the Transgenda

We're coming out of our long absence to be guests on the Live with Trans Northland podcast!  It will be live streaming on February 25th at 12pm CST on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/transnorthland The recording will be available afterward on Live with Trans Northland which you can find on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

This episode was recorded live with a small virtual audience and is being published with no editing.  We wanted the opportunity to talk through our emotions about the election results and give you that discussion real and raw. The first part of the discussion we focus on ways that we are coping and trying to keep our spirits up.  We also talk about the incredible trans politicians who were elected...

Did you know pets can be a deterrent to psychological distress specifically for people experiencing gender dysphoria? This week we're sharing the research.  Plus, Raven talks about gendered toys and how parents can support a gender questioning child and Cam shares the very recent history of openly trans athletes in the Olympics! Resources from this Episode: - The "pet effect" and tr...

This week we're digging into intersections and expressing our identities! Cam starts by sharing some important intersectional figures of both the trans and disability rights movements.  We build on our ongoing discussion of disability by digging into mental health and our personal journeys with our brains. Then Raven shares her thoughts on a variety of pride flags while Cam chimes in from pea...

We're excited to share the recording of our most recent Live Show at Duluth's Trans Joy Fest on June 9th, 2024. Cam starts by sharing AI generated advice for transphobes. Ana talks about why we focus on euphoria and the need for joy in the trans experience. Then, we dig into intersectionality in Pride and disability, along with Ana's suggestions for making Pride more accessible for...

In this week's special episode, we are sharing our live presentation on Sex, Gender, and Sexuality for healthcare professionals. In this session we cover the basics of gender identity as well pronouns, intersections, and how to provide the best patient experience with regards to gender. This is a great episode to share with your Doctor or anyone who works in healthcare! Resources from This Ep...

This week we are joined by 7 year old Alex, a transgender boy who wants to start his own podcast and YouTube channel, and insights from his mom Andrea.  Alex uses he/him, she/her, and they/them pronouns and came out at the end of their Kindergarten year.  We also discuss a PBS trans cultural map! Resources from This Episode: A Map of Gender-Diverse Cultures Other Resources: The Trevor Project Guid...

Lots of life happening again for Ana and Cam, so we take some time this week to catch you up!  Plus, we take an "Am I Gay?" quiz and Ana discusses big ideas in how we think about gender. Resources from This Episode: Am I Gay? Quiz Other Resources: The Trevor Project Guide to Being an Ally GLAAD Resource List Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click...

We're back!  Sorry to start off the new year with only one episode a month, that's just where we're at right now!  Cam kicks things off with the poem Dead Name by Jasper David Lauter.  Ana talks through the Dysphoria versus Euphoria.  Then we answer some listener questions. Resources from This Episode: Dead Name by Jasper David Lauter What is Gender Dysphoria? Other Resources: The T...

Season 3 comes with a new theme song!  Cam starts things off with a Wikihow about giving subtle hints that you're lesbian.  Then, we talk about what we're doing to fight the winter slump.  For our main topic, Ana discussed her DID and trans systems.  Thank you for supporting us and helping us get to year 3 of this podcast, we love you! Resources from This Episode: Wikihow - How to Drop H...

It's our last episode of Season 2!  Cam kicks things off by honoring the life of Dr. Jeanne Hoff, the first openly trans psychiatrist treating trans patients in the U.S.  Ana and Cam share more strategies for finding your community.  Then we talk about our exciting plans for Season 3.  Thank you for listening, loving, and learning with us this year! Resources from This Episode: Becoming Jeann...

We're talking about trans representation in media again this week! This time we're discussing Maddy Thorson (creator of the game Celeste) and Wendy Carlos (composer of scores including TRON and The Shining.) Ana walks us through the history and problems with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and Cam shares some trans jokes from Reddit. Mark Your Calendars! ...

This week we discuss the holidays and our chosen family and how to practice learning about your blood relatives if you're stuck with them.  We also talk about the history of Transgender Awareness Month.  Ana kicks off the episode with a Wikihow on the "7 Male Personality Types" that makes Cam increasingly upset. Mark Your Calendars!  The 2nd Annual "A Very Transgenda Holiday Li...

For this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of recording live at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference, which was held in Duluth on September 21, 2023.  We start the episode discussing the role of nonprofits in supporting trans rights and then interview Jess Braverman, Legal Director for Gender Justice. We journey through the complex intersection of culture, legality, and individu...

This week's episode starts with a historical favorite of ours, Pliny the Elder, and his take on transgender people (spoiler: he thought people transitioned genders before his very eyes!)  We give a few life updates about Cam's new job and Ana heading back to college.  Then we spend the rest of our time answering your questions! Thank you to Autumn, Raven, Luna Grace, Gideon, and Tom for...

We have a podswap! Last week, Cam was the guest host of The Gender Justice Brief podcast where Gender Justice guests Brittany Stewart, Senior Staff Attorney, and Christina Sambor, North Dakota State Director, discuss a recent press conference announcing North Dakota families’ lawsuit against the gender-affirming health care ban for minors, featuring poignant testimonies from affected families. As...

Living legend of trans rights and author of "Becoming a Visible Man", Jamison Green, joins us this week to share this journey and work.  He shares about his experiences as "the first woman" to do a number of things before his transition, and his subsequent reckoning with masculinity.  Plus, Cam shares the history of Michael Dillon. Resources from This Episode: Dr. Michael Dillo...

We are so thrilled to have Hildie, a 13 year old trans girl and activist, and Hannah, her Mom and Director of Transforming Families.  After Hildie experienced discrimination and bullying at school for her gender expression, she and her parents stood up against the school and paved the way for gender inclusive schools in Minnesota.  Since then, Hildie has testified on behalf of Minnesota's Tra...

This week we talk to Ray Briggs, Professor of Philosophy at Stanford and co-author of "What Even Is Gender".  They share their journey, the process of researching their book, and supporting trans people in academia and beyond.  Cam starts off the episode sharing the poem "Free" by Casey. Resources from This Episode: What Even Is Gender? by R.A. Briggs & B.R. George Free by Case...

This week we are thrilled to be joined by Rebecca Minor, Gender Specialist.  She talks about working with trans youth and caregivers, intersections in mental health and gender identity, and answering the question "What is a Woman?"  Plus, we dig into the related Wikihow "How to Look Like a Woman". Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click...

Happy Pride Month 2023!  This week, we are featuring the episode "The Gender Dysphoria Bible" from our friends at the podcast Genderful!  Host GenderMeowster talks to Jocelyn, creator of the Gender Dysphoria Bible, about her journey, dysphoria, and creating this important resource. Resources from this Episode: Genderful Podcast The Gender Dysphoria Bible Other Resources: https://www.thet...

We were invited to record live at Trans Day of Visibility in Duluth on March 31, 2023.  It was a wonderful event and we were so thrilled to be there! Cam kicks things off with the Keath Silva's poem "A Message for Trans Kids".  We share stories of Trans history in Minnesota from the 1800s to today.  Ana talks about what trans visibility is and why it's important. Resources from...

As states across the U.S. are introducing anti-trans legislation, this week we discuss the positive Trans Refuge bills in Minnesota and elsewhere.  Cam kicks off the episode with the Wikihow "How to Dress Gender Neutral" and Ana answers questions submitted by our listeners! Resources from this Episode: Trans Legislation Tracker Erin in the Morning Other Resources: https://www.thetrevorpr...

It's all about trans books this week!  We interviewed Alina Boyden, author of Stealing Thunder and Gifting Fire.  Alina tells us about her writing process as well as her passion for fencing, archery, and flying airplanes.  Plus, we talk about our recommended reading for Trans Right Readathon! Resources from this Episode: Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that...

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit reference to sex and kink and is not suitable to listeners under the age of 18. Also, we had some audio gremlins making trouble throughout the episode, we apologize for the sound quality! Ana starts us off with a book report on Dreadnought and Stealing Thunder, two great fantasy novels featuring trans protagonists.  Then, we welcome Dr. Nomi Ostrande...