Unplugging from the Matrix: Finding Freedom as Trans feat. Trystan Reese
Episode description
In this week’s episode, Trystan Reese (he/him) shares about his days of being a drag king and how he's been performing as a man since he was a kid. Learn about some of the practices he's adopted to check in with his colleagues so that they're in a continuous feedback loop, including addressing power dynamics and microaggressions. We also discuss a bit of what it's like to be trainers and consultants and the work that goes into it, including figuring out our boundaries and doing the work to know how to facilitate conversations. Trystan talks about how moved he was by Alok's talk on the podcast Man Enough and how well they were able to articulate thoughts that have been circling in his own mind.
🎙️ Connect with Trystan to learn more about + support their work:
- Website
- Collaborate Consulting, LLC
- How We Do Family: From Adoption to Trans Pregnancy, What We Learned about Love and LGBTQ Parenthood - Trystan’s book!
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💻 Sources and resources from this episode:
- Alok: The Urgent Need for Compassion | The Man Enough Podcast
- Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. - one of Brené Brown’s books
(Disclaimer: Gender Sexuality Info, LLC may receive a small commission from you purchasing from this link, which helps to provide free educational services like this podcast) - ACT UP
- Activism After Stonewall - learn more about the Gay Liberation Front
Host Charlie Ocean, MSW (they/them), has a background in LGBTQ+ training, community organizing, and technology. Guest episodes feature at least one allyship tip, including tailored questions based on the guests' unique intersecting identities. You can follow Charlie on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Substack. *You will hear Charlie's former name in this episode and previous ones.*