In this episode, Jason is joined by Dr. Markie Twist (she/her/they/them) and youth activist Leif (Leif/they/them/he/him). Leif is Markie’s twelve-year old child, who in this podcast shares their experiences around gender and sexual identity development. Leif shares such experiences in the context of Montessori education and Midwestern culture. Leif also discusses their passion for social justice for youth of minority backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Markie, who is returning for their second episode with Jason, adds to the conversation by sharing about their experiences growing up in a liberal home in rural Alaska, and how this foundational upbringing has influenced and continues to influence their parenting and professional practices.

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Dr. Markie Twist joins Jason this week as we discuss everyone's favorite topic: SEX.  As a sex researcher, educator, and therapist Dr. Twist helps to shed light on the complexities between sexuality and gender and why they exist.  Sharing their incredible knowledge and opinions helps us to translate what concerns, fears, and obstacles transgender and gender non-conforming folks face in regards to owning their sexuality, living in healthy relationships, being physically safe, and internalized stigma/shame.  Dr. Twist's open mindset, exceptional speaking skills, and humor make this an episode you won't want to miss!

For more about Dr. Twist please visit their website and bio here:

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Jason records from quarantine to explain how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the trans community specifically. Recognizing we are all impacted, in every community, there are some unique obstacles and complications those in the trans community experience that you may not realize or expect. Jason also shares suggestions for using your "free time" and helps find the pros, instead of just cons, for our lives being turned upside down! Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay home.

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In this episode Jason is joined by Loren Freemer, a transman who shares that though sometimes easier to ignore certain feelings and thoughts, they never really go away. It's best to face the music and explore those thoughts and feelings so you can better make sense of them and move forward in enhancing your life. We discuss sexuality, how it can evolve as you yourself do during a transition and that how we view ourselves impacts what we're comfortable with. He also shares information about the important advocacy work he has been doing since moving back home to Rhode Island.

Jason kicks off season3 with an interview with one of the brightest lights in the trans community. Listen in to hear the story of JaiLynn Joanna, a transwoman of color who has overcome incredible obstacles. With a history of emotional and physical abuse, homophobia, transphobia, and eben homelessness, she is now a powerful and brilliantly positive business woman. JaiLynn Joanna shares her story, outlook, and advice on her own YouTube series, "To Whom It May Concern." If you are looking for inspiration today, listen to the voice of this incredible person!

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The last episode of season 2 is Jason's detailed description of life as someone who binds their chest to flatten it. It's not just the aches and pains you'd expect. He talks about difference between how it felt in the beginning vs. now and why he feels trapped in the world of binding. After years of muscle and nerve damage, it hurts to wear one and after it's taken off!!! Tune in to find out what it's really like to smoosh your body into an extreme compression tank top almost everyday for a few years...

This week Jason spends some time looking at the indicators throughout his life that help reinforce his being trans. He also talks about how lessons learned along the way have changed the way he looks at the past, present, and future. We often say, "If I'd only known then what I know now!" and Jason does his best to explain what exactly that means for him and his transition. From boy clothes/toys/playmates to deeper existential coincidences, listen in to hear more about what has become more clear to Jason throughout this journey.

#hindsight #growth #trans #transgender #reflecting

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This week Dr. Alexandra Hall joins Jason to dig deep into the biology of sex and gender. We discuss the many ways nature varies from typical XX/XY chromosomes, what happens during fetal development, hormones, brain development and so much more! This highly educational episode is long, but full of mind blowing explanations and comparisons to help us all understand what it means to be transgender and what possible causes and factors exist.  The science is proven! Listen to learn more!

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This week Jason shares how music can help someone through tough times like transitioning. Sharing songs and artists, he encourages all listeners to remember the healing power of music. Find and share songs that speak to you!

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This week Jason invites his best friends and identical triplet sisters on his show to discuss the last 3 years since coming out as trans. They reflect on their initial feelings vs. now the growth that can happen over time, and explain what makes their situation so complex. With honesty and humor, Liz and Becky join Jason as they explain how and why they support his transition.