Everyday Trans Activism
Mandy Giles of Parents of Trans Youth talks with remarkable individuals working for transgender rights and equality so we can be inspired in our own advocacy. The show amplifies trans voices and centers the trans experience, featuring people who work in their own ways with their own skills and passions.
Whether it’s about fighting anti-trans legislation, accessing healthcare and mental health support, workplace issues, or protecting transgender kids, these conversations will open your eyes to the critical work being done within and for the transgender community.
Anyone can become a trans activist!
www.parentsoftransyouth.com
Episodes
24 episodes
Post-election planning with Mandy Giles
It's a bonus solo episode! I share a curated list of recommended actions for families of trans kids + trans folks for this post-election wilderness we're wandering in.Click here t...
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Episode 23
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53:04
Wrappin' up season 1 with Mandy Giles
#22: Wrappin' up season 1 of the Everyday Trans Activism podcast with a short solo episode!Such an incredible season. 21 episodes, 21 guests. The podcast has never been about me.It's about amplifying trans voices an...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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13:05
[BONUS] Lauren Ashley Simmons for Texas State Rep. District 146
#6: This episode’s guest is Lauren Ashley Simmons! In this bonus episode, we’re talking with Lauren about why she’s running for Texas State Representative in
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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54:20
Radically centering trans teens with Nico Lang
#21 This episode's guest is journalist, editor, culture critic, and essayist Nico Lang!Nico is the author of the upcoming American Teenager: How Trans Kids are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era, which comes out on Octobe...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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56:42
Gender-affirming fitness with Syd Young
Meet Episode 20's guest, Dr. Syd Young!Syd (they/them) is the proud owner of OutWellness, Austin’s friendliest and most inclusive wellness center and gym.Syd has a doctorate in physical therapy AND a passion for creating safe sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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45:43
Changing healthcare spaces with Delia Sosa
#19 Meet this episode's guest, Delia Sosa – a rockstar third-year medical student, transgender and intersex advocate, and LGBTQIA2+ educator. Delia's work in creating inclusive healthcare spaces and shaping policy for gender-affirming care is n...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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49:10
College and advocacy with Mars and Indigo Giles
I'm 100% biased that this episode's guests are the best ever: my kids Mars and Indigo Giles!We cover it ALL: ⚡️doing cool advocacy stuff at the Texas Capitol ⚡️navigating college while trans⚡️getting started in activi...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:00:21
Empowering parents of trans kids with Odetta Boudreau
#17 This episode’s guest is Odetta Boudreau! Odetta is a nonbinary/genderqueer family advocate, consultant, and community activist who works for TransFamilies as the Director of Programs and uses they/them pronouns.Parents o...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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55:15
Winning awards from Ron DeSantis and empowering differences with Ashley Brundage
#16 This episode’s guest is Ashley T. Brundage! Ashley (she/her) went from dealing with discrimination, harassment, and homelessness to becoming NVP of Diversity and Inclusion at PNC Bank in less than 5 years. AND started a company and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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48:46
LGBTQ+ advocacy and running for Congress with Callie Butcher
Episode 15 is with Callie Butcher, a Dallas-based attorney, community leader, and vocal advocate for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.Can you believe Callie traveled from Dallas to Austin 20 TIMES during the 2023 Texas legislative sess...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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32:52
Drag queen advocacy with Brigitte Bandit
#14 This episode’s guest is Brigitte Bandit! Brigitte (she/they) is a drag queen and activist based in Austin, TX. She’s known as the "Dolly of ATX" and is a cast member at Oilcan Harry’s, Coconut Club, and Cheer Up Charlie's. Their advo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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35:58
Community love and bidirectional allyship with Joelle Espeut
#13 This episode’s guest is Joelle Espeut! Joelle (she/her) currently serves as the Program Director at the Normal Anomaly Initiative in Houston, overseeing their advocacy and leadership progr...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:28
[ENCORE] Episode 6 with Lauren Ashley Simmons for Texas State Rep. District 146
#6: This episode’s guest is Lauren Ashley Simmons! In this bonus episode, we’re talking with Lauren about why she’s running for Texas State Representative in
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53:56
Parenting trans kids with JOY with Ben Greene
#12 This episode’s guest is Ben Greene! Ben (he/him) is a trans man, transgender advocate, and educator who has spoken internationally on topics surrounding transgender inclusion. After coming out at 15 in small-town Connecti...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:50
Honoring racial and gender identities with Dr. Julius Johnson-Weaver
#11: This episode’s guest is Dr. Julius Joi Johnson-Weaver! Dr. Weaver (he/him) is a Black, neurodivergent, transgender, non-binary, board-certified physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He is an act...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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36:01
Being a "possible-ist" and investing in mental health with Emily Pesce
#10: This episode’s guest is Emily Pesce! Emily (she/her) is CEO of Joon, whose mission is to make mental healthcare and well-being broadly accessible and effective for 13 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:01:38
Getting kicked out of the Texas Capitol and making Barbie clothes with Sofia Sepulveda
#9: This episode’s guest is Sofia Sepulveda! Sofia (she/her) is the Community Engagement and Advocacy Manager at Equality Texas and a first-generation Mexican American trans woman. She has been organizing in San Antonio for the past nine...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:11
The complexity of trans visibility with Emmett Schelling
#8: This episode’s guest is Emmett Schelling! Emmett (he/him) is the Executive Director of the Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), the nation's largest statewide BIPOC trans-led, trans-focused policy organization. Emmett...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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57:51
Pre-transition as drag and creating safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth with Tez Figueroa
#7: This episode’s guest is Tez Figueroa! Tez (he/they/el/elle) is a writer, educator, and advocate who has served LGBTQ+ youth in Texas. You can find Tez on Instagram @un...
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Episode 7
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41:36
Fleeing Texas, pestering legislators, and being a voice in the room with Vienna Cavazos
#5: This episode’s guest is Vienna Cavazos! Vienna (they/them) is a young non-binary Latine activist from Texas. Following the 2021 legislative session, Vienna and their family faced one of the toughest decisions of their lives: to leave...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:37
Combating anti-trans legislation with art and centering trans youth with Jesse Freidin
#4: This episode’s guest is Jesse Freidin! Jesse is a queer photographer and author. His award-winning series “Are You OK?” addresses the dangerous wave of anti-trans legislation sweeping the country in a passionate attempt to erase stig...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:02
Redefining masculinity, becoming a Black man, and starring on POSE with Jevon Martin
#3: This episode’s guest is Jevon Martin! Jevon (he/him) Jevon is a proud grandparent, father, & husband. He is an actor, model, fashion designer, producer, entertainer, peer educator, HIV test counselor, and a resounding voice in the commu...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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49:23
Organic social support and surviving the Texas Capitol with Meghan Fairbanks
#2: CW: die-in demonstration, transphobia, police brutality. This episode's guest is Meghan Fairbanks! Meghan (she/her) is a long-time Houstonian currently living in Montrose and working as an IT professional.As a late-blooming...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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