the Transgenda (Ana and Cam)
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| 09 Feb 2022 | Papers, Please? | 00:25:17 | |
Changing your identity is not as flashy as the movies make it sound, as Ana discusses this week. Plus, we discuss Apple's new Pregnant Man and Person emojis and put Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria through the ringer.
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| 16 Feb 2022 | Birds Are Trans | 00:26:16 | |
This week Ana shares some gay erasure memes and discusses transgender animals. Cam talks about anti-trans legislation, trans representation in politics, and what you can do to help advance LGBTQA+ issues.
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| 23 Feb 2022 | Kids and Gender (with Guests Celeste Finn and Oliver) | 00:29:05 | |
Today we ask Ana's 5 year old brother his thoughts on her transition and discuss how to talk to kids about gender. Then we're joined by early childhood educator Celeste Finn, author of "As I Am", a children's book teaching identity outside the gender binary.
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| 10 Mar 2022 | the Transgenda Presents: Trans Politics | 00:16:17 | |
This is a bonus episode edited from our discussion in "Birds Are Trans" on anti-trans legislation and trans representation in politics. This is a great conversation to send along to someone in your life that might benefit from hearing what straight and cis allies should know! | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | Playing a Role | 00:26:45 | |
We're back! Thank you for the positive messages and giving us the space to care for our mental health. This week Cam is revisiting Twitter Trans jokes, we discuss a question submitted by listener Evie, and talk at length about how roleplaying can be important to exploring identity.
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| 06 Apr 2022 | Trans Fairy Tale | 00:28:44 | |
This week Cam shares the tale of Fet-Fruners, "The Girl Who Pretended to be a Boy" and we discuss transphobic "gotchas" and debate. Then Ana talks about the Gay/Trans/LGBTQA+ Panic Defense and current legislation being considered to abolish it.
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| 20 Apr 2022 | Covering | 00:29:26 | |
In this episode Cam talks about Saint Wilgefortis, we discuss listener Nika's question about hostile work environments, and Ana walks us through the history of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
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| 04 May 2022 | Finding Your Path (with Guest Sean Hayes) | 00:39:29 | |
We are thrilled this week to interview Sean Hayes, co-founder of Trans Plus. Sean talks to us about his transition journey, relationships, and resources for the Trans community. Plus, Cam and Ana talk about the Code of the Hammurabi.
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| 19 May 2022 | A Crushing Weight | 00:25:49 | |
The tables have turned... this week, Ana tries out some queer jokes on Cam! We talk about queer representation in She-Ra (and Owl House) and then Cam asks Ana some questions from Quora.
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| 01 Jun 2022 | Documenting the Journey (with Guest Aydian Dowling) | 00:33:27 | |
This week we are interviewing transactivist, YouTuber, and co-founder of the new TRACE app (www.thetrace.app) Aydian Dowling! Aydian was the first transman on the cover of Men's Health, appeared on Ellen DeGeneres' show, and has advocated for the trans community for over a decade.
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| 08 Jun 2022 | Hot Damn, Sign Me Up (with Guest Lexi Schmidt) | 00:37:04 | |
We're laughing and learning with trans influencer Lexi Schmidt this week! She talks about her journey, educating Kindergarten teachers and Columbia Doctoral candidates on trans issues, and the Venn Diagram of neurodivergence and being trans. Plus Cam talks about Christine Jorgensen, the first publicly known transwoman in the U.S. Resources:
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| 15 Jun 2022 | Queerdos (with Guest AfroGeode) | 00:30:46 | |
We're thrilled to have musician and self-proclaimed "queerdo" Diona Johnson aka AfroGeode on the podcast this week! She talks about her music, her social work practice, and the importance of intersectionality and the dismantling of white supremacy! Plus, Ana tells us all about Be Gay, Do Crime. Other Resources:
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| 02 Jul 2022 | Live at Trans Joy Fest | 00:24:10 | |
We were so fortunate to be invited to do our very first live show at Trans Joy Fest in Duluth, Minnesota on June 25, 2022. The whole event was a blast, thank you to everyone that came out!
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| 21 Jul 2022 | Island of Misfit Toys (with Guest Bee Golding) | 00:46:29 | |
Content Warning: This episode contents discussion of suicide and drug use. | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | the Transgenda Presents: Ana's Mental Health Crisis | 01:00:02 | |
Content Warning: This video discusses suicide, sexual assault, and trauma. | |||
| 18 Aug 2022 | School Board Shenanigans | 00:29:14 | |
This episode starts with balls... r/LGBallT that is! Ana shares a listener question and Cam discusses the transphobic insanity storming a School Board meeting near you. Other Resources:
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| 12 Sep 2022 | Questionable Questions | 00:34:53 | |
Ever wonder what questions should never be asked of a transgender person? This week, Cam is asking the most questionable questions and Ana is answering so you don't have to! Plus, Ana talks about the anatomy of the breast and Cam shares how to be a Transgender "Scene Girl".
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| 06 Oct 2022 | Putting Pronouns Everywhere | 00:36:04 | |
Cam starts off by sharing some trans memes. Ana talks about the importance of practicing pronouns, then shares how mental health and being transgender can be related but not correlated by sharing her recent D.I.D. diagnosis. Other Resources:
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| 10 Nov 2022 | It's Gonna be Hard, It's Gonna be OK | 00:31:09 | |
It's poetry time again... Cam starts by sharing Joshua Jennifer Espinoza's poem "The Moon is Trans". You can read it and more of her work here: https://pen.org/five-poems-by-joshua-jennifer-espinoza/ Ana discusses two important listener questions; how to come out to your doctor and how to respond to your friends' overly personal questions. Other Resources:
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| 25 Nov 2022 | Here's a Lobster Though | 00:37:53 | |
Cam kicks off the episode sharing a WikiHow about how to behave around queer people. Ana talks about Halloween and costumes from trans perspective, and then shares the reality of trans healthcare for children. Other Resources:
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| 07 Dec 2022 | Expressing (with Guests from As One) | 00:33:18 | |
This week we're going to the opera! We had the pleasure of talking to Alexis Enyart (conductor), Lucas Bouk (singer), and Mark Hakes (consultant/understudy) of the Lyric Opera of the North's production of "As One". They talk about accessibility of opera, transitioning in your professional career, and telling trans stories. Cam kicks of the episode talking about Jennie June and the Cercle Hermaphroditos. 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. Other Resources:
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| 22 Dec 2022 | We Never Punch Down | 00:45:39 | |
Our main topic this week is Abortion Care and the importance of reproductive health access for all people and its intersection with gender affirming care. Ana kicks off the episode with the Wikihow "How to Discreetly Find Out if Someone You Know is Gay" and Cam shares his 2022 Transphobic Celebrity Roundup!
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| 12 Jan 2023 | New Season, Who Dis? | 00:47:25 | |
Welcome to the Transgenda Season 2! Cam kicks things off discussing Sir Ewan Forbes, 11th Baronet. Ana gives us a recap of the podcast, Cam shares some of his favorite moments from the past year. Then we answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. Other Resources:
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| 25 Jan 2023 | The Robots Are Coming for Your Gender | 00:34:34 | |
This week we're discussing Artificial Intelligence and the positive and negative impacts it is having on trans individuals and the world. Cam kicks things off with a poem "Batter My Heart, Transgender’d God" by Meg Day. Ana discusses why it's important to us that humor is part of our podcast. Other Resources:
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| 25 Feb 2023 | You Can't Trans Wrong (with Guest Nomi Ostrander) | 00:43:23 | |
Content Warning: This episode contains explicit reference to sex and kink and is not suitable to listeners under the age of 18.
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| 02 Apr 2023 | Badass Enough Not to Feel It (with Guest Alina Boyden) | 00:42:49 | |
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!
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| 19 Apr 2023 | Trans Refuge | 00:38:29 | |
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! Other Resources:
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| 11 May 2023 | Live from Trans Day of Visibility | 00:21:56 | |
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! Other Resources: | |||
| 04 Jun 2023 | Podswap: Genderful, "The Gender Dysphoria Bible" | 02:57:53 | |
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. Other Resources: | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | Unlocking Cis+ (with Guest Rebecca Minor) | 00:51:39 | |
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". Other Resources:
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| 05 Jul 2023 | Like a Prized Stone (with Guest Ray Briggs) | 00:31:30 | |
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. Other Resources:
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| 27 Jul 2023 | Don't Let Go of Your Identity (with Guests Hildie and Hannah) | 00:47:26 | |
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!
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| 20 Aug 2023 | It's Never Been This Loud (with Guest Jamison Green) | 00:49:00 | |
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.
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| 18 Sep 2023 | Podswap: The Gender Justice Brief, "North Dakota Health Care Ban Lawsuit" | 00:35:59 | |
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.
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| 02 Oct 2023 | A Condom with a Note | 00:44:35 | |
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! Other Resources:
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| 13 Oct 2023 | Live from the MN Council of Nonprofits Conference | 01:05:12 | |
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. Other Resources:
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| 16 Nov 2023 | Fire Accountants | 00:32:29 | |
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. Other Resources:
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| 16 Dec 2023 | Making it Up the Mountain | 00:38:53 | |
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.
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| 30 Dec 2023 | A Homing Signal for Your Heart | 00:28:20 | |
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! Other Resources:
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| 22 Jan 2024 | Everybody Act Like It's Ok | 00:31:46 | |
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!
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| 23 Feb 2024 | Defining Dysphoria | 00:32:42 | |
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. Other Resources: 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) | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | Is My Gay Broken? | 00:41:53 | |
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. Other Resources: 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) | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Sistergirls and Brotherboys | 00:19:37 | |
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! Other Resources: 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) | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | the Transgenda Presents: Trans 101 for Healthcare Professionals | 00:48:12 | |
In this week's special episode, we are sharing our live presentation on Sex, Gender, and Sexuality for healthcare professionals. In this session we cover the basics of gender identity as well pronouns, intersections, and how to provide the best patient experience with regards to gender. This is a great episode to share with your Doctor or anyone who works in healthcare! Other Resources: 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. | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | Live at Trans Joy Fest 2024 | 00:17:10 | |
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. Other Resources: 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) | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | Proudly Fly Your Flags | 00:42:44 | |
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.
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| 23 Sep 2024 | Kittens Against Distress | 00:31:51 | |
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! 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) | |||
| 08 Nov 2024 | Processing Our Grief Post Election | 00:57:14 | |
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. | |||
| 01 Dec 2021 | Dirty Trans Secrets | 00:28:32 | |
We start by talking about what it's like to be Cisgender, discuss being queer at the holidays, and then go over the "dirty secrets" of being trans mostly including a teenaged Ana's literal dirty laundry.
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| 10 Dec 2021 | He/She/They... Toaster? | 00:26:35 | |
Today we're discussing MIT's Swim Test and the importance of getting pronouns and names correct. Misnaming and misgendering sucks!
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| 15 Dec 2021 | Fighting the Phobes | 00:31:59 | |
We're discussing stupidly gendered restrooms, the Trans Flag, and how to deal with Phobes of all stripes but particularly Transphobes.
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| 22 Dec 2021 | Tiddy Tablets | 00:33:49 | |
This week Cam tries out some Trans jokes on Ana, Ana talks about hormone therapy, and we discuss some common questions you might have about transitioning and trans people.
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| 28 Dec 2021 | The Binary Simulation (with Guest AJ) | 00:23:24 | |
Today we are joined by special guest AJ, our longtime friend, Ana's partner, and a nonbinary person. We also rant about trans representation in video games and talk about AJ's gender euphoric leather jacket. Other Resources:
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| 11 Jan 2022 | The Big Reveal | 00:26:32 | |
We're back after a short hiatus! This week, Cam shares "Maybe All Trans People Are Really Vampires" by Chrysanthemum Tran (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLaJlBoW5ng) and the history of the Public Universal Friend, and Ana talks about being Cis-Presenting. | |||
| 20 Jan 2022 | Accidental Allies | 00:32:53 | |
In this episode we're talking about transphobes who were accidental allies and ask the question "is Birdo a trans icon or problematic?" Plus, at the 15:00 mark Ana gives her TED talk on the differences between Sex, Gender, and Sexuality. Other Resources:
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| 30 Jan 2022 | Gatekeepers | 00:25:56 | |
This week we're talking about Jeopardy's big winner Amy Schneider, UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, and how to deal with identity gatekeeping. Other Resources:
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| 02 Feb 2022 | the Transgenda presents: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality | 00:16:20 | |
This is a bonus episode edited from our discussion in "Accidental Allies" about the differences between Sex, Gender, and Sexuality. This is a great conversation to send along to someone in your life that might benefit from hearing a transwoman's perspective on defining these terms.
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