The Trans Narrative Podcast

On this episode, Angel Lovely joins Caroline and Jordan sit for a conversation that moves through care, survival, art, and the responsibility of witnessing. The discussion is expansive, grounded in what Angel names as “the dimensionality and depth humans can carry” and the multidimensionality we hold within. Angel speaks about writing, painting, and self-portraiture as practices that held them thr...

On this episode, Cardioncè Ross-Derèon (Mz. Cardioncè) joins Caroline and Lusi for a conversation that moves through survival, migration, faith, and the material work of building support networks for trans people navigating violence and displacement. Mz. Cardioncè traces her early experiences with gender identity in a conservative Christian environment, the impact of domestic abuse, and the barrie...

On this episode, Erica Deuso (she/her) joins Caroline and Jordan, with special guest co-host Jessie Gender, for a conversation about her life, work, and community leadership. Erica reflects on childhood in Vermont, where growing up in a working-class family shaped her sense of service and responsibility. Early experiences with economic insecurity, scouting, and public service influenced her commit...

On this episode, Monica Helms (she/her) joins Caroline, Jordan, Kaz Philips and Tess White for a conversation about her life, work, and enduring impact as a pioneering activist and creator of the Transgender Pride Flag. Monica reflects on childhood in Sumter, South Carolina, and upbringing in Arizona, tracing her path through military service, transition, and advocacy. Serving aboard nuclear subma...

On this episode, Caroline, Jordan, and Tess sit with Osmany Villa, a multifaceted creative, activist, and community leader from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Known for her historic achievement as the first transgender prom queen in Oklahoma, Osmany has become a visible advocate for trans youth and LGBTQ+ representation across the South. Together, we explore Osmany’s journey of visibility, resilience, a...

On this episode of The Trans Narrative Podcast, Caroline is joined by trans artists and creatives Foxx Cant and Ryan Klinghammer for a conversation exploring art, identity, and creative resilience. Together, they reflect on what it means to create from lived experiences, how transness informs artistic practice, and how storytelling, visual art, and performance become acts of reclamation and commun...

On this episode, Alicia, Caroline, and Laurie sit with Jennifer Marie, founder of Jennspire and author of Ask Me Anything. Jennifer shares her journey of growing up in a Christian home, finding faith, and embracing her true identity as a trans woman—while navigating privilege, community, and resilience. We discuss her career transition from sports marketing and financial services into coaching, wh...

On this episode, Caroline, Jordan, and Jenna are joined by Elena J. Nova (Ru$ted Electra) the reigning Mx Trans Oklahoma 2025. A former ballerina and musical theatre performer, they now merge ballet-inspired movement with androgynous fashion to create drag that is raw, emotional, and boundary-pushing. Together, they explore Ru$ted’s path from the discipline of ballet to the fluidity of drag, and h...

On this episode, Athena, Caroline, and Rosie are joined by Ashley Wiggs, a science educator, former food scientist, mom, roller derby skater, and lifelong gamer. Polyamorous and married for 25 years, Ashley brings honesty and curiosity to everything she does, from the classroom to streaming to navigating identity in today’s climate. Together, they explore Ashley’s journey as a transgender teacher...

On this episode, Caroline and Athena sit down with Mateo Briscoe, aka Local Slothboi, a Sacramento-based musician whose songs explore self-discovery, transition, and lived experience. Mateo takes listeners through his journey from early music experiences to finding his voice as a trans artist, and how creativity became a lifeline for self-expression. Together, they dive into the role of music in f...

On this episode, Caroline, Cynthia, and Jordan sit down with Nia Chiaramonte, author of I Hardly Knew Me, co-founder of Love in the Face, and featured voice in the Hulu documentary We Live Here. Nia takes us through her profound journey, from growing up in an evangelical Christian family in Iowa, to embracing her truth as a transgender woman, wife, mother of five, and advocate for queer families....

On this episode, Athena, Caroline, and Foxx Cant sit down with Kit M. Caelsto (they/them), an author, spiritual mentor, and founder of Feathermane Soul. Kit takes us through their journey, from a bullied childhood in Iowa, to becoming a published author of romance and equestrian fiction, to embracing their identities as transgender, neurodivergent, chronically ill, and disabled. Together, we explo...

On this episode, Caroline, Kristen, and debuting as an official co-host, Dylan Dickerson, are joined by Naaz Joshi—India’s first transgender international beauty queen and three-time Miss World Diversity winner. From navigating childhood in Delhi to gracing global runways, Naaz brings a deeply personal account of how resilience, visibility, and courage can reshape not only a life but an entire cul...

On this episode, Caroline and Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou are joined by clinical psychologist Laura Scarrone Bonhomme as they meet at the intersection of psychoanalysis, gender, and liberation. This episode Dr. Laura Scarrone Bonhomme brings her perspective as a clinician working in the UK, sharing how both personal and professional experiences have shaped her approach to affirming care amidst rising po...

On this episode, Caroline is joined by trans artists and creatives Marla Alpert, Freja Ki Gray, and Foxx Cant for an expansive, spirited discussion on storytelling, media, and trans identity. The episode opens with a discussion on trans representation in theater, where Marla critiques the persistent casting of non-binary actors in roles that align with binary expectations. Foxx shares their experi...

On this episode, Caroline and Honey sit down with Grace O’Connor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to explore her personal and professional journey as a trans woman navigating healing, identity, and mental health advocacy. Growing up in a working-class, Catholic neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago during the 1960s and 70s, Grace shares the deep sense of isolation and fear she experi...

On this episode, Caroline, Cherice, and Jordan sit with Indiana drag star Ana Crusis as they explore the powerful intersections of performance, advocacy, and identity. Ana shares her journey from growing up in Indianapolis to discovering drag as a form of joyful self-expression, detailing how influences like Judy Garland, Dennis Rodman, and Diana Ross shaped her early creative imagination. The con...

On this episode, Caroline, Jordan, and Tess meet JAD Davis a Memphis-based artist, performer, and community force whose life and work embody the beauty of unapologetic authenticity. Together, they explore JAD’s personal and artistic evolution, from growing up neurodivergent in the South to becoming Memphis’s first hyperpop artist. The episode highlights JAD’s experience navigating the intersection...

On this episode, AJ, Athena, and Caroline meet Rosalyn Sandri as they explore her powerful journey from high school English teacher to nationally recognized advocate for trans visibility. Rosalyn shares the roots of her story—from her early years in Philadelphia to her adolescence in Texas—highlighting the formative experiences in Catholic school, theater, and queer community that helped her under...

On this episode, Caroline, Kristin, and Lusi meet Kaz Phillips, a 22-year-old trans woman currently serving in the U.S. Army as a human intelligence professional. As the military once again attempts to roll back protections for transgender service members, Kaz faces an involuntary discharge under a policy that forces trans personnel to separate or risk losing their benefits. With courage and clari...

On this episode, Caroline and Jordan have the pleasure of meeting Tessa White, a retired detective sergeant, Marine Corps veteran, and fierce LGBTQ+ rights advocate whose journey spans decades of service, transformation, and community leadership. Tessa shares stories from her upbringing in Philadelphia, her time in the military and law enforcement, and the pivotal moment when she began transitioni...

On this episode, Athena, Caroline, and Jordan are joined by Indy Pride’s own Hudson Gaunt, a transmasculine, non-binary, autistic, Hispanic pagan and EMT whose life is rooted in radical care, community resilience, and queer joy. Together, they dive into Hudson’s personal journey, from growing up in a conservative religious household to becoming a visible and vital advocate for inclusive queer spac...

On this episode, Athena and Caroline meet Olivia Nied, a radiant queer, trans, and neurodivergent musician whose voice and artistry are as nuanced as her identity. They begin by tracing Olivia’s creative roots, from her early musical influences like Queen and the Beach Boys to her transformative experiences at a UK ukulele festival. Along the way, Olivia reflects on how music became both a mirror...

On this episode, Caroline is joined by guest cohosts Alicia Mullins and Jenna Daugherty as they meet Mary Almy, a resilient and radiant trans woman whose story weaves together themes of faith, identity, and radical hope. Mary shares her powerful journey growing up in a conservative Christian environment, enduring rejection, self-harm, and suicidal ideation before discovering a path of healing thro...

On this episode, Caroline welcomes back Della Licious, Jordan Braxton, and Kristen Browde as they gather for a vibrant, honest, and deeply human roundtable on drag, transition, and advocacy. The conversation flows from laughter and casual catching up into a powerful exploration of identity, visibility, and the ongoing challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities—especially in the face of anti-drag and ant...