The Trans Narrative Podcast

Nov 04 2024 110 ep. 61 mins 14
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Join Caroline, and friends for intimate conversations celebrating gender diversity, friends, and community, helping change the narrative around the trans experience, sharing stories, and creating a space to question, learn, and grow.

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Dr. Ann P, Dr. Avgi S, Dr. Kriya G : Reconstructing gender, validation, & being seen as ourselves

Nov 04 2024 66 mins  
On this episode Ari and Caroline are joined by returning guests Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou, Dr. Ann Pellegrini, and Dr Kriya Gishen as they continue discussing Gender without identity, what is means to be trans in a world that dictates so much of our lives, when gender is being used to control others, and how to find ourselves authentically in an unauthentic world. Ave-hee"Last Name: "S

Rev. Oliver Snow : Healing through community, deconstruction, & the intersection of faith & identity

Oct 07 2024 56 mins  
On this episode Athena and Caroline had the pleasure of meeting Reverend Oliver snow as they export feed the trauma embedded in the queer community about how the church has treated us, healing in community through faith and acceptance of others and finding peace within in yourself "Rev. Oliver Snow, a queer Christian leader, fosters inclusive communities and empowers LGBTQ+ spiri

Dr. Kriya Gishen : Facial aesthetics & reconstruction, FFS, and the impact of community & networking

Sep 16 2024 78 mins  
On this episode Caroline and Lusi meet renowned Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) specialist Dr. Kriya Gishen as they explore facial reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, access to care, and the benefits of gender affirming care. Dr Kriya specializes in facial aesthetics and reconstruction. Her formal training in both the biological sciences and the visual arts was complet

Derek Davis : Mr Trans Michigan, advocacy workshops, & standing in solidarity with trans communities

Aug 05 2024 69 mins  
On this episode, Ariya, Caroline, and Rachel sit and talk with Derik Davis as they discuss their personal experiences, political views, and advocacy work for transgender rights, with a focus on the challenges and progress within the trans and broader LGBTQIA+ community. They also engaged in a light-hearted discussion about their shared interests in various forms of media, including

Lucas McCarson : Authentic connection, online marketing, & the impact of societal policing of gender

Jul 15 2024 87 mins  
On this episode, Ariya, Athena, and Caroline meet Lucas as they discuss his personal journey of self-discovery and authenticity. They dive into his experience coming out to his family, his passion for marketing, and his thoughts on gender identity and expression. They explore how he's built an authentic connection with his online audience through content creation and online marketi

Sonja Young : Algorithmic erasure, online activism, and modeling community care & collaboration

Jun 17 2024 74 mins  
On this episode Caroline, Claudia Alick sit with Sonja Young and discussed their personal experiences with gender identity, representation, and activism, with a focus on the intersections of marginalized identities and the role of the internet in shaping these aspects. They also explored the power of art and writing in understanding and navigating the world, and the importance of c

Jessie Gender : Western propaganda, post capitalist sci fi, and how anti trans hate fuels fascism

Jun 10 2024 90 mins  
On this episode Ari, Athena, Caroline, and Jessie join to discuss Jessie's most recent video "how anti trans hate fuels fascism, when our favorite content creators are pro Israel, and envisioning a world post capitalism “Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus, covered by Boy Bowser The Trans Narrative was created, and produced by Caroline Penny, powered by Spotify f

Dr. Ann Pellegrini/Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou : Gender without identity, and writing our own narratives

May 27 2024 73 mins  
On this episode Ari, and Caroline meet Dr. Ann Pellegrini and Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou as they engaged in a comprehensive discussion on gender identity, expression, and the evolution of psychoanalysis, with a focus on the challenges of researching and publishing on these topics. The conversation also touches on the intersections of trauma, gender development, mythology, and the concep

Van Ethan Levy : Do Something con, identity erasure, & trust in fostering an inclusive society

May 12 2024 56 mins  
On this episode Caroline, and Jason meet our new friend Van Ethan Levy as they explore “Do something Conference” which takes place May 31st, identity erasure, and trust in fostering an inclusive society. Van (they) is a queer, non binary, trans, socialized as female, Egyptian, Jewish, LatinX, who is autistic and has dynamic disabilities amongst many more historically and curr

Sasha Buchert : Lambda Legal, military inclusion, trans healthcare, and victories in courts

May 06 2024 73 mins  
On this episode Caroline, Jason, and Mar meet Sasha Buchert as they discuss Sasha’s military background, her work at Lambda Legal, and the challenges faced by trans and non-binary communities in the US, along with discussing ongoing protests, recent court cases, and the importance of voting, with a focus on trans rights and the corrupting influence of money in politics. Sasha Bu