Becoming Visible: Trans Stories

In the 25th episode of "Becoming Visible: Trans Stories!", Susan and Jack sit down with Rachel Hulstein-Lowe is trained as a clinical social worker and has been a clinician in private practice in the Boston area since 2010. Through play, talk and humor, she helps anxious kids, teens and parents gain insight and empowerment. In addition, as the parent of a nonbinary teen, she has both per...

In our 24th episode, Susan and Jack sit down with Cole, a transgender man who grew up in South Dakota and navigated the complexities of coming out to his family while in college. Now an adult, Cole shares why he chose to stay in the state, the challenges of being a trans man in the workplace, and how recent legislative actions and the current administration are making it harder to sustain his care...

In the 22nd episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Willow, a transgender woman originally from Howard, SD who is in her last year at Dakota State majoring in CyberSecurity who is heading into AmeriCorps next year.  Willow shares her struggle with internalized transphobia, getting an Autism diagnosis and transitioning in a small town. This podcast was made possib...

In our latest episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories , we’re live from the Prism Community Center with an inspiring guest, Demeter (she/her). From political activism in South Dakota to studying philosophy, religion, and classical studies, Demeter shares her incredible journey of self-discovery, her experiences navigating gender identity, and the power of family support.  Tune in to hear about...

Get ready to dive into enlightening conversations with Jack & Susan on their latest podcast episode featuring Jordyn, a young diesel mechanic, passionate gamer, and proud transgender woman. Tune in as they tackle pressing topics such as transphobia, TERFs, politics, and beyond. In this episode, Jordyn shares her unique journey, shedding light on her experiences navigating the world online and...

Introducing our 20th episode of "Becoming Visible: Trans Stories"! Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Danny, a trans mental health therapist specializing in trauma therapy, and hailing from small-town South Dakota.  Danny shares poignant childhood memories of navigating the turbulent waters of self-discovery before the era of Google. From the challenges of puberty to the...

In the 18th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack talk with Irene and Sydney to discuss their personal journeys, including Irene's transition later in life.  They share about their meeting at an open mic night and their whirlwind romance, and reflect on the challenges and discoveries they encountered, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and acceptance.  Adult 18+...

In the 17th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Boots, a resilient nonbinary individual from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as they share their powerful journey of self-discovery and survival. Raised in a complex family dynamic, Boots navigates the challenges of growing up in a Jehovah's Witness community, where conformity and ostracization were the norms. W...

In the 16th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Beth, a transgender woman from eastern South Dakota and is President of Transaction SD.  Adult 18+ Queer Community Members: Are you an LGBTQ+ individual who is 18+ and wants to make both medical and mental health care more inclusive?    TAKE THE SURVEY NOW This survey will take 15 to 20 minutes of your time. You...

As we enter into the 2024 Legislative Session in South Dakota, we felt this previous episode would be important to re-release.  In this episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack speak with Libby Skarin, Campaigns Director with the ACLU of SD.  Libby has worked against anti-trans legislation longer than anyone else we know in the state, and walks us through the last decade of damag...

In the 14th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about JC from Rapid City.  JC shares about their high school experience as a transgender kid in SD and their journey to adulthood. Resources: Transformation Project https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/ There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head t...

In the 13th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Shaneequa.  Shaneequa Broken Leg, who grew up on the Rosebud Reservation with her grandparents, eventually relocated to Seattle to live with her dad, facing adversity and ultimately experiencing homelessness after being kicked out. This journey left her with a unique perspective on resilience and compassion. Sha...

In the 12th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Di (she/her) who is the parent of a transgender young adult in western South Dakota. Check out Just Another ReviewCast from Charlie & Rob at: https://www.youtube.com/@justanotherreviewcast Resources: Transformation Project https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/ Black Hills Center for Equality https://www.b...

In the 11th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Charlie (they/them or he/him) who is nonbinary and from Sioux Falls, SD.  TW: Sexual Assault Check out Just Another ReviewCast from Charlie & Rob at: https://www.youtube.com/@justanotherreviewcast Resources: https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/ Keshet works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and our...

In the 10th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Dylan,  a trans and Two-Spirit individual who works as a nurse for SD Urban Indian Health and is the parent of two children.  Resources: https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/ There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.o...

In the 9th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about August (they/she) who is nonbinary trans masc, and their partner Micah (he/him), who is a transgender man.  Resources: https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/ There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call...

In the 8th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about April,  a Two-Spirit individual who works for SD Urban Indian Health, is the Executive Director of Rock the Rez, and parent of two children.   Check out Rock the Rez at: https:///www.rocktherez.com Resources: https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/ There are so many great resources available if you happen to be...

In the 7th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Everett,  a transgender man who recently graduated from college at the University of Sioux Falls and now works full-time as a photographer. TW: Suicide Check out Everett's Photography at: https://www.everettpalmer.media/about Resources: https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/ There are so many great resourc...

In the 6th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack speak with Libby Skarin, Campaigns Director with the ACLU of SD.  Libby has worked against anti-trans legislation longer than anyone else we know in the state, and walks us through the last decade of damaging bills coming from SD Legislators and who is behind all of these proposed laws.  TW: Suicide Visit the ACLU of SD: https:/...

In the 5th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Jack takes the opportunity to interview Ayden (she/they), 18 and Elliott (they/them), 17 to talk about Allyship for Pride month! Resources: https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/ There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call and text 9...

In our fourth episode, we speak with Jane about being genderqueer and how family, friends and her workplace dealt with her coming out as transgender.  Jane  lives in Sioux Falls, SD, and works full-time an Engineer and is the parent to two children.   TW: Suicide Resources: www.transformationprojectsd.org https://www.disclosurethemovie.com/about There are so many great resources available if you h...

In this episode, we speak with Rachel about being nonbinary, they/them pronouns, and how family and friends have reacted to their gender identity.  Rachel lives in Sioux Falls, SD, and works full-time as a Communications Coordinator, volunteers her time with Sioux Falls Pride as their Marketing Director, and is in school full-time getting a degree in Coding.  TW: Suicide Resources: www.transformat...

In the 2nd episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Grace Hansen,  who besides working as a Database Administrator,  a gymnastics coach, and is the only remaining founding member of The Rude Band.  Grace is a transgender woman who shares her story with us about how she came out at age 53 with a wife and four grown kids in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Stay tuned aft...

In the premier episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, your hosts Susan and Jack jump right into sharing about themselves, and do a deep-dive into Jack's journey as a transgender man who came out in his 30's with a wife and three kids in the small town of Hartford, South Dakota.  Jack began working  as the Community Health Worker/Community Outreach Manager for The Transformation Proj...