Transvox

This week, Gillian and Katie Munday meet up for the latest edition of Transvox. Katie shares their background, including their work in consultancy training, youth work, and coaching wheelchair basketball, and their involvement in cancer service research. They also discuss their personal life, being a mother, wife, and a recent Ph. D. candidate at the University of Portsmouth. The pair also discuss...

Jenny and Gillian discuss the challenges and considerations for trans individuals getting a new job in the workplace, emphasising the importance of acceptance, open communication, and clear policies. They also explore the importance of dressing appropriately for different work environments, the potential benefits of staying in a job while transitioning, and the need for retraining in some job tran...

Yep - you read it right...! A chance to talk about different types of relationships and how the trans+ community is part of forming and enjoying different types of relationship experiences. We chat to Athena Wride who has extensive experience in this area and who throws a light on the subject, showing how all forms of difference have a place in our community and in the wider society. A light trigg...

Gillian and Jenny discuss the report by Dr. Hilary Cass on gender identity services for young people at the Tavistock. They both express concerns about the report's recommendations and the language used, which they agree is potentially misleading. They also discuss the ongoing debates surrounding trans rights and the toxicity from groups opposing trans people. They are particularly concerned about...

This week Gillian meets Stevie Corbin-Clarke and Katie Munday to talk about a new project to investigate and find out about trans+ experiences of Cancer services. The ‘Whatever it Takes’ project is a vital part of work to help many communities to have their needs more effectively met and Bournemouth University in collaboration with a range of organisations have created a new community-led research...

This week Gillian and Jenny discuss the Transgender Day of Visibility that takes place internationally on the 31st March. It’s a chance to celebrate those people who are visible on our behalf as well as how we can all be defiant in the face of negativity and challenge by being ourselves and ‘turning up and turning out’. As always, there is agreement and disagreement as well as some people each of...

This week Gillian and Jenny review what’s in the news - including the reports in the mainstream media about the waiting times for Gender clinics as well as the news that Puberty Blockers are going to be withheld except for research purposes. Whilst the news isn’t the best, there’s an attempt (as always) to finish on a positive note…! Hope you enjoy and find this useful. You can donate to support t...

This week Gillian meets with the talented Joseph Harwood who regularly drops by for a chat. https://www.josephharwood.com Jospeh and Gillian start out in the first of an irregular series about make-up and this week is a deep dive into skin care regimes…some really interesting tips and strategies for trans+ people whatever their budget - as well as how to deal with common problems including acne an...

This week Gillian and Jenny discuss something that perplexed Gillian for a while - the whole subject of names, what they mean, how to choose one and how to ’sit’ with a name until you feel comfortable with it. As always, the conversation does wander around somewhat and they do end up sharing popular names, but do manage to avoid any reference to Klingon or other weird Star Trek names. Hope you enj...

This week Gillian discusses with Dee Constantine and Carly Arnold from Southampton City Council Fostering Service, the options for trans+ people and the wider queer community to be able to foster or adopt. They discuss the current scheme in the Southampton (UK) area which seems particularly inclusive and innovative in that they assess for suitability based on ‘parental capacity’ rather than gender...

This week Jenny and Gillian discuss the subject of ‘the blues’ or Low Mood - one of them is ‘down’ and they discuss the situation, what might be causing it and the effects of ’toxic positivity’ or the need to pretend everything is ok all the time…. You can donate support the work on the podcast or to help build the ‘hardship fund’ at Beyond Reflections (https://beyond-reflections.org.uk) - to help...

This week Jenny and Gillian discuss a listener question about how to deal with a family event. This was a challenge as the relative had asked our listener not to present as a trans woman at a funeral where most people did not know of her decision to transition. As usual Jenny and Gillian discuss the whole issue and share experiences and hardly get distracted at all…! You can donate support the wor...

The Transvox podcast has dropped - This week Jenny and Gillian discuss things in the news this week. They discuss the recent court findings and sentencing regarding the case of Brianna Ghey, her mother’s reaction to the news and the amazing humanity and forgiveness she showed. They also discussed the lack of dignity, class and respect shown by Rishi Sunak in the comments in Parliament regarding tr...

This week Jenny and Gillian discuss and celebrate the life of Paul Draycott - the Chair of Trustees of Beyond Reflections, the charity that they both support. Paul sadly passed away very suddenly and recently and has left a huge gap for his friends, work colleagues and fellow trustees. Here are some words and thoughts to remember such an awesome person, colleague and ally to our community. You can...

This week Jenny and Gillian discuss our aims and plans for transition and life during 2024. Gillian is plotting a range of financial, legal and social changes and Jen is there as always for encouragement and share her experiences and wisdom Hope you enjoy and find this useful. You can donate support the work on the podcast or to help build the ‘hardship fund’ at Beyond Reflections (https://beyond-...

The Transvox podcast has dropped - This week Jenny and Gillian discuss our hopes and thoughts for what we would love to see happen in 2024. From the big political issues to Strictly Come Dancing we have a ponder on what the New Year might bring for us all…! Hope you enjoy and find this useful. You can donate support the work on the podcast or to help build the ‘hardship fund’ at Beyond Reflections...

The Transvox podcast has dropped - This week Jenny and Gillian discuss the concept of gratitude in the midst of a world that seems a little grim at the moment. Finding and acting on gratitude could be a really thing to focus on during the festive season. Hope you enjoy and find this useful. You can donate support the work on the podcast or to help build the ‘hardship fund’ at Beyond Reflections (h...

The Transvox podcast has dropped - This week Jenny and Gillian answer a listener question about how to deal with the NHS. From Primary Care, Screening, In-patient Services etc they chat about how to help NHS staff help us more effectively. They deliberately avoid the subject of the GIC’s (that’s a whole episode in itself..!), but there are tips and strategies and experiences that may prove useful....

This week Jenny and Gillian run into the wonderful Laura Millerchip and discuss voice coaching, voice dysphoria and how to begin the process of changing a mature voice to match our gender presentation. Laura takes us through a range of concepts including pitch and resonance and demonstrates a few techniques to help us being the process of voice training. Listen out to hear the big dogs - and look...

In this podcast Jenny and Gillian discuss what’s in the news this week…. From the trial of Brihanna Ghey, to the recent news on the ECHR and onto the joy of the return of Dr Who and the casting of a diverse cast and storyline, we explore what it means for us and our wider community. You can donate support the work on the podcast or to help build the ‘hardship fund’ at Beyond Reflections (https://b...

This week Jenny and Gillian discuss the subject of resilience - what it is, how to build it and the role of choice. They share their own experiences and suggest some approaches that may work for others… You can donate support the work on the podcast or to help build the ‘hardship fund’ at Beyond Reflections (https://beyond-reflections.org.uk) - to help those who are financially challenged but stil...

This week Jenny and Gillian discuss the subject of confidence - what it is, how to build it and the role of courage. They share their own experiences and suggest some approaches that may work for others… You can donate support the work on the podcast or to help build the ‘hardship fund’ at Beyond Reflections (https://beyond-reflections.org.uk) - to help those who are financially challenged but sti...

This week Jenny and Gillian discuss some of the most recent and interesting news stories - from religion to conversion therapy, there are ramblings and things to be discussed…! You can donate support the work on the podcast or to help build the ‘hardship fund’ at Beyond Reflections (https://beyond-reflections.org.uk) - to help those who are financially challenged but still need support You can sub...

This week Jenny and Gillian muse about a range of subjects and then actually get around to answering some questions posed by listeners. Questions include - what’s the best thing about being trans, what are views on having to ‘switch’ roles as well as some thoughts re the hoo-hah surrounding Leyton Williams on Strictly…! You can donate support the work on the podcast or to help build the ‘hardship...

This week Gillian chats to Joseph Harwood from josephharwood.com who makes their 2nd appearance on the podcast and is a great friend to the charity we support as well as being a trans community icon and all-round wonderful human being. They cover a huge range of subjects, from AI to makeup and confidence to resilience and everything in-between… You can donate support the work on the podcast or to...