Trans A.M. Podcast

On today’s episode we have a very special guest, Brandon.  Brandon is a close friend to both Ashley and Marc who they have both known for about 14 years.  Brandon is a 34 year old, pansexual, who is engaged with three kids.  We talk about everything under the sun in this episode.  Brandon tells about “Gay Family” and what that means to him and explains the differences between gay family and chosen family.  He also talks about his experiences in the drag community and the family that is associated with doing drag.  He also talks about growing up in Detroit and all the crazy stuff he has seen over the years.   Later we take a trip back in time and talk about the evolution of cell phones.  We talk about lots of other stuff and at the end totally nerd out about Pop dolls, Pokémon and collectables.  This is the second part in a two part episode.  Tune in for a terrific episode!  Stay home and stay safe everyone! ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!  Use the code WINKING to get 10% off your next purchase and remember to put in the comments when you order that you are a Trans A.M. listener and get a FREE mask bag with any purchase.

On today’s episode we have a very special guest, Brandon.  Brandon is a close friend to both Ashley and Marc who they have both known for about 14 years.  Brandon is a 34 year old, pansexual, who is engaged with three kids.  We talk about everything under the sun in this episode.  We chat about how we met Brandon and take a trip down memory lane.  We discuss Brandon’s kids and raising kids.  We also talk about all of our journeys in the fast food business.  We give some tips and facts about working in fast food.  We talk a lot about food and our love for food.  Later we give Ashley an intervention about washing her dishes after eating to make her life a little easier.  This is the first part in a two part episode.  Tune in next week, February 17th, 2021 to hear the conclusion on this episode.  Trust me, you don't want to miss this episode!  Stay home and stay safe everyone! ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!  Use the code WINKING to get 10% off your next purchase and remember to put in the comments when you order that you are a Trans A.M. listener and get a FREE mask bag with any purchase.

In this episode Marc and Ashley discuss many of their favorite things from food, tv, movies, nature, animals and many others.  Marc poses questions to Ashley about their favorite things and both answer and discuss various topics.  There are also some personal stories entangled in this episode, so don’t miss out.  Tune in for a great episode!  Stay home and stay safe everyone! ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!  Use the code WINKING to get 10% off your next purchase and remember to put in the comments when you order that you are a Trans A.M.  listener and get a FREE mask bag with any purchase.

In this episode Marc and Ashley give a life update and chat about what has been going on in their lives.  Well, more so how they have been feeling about their lives since there isn’t many experiences happening due to COVID.  We discuss the election and the end of 2020.  We also talk about how we both have been feeling very un-motivated and just blah lately.  We discuss a recent article Ashley read to Marc and how that relates to time and how everybody is feeling lately.  We discuss what we can do to make things better and to try to keep us motivated.  We also talk about how it is important to take care of yourself and spoil yourself sometimes, something that we are both are not good at but are trying to do now.  Trust me you don’t want to miss this episode.  Tune in for a great!  Stay home and stay safe everyone! Article referenced in this podcast:  2020 was a time warp https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22150990/2020-time-covid-warp-year-end?fbclid=IwAR0f6HXuUtpmqx-u-K0764WnNK3ly_RfT5gWMAMl_MMWfkl-RhrY_DJA3kw ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!  Use the code WINKING to get 10% off your next purchase and remember to put in the comments when you order that you are a Trans A.M.  listener and get a FREE mask bag with any purchase.

**Trigger Warning – Bullying, Suicide, Mental and Physical abuse are all referenced in this episode** In this episode Marc and Ashley talk about the Netflix Documentary, Bully.  If you have not seen Bully we suggest you watch it before listening to this episode, of course that’s not required.     Bully is a documentary about bullying in schools K-12.  We discuss our views and opinions on the documentary and how it was a little hard and very sad to watch.  We talk about some of our personal experiences with bullying and how it affected us.  At the end of the show we give a big THANK YOU to all our podcast listeners and business shop buyers.  Trust me you don’t want to miss this episode.  Tune in for a great episode!  Stay home and stay safe everyone!  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  See you all in 2021! ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!  Use the code WINKING to get 10% off your next purchase and remember to put in the comments when you order that you are a Trans A.M.  listener and get a FREE mask bag with any purchase.

In this episode Marc and Ashley talk about the Netflix Documentary, Disclosure.  If you have not seen Disclosure we suggest you watch it before listening to this episode, of course that’s not required.    Disclosure is a documentary about transgender representation in film, t.v. and the media.  We discuss our views and opinions on the documentary and how it was eye opening in many ways to both of us.  We talk about some movies and t.v. shows mentioned in the film and how those affected both of our journeys throughout our life.  Trust me you don’t want to miss this episode.  This documentary truly changed our perspective on many things.  Tune in for a great episode!  Stay home and stay safe everyone! ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!  Use the code WINKING to get 10% off your next purchase and remember to put in the comments when you order that you are a Trans A.M.  listener and get a FREE mask bag with any purchase.

In this episode Marc and Ashley talk about the results of the election and our reaction to the results once the election was called.  We talk a little bit about the COVID pandemic and how we are looking forward to the future and hoping everything will be looking up next year.  Marc is interested in getting an arm sleeve tattoo, so we discuss that and how tattoos and piercings relate to gender.  We talk about the stigma with women getting tattoos but not men.  Later we give a life update and chat about all the things that have been happening in our world lately.  Tune in for a great episode!  Stay home and stay safe everyone! ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!  Use the code WINKING to get 10% off your next purchase and remember to put in the comments when you order that you are a Trans A.M.  listener and get a FREE mask bag with any purchase.

Today is Marc’s 3 Year Manniversary!  Come join us as we talk about all the changes that have occurred over the past 3 years of Marc’s transition.  We discuss all the physical and mental changes that have happened over the course of Marc’s transition.  We talk in depth about all the changes that have happened since starting Testosterone.  We also talk about some other things we forgot to mention in the last episode.  This is the second part to this two part episode.  Tune in for a great episode!  Always remember to love yourself and be authentic!  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy! ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!  Use the code WINKING to get 10% off your next purchase and remember to put in the comments when you order that you are a Trans A.M.  listener and get a FREE mask bag with any purchase.

Today is Marc’s 3 Year Manniversary!  Come join us as we talk about all the changes that have occurred over the past 3 years of Marc’s transition.  We discuss emotional aspects and personality traits that have changed over the course of Marc’s transition.  We also talk in depth about what has changed in our relationship over the past 3 years and how we both think we are in the best place we have ever been.  We do talk about the hard times as well as the good times that have happened on this journey.  Marc also talks about No Shave November and how he is super excited because this is the first year he is participating.  This is a first of the two part episode.  Tune in next week as we talk more about all the physical changes and mental changes that have happened over the last 3 years of Marc’s transition. Tune in for a great episode!  Always remember to love yourself and be authentic!  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy! Please go out and vote!  Your voice matters!  ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!  Use the code WINKING to get 10% off your next purchase and remember to put in the comments when you order that you are a Trans A.M.  listener and get a FREE mask bag with any purchase.

**Trigger Warning – Drugs and Drug Use are referenced in this episode** In this episode we talk about Ashley’s journey with Marijuana.  We feel it is good to hear others stories about how Marijuana has helped them and since Ashley has come a long way from not agreeing with it at all to now using it medicinally, we feel she is a prime candidate.  Ashley discusses her whole journey with Marijuana and how it helps her with her anxiety, sleep and more.  We talk about our opinions on how Marijuana can be used in good and bad ways.  We also talk a little a bit about our relationship in the past, our early party years and how Ashley and Marc both were back then compared to now.  Further we advocate for marijuana and how the whole plant can be used for so many different things.  Tune in for a great episode!  Always remember to love yourself and be authentic!  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy! Please go out and vote!  Your voice matters!  ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear! 

Sexy Time Tuesdays is back in full effect this week!   In this episode we talk about our sex life and how it has changed since our last episode about it, almost a year ago.  Marc discusses some topics that many within the community don’t talk about including bottom growth and pain after orgasm.  He also chats about bringing up the pain with his doctor and what he doctor told him the issue was and what he needs to do to fix it.  Ashley and Marc then discuss their sex life in detail and how things have changed and what they still need to work on.  They also give some advice for other people going through a transition with a significant other.  Trust me you don’t want to miss this episode!  Always remember to love yourself and be authentic!  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy! Please go out and vote!  Your voice matters!  ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear! 

In this episode we give a life update and talk about all the crazy stuff that has been going on with us.  We talk about what has been going on over the past month or so with our jobs and life in general.  Ashley talks about a new part time job that she started and how her Etsy business is really taking off right now.  We chat about a recent craft fair we attended in which, The Winking Owl Designs, took place in.  It was a great experience for the business and us and we talk all about it.  Marc talks a little bit about a future endeavor he is getting involved in, co-owning a business with a friend.  Marc also gives a transition update.  He talks in depth about his blood work results, his levels and some new developments from his most recent blood work.  Later we discuss the Presidential debate and politics and our opinion on what we believe needs to happen with the coming election.  Please go out and vote!  Your voice matters!  Trust me you don’t want to miss this episode!  Always remember to love yourself and be authentic!  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy! ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear! 

***Trigger Warning*** Mental Health, suicide and sexual assault are all referenced in this episode.  If you may be sensitive or triggered by these topics, then please feel free to skip this episode. In this episode Marc and Ashley talk openly about their own struggles with Mental Health issues and suicide.  We talk in depth about our own personal experiences with our mental health diagnoses.  Marc talks about his previous attempt at suicide and how he is so glad an angel was watching over him that day.  We both discuss our experiences with therapy, medication, herbal supplements, medical marijuana and other tools that can help you in dealing with Depression or other mental health issues.  We both are living proof that you can go through some traumatic experiences and still come out on top.  Things can and will get better as long as you seek help.  Marc also talks about a recent post on Instagram and how he realized that something he thought was small at the time had a huge impact on his transition journey.  Be healthy, love yourself and be authentic!  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy! If you are feeling depressed, lonely and/or are having suicidal thoughts please seek help. Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 The Trevor Project Hotline (LGBTQ+ friendly) 866-488-7386 ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!  

In the first half of this episode Marc and Ashley talk about their opinions on age differences in relationships  Marc and Ashley are 7 years apart, so they understand this to an extent.  There are just 2 circumstances in which they don’t agree or understand age differences.  We chat a little bit about our past relationships and how the 7 year age gap works for us.  Later we talk about weight and body positivity and how your weight is just a number on the scale.  We reference recent news in Canada, as they have come up with a new way to determine if someone is obese.  We talk about how we think this is a great idea and how Canada should be a model for the world on this issue.  We also discuss other topics related to weight like, fat shaming in the medical field and society, fatphobia, weight as it relates to athletes among many other things.  We also discuss our own struggles with our weight throughout our lives.  Just remember in the end to be OK with your body.  Be healthy, love yourself and be authentic!  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy! Intuitive Eating book referenced in this episode is: Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear! 

On today’s episode we have a special guest, Saya Ruiz.  Saya is a 33 year old transman, hippie, homesteader, minimalist and the creator and CEO of My Pack.  My Pack is an undergarment designed for trans and gender non-conforming folks to wear with a soft packer to help alleviate gender dysphoria.  He just met his Kickstarter goal and is still collecting pledges through early September.  So please donate or pledge if you can, I know I did!  Plus bonus if you pledge now through the end of his Kickstarter you will get My Pack and the lowest price ever.  Tune in as Saya talks about his journey as a transman and how he came up with the idea for, My Pack.  His story is truly inspirational!  We also discuss a wide array of other topics including his wife, some hardships of transitioning, homesteading, and optimism among other things.  Trust me you do not want to miss this episode.  This is a man that his put his heart and soul into his product!  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy! You can follow Saya and his awesome product, My Pack on Instagram @mypackftm.  If you would like to donate or pledge to Saya's Kickstarter for My Pack here's the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mypack/my-pack   ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear! 

In this episode we give a life update and talk about all the stuff that has been going on in our lives lately.  Ashley talks more about her decision to change jobs, why she decided that and how she has been feeling since she left her old job.  We also discuss how employers should treat their employees and what employers should do more often to make their employees happy.  Let’s just say appreciation is key!  Marc chats about how he has been feeling lately and talks about some interesting things related to his transition.  For example like how he keeps forgetting that he doesn’t have to wear a shirt anymore, among other things.  We talk about some other things going on in our lives and get into some political talk.  We also discuss some new upcoming topics we will be covering on the podcast.  Also tune in for a special code to get 10% off your purchase on our Etsy shop.   Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy!   ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear! 

Tune in for the conclusion of our Q&A session, 25 questions all married couples should ask.  With these questions we talk in depth about our relationship progress, our fears, what we can do to help the other person better and so many other things.  This is really a great episode to listen and hear about how our relationship has changed from the beginning of our relationship, through marriage, Marc’s transition and just learn even more about us as a couple.  We also give some great relationship advice from the things we have learned over our 13 years together.  Just remember the right person is out there for all of you and they will come when the time is right!  If you missed last week’s episode, we suggest going back to listen to that one first as this is the 2nd part of a 2 part episode.  Trust me you don’t want to miss these 2 episodes!  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy! Question and Answer and Article referenced in this episode: https://journeyforlifenow.org/theblog/25-questions-all-married-couples-should-ask/   ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE---- If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends. Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!

In this episode we answer some more of your specific questions.  We also do a special in depth married life Q&A, 25 questions all married couples should ask.  With these questions we talk in depth about our relationship progress, our fears, what we can do to help the other person better and so many other things.  This is really a great episode to listen and hear about how our relationship has changed from the beginning of our relationship, through marriage, Marc’s transition and just learn even more about us as a couple.  Ashley also gives a very exciting life update!  This is the first part in a two part episode.  Tune in next week to hear the conclusion of this episode.  Trust me you don’t want to miss these two episodes!  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy!   Question and Answer Article referenced in this episode: https://journeyforlifenow.org/theblog/25-questions-all-married-couples-should-ask/   ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE----   If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends.   Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!

Marc reached out on Facebook and Instagram to see if anyone had any questions they wanted to have us answer.  We got 5 questions that we will go over at the beginning of this episode.  Also guess what?  We have special guest joining us!  Liz is back as we have a Q&A session about your childhoods.  Tune into this special episode and learn even more about us as we talk about some childhood experiences.  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy!   ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE----   If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends.   Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!

Have you ever been called an old soul?  Have you ever wondering if you may be in fact an old soul?  We then have we got an episode for you.  Take a deep dive with us as we talk about 16 unique signs that you are an old soul.  Ashley also discusses a recent life changing event and tells you all about it.  Tune in for the conclusion to last weeks’ episode.   If you didn’t get a chance to hear last week’s episode, I suggest you back and listen to that one first.  I’m telling you, you don’t want to miss this!  Stay Home and Stay Safe Everyone!  Enjoy!   Websites referenced in this podcast:  https://ideapod.com/signs-old-soul/; https://lonerwolf.com/9-signs-youre-an-old-soul/   ----RATE----REVIEW----LIKE----SHARE----SUBSCRIBE----   If you would like to hear about a certain topic, ask us any questions or would like to be a guest on the show please feel free to reach out at transampodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @transampodcast, PodBean or any of our other social media accounts.  We look forward to hearing from you friends.   Also please support our Podcast by visiting our Etsy Shop https://etsy.com/shop/thewinkingowldesigns and buy some cool gear!