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Send us Fan Mail After seven months away, I'm back with a long overdue life update. A lot has happened since October; two facial feminization surgeries, 134 days of unemployment and 225 resumes, some genuinely transformative friendships, a relationship that turned into one of the most important people in my life, and as of last Friday, a job offer I am beyond excited about.  I talk about reje...

Send us Fan Mail Delving deeper into my move from Ohio to Washington, including the who's, what's, when's, where's, how's and sometimes why's. Support the show Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2026 Vanessa Joy

Send us Fan Mail I moved to Washington finally! Also, I explain why we can't just start manufacturing stuff in the US right now without a MAJOR overhaul of our government. Support the show Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2026 Vanessa Joy

Send us Fan Mail Jenni and I talk about the current political climate, allyship, ways to cope, and how we're exhausted with this absolute madness. Find Jenni online: TikTok & BlueSky - @translovinmama Youtube - @transparentslive Support the show Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2026 Vanessa Joy

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this candid conversation, Vanessa Joy discusses the current political climate and its implications for marginalized communities, particularly the trans community. She emphasizes the need for personal safety, the importance of allyship, and the necessity of community support in navigating these unprecedented times. Vanessa shares her personal experiences and the challeng...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I'm joined by two of my absolute favorite influencers, Landon Reid and Alex Cascio to discuss various topics related to the experiences and frustrations of younger generations. We touch on issues such as the challenges of finding affordable housing, the impact of credit scores, the lack of enthusiasm for driving among young people, and the need for gun control. We also...

Send us Fan Mail Somehow I managed to get these two amazing women as guests this week! I chat with Ohio State House Representatives Michele Grim and Beryl Brown-Piccolantonio about navigating the Republican supermajority as Democrats, the importance of voting, advice for running for office, challenges faced by women in politics and more. I'm proud of these two, they fight daily for all Ohioan...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down with Klaus von Hohenloe, a professional voice actor and YouTuber, to discuss their experiences in various creative industries. The conversation delves into Klaus's journey into voice acting, sharing the challenges of finding consistent work, creating authentic voices for characters, and dealing with the rise of AI-generated voices that eerily mimic real...

Send us Fan Mail 50 FRAKKING EPISODES! YASSSS! To celebrate, I TRIED live streaming... keyword, TRIED. This week I'm joined by Nikki Smith the Death Doula , Landon Reid aka June Rogers and Zach Borodkin to talk about the latest goings-on in politics! So, it's essentially 58 minutes of us talking about how much conservative politicians suck in comparison to the absolute legendary push fro...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Transcending Humanity Podcast, I sit down with frequent co-host Erica Vogel, affectionately known as "The Trans Aunty" and a soon to be published author. We discuss a range of topics from writing and creativity to navigating the complexities of transgender issues.  Erica shares her journey as a writer, influenced by a strong family background in writing...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of the Transcending Humanity Podcast, Vanessa Joy welcomes Nikki Smith, a dedicated death doula, to discuss the profound and often challenging experiences surrounding death and grief. Nikki shares her journey to becoming a death doula during the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing how she found this work rewarding and established her LLC to support families dur...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 47 of the Transcending Humanity Podcast, hosts Vanessa Joy and guest Sarah Wayte delve into their personal experiences with late diagnosis of neurodiversity and the challenges they face in balancing this with high-intensity careers. Both Vanessa and Sarah share how understanding and accepting their neurodivergent identities have influenced their creative endeavors and p...

Send us Fan Mail In this hilarious yet heartfelt episode of Transcending Humanity, host Vanessa welcomes guest host Kate Bridal ( Hannibal Lecter's Girlfriend ) and special guest Chloe Anna Milligan for an in-depth exploration of the challenges and triumphs at the intersection of faith, identity, and queerness. Titled "Too Queer to be Christian... too Christian to be Queer," the epi...

Send us Fan Mail Join Vanessa Joy in this engaging episode of the Transcending Humanity Podcast as she dives into an insightful conversation with the brilliant copywriter Emily Aborn. This episode is packed with insights and laughs as Vanessa and Emily discuss the art of copywriting, the importance of brand blueprints, and the challenge of writing about oneself. Discover how clear and effective co...

Send us Fan Mail "Bring your personality out and inject it into your products to make them more personal." This week, Vanessa and Jenni interview Jonna Michelle, a personal brand photography expert, and an avid proponent of anti-corporate branding! In her own words: " I’m here to shine a light on the rebellious small business owners, creatives, activists, and self-led entrepreneurs...

Send us Fan Mail Vanessa and Jess discuss Pride events and the discourse surrounding them. They talk about the importance of supporting Pride events and the need for inclusivity. They also touch on the controversy of bringing children to Pride and the role of law enforcement at these events. Overall, they emphasize the importance of creating a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees.  The...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Cecile Ferrando, a urogynecologist specializing in gender affirming surgery, discusses her journey into medicine and her focus on gender affirming surgeries. She explains the difference between vaginoplasty and vulvoplasty, the various procedures she performs, and the importance of revisions in achieving the desired outcome. Dr. Ferrando also highlights the poetic aspect of ge...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Transcending Humanity, Jess takes the lead, joined by Vanessa and our guest to Misty discuss supporting queer businesses, the definition of a taco, the background story of Euphoria Threads, marketing strategies, and the Pride collection. They also explore the challenges of holding inventory, the importance of representation in merchandise, and the impact of stic...

Send us Fan Mail Jess and Vanessa are joined by Jenni, co-host of the Long Term Pickles podcast! We aimed for a lighter theme this week, as last episode was a bit... heavy. Of course, as we're wont to do, we do get into heavier stuff at the end. Ope. Enjoy the show! We had fun doing this, and Vanessa has been itching to share her Natalie Knepp story! Jenni's Podcast, Long Term Pickles: h...

Send us Fan Mail CONTENT WARNING! This episode features a lot of conversation around suicide and self harm. Listener & viewer discretion is advised! We're back! This week, Taryn and Vanessa are your Aunties giving advice on some pretty deep stuff. Vanessa kind of... well, went off the rails a month ago, which we talk about in this episode. We also discuss the job market, advice for career...

Send us Fan Mail Transcending Humanity is a year old! Taryn and Jess join Vanessa to recap the past year and chat about current events! The show is refocusing, working less on the trans experience and more on humanity in general. In the future you can expect content to be focused more on politics, current events, interviews with various experts, and other stuff. We will still have the occasional t...

Send us Fan Mail Main episode content starts at 6:26 Kate Bridal of the Legal Burnouts Podcast joins Taryn and Vanessa to talk about burnout, in life, the workplace, as well as the trans community! Follow Kate on IG and TikTok at bridalpartyof5 Follow The Legal Burnouts Podcast on IG and TikTok at thelegalburnouts Opening song: "Sing for Me" (from Divinity: Original Sin 2) cover by Alina...

Send us Fan Mail Jess and Taryn join Vanessa to talk about the devastating tragedy around the assault and death of Nex Benedict, a child just trying to make his way through his high school years in Owasso, Oklahoma. His Name was Nex Benedict. Remember him. Cherish his memory. Links: Sean Cummings: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_cummings_irish_pub Under the Desk News: https://www.tiktok.com/@underthe...

Send us Fan Mail Vanessa and Taryn are joined by a gaggle of trans femmes to talk about trans femme stuff. Does it get raunchy? You'll just have to listen to find out! Vanessa tries to guide the conversation a bit, but honestly winds up putting her foot in her mouth a few times...  Our guests: Charli Kate Gemma Jacqueline Stefanya River Rowan (IG @cupcakehelsword) River is co-hostess of the T...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Erica and Vanessa are joined by trans siblings Christi and Jenni from the UK! The US and the UK seem to be battling to see which country can be the most horrible towards trans people. We talk about the intricacies of being trans and gender nonconforming across the pond. You can find our siblings on Instagram! Christi: @chris_tmi Jenni: @jennsl50 Support the show Executi...