Clare

Transqat

Society EN ↓ 144 episodes

Transqat is a safe place to learn about transgender issues. Hosted by Clare McCarthy, Transqat is conversations with an emphasis of civil discourse and respect.

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Author

Clare

Category

Society

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Oct 30, 2026

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Episodes

Transqat Episode 88: Sorority 23.05.2025

The cast & crew of the short film Sorority join Clare to talk trans joy, the sisterhood of the women's room, and glitter! Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We Stand. Sho...

Transqat Episode 87: (The) Farrah Garland 16.05.2025

Disability activist, queer educator and piano noodler Farrah Garland joins Clare for the hour. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. Transqat: We Stand. Show Notes: (The) Farrah Garland Equalit...

Transqat Episode 86.5: Lavender Graduation 12.05.2025

A recording of Clare's keynote address at Albertus Magnus College's Lavender Graduation Celebration, May 7, 2025. Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com.

Transqat Episode 86: Mel Cordner 09.05.2025

Executive Director and founder of Q+ CT discusses creating safe spaces for queer youth. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We Stand. Show Notes

Transqat Episode 85: Jurg Oggenfuss 25.04.2025

APRN Jurg Oggenfuss talks about serving the needs of the LGBTQ+  community in his practice. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We Stand. Show Notes Sponsor: Small State Provisions...

Transqat Episode 84: Angela Wicke 18.04.2025

Author Angela Wicke joins Clare to discuss her Isekai-based novel series I  Left My Hormones in Another World. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We Stand. Show Notes 

Transqat Episode 83: Dignity Boston 11.04.2025

Miriam, Maddy and Miles from Dignity Boston talk with Clare about deconstructing Catholicism. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We Stand. Show Notes

Transqat Episode 82: Prism Counseling 28.03.2025

Rebecca Degnan, Jillian Celentano and Emma Gulick join Clare to talk mental health, community-building and gay hedgehogs (who are the best!) Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We...

Transqat Episode 81: Joy Ladin 21.03.2025

Poet, literary scholar, and essayist Joy Ladin talks with Clare about God, the naming of things, and what trans advocacy is getting wrong. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We St...

Episode 80.1: Executive Order 14149 11.03.2025

Clare parses EO 14149: Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship, managing to compare 47 to Pliny the Elder. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We Stand.

Transqat Episode 80: Logan Ward 07.03.2025

Filmmaker Logan Ward discusses his documentary short Remarkable: Voice From the Trans Community. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We Stand. Show Notes SPONSOR: Sam Avery Media R...

Transqat Episode 79: SOGIECon 21.02.2025

Robin McHaelen, executive director of True Colors, talks with Clare about the upcoming SOGIECon 2025 youth conference. Also on board is UCONN MSW student Beatrice Whalen. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and...

Transqat Episode 78.1: EO 14187 16.02.2025

Clare parses the language in Executive Order 14187: Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation

Transqat Episode 78: Love Out Loud (regular) 14.02.2025

A Valentine's Day special! Clare talks with six queer couples about what it means to love out loud in the current cultural climate.  Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We Sta...

Transqat Episode 78: Love Out Loud (Extended) 14.02.2025

A Valentine's Day special! Clare talks with six queer couples about what it means to love out loud in the current cultural climate.  Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We Sta...

Transqat Episode 77: Safe Place Program 07.02.2025

State Trooper Sam Stella, Two Wrasslin' Cats owner Mark Thiede, Cottage at Main's Tammy Lee Dunn, and Director of the Brainerd Library Andrew Maloney join Clare to discuss their involvement in the CT State Troopers' Safe Place campaign. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hear...

Transqat Episode 76.1: Two Genders Executive Order 02.02.2025

Clare offers her take on the 1/20/25 Executive Order titled: Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.

Transqat Episode 76: Bree Skowera 30.01.2025

Director of Middletown Pride Bree Skowera joins Clare for a deeply heartfelt discussion of her gender journey. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We Stand. Show Notes Middletown P...

Transqat Episode 75: Kae Ravichandran 17.01.2025

Kae Ravichandran, a med school student at UVM who plans to specialize in Gender Affirming Care. She's also a marathoner who won the inaugural running of Boston's non-binary category. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, w...

Transqat Episode 74: Rev. Darrell Goodwin 10.01.2025

The Rev. Darrell Goodwin, Executive Conference Minister of the Southern New England Confernece UCC, talks with Clare about hope, justice and the inherent inclusivity of God's house. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful...

Transqat Episode 73: Eliot Schrefer 27.12.2024

Author Eliot Schrefer tells Clare all about his new novel, The Brightness Between Us. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. Transqat: We Stand. Show Notes Sponsor:Small State Provisions Eliot S...

Transqat Episode 72: Voices from Pride 2024 Part 3 (of 3) 20.12.2024

Join Clare at Pride celebrations in New Haven & Burlington VT. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. Transqat: We Stand. Show Notes Sponsor: Small State Provisions Camp Hochelaga (VT) Trans...

Transqat Episode 71: Wendy Cole 13.12.2024

Transition mentor Wendy Cole shares her story and her advice. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering.  Transqat: We Stand. Show Notes Wendy Cole Imposter syndrome Women Who Push the Limits (book)...

Transqat Episode 70: PFLAG (updated file) 29.11.2024

Excerpts from the PFLAG Northeast Regional Conference, held inn October 2024. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together.  We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. Transqat: We Stand. Show Notes Sponsor: Small State Provisions PFLAG PFLAG Hi...

Transqat Episode 69: Free Mom Hugs CT 22.11.2024

Kathy, Diana & Cheryl from the CT chapter of Free Mom Hugs  bring acceptance and love to the show. Show Notes Sponsor: Small State Provisions Trevor Project Survey Free Mom Hugs Sara Cunningham Chasten Buttigeig New Haven Pride Center SOGIECon 2024 The Green Mile Transqat.com Donate Sponsor

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