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

Did you know pets can be a deterrent to psychological distress specifically for people experiencing gender dysphoria? This week we're sharing the research.  Plus, Raven talks about gendered toys and how parents can support a gender questioning child and Cam shares the very recent history of openly trans athletes in the Olympics!Resources from this Episode:- The "pet effect" and trans people research article- Quinn, nonbinary soccer star- When did girls start wearing pink?Other Resources:- The Trevor Project- Guide to Being an Ally- GLAAD Resource ListSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Send us a textSupport the show

This week we're digging into intersections and expressing our identities! Cam starts by sharing some important intersectional figures of both the trans and disability rights movements.  We build on our ongoing discussion of disability by digging into mental health and our personal journeys with our brains. Then Raven shares her thoughts on a variety of pride flags while Cam chimes in from peanut gallery as always.Resources from This Episode:The Intersection of LGBTQ History and Disability - Philadelphia Gay NewsUpdate Pride Flag Guide from u/tinkergnome on RedditOther Resources:The Trevor ProjectGuide to Being an AllyGLAAD Resource ListSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Send us a textSupport the show

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This week we discuss the holidays and our chosen family and how to practice learning about your blood relatives if you're stuck with them.  We also talk about the history of Transgender Awareness Month.  Ana kicks off the episode with a Wikihow on the "7 Male Personality Types" that makes Cam increasingly upset.Mark Your Calendars!  The 2nd Annual "A Very Transgenda Holiday Livestream" is set for December 24th, 1pm to 5pm.  If you are interested in playing games remotely with us, shoot an email to questions@transgendapod.com and we might include you!Resources from This Episode:Transgender Awareness MonthOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)This is an Easter Egg.  Click the Chat with Us button on our website and send us the message "Shout Out please!" and we will send you a 50% off code for a Shout Out on a future episode!If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Send us a textSupport the show

For this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of recording live at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference, which was held in Duluth on September 21, 2023.  We start the episode discussing the role of nonprofits in supporting trans rights and then interview Jess Braverman, Legal Director for Gender Justice. We journey through the complex intersection of culture, legality, and individual identity. We also delve into the law, discussing the impact of Supreme Court decisions on state-level anti-discrimination laws and gender in the court room.Resources from This Episode:Minnesota Council of NonprofitsGender JusticeOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Send us a textSupport the show

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

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

We are so thrilled to have Hildie, a 13 year old trans girl and activist, and Hannah, her Mom and Director of Transforming Families.  After Hildie experienced discrimination and bullying at school for her gender expression, she and her parents stood up against the school and paved the way for gender inclusive schools in Minnesota.  Since then, Hildie has testified on behalf of Minnesota's Trans Refuge bill and more recently served on a panel at the Department of Education in Washington D.C.  Plus, we discuss the Wikihow article "How to Come Out to Your Parents" and learn some new things about each other!Resources from This Episode:ChangeMakers: Hildie Edwards speaks up for trans kids like herselfTransforming Families MinnesotaOutfront MinnesotaGender JusticeOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Send us a textSupport the show

This week we talk to Ray Briggs, Professor of Philosophy at Stanford and co-author of "What Even Is Gender".  They share their journey, the process of researching their book, and supporting trans people in academia and beyond.  Cam starts off the episode sharing the poem "Free" by Casey.Resources from This Episode:What Even Is Gender? by R.A. Briggs & B.R. GeorgeFree by CaseyOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Send us a textSupport the show

This week we are thrilled to be joined by Rebecca Minor, Gender Specialist.  She talks about working with trans youth and caregivers, intersections in mental health and gender identity, and answering the question "What is a Woman?"  Plus, we dig into the related Wikihow "How to Look Like a Woman".Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube)If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources from This Episode:Rebecca Minor, Gender SpecialistHow to Look Like a Woman (with special guest "Dr. Teeth")Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend us a textSupport the show

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

As states across the U.S. are introducing anti-trans legislation, this week we discuss the positive Trans Refuge bills in Minnesota and elsewhere.  Cam kicks off the episode with the Wikihow "How to Dress Gender Neutral" and Ana answers questions submitted by our listeners!Resources from this Episode:Trans Legislation TrackerErin in the MorningOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistWant to support the podcast?For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodCheck out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!Start a podcast free on Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Find services from experts in a competitive marketplace with FiverrWrite a review on Apple PodcastsSend us a textSupport the show

It's all about trans books this week!  We interviewed Alina Boyden, author of Stealing Thunder and Gifting Fire.  Alina tells us about her writing process as well as her passion for fencing, archery, and flying airplanes.  Plus, we talk about our recommended reading for Trans Right Readathon!Resources from this Episode:Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, the Transgenda will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Stealing Thunder by Alina Boyden Gifting Fire by Alina BoydenHow to They/Them by Stuart GettyAlways the Almost by Edward UnderhillBound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body HorrorBefore We Were Trans by Kit HeyamA Girlhood: Letter to my transgender daughter by Carolyn HaysFierce Fems and Notorious Liars: A Dangerous Trans Girl’s Confabulous Memoir by Kai Cheng ThomThe Black Tides of Heaven by Neon YangOther Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistWant to support the podcast?For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience.  https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodCheck out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  You can also support us on Patreon!Start a podcast free on Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Find services from experts in a competitive marketplace with FiverrWrite a review on Apple PodcastsSend us a textSupport the show