sewers of Paris possible with a pledge of support on Patreon! Click “support the show on Patreon” to check out the rewards for backers.And I hope you'll join me for our next fun friendly livestream on April 11 at 11am Pacific.I've been trying something new with the livestreams: rather than just sitting there and talking, I play some nice relaxing videogames while we all chat about what we've been up to. It's been a really soothing way to kick back and hang out and get away from the daily stress of, you know, everything. There's a link at the top of the Sewers of Paris twitter feed.And by the way, if you like nerdy queer podcasts you may enjoy my narrative comedy shows Queens of Adventure and Queens of Adventure Legends! Join us for an escape into a world of fantasy, with drag queens playing Dungeons & Dragons. Queens of Adventure features an ongoing fantasy story with a regular cast, and Queens of Adventure Legends features recordings of live shows and stand-alone stories. Queens of Adventure: Legends is perfect for new listeners, with adventures sized for one or two sittings and introductions at the start of each episode. You can subscribe to both shows at QueensOfAdventure.com, or search your favorite podcast app.

EPISODE 134: Interview with Trystan Reese. Trystan Reese sprang into the public consciousness in 2017 when he and his partner, Biff, told their non-traditional pregnancy story in the mainstream media. He and Biff are also the adoptive parents of Biff’s biological niece and nephew. They are proud to have expanded the public conversation about trans reproductive justice, queer families, and what it means to be a father. He regularly tells the unique story of his family’s creation to audiences across the country. He is also the Director of Family Formation at Family Equality Council, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ families and those who wish to form them. Follow his work and adventures at his website at www.biffandi.com and on Facebook and Instagram @biffandi. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

-Paul has updates on how WCSU is handling the ongoing coronavirus situation including the two week online only class period and event cancellations. -Erika Sabovik sits down with Paul to talk LGBTQ and the (now cancelled) visit to campus by Trystan Reese. -Chantel is home packing for her spring break trip but Paul and Pete do their best to fill the co-host shaped hole in the studio.

For a long time, Trystan had been led to believe that he could never have biological children. He is transgender, and doctors had told him that when he transitioned, he would not be able to get pregnant. But fast forward a few years, and Trystan and his partner, Biff, have three children—two they adopted, and one biological son. Today, Trystan shares the story of how he built his family and talks about what his pregnancy was like.    Show notes Trystan Reese is the Director of Family Formation at Family Equality, the nation's leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ families and those who wish to form them.   Trystan’s blog chronicles his family-forming journey and other aspects of his and Biff’s life together.

After years of on-the-ground advocacy work, Trystan Reese burst into the public consciousness on a global scale in 2017 when he and his partner told their non-traditional transgender pregnancy story. As the Director of Family Formation at Family Equality Council, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ families and those who wish to form them, Reese regularly tells the unique story of his family's creation to audiences across the country on a mission to open a constructive dialogue, expand the public conversation about trans reproductive justice, queer families, and what it means to be a father and inspire understanding and change.You can find Trystan Reese at: Website | InstagramCheck out our offerings & partners: ZipRecruiter: The smartest way to hire. See why ZipRecruiter is effective for businesses of all sizes. Try ZipRecruiter for free at our web address: ZipRecruiter.com/goodCoaches, Counselors, HR pros, Advisors, Leaders, & helping professionals - Become “Sparketype® Certified!” Learn how to tap the power of the Sparektypes to help others come alive in work and life.

Welcome to another episode of Explode Your Expert Biz Show, brought to you by http://gtex.org.uk/,   I am your host, Simone Vincenzi, The Experts Strategist, and this is the podcast for experts who want to become the ultimate authority in their niche while making an impact in the world.   If you want to build a highly profitable coaching, speaking or training business, download now our EXPERT BIZ CHECKLIST.   The EXPERT BIZ CHECKLIST is the best tool you can use for your expert business where you will take a full assessment of your business and know exactly what to focus on to go to your next level.   Click here to download. http://bit.ly/expert-biz-checklist-podcast         Today I have the pleasure to Interview Trystan Reese   Trystan Reese sprang into the public consciousness in 2017 when he and his partner Biff told their transgender pregnancy story in the mainstream media. He and Biff are also the adoptive parents of Biff’s biological niece and nephew. They are proud to have expanded the public conversation about trans reproductive justice, queer families, and what it means to be a father. He regularly tells the unique story of his family’s creation to audiences across the country. He is also the Director of Family Formation at Family Equality, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ families and those who wish to form them.     In this episode, we talk about: A basic understanding of what it means to be transgender Better understanding of LGBTQ parenting concrete tools for increasing your own competency around transgender inclusion in the business world     Connect with Trystan Reese   Website: www.biffandi.com   Social: www.instagram.com/biffandi        To become a GTeX Member, Apply here: https://gtex.events/call     To receive daily support in your coaching and speaking business, join our private Facebook Group EXPLODE YOUR EXPERT BIZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/explodeyourexpertbiz/   Take a full business assessment for free to have absolute clarity on your business with the EXPERT BIZ CHECKLIST. http://bit.ly/expert-biz-checklist-podcast   Also, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss any other episode.                    If you want to reach out to me with your questions, you can email me at Simone@gtex.org.uk that comes right to my inbox.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explode/message

In this episode, Laura sits down with Trystan Reese, a transgender storyteller, facilitator, and parent. His family exploded into the public eye after he was featured on the parenting podcast The Longest Shortest Time. Trystan's family's story has since been covered by People Magazine, on Buzzfeed, on CNN, and in hundreds of other outlets across the globe. Trystan's passion is facilitating transformative experiences, and we're so grateful he's shared his wisdom with us. Tune in to listen to Trystan's unique story and to learn more about his important transformative work. Follow along with all Trystan shares on Instagram at @biffandi Check out Trystan's work: https://trystanreese.com Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Super Fat Pouches with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 20% off COMRAD Compression Socks with code: modernmamas Connect with us: Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast Laura – @laura.radicalroots Jess – @jess.holdthespace Laura's website – http://myradicalroots.com/ Jess' website – www.jessgaertner.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

This week Seth is joined by director of Family Formation at Family Equality and transgender dad Trystan Reese and doula, sexuality educator and mom Vicki Bloom. Join them in their discussion about how to talk to kids about pregnancy and conception.  00:57-Family Equality 02:34-Our Whole Lives Sexuality Program 29:23-Sex is a Funny Word, by Cory Silverberg 29:33-What Makes a Baby, Cory Silverberg 33:13-Shift Book Box 42:48- Questions Children Ask And How to Answer Them, by Dr. Miriam Stoppard (NOT Recommended)   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @Radchildpodcast Email us at radchildpodcast@gmail.com Find out more info or apply to be a future guest at www.radchildpodcast.com Subscribe to support us monthly at https://www.patreon.com/radchildpodcast   You can follow this weeks guests here: Trystan Reese- @BiffandI Vicki Bloom- @Wholeselfdoula  

Trystan Reese imparts to us some incredible language and skills around self-advocacy, educating and communicating with others, healthy relating in partnership and relaxing about parenting. We also go into his emotional experience trans gestational parenting, feminism and pregnancy and all of his work educating the medical and birth communities to support trans and gender-nonconforming folks. Trystan Reese is a trans justice activist, and speaker, a storyteller on stages including the Moth story hour, Out & Equal, Postpartum Support International, the World Domination Summit, and Columbia University. Trystan trains whole companies, schools and organizations on trans rights and inclusion. Trystan is partner to Biff and adoptive dad to Riley, Hailey and birth parent to Leo. Trystan is an influencer at BiffandI on Instagram and writer at BiffAndI.com   This episode is brought to you by  Early2Bed.com with 10% off adult toys with our code "soap19".  

Perhaps best known as “the pregnant man” of 2017, Trystan Reese will be sharing his unique parenting journey to the UU community on October 6th. You’ll hear about how he and his partner became the “accidental gay parents” by adopting their niece and nephew, then how they went on to have their own biological child a few years later. He’ll share the story of deciding to have a baby as a transgender man, and how that decision ripples across the globe, creating change in more ways than he could have ever imagined. Speaker Bio Trystan Reese sprang into the public consciousness in 2017 when he and his partner, Biff, told their non-traditional pregnancy story in the mainstream media. He and Biff are also the adoptive parents of Biff’s biological niece and nephew. They are proud to have expanded the public conversation about trans reproductive justice, queer families, and what it means to be a father. He regularly tells the unique story of his family’s creation to audiences across the country. He is also the Director of Family Formation at Family Equality Council, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ families and those who wish to form them.

Our PATREON https://www.patreon.com/honeytalks FKNHONEY.COM https://fknhoney.com/ @FKNHONEY https://www.instagram.com/fknhoney/ HONEYTALKSPODCAST.COM https://www.honeytalkspodcast.com/ Trystan's (@biffandi) story went viral as he became known as the man who gave birth - but his story is so much more than that. In this episode, he shares: how he fell in love with Biff, how to keep the spark alive with 3 kids, how to use gender neutral pronouns correctly, what it's like to tear at the fabric of sexism & ignorance, his favourite advice from our favourite relationship therapist Esther Perel; we also talk about harassment, mommy wars & judgement, misinformation around trans fertility, and the ONE thing that can change the quality of life of a trans person. @biffandi instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biffandi/ website: https://www.biffandi.com/ Discussed in this episode: - tearing at the fabric of sexism - on falling in love - on harassment, mommy wars & judgement - the ONE thing that can change the quality of life of a trans person - misinformation around trans fertility - using gender neutral pronouns correctly - how to keep the spark alive with 3 kids - favourite advice from Esther Perl - how to name your desires

Our PATREON https://www.patreon.com/honeytalks FKNHONEY.COM https://fknhoney.com/ @FKNHONEY  https://www.instagram.com/fknhoney/ HONEYTALKSPODCAST.COM https://www.honeytalkspodcast.com/ Trystan's (@biffandi) story went viral as he became known as the man who gave birth - but his story is so much more than that. In this episode, he shares: how he fell in love with Biff, how to keep the spark alive with 3 kids, how to use gender neutral pronouns correctly, what it’s like to tear at the fabric of sexism & ignorance, his favourite advice from our favourite relationship therapist Esther Perel; we also talk about harassment, mommy wars & judgement, misinformation around trans fertility, and the ONE thing that can change the quality of life of a trans person. @biffandi instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biffandi/ website: https://www.biffandi.com/   Discussed in this episode:   - tearing at the fabric of sexism - on falling in love - on harassment, mommy wars & judgement - the ONE thing that can change the quality of life of a trans person - misinformation around trans fertility - using gender neutral pronouns correctly - how to keep the spark alive with 3 kids - favourite advice from Esther Perl - how to name your desires

This week we talk to Trystan Reese and his journey to parenthood. Trystan is not only a trans person, but he's a trans dad and a husband. He brings to life his journey as a trans parent and what it was like being a pregnant man. Join us as we dive deep into his story and along the way have some great laughs and serious talking points.

Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks get fired up about Jen's quickie about a woman who gets a very crappy email and calm down over Sally's story of a woman who had a VERY realistic dream. Then they rile back up as Jen tells the story of our new hero, Susan Kuhnhausen. Sally brings inserts some love with the story of Biff Chaplow and Trystan Reese and their beautiful family. Jen and Sally end the episode talking about some heavy stuff happening in their lives and decide that everyone should be a Susan.

Trystan Reese, Dick Richards and Pashen Black share stories about a pregnant man, a broken dick and a mother's passing.

Trystan is the Director of Family Formation with the Family Equity Council. He and his spouse, Biff, grew their family in two different and incredible ways. Listen as Trystan talks about: -His transition journey. -The journey from not wanting children, to finding a partner and becoming a parent. -Their decision to grow their family further. -His desire to carry their child and how they made it happen. -The research and statistics around men having babies. -The myths around testosterone and infertility. -His experience through miscarriage and pregnancy. -His social and emotional experience as a man being pregnant. -His current position at the Family Equality Council and how he’s supporting other LGBTQ+ families. Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903. Learn more about our podcast: iwanttoputababyinyou.com
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In this episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, we talk with Trystan Reese, a transgender white man in a monogamous gay marriage who is 35 years old. In 2017, Trystan gave birth to a baby conceived with his husband Biff. Their story has been shared in People Magazine, CNN, Cosmo and more. You can find them online at BiffAndI.com. While Trystan has been living as a man for the past 15 years, he was raised and socialized as a female for his first 18 years. That gives him an intimate understanding of both sides of the gender spectrum – including insight into which aspects are biological or hormonal and which are societal. Here are some of the great moments he shared with us: 10:20 – The conversations gay men have BEFORE they start dating that other couples don’t (but should!) have 17:35 – An important thing we can learn from Trystan’s strategy of revealing that he’s trans 21:30 – Why our relationship to our body is more important than the shape of our body when we’re starting a new relationship 35:30 – Should we be telling little girls that they’re beautiful? 41:14 – How Trystan’s stay-at-home-dad partner manages his energy so he has enough left over for sex In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Podcast - Dan Savage’s SavageLove podcast Book - Cory Silverberg’s book “What Makes A Baby” Book - Cory Silverberg’s book “Sex Is A Funny Word” Trystan’s website: www.BiffandI.com The interviews for this podcast usually at least a half hour longer than we have space to fit into an episode. If you’d like to hear the full, unedited version of the interview including a much more in-depth conversation of Trystan’s experience giving birth to his son, join our community at Patreon. Host – Leah Carey (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email) Editor – Gretchen Kilby Music by – Nazar Rybak

Our kids are growing up in a different world than we did; a more accepting world, and one with conversation we need to be prepared to have. Gender fluidity and identity is something many of us did not grow up talking about, but thankfully, that has changed, and we need the language to evolve, too.  Trystan Reese, a trans father of three, and social justice activist joined me on the show to dive into how to talk to kids about gender. What age is it appropriate to address gender? How do we do it? Trystan acknowledged that perfection isn’t the goal here, but rather mindful, intentional parenting, and knowing we always get a second chance. Trystan has a beautiful way of discussing this topic.  I learned so much from him and am excited to share this guidance with you. Head on over to Instagram to follow Trystan and his husband Biff’s journey through parenthood @biffandi.   https://seedandsew.org/ Music by: https://www.bensound.com/

In the third episode of IVFML Becoming Family, Shea and Sienna Gilliam tell the story of how they met, fell in love and decided to start building a family. When Shea comes out as transgender, Sienna has difficult choices to make about whether she should stay with her and whether to continue pursuing parenthood. Trystan Reese, Director of Family Formation at the Family Equality Council, joins the episode to talk about the barriers that LGBTQ people face when it comes to infertility treatments and acceptance of their families. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this hour, we focus on the uncommon denominators and wildly unexpected situations of life. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, The Moth's Senior Director. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Omar Qureshi, Kari Adams, Donna Otter, and Trystan Reese. Sponsored by: www.rocketmortgage.com/Moth www.squarespace.com/Moth www.ziprecruiter.com/Moth To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Any fertility journey can be complex, but for same-sex couples there are additional legal and political challenges that vary state by state. We hear from Trystan Reese, a transgender activist who works to ensure that every LGBTQ person has the right and ability to start their own family at Family Equality Council, and Theresa Witherspoon who, with her wife, found their family through reciprocal IVF. Today’s host is Parawana Yasmin, Patient Care Advocate, Progyny. Guests include, Trystan Reese, Director of Family Formation at Family Equality Council, and Theresa Witherspoon. For more information visit: www.progyny.com/podcast and www.familyequality.org Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com

Our kids are growing up in a different world than we did. A more accepting world, and one with conversation we need to be prepared to have. Gender fluidity and identity is something many of us did not grow up talking about, but thankfully that has changed, and we need the language to evolve, too.  Trystan Reese, a trans father of three, and social justice activist joined me on the show to dive into how to talk to kids about gender. What age is it appropriate to address gender? How do we do it? Trystan acknowledged that perfection isn’t the goal here, but rather mindful, intentional parenting, and knowing we always get a second chance. Trystan has a beautiful way of discussing this topic.  I learned so much from him and am excited to share this guidance with you. Head on over to Instagram to follow Trystan and his husband Biff’s journey through parenthood @biffandi. https://seedandsew.org/ Music by: https://www.bensound.com/

Trystan Reese was best known as the “pregnant man” of 2017. We remember him fondly as one of Family Matters favourite guests of 2017. We last spoke to Trystan when... LEARN MORE The post Interview: Trystan Reese part 2 appeared first on Family Matters.