Frank (he/they/she) is a trans genderfreak and genderqueer dyke. We also talk about the limitations of language, trans lesbianism, the journey of retransitioning, the importance of queer spaces and community, what it’s like training to be a therapist, and the sacredness in finding yourself. [Transcript coming soon.]
Katy sees themselves as a transgender person, identifies as non-binary and asexual, and where they’ve landed since our last conversation is post-gender. We talk about holding opposing truths, internal comfort over external acceptance, having no surgery regrets, letting go of masks, the context of pronoun use, doing what you have to do to be happy, and arriving at simply being human. [Transcript coming soon.]
Leanne is agender, non-binary, queer, autigender, and a demigirl. We talk about gender roles and expectations in Intimacy and sex, how pronouns may be context-dependent, the freedom that can be found in queer relationships, how sexuality and gender influence each other, claiming our own space with respect for others, and an email we exchanged 4 years ago. [Transcript coming soon.]
Neno is a genderfluid lesbian word witch. We also talk about compulsory heterosexuality, performative femininity, how gender dysphoria can be fleeting, finding queer community as an introvert, active rest, imposter syndrome of queerness, representation in books and stories, and embracing your magick. [Transcript coming soon.]
A identifies as a non-binary trans man. We talk about his journey from transitioning to detransitioning to retransitioning, going inward on a soul quest, embracing the journey, deconditioning, returning to home in the body, feeling safe, redefining masculinity and femininity and a spiritual and energetic perspective on these, and taking the long road. [Transcript coming soon.]
Raven is genderqueer, a relationship anarchist, and bisexual. We also talk about queering everything, breaking the rules, the assumptions people make about gender in relation to bodies, how labels describe us but don’t define us, the importance of local community and looking after each other, and letting the unknown be exciting and full of opportunity. [Transcript coming soon.]
Kelsey is agender, asexual, disabled, neurodivergent, and queer. We talk about the link between gender and neurodivergence, shared experiences, assumptions and stereotyping about disability and sexuality, split attraction, the nuance of asexuality, desire, and physical responses, the superpower and shadow sides of neurodivergence, how to have consensual conversations about personal subjects, and the importance of just listening.. [Transcript coming soon.]
Deanna is a transgender woman. We also talk about the positive evolution of the job industry, what good leadership looks like, the importance of finding community, and what allies can do to help. [Transcript coming soon.]
Finn is trans-masculine and queer. He also uses the label trans man. We also talk about challenges with gendered language, finding your people, what labels feel like home, intersectionality and discrimination, the importance of accurate media representation and celebrating genuine efforts at it, tackling misinformation, and letting people evolve. [Transcript coming soon.]
Jenn uses the labels gender non-conforming, genderqueer, non-binary, and neuroqueer. They also refer to themself as female and woman-shaped, as well as neurodivergent, polyamorous, a relationship anarchist, bisexual, and pansexual. We also talk about creating inclusive spaces, neuroqueering everything, unmasking, consent as a practice, misunderstandings around polyamory and relationship anarchy, liberating ourselves, and being a little bit braver. [Transcript coming soon.]