THE WILL OF THE HUNTED

AJ and Jaina The Adventurer open up about how a shared connection emotionally abused them for years– and how Jaina got out of an eleven-year controlling marriage with that person. ________ Please follow Jaina on Instagram! @jainatheadventurer Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources Tough Topics. Cool People. _______ Music by Parcher / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres ©2026 AVERY JOAN...

AJ and Mike share what they’ve learned from each guest throughout the season, as well as some heartwarming memories that happened while putting it together. Stay tuned for our two-part season finale with Jaina the Adventurer and AJ, who will both share updates on their healing journeys! _______ Mentioned in the episode: >>Please help Ivory reach her surgery goals! ⁠ https://www.gofundme.com/...

AJ asks content creator Aphra about her plans for returning to social media after changes in her transition and personal life. Aphra also sheds light on the injustices happening to the trans community in Puerto Rico and her relationship with her family there. Please follow her on all social media! @aphrums ______ Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources Tough Topics. Cool People. New Epis...

AJ asks Ren Faire costume designer Cassiopeia Gilbert about her experience legally changing her name in Montana, as well as her ongoing hunt for gender-affirming surgery. Please follow Cass & check out her Etsy store! Instagram: @theastralartificery TikTok: @cr0b4r theastralartificery.etsy.com Mentioned in episode: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Thailand) APSgendercare.com Need help? Go to thewill...

AJ asks Instagram creator Ivory about what inspires her playful content, and how she is raising money for upcoming gender-affirming surgeries. Please follow Ivory! @Ivory_Saur Please donate to her surgery GoFundMe → thewillofthehunted.com/resources _______ Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources Tough Topics. Cool People. New Episodes every Tuesday through the end of June _______ Music b...

AJ asks the “Night Hag of New England,” Trisha LeFaye, about challenges coming out as gay in the Granite State, and now planning to create a safe space for the community in Rochester. Please follow Trisha everywhere! (@trisha_lefaye) Please stay tuned for updates about the cafe! (“Poe Bean Café” on Facebook) ____________ Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources Tough Topics. Cool People....

Parker (AKA “Parcher”) reveals some of the real-life hardships that inspired his new autobiographical album, “PULL MY TEETH AND EAT THEM.” Make sure to check out his first-ever live performance, at the Lexington KY Pride Center on Saturday, May 30th at 2:30 PM (Stage 2)! _______ Follow Parcher everywhere! @itsparcher Check out his merch & vinyl! sites.google.com/view/itsparcher/home _______ Ne...

AJ shares how her Dissociative Identity Disorder developed as a child– much younger than she previously thought. She also breaks down how those past experiences created trust and memory issues that would make it easier for others to take advantage of her as an adult. {NOTE: There was an audio issue while filming. Please forgive the quality and enjoy the episode...} Need help? Go to thewillofthehun...

AJ and Mike talk about how their relationship has evolved since getting her Dissociative Identity Disorder Diagnosis, and all of the unexpected surprises that have come with it. Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources Tough Topics. Cool People. New Episodes every Tuesday through July _______ Music by Parcher / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres ©2026 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC. / THE WILL OF...

AJ asks Emmy award-winning newscast director Addie Chernow about her experience transitioning in the news industry, and the art of compartmentalizing tough information to keep moving forward. Please check out Addie’s work! IG: @achernow / addiecallstheshow.com Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources Tough Topics. Cool People. New Episodes every Tuesday through July _______ Music by Parch...

AJ asks world champ latte artist & coffee influencer Emilee Bryant about her experience facing backlash for coming out as trans on her platform and crowdfunding a gender-affirming surgery. Please follow Emilee! IG & TT: @emstagrim / youtube.com/@emileebryant Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources Tough Topics. Cool People. New Episodes every Tuesday through July _______ Music by...

AJ asks New Brunswick drag performer, Skai, about trans visibility and political oppression in the Canadian drag scene. Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources Tough Topics. Cool People. New Episodes every Tuesday through July _______ Music by Parcher / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres ©2026 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC. / THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ Filmed Feb. 14, 2026

AJ asks political activist Mandolin Foster about almost losing her platform for calling out the similarities of the Trump Administration to N@zl Germany. She also shares how YOU can continue to use your voice and protest online without getting silenced! If you want to get involved and help your community, OR at least stay updated on how the Trump Administration is impacting it, please check out th...

AJ asks New Hampshire State Rep. Billie Butler about what it’s like to be a trans woman in a publicly-elected office, and what keeps her motivated despite backlash from a Republican-dominated House. Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources Tough Topics. Cool People. New Episodes every Tuesday through July _______ Follow Billie’s progress on social media! TikTok: @butlerbillie / IG: @billi...

Host AJ Nichols shares the second part of her story of survival, and now coming to terms with being trafficked and understanding her dissociative identity disorder diagnosis. (You can find Part 1 at S1Ep1, “How a Breakup Led Me Into Sex Trafficking.” Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources Tough Topics. Cool People. New Episodes every Tuesday through July _______ Connect with AJ on socia...

Tune in next week for our season finale! [If you need help, go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources ] ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY VICES INC. & PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES

As a father, an ally and a game store ambassador, Terry shares what has helped him accomplish over 15 years of sobriety within gaming spaces. [If you need help, go to ⁠ thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠ ] ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY VICES INC. & PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES

As a fast-growing influencer on social media, Aphra shares how leaving the dance world helped her find her trans identity and begin developing her voice online. [TW:// ED mention] If you need help, go to ⁠ thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠ . ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY VICES INC. & PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES

As an accomplished singer and actress, Eleanor shares her insights on the realities and challenges of being a woman in the entertainment industry, and also recounts a harrowing tale of helping a friend get out of a dangerous situation. [TW:// mentions of aggressive behavior] If you need help, go to ⁠ thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠ . ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSI...

[TW:// **Discussions of SA, Tr*fficking**] AJ recounts her PTSD struggles since coming back from Boston, including a hospital visit and starting EMDR with a new therapist. [If you need help, go to ⁠ thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠ . ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES]

As an experienced leatherworker and costume designer, Cassiopeia of “The Astral Artificery” shares how the Renaissance Faire community has lifted up not only her work, but her transition, as well. Check out her work at https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAstralArtificery [If you need help, go to ⁠ thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠ . ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCH...

With ever-changing visuals and sounds, UK-based pop star ⁠@gigsy ⁠ shares how she's learned that evolution is a natural part of being a neurodivergent artist. She also explains how music was her first language, and helps her identify and express her emotions. // Gigsy's sophomore album, "The Chameleon Complex" drops this coming January, and her new singles have already been played on BBC Radio. [I...

Gender studies scholar and drag performer Ooofta Altair tells us how you can research trigger warnings before your Halloween movie night. They also break down the rewards and pitfalls of portraying trauma onscreen, and how those themes intersect real-life social movements. [If you need help, go to ⁠ thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠ . ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC...

From Dungeons to Dragons, Dungeon Master Jaina The Adventurer shares how joining a role-playing group at her local game store not only saved her life— but helped her rebuild it, as well. [If you need help, go to ⁠ thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠ . ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES]

Skai, known onstage as “Punzie”, is a talented drag performer in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Today, she opens up to AJ about her transition, her experience meeting a Drag Race girl, and how the art of drag saved her life. Please follow her on Instagram @skai.mac04 [If you need help, go to ⁠ thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠ . ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCH...