the Transgenda

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

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

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

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

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

This week we discuss the holidays and our chosen family and how to practice learning about your blood relatives if you're stuck with them. We also talk about the history of Transgender Awareness Month. Ana kicks off the episode with a Wikihow on the "7 Male Personality Types" that makes Cam increasingly upset. Mark Your Calendars! The 2nd Annual "A Very Transgenda Holiday Livestream" is set for December 24th, 1pm to 5pm. If you are interested in playing games remotely with us, shoot an email to questions@transgendapod.com and we might include you! Resources from This Episode: Transgender Awareness MonthOther Resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube) This is an Easter Egg. Click the Chat with Us button on our website and send us the message "Shout Out please!" and we will send you a 50% off code for a Shout Out on a future episode! If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. Upside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.

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. Upside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.

This week'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 show Upside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.

We have a podswap! Last week, Cam was the guest host of The Gender Justice Brief podcast where Gender Justice guests Brittany Stewart, Senior Staff Attorney, and Christina Sambor, North Dakota State Director, discuss a recent press conference announcing North Dakota families’ lawsuit against the gender-affirming health care ban for minors, featuring poignant testimonies from affected families. As lead counsel, Brittany explains the legal arguments challenging the ban’s constitutionality under the North Dakota State Constitution, covering equal protection, parental rights, personal autonomy, and due process. Christina discusses North Dakota’s legislative context, highlighting the anti-trans bills that passed during the last legislative session, and community reactions in North Dakota. Resources from This Episode: Gender JusticeGender Justice Brief podcastPress Conference: North Dakota Families Sue State to Block Law Banning Health Care for Trans KidsOther Resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistSend your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at www.transgendapod.com, and follow us on social media (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube) If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. Upside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.

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. Upside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.

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. Upside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.

This week we 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. Upside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.

This week we are 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/resourcelist Upside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.

Happy Pride Month 2023! This week, we are featuring the episode "The Gender Dysphoria Bible" from our friends at the podcast Genderful! Host GenderMeowster talks to Jocelyn, creator of the Gender Dysphoria Bible, about her journey, dysphoria, and creating this important resource. Resources from this Episode: Genderful PodcastThe Gender Dysphoria BibleOther Resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistUpside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.

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

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

As states across the U.S. are introducing anti-trans legislation, this week we discuss the positive Trans Refuge bills in Minnesota and elsewhere. Cam kicks off the episode with the Wikihow "How to Dress Gender Neutral" and Ana answers questions submitted by our listeners! Resources from this Episode: Trans Legislation TrackerErin in the MorningOther Resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistWant to support the podcast? https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodwww.transgendapod.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!FiverrApple PodcastsUpside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.

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? https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodwww.transgendapod.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!FiverrApple PodcastsUpside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit reference to sex and kink and is not suitable to listeners under the age of 18. Also, we had some audio gremlins making trouble throughout the episode, we apologize for the sound quality! Ana starts us off with a book report on Dreadnought and Stealing Thunder, two great fantasy novels featuring trans protagonists. Then, we welcome Dr. Nomi Ostrander, therapist and professor specializing in sex, relationships, and kink, who answers listeners submitted questions about trans and nonbinary sexuality. Thank you for Eli Oberman (www.elijahoberman.com) for producing our theme music and to our editor Frey Cheqama (www.youtube.com/@FreyCheqama)! Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. Resources from this Episode: Trans and Nonbinary Sexual Health from Planned ParentKate Sloan Other Resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistWant to support the podcast? https://www.patreon.com/transgendapodwww.transgendapod.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!FiverrApple Podcasts Upside Get cash back on your everyday purchases with Upside. Download the app at Upside.com and use offer code CAMERON634936 to save an additional 15 cents on your first gas purchase. Support the Show.