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the Transgenda

Ana and Camwww.transgendapod.com
The funny, touching, and informative chronicle of Ana, a transgender woman and Cam, her cisgender dad, as they share their experiences of growing together and hating bigots.
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Episodes

Putting Pronouns Everywhere

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. Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com . You can also support us on Patreon! For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience. https://www.patreon.com/transgendapod Please send your questions and ge...

Oct 06, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Questionable Questions

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". Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com . You can also support us on Patreon! For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience. https://www.patreon.c...

Sep 12, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 23

School Board Shenanigans

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. Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com . You can also support us on Patreon! For as little as $3 per month, you can help us continue producing this podcast and reaching a broader audience. https://www.patreon.com/transgendapod Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us...

Aug 18, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 22

the Transgenda Presents: Ana's Mental Health Crisis

Content Warning: This video discusses suicide, sexual assault, and trauma. In March 2022, Ana experienced a mental health crisis that resulted in an extreme medical emergency. In this bonus episode, she walks through her experiences with emergency room, hospital, and inpatient care over a two week period. If you want to watch the video from Ana's live stream on this topic, visit https://youtu.be/iEK3QUMsInA If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at ...

Jul 27, 20221 hr

Island of Misfit Toys (with Guest Bee Golding)

Content Warning: This episode contents discussion of suicide and drug use. Our guest this week is the talented and hilarious Bee Golding, owner of Deep Cuts in Duluth, MN. She shares her journey from the Salt Lake City punk scene to finding community in Duluth, and the euphoria that comes from a rocking hairstyle. Cam kicks off the episode discussing "Seven Things About Transgender People That You Didn't Know" from the Human Rights Campaign, and Ana's Gender Euphoria relives a dark moment in her...

Jul 21, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Live at Trans Joy Fest

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! Cam gets the discussion rolling by sharing a WikiHow article, Ana talks about Trans leaders in STEM careers, and we share some interesting facts about the history of Pride and the Stonewall riots. Other Resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-bei...

Jul 02, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Queerdos (with Guest AfroGeode)

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. 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 suic...

Jun 15, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Hot Damn, Sign Me Up (with Guest Lexi Schmidt)

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. Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com . Take part in this month's Pride Merch Giveaway if you want to win some great prizes! https://www.transgendapod.c...

Jun 08, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Documenting the Journey (with Guest Aydian Dowling)

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. Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com . Take part in this month's Pride Merch Giveaway if you want to win some great prizes! https://www.transgendapod.com/pages/giveaway . Please send your questions and...

Jun 01, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 17

A Crushing Weight

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. Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com . 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....

May 19, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Finding Your Path (with Guest Sean Hayes)

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. Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com . 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, p...

May 04, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Covering

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. Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com . 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...

Apr 20, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Trans Fairy Tale

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. Check out our merch at www.transgendapod.com . Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. Resources Discussed This Wee...

Apr 06, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Playing a Role

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. Check out our merch at www.transgendapod.com . Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) ...

Mar 23, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 12

the Transgenda Presents: Trans Politics

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! If this is your first time listening, welcome! Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-88...

Mar 10, 202216 min

Kids and Gender (with Guests Celeste Finn and Oliver)

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. Support Celeste's Kickstarter to order your copy of "As I Am" (and consider also having one sent to a school!) at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/asiam/as-i-am-gender-beyond-the-binary Check out our merch at www.transgendapod.com . Send...

Feb 23, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Birds Are Trans

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. We have new merch! Check it out at www.transgendapod.com . Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. Resources Discussed This Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/...

Feb 16, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Papers, Please?

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. Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. Resources Discussed This Week: https://transequality.org/ https://transplus.org/ https://aninjusticemag.co...

Feb 09, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 9

the Transgenda presents: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

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. If this is your first time listening, welcome! Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) ...

Feb 02, 202216 min

Gatekeepers

This week we're talking about Jeopardy's big winner Amy Schneider, UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, and how to deal with identity gatekeeping. Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. 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/r...

Jan 30, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Accidental Allies

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. Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. Other Resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://www.thetrevorproject.or...

Jan 20, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The Big Reveal

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. Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. Send us a text Support the show...

Jan 11, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 6

The Binary Simulation (with Guest AJ)

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. This week's episode was recorded together in Cam's kitchen, which didn't exactly produce studio quality audio. However, our discussion with AJ is very much worth the listen! Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplati...

Dec 28, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Tiddy Tablets

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. Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. Medical Research Discussed on This Week's Episode: Cancer Risk in Transgender People: https://www.bmj.com/content/365/bmj.l1652 Genetic Hair Loss an...

Dec 22, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Fighting the Phobes

We're discussing stupidly gendered restrooms, the Trans Flag, and how to deal with Phobes of all stripes but particularly Transphobes. Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. 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/re...

Dec 15, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 3

He/She/They... Toaster?

Today we're discussing MIT's Swim Test and the importance of getting pronouns and names correct. Misnaming and misgendering sucks! Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. 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/resour...

Dec 10, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Dirty Trans Secrets

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. Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com. If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860. Other Resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being...

Dec 01, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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