Welcome to the Vanesstradiol podcast; formerly Transcending Humanity!
I'm Vanessa, an AuDHD, lesbian, transgender photographer from the South Sound in Washington State! (formerly from NE Ohio) This show covers a BROAD range of subjects... I honestly don't know if it has a set "theme". All I know is that I have a blast making it, and I get some amazing guests!
Send us a text I moved to Washington finally! Also, I explain why we can't just start manufacturing stuff in the US right now without a MAJOR overhaul of our government. Support the show Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2025 Vanessa Joy...
Send us a text Jenni and I talk about the current political climate, allyship, ways to cope, and how we're exhausted with this absolute madness. Find Jenni online: TikTok & BlueSky - @translovinmama Youtube - @transparentslive Support the show Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2025 Vanessa Joy...
Send us a text Summary In this candid conversation, Vanessa Joy discusses the current political climate and its implications for marginalized communities, particularly the trans community. She emphasizes the need for personal safety, the importance of allyship, and the necessity of community support in navigating these unprecedented times. Vanessa shares her personal experiences and the challenges she faces, urging listeners to take action and be proactive in supporting those in need. Takeaways ...
Send us a text I recorded this over a month ago, and just now realized I never uploaded it. Oops. Sorry, Riv. Anywho, Riv and I act weird for an hour. Enjoy. Support the show Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2025 Vanessa Joy...
Send us a text Today, I'm joined by two of my absolute favorite influencers, Landon Reid and Alex Cascio to discuss various topics related to the experiences and frustrations of younger generations. We touch on issues such as the challenges of finding affordable housing, the impact of credit scores, the lack of enthusiasm for driving among young people, and the need for gun control. We also discuss the barriers to running for office and the need for election reform. The conversation covers topic...
Send us a text Somehow I managed to get these two amazing women as guests this week! I chat with Ohio State House Representatives Michele Grim and Beryl Brown-Piccolantonio about navigating the Republican supermajority as Democrats, the importance of voting, advice for running for office, challenges faced by women in politics and more. I'm proud of these two, they fight daily for all Ohioans. Absorb their words! Check your voter registration at https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ Find ...
Send us a text This week, I sit down with Klaus von Hohenloe, a professional voice actor and YouTuber, to discuss their experiences in various creative industries. The conversation delves into Klaus's journey into voice acting, sharing the challenges of finding consistent work, creating authentic voices for characters, and dealing with the rise of AI-generated voices that eerily mimic real ones. He touches on the physical challenges of the job, such as jaw issues from long recording sessions, an...
Send us a text 50 FRAKKING EPISODES! YASSSS! To celebrate, I TRIED live streaming... keyword, TRIED. This week I'm joined by Nikki Smith the Death Doula , Landon Reid aka June Rogers and Zach Borodkin to talk about the latest goings-on in politics! So, it's essentially 58 minutes of us talking about how much conservative politicians suck in comparison to the absolute legendary push from the Left!! Takeaways There is excitement and hope for the future of American politics, particularly with the p...
Send us a text This week on the Transcending Humanity Podcast, I sit down with frequent co-host Erica Vogel, affectionately known as "The Trans Aunty" and a soon to be published author. We discuss a range of topics from writing and creativity to navigating the complexities of transgender issues. Erica shares her journey as a writer, influenced by a strong family background in writing and her early passion for art and design. She delves into her career path, from studying graphic design to workin...
Send us a text In this insightful episode of the Transcending Humanity Podcast, Vanessa Joy welcomes Nikki Smith, a dedicated death doula, to discuss the profound and often challenging experiences surrounding death and grief. Nikki shares her journey to becoming a death doula during the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing how she found this work rewarding and established her LLC to support families during their most vulnerable moments. The episode delves into the importance of compassion and empathy in...
Send us a text In Episode 47 of the Transcending Humanity Podcast, hosts Vanessa Joy and guest Sarah Wayte delve into their personal experiences with late diagnosis of neurodiversity and the challenges they face in balancing this with high-intensity careers. Both Vanessa and Sarah share how understanding and accepting their neurodivergent identities have influenced their creative endeavors and personal growth. The conversation takes a deep dive into their career transitions from emergency servic...
Send us a text In this hilarious yet heartfelt episode of Transcending Humanity, host Vanessa welcomes guest host Kate Bridal ( Hannibal Lecter's Girlfriend ) and special guest Chloe Anna Milligan for an in-depth exploration of the challenges and triumphs at the intersection of faith, identity, and queerness. Titled "Too Queer to be Christian... too Christian to be Queer," the episode dives into burnout, religion, and identity, highlighting the personal journeys of Chloe, an English professor an...
Send us a text Join Vanessa Joy in this engaging episode of the Transcending Humanity Podcast as she dives into an insightful conversation with the brilliant copywriter Emily Aborn. This episode is packed with insights and laughs as Vanessa and Emily discuss the art of copywriting, the importance of brand blueprints, and the challenge of writing about oneself. Discover how clear and effective copy can drive actions and why consistency in branding matters. Emily shares her journey from running a ...
Send us a text "Bring your personality out and inject it into your products to make them more personal." This week, Vanessa and Jenni interview Jonna Michelle, a personal brand photography expert, and an avid proponent of anti-corporate branding! In her own words: " I’m here to shine a light on the rebellious small business owners, creatives, activists, and self-led entrepreneurs who are making a BIG impact by carving their own path. With me you’ll step out of the corporate mold and into a uniqu...
Send us a text Vanessa and Jess discuss Pride events and the discourse surrounding them. They talk about the importance of supporting Pride events and the need for inclusivity. They also touch on the controversy of bringing children to Pride and the role of law enforcement at these events. Overall, they emphasize the importance of creating a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees. They also various topics related to Pride Month and LGBTQ+ issues. They touch on the importance of chosen ...
Send us a text Dr. Cecile Ferrando, a urogynecologist specializing in gender affirming surgery, discusses her journey into medicine and her focus on gender affirming surgeries. She explains the difference between vaginoplasty and vulvoplasty, the various procedures she performs, and the importance of revisions in achieving the desired outcome. Dr. Ferrando also highlights the poetic aspect of gender affirming surgery, where male structures that would have been female are repurposed to create fem...
Send us a text In this episode of Transcending Humanity, Jess takes the lead, joined by Vanessa and our guest to Misty discuss supporting queer businesses, the definition of a taco, the background story of Euphoria Threads, marketing strategies, and the Pride collection. They also explore the challenges of holding inventory, the importance of representation in merchandise, and the impact of stickers in spreading awareness. The conversation highlights the need for authentic representation and the...
Send us a text Jess and Vanessa are joined by Jenni, co-host of the Long Term Pickles podcast! We aimed for a lighter theme this week, as last episode was a bit... heavy. Of course, as we're wont to do, we do get into heavier stuff at the end. Ope. Enjoy the show! We had fun doing this, and Vanessa has been itching to share her Natalie Knepp story! Jenni's Podcast, Long Term Pickles: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-term-pickles/id1721838360 The Sam movie: https://youtu.be/0551Lp2I0F4?...
Send us a text CONTENT WARNING! This episode features a lot of conversation around suicide and self harm. Listener & viewer discretion is advised! We're back! This week, Taryn and Vanessa are your Aunties giving advice on some pretty deep stuff. Vanessa kind of... well, went off the rails a month ago, which we talk about in this episode. We also discuss the job market, advice for career searching, mental health advice... just lots of advice from two ladies that have lots of advice to give. W...
Send us a text Transcending Humanity is a year old! Taryn and Jess join Vanessa to recap the past year and chat about current events! The show is refocusing, working less on the trans experience and more on humanity in general. In the future you can expect content to be focused more on politics, current events, interviews with various experts, and other stuff. We will still have the occasional trans-focused episode, but we covered just about everything in Season 1. It's time for us to branch out...
Send us a text Main episode content starts at 6:26 Kate Bridal of the Legal Burnouts Podcast joins Taryn and Vanessa to talk about burnout, in life, the workplace, as well as the trans community! Follow Kate on IG and TikTok at bridalpartyof5 Follow The Legal Burnouts Podcast on IG and TikTok at thelegalburnouts Opening song: "Sing for Me" (from Divinity: Original Sin 2) cover by Alina Gingertail: https://youtu.be/FXTje80hLWk?si=nqzX_wUboUAS7XS6 (from her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com...
Send us a text Jess and Taryn join Vanessa to talk about the devastating tragedy around the assault and death of Nex Benedict, a child just trying to make his way through his high school years in Owasso, Oklahoma. His Name was Nex Benedict. Remember him. Cherish his memory. Links: Sean Cummings: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_cummings_irish_pub Under the Desk News: https://www.tiktok.com/@underthedesknews https://www.freedomoklahoma.org/ https://itgetsbetter.org/ Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860) The ...
Send us a text Vanessa and Taryn are joined by a gaggle of trans femmes to talk about trans femme stuff. Does it get raunchy? You'll just have to listen to find out! Vanessa tries to guide the conversation a bit, but honestly winds up putting her foot in her mouth a few times... Our guests: Charli Kate Gemma Jacqueline Stefanya River Rowan (IG @cupcakehelsword) River is co-hostess of the TransSpotting podcast (we've had another one of their hostesses, Marcia, on the show before)! Check them out ...
Send us a text This week, Erica and Vanessa are joined by trans siblings Christi and Jenni from the UK! The US and the UK seem to be battling to see which country can be the most horrible towards trans people. We talk about the intricacies of being trans and gender nonconforming across the pond. You can find our siblings on Instagram! Christi: @chris_tmi Jenni: @jennsl50 Support the show Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright ©...
Send us a text BECOME A PATRON! We love your support! patreon.com/TranscendingHumanity Trans Joy with Erica returns! This week she's joined by Jess, Vanessa and Zach to bring some more uplifting conversation to the mix. Support the show Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2025 Vanessa Joy...
Send us a text Welcome back! Vanessa found herself in the news suddenly, as her candidacy was DISQUALIFIED by the Stark County, Ohio Board of Elections due to an oft-overlooked law requiring candidates who have change their names within the past 5 years to include their former (in Vanessa's case, her deadname) on petitions. HOWEVER... the 2024 Candidate guide fails to mention this law, as do the petition forms that candidates circulate (they don't even have a place to put an additional name!) Ot...
Send us a text This week, Jess leads, joined by Erica and Rachel! We discuss the ins-and-outs of traveling as a gender nonconforming person. Tips, tricks and stories! Travel can be dangerous for folx like us; we hope this episode gives you more awareness and confidence! Links from Jess: Refugee Restrooms: http://www.refugerestrooms.org The Translash Podcast with Imara Jones: https://translash.org/podcast/ Links regarding HB 68 from Vanessa - please contact Governor DeWine to urge him to veto the...
Send us a text This week, Taryn and Vanessa are joined by noted author and former New Hampshire politician Lisa Bunker! We discuss the ins and outs of being Trans/Enby in politics, as well as Lisa's passion as a published author! Lisa Bunker (they/them or vo/ven) has written stories all veir life. Before setting up shop as a full-time author vo had a 30-year career in non-commercial broadcasting, most recently as Program Director of the community radio station in Portland, Maine. Vo has also mad...
Send us a text If you've been thinking about receiving vocal feminization and/or tracheal shave surgeries, this episode is for you! Vanessa is joined by the wonderful Dr Abie Mendelsohn of the Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy. Amongst his many skills, he specializes in vocal feminization, as well as a newly developed NO SCAR tracheal shave! If you're like Vanessa and are looking to have these surgeries, we hope you find this informative! You can find Dr Mendelsohn on the web ...
Send us a text Taryn, Zach and Vanessa chat about the new MAGA Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, as well as the absolute madness surrounding gun control in the US. Conservative politicians have failed at humanity. Support the show Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2025 Vanessa Joy...
