On this episode Caroline, and Lusi are joined by our first ever guest, 21 year drag performer, community organizer, and accountant by day, Della Licious of Fort Wayne Indiana as they join in in celebrating our first season, and wrap up 2022! On todays episode we’re sitting down with returning guest Della Licious (Branden Blaettner) who joined us on our first episode as we catch up on what’s gone on in the last 10 months, the current state of drag, getting Dellas point of view, safety in the comm...
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On this episode Ari, and Lusi are joined by contributing co hosts Athena Promachus and Cynthia Grace as they deconstruct bigotry, and transphobia in the media, the parallels with antisemitism, and the dehumanization of the trans community. On todays episode we’re talking dehumanization of the trans community by right wing pundits, transphobia and the parallels to antisemitism. Today’s show was produced and edited by Caroline. Our theme song today is good vibe by infractionhttps://youtu.be/Hoj342...
Dec 04, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi are joined by contributing co host Athena Promachus as we talk name changes, and the role media and religion play in mass violence toward the lgbtqia+ community, while honoring the victims lost in the Colorado Club Q mass shooting with an “Open letter to the trans community” written by Ariya Lackey. On todays episode we’re talking about changing names, the Colorado shooting, and the role media and religion play in violence toward the lgbtqia+ community. To...
Nov 27, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 31
On this episode we’re reflecting on 30 episodes of Transatlantic Conversations, season one, and some of the best moments of Ari, Caroline, Cynthia, and Lusi. On today’s episode we’re celebrating 30 episodes as contributing researcher Athena Promachus takes us through some of the best moments of the season, honoring our co hosts. ⸻ About the Podcast The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episode...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On this episode we’re reflecting on season one of Transatlantic Conversations and some of the best moments of our previous guests On today’s episode we reflect on season one guests Della Licious, Olivia Shoppell, Kenya Acid, Alicia Flores, Ashley Lynn, Brandi Evans, Julie McDonald, Jay Louis Van Landingham, Savannah Barker, Brandy Sewell, Brook Earhart, Ato Suzuki, Mariana Bosquet, and Aijaye Finesse. ⸻ About the Podcast The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voic...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi are joined by guest co host Mariana Bosquet as we talk midterms, new anti trans legislation, and Ye formally known as Kanye West. On today’s episode we ask what’s wrong with Ye, will republicans take the congress, if so, what does that mean for our community, and does new age spirituality ultimately lead to antisemitism? “Even in the face of this physical danger, hatred and discrimination, transgender Americans live courageously and overcome unjust barrier...
Nov 01, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi are joined by contributing co host Athena Promachus as they sit and talk eco terrorism, political pollution, and why our government and corporations are doing nothing about climate change. On today’s episode we ask if not using plastic bags makes a difference, why aren’t corporations taking eco accountability, can government do something, and how do we address legislators supporting corporations polluting the planet. “UN climate report: It's now or never t...
Oct 23, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 27
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi are joined by Cynthia as they sit and talk nationalism, nazis, and neuroscience with Mariana Bosquet. On today’s episode we ask Mariana Bosquet where in the mind does nationalism form, are we heading in the same direction as Germany did in the 1930s, and will neuroscience help us understand racism? ⸻ About the Podcast The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 13...
Oct 16, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi are joined by Mr Gay Indiana Aijaye finesse as they explore dance, drag, and lgbtqia+ media representation.On today’s episode we ask Mr gay Indiana Aijaye finesse how important dance is, the power of drag, and why media representation matters more than ever.This episode was recorded on April 10th 2022, before crowned Mr gay Indiana. ⸻ About the Podcast The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue ...
Oct 09, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this episode Caroline, and Lusi are joined by contributing co host Cynthia Grace, and Athena Promachus as she begins her role as contributing co host as we sit with Rory phoenix Monroe and explore video games, online harassment, and relationships. On today’s episode we ask if video games white wash history, are trans people more of a target of online harassment due to lack of media representation, how does one have their emotional needs met, and how to move forward. ⸻ About the Podcast The Tr...
Oct 03, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this episode Caroline, and Lusi are joined by Athena Promachus and Mia Kaminsky exploring how research can be used as tool in legislation and policy, what research bias is, and what’s next for the Supreme Court. On today’s episode we ask what research bias is, the tools used in creating legislation, and policy, and we look at one survey that reaches the Supreme Court, and the bias and intent to led it there, what’s next for the Supreme Court. “In democracies, a majority of the people determin...
Sep 26, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On this episode Caroline, and Lusi are joined by Brook Earhart as they sit and talk with Ato Suzuki talking gender identity, intersex, and lgbtqia representation in the media. On todays episode we talk gender identity, sexuality, and lgbtqia representation with Ato Suzuk. Despite the fact that almost 1 in 8 young people identify as transgender or gender non-conforming, it is still a marginalizing experience for young people. The peer culture can be brutal for trans youth. Research with trans tee...
Sep 18, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On this episode Ari, Caroline and Lusi talk the death of a British monarch, colonialism, transphobia and our contributing co host Cynthia Grace joins us to speak on the new works of J.K Rowling. On todays episode we ask if the Queen of England Elizabeth Mary is a war criminal, what colonization is, what transphobia is, and why J.K Rowling and her work is dangerous. The truth is, someone died, and do we respect the dead who have done deeds unforgivable? No, we speak the truth no matter how awful ...
Sep 12, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On this soul to soul episode we sit down with Torri Williams, Azira Fisher, Brandy Sewell, and Austin Guess as we explore the soul to soul questions that bring the deepest and awe inspiring answers out! ⸻ About the Podcast The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and wo...
Sep 04, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On this episode Caroline, and Lusi are joined by contributing co host Cynthia as they explore creativity, innovation, and change. On todays episode we ask if capitalism kills creativity? Why race still plays a major role in the medical field. We continue our conversation on the oppression from the alt right and how that holds us back. We also spent time talking a bit Star Wars. In a galaxy far far away a place where anything can come to fruition, dreams never die, hopes never dashed, and possibi...
Aug 28, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi sit and talk green technology, nuclear power, and the future of our species. On todays episode we speak on green technology such as nuclear, desalination, fusion, solar, and more. Taking more time to speak on the current climate crisis and how the new inflation reduction act will impact that. Taking time to have conversations like this do matter; they get us thinking about tomorrow and the impart our decisions have on everything we do and the future to com...
Aug 24, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 18
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi sit with Brandy Sewell and talk a bit about Brene’ Brown’s newest book “Atlas of the heart, cognitive dissonance, and MAGA fascism. Cognitive dissonance defined by Brene’ Brown is “a state of tension that occurs when a person hold two cognitions (ideas, attitudes, beliefs, opinions) that are psychologically inconsistent with each other”Brandy Sewell is a nurse of 20 years and sits with us today as we explore why republicans double down on occultist ideolog...
Aug 16, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi return with contributing co host Cynthia as they explore monkey pox, the divide between states and the continuing conversation on the aftermath of roe v wade. Monkey pox is on the rise and before things get out of hand, perhaps a bit of education on the matter might help. We’re exploring the continuing effects of the reversal of roe v wade; and conspiracy’s are running rapid lately, and we talk a little sense. From good morning America we hear from Kansas ...
Aug 11, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On this soul to soul episode we sit down with Della licious, savannah Barker, Olivia Shoppell, Kenya Acid, Cynthia Grace, and Jay Louis VanLandingham as we explore the soul to soul questions that bring the deepest and awe inspiring answers out! ⸻ About the Podcast The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests...
Aug 04, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On this episode Caroline, and Lusi sit down with Stygian Blue as they answer some questions for the “Fort Wayne Fuckoff” zine about the current state of the world, the cold civil war, what it’s gonna take to see real change, and little backstory to our show (6 month anniversary episode whooo hoooo) Today we sit down with Stygian Blue from Fort Wayne Indiana, currently writing a punk rock zine about what the residents of this Indiana small town city think about the current affairs of the world. I...
Jul 28, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On this episode Ari and Lusi explore the taboo topic of sex work, sex education, and the importance of voting. Stigma increases violence. Ariya, and lusi sit down to explore what sex work is, how it impacts everyone, some modern day sex education, and why voting in this midterm is so important along with peaceful protest! Today we hear from amaze.org to get a clear understanding of issues as important as sex education. https://youtu.be/JdHVoV5v5uEAlong with amaze.org we hear from league of women...
Jul 21, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi, talk about the current state of the world, the Declaration of Independence, what John Adams had to say, and speak on the cowardice behavior from current democratic leaders as they continue the push for voting while doing nothing to fight for the American people. L . Our theme song today is upbeat event travel by infractionWe hear from Descendants of Frederick Douglass, as they read excerpts from one of his most famous speeches: "What to the Slave Is the F...
Jul 06, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi sit with Biconic AKA Panorama, known by the government as Savannah Barker. The Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, effectively ending recognition of a constitutional right to abortion and giving individual states the power to allow, limit, or ban the practice altogether. From King 5 News NBC Seattle we hear the timeline from 1973 to what led to today. https://youtu.be/5T2cIsNg078From amaze.org we hear from Sam how what exactly abortion is so we...
Jul 01, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi talk personal the experience trans women go through not only transitioning but transitioning from a place of privilege, to a world unfamiliar. From the human rights campaign, the voices of the trans community. https://youtu.be/YERutolpOrEWe also heard from Jigsaw, young peoples health in mind, we learn a little more about mental health. ⸻ About the Podcast The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialo...
Jun 17, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and lusi celebrate pride month. We’re taking a stop through grant county Indiana as we sit with Torri Williams, Austin guess, Azira Fisher, the organizers behind this small town Indiana’s first pride event, who is on route to host their second event June 24th and 25th in matter park, that’s in Marion Indiana. Our theme song today is by Heather Small, with a remixed edition of “Proud”. The audio today was brought to us by WTHR in Indianapolis as they celebrated thei...
Jun 02, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this episode Caroline sits with Jay VanLandingham, the author of The Animalist Code novellas and the dystopian novel Sentient.As an avid animal rights activist and longtime vegan, Jay’s writing focuses primarily on issues of climate change, animal agriculture, and the significance of nature as a place to call home.Jay holds a Master’s degree in Social Work as well as a Bachelor’s degree in English.When not writing, Jay can be found coaching clients on spiritual direction for creative paths an...
May 13, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this episode Ari, Caroline, and lusi sit with Julie McDonald, Alicia Flores, Brandi Evans, Carol Ann hensworth, and Ashley Lynn. Day by day, we are seeing an attack on the LGBTQIA+ community, marginalized groups, people of color, animals, and this planet, and as of this week the attack on reproductive rights as resurged. We won’t stand for it, so Ariya, Caroline, and Lusi went to the ground level of one of the many states actively oppressing humanity, and sat with seven women from Arkansas. ⸻...
May 05, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On this episode Ari, Caroline and Lusi sit down to understand what the GMO is going on in the world! In a world of misinformation, we try to get a clearer understanding on what GMOs are. ⸻ About the Podcast The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own ...
Apr 21, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On this episode Caroline, and lusi are joined by Ari Jay as she begins her role as co host, sitting down with Kenya Acid. On todays episode we talk gay, asking why Florida is focusing on attacking trans youth, and what we’re going to do, learning about two spirits and how media plays a role ⸻ About the Podcast The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in ...
Apr 14, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On this episode Caroline and Lusi are joined by lgbtqia ally Olivia Shoppell as they celebrate 2022 Trans Day Of Visibility On todays episode we ask why being an ally is so important, how can a democrat marry a Republican, and if we can do anything. ⸻ About the Podcast The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for g...
Apr 07, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
