Fifty Shades of Gender podcast graphic for Reflections (part 4) with Katy Jon Went & Esther Lemmens

100. Reflections (part 4) – discoveries so far

PODCAST, Reflections

In this fourth Reflections episode, Katy interviews Esther as she reflects on further conversations she’s had with gender-diverse folks, what she’s learned about gender, as well as her own journey and how she and the podcast have evolved over three years since the podcast started. We also talk about the decision to take a break, trusting your intuition, intersectionality, internalised misogyny, using inclusive language, questioning everything, opening conversations rather than shutting them down, what allyship can look like, and reclaiming authenticity. [Transcript coming soon.]

Fifty Shades of Gender podcast graphic with Tash Corbin

99. TASH CORBIN – neurodivergent, non-binary, genderfluid woman, queer

Genderfluid, Non-binary, PODCAST, Queer

Tash is neurodivergent, non-binary, a genderfluid woman, and queer. Find out what that means to Tash in this episode. We talk about what is non-conforming enough, the experience of being sexualised, how showing up with our imperfections builds connection, marginalisation and intersectionality, how we all have internalised misogyny, racism, homophobia and transphobia, seeing each other’s humanity, and feeling safe to be yourself. [Transcript coming soon.]

Fifty Shades of Gender podcast graphic with Chris Talbot-Heindl

96. CHRIS TALBOT-HEINDL – transgender, non-binary, asexual, panromantic

Non-binary, PODCAST, Trans(gender)

Chris is transgender, non-binary, asexual and panromantic. We also talk about how labels can mean something different each day, that the gender binary is a colonial construct, gender fuckery and gender abundance, cultural influences on gender, what allyship is and what it’s not, how to take accountability, feeling safe in ourselves, dismantling internalised belief systems, and making space for abundance. [Transcript coming soon.]

Fifty Shades of Gender podcast graphic with Joris Grey

95. JORIS GREY – trans, trans man, queer

PODCAST, Queer, Trans(gender), Trans(gender) man

Joris is a trans man, and queer. We talk about being comfortable in your body, getting the method of application right when going on hormones, the importance of representation, the need to focus more on the thriving of trans people rather than the struggle, the difference between sustainable and regenerative, and allowing ourselves to create a big vision for ourselves and the world. [Transcript coming soon.]

Fifty Shades of Gender podcast graphic with Finley Areset Brand

92. FINLEY ARESET BRAND – transgender, non-binary, agender, demigirl [autigender]

Agender, Autigender, Demigirl, Non-binary, PODCAST, Trans(gender)

Finley is transgender, non-binary, agender, and a demigirl. Autigender is another label they are considering adding. They are also autistic, polyamorous, and kinky. We also talk about the connection between facets of identity including gender, neurodivergence, polyamory and kink, feeling safe to be authentic, reclaiming childhood and nurturing the inner child, misconceptions about kink and sex work, body appreciation and recovering from an eating disorder, and trying to function in a society that’s constructed for people who are not disabled. [Transcript coming soon.]

Fifty Shades of Gender podcast graphic with Harris Eddie Hill (2)

91. HARRIS EDDIE HILL #2 – agender, non-binary, trans (with a dash of ‘boy’)

Agender, Non-binary, PODCAST, Trans-masculine, Trans(gender)

Harris is agender, non-binary, and trans (with a dash of ‘boy’). We talk about being on testosterone, embodying queerness in intimate relationships, finding safety in yourself, navigating family dynamics and having consensual conversations, the importance of having access to a supportive community, what it was like living through Section 28 times, allyship and inclusivity, and exploring kink. [Transcript coming soon.]