This week Jason chats with WYSP's Creative Director, Sarah, about life from a cis view compared to a trans view and they find that most views are the same! 

One of the most common phrases transphobic people like use is "God doesn't make mistakes." Well, what if we told you Jason agrees? What if he made us this way? Listen to find out his views on how to make sense of someone being trans in a religious sense. This episode includes more general thoughts that Jason has about his relationship with religion and it is not meant to challenge anyone's belief system. Transgender individuals and their loved one can and do lead lives in many religions.

Often times when someone describes another person as transgender to another cisperson we hear, "It's like the best of both worlds!". Is it though? Jason describes what he's noticed after living 31 years as a female and now almost three as a male. He sees life from two perspectives regarding gender stereotypes, double standards, male privilege, and how each gender communicates/connects with each other and doesn't really feel the grass is greener on either side!

One of the most frustrating and exhausting of the transition journey is dealing with insurance companies. Jason explains what is and isn't covered and why before also sharing the aggravating process he himself has been through in an attempt to have top surgery covered.  Some companies are better than others and trans people have a variety of both positive and negative experiences with insurance. Tune in to learn more about the hypocrisy that taints the overall transition experience!!

This week in Transgender Awareness Week, Jason explains what transphobia is and the many ways it can affect our lives. Much like deep unconscious racism, there is often a lot more transphobia going on than we immediately recognize, even within the trans community itself. He shares examples of his own inner transphobia and the impact it has had on his life and transition. Ending transphobia is a major task and something we all need to be honest about in order to actually cause a change in our society and their views on gender. Tune in to hear more about ways you may be experiencing transphobia. 

For the last episode of season 1 Allow Me to Translate brings on another fabulous guest. This week is all about drag and Ms. Fifi Dubois!!! Host of fellow WYSP podcast Fifi's Funhouse, she explains her experiences and philosophies about doing drag and we discuss the differences between being trans and doing drag. Listen for insight, laughs, and stories!

Jason shares what he knows about hormone replacement therapy and the changes he has seen in himself since starting to take weekly intramuscular injections of testosterone cypionate. He works through the physical, emotional, sexual, and reproductive changes one might experience as they transition.

This week, Jason takes some time to address the very serious and complex topic of mental health, especially regarding the anxiety, depression and suicide rates within the LGBTQ Community.  While almost impossible to cover all that can be said, Jason starts by shedding light on the many stressors trans people face, his own struggles with mental health and provides provides some ideas for how to help those who may be struggling.  Nobody deserves to reach "the end of their rope" and there are ways to help.  Listen in, ask for help when you need it and reach out to those who may need your help.  learn more at www.jasonsoules.com and @oulesspeaks on Instagram. 

This week Jason explains some of his frustrations within the trans community regarding political correctness, shaming allies, never-ending sensitivities, and generally working against each other. He shares his stance on how some transphobia is actually being caused by trans people themselves and how they respond to their situation.