Beau my God

What role do DHT blockers take in your hair growth journey? What challenges arise in owning an LGBTQ+ small business? These are a couple of the questions that host Beau Bradley (they/he) and guest Zy (he/him) discuss in today's brand new episode of the original Beau my God Podcast. Episode 5 of season 4 starts with a look into trans-owned DR DHT Beard Products, hormone safe beard oil and other products and expansions, running a small business, and more - Including how goats led to cars which led to beard oil, for entrepreneur and customer-focused business leader Zy.

The pair delve into imposter syndrome, the poverty mindset, our nation's economy and anti-trans lens, Nissan Pathfinders, and how to navigate finding safe services when businesses in California must say that they are LGBTQ+ friendly, even if they aren't.

You can find more about Zy @SomeTypeOfGay or DHT DHT Beard Products at www.drdht.com . 

References: 

1. https://www.drdht.com 
2. http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/beards.htm
3. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24555-dht-dihydrotestosterone 

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What exactly do the terms Sport Psychology, Sport Science, and Sports Diversity mean? Where does the gay sports scene fit within the world of competition and performance? What does David "Dirk" Smith (he/him/his), founder of Stonewall Performance, managing editor for Compete Sports Diversity, the Community Manager for Virtual Sport Psych, a strength and conditioning coach, sport psychology consultant, sports coach, published research scientist, PhD Student, AND Sports Diversity Leader find satisfying, fulfilling, and encouraging? Listen to this all new episode of Beau my God to hear what Dirk has to say to friend, colleague, and host Beau Bradley (they/he) about all of the above, the World Cup, Gay Games, Sin City Classic, NGFFL, Pride Cheerleading Association, and so, so much more. The pair touch on Dirk's move to Germany and finding his place transforming a novice swim team, using sports to empower authenticity, and even the gay drama in his life.

You can find out more about Dirk and Stonewall Performance at www.stonewallperformance.com or on social media @StonewallPerformance .

Dirk's Pieces on Episode 3's guests:

1. Yunio Martinez and Kicking Out Transphobia: https://competenetwork.com/yunio-martinez-awarded-honor-for-work-in-kicking-out-transphobia/
2. Salem Lemmon and Rain City Soccer Club: https://competenetwork.com/rain-city-soccer-club-in-thriving-on-building-inclusion-through-intersectionality-and-athletic-development-one-on-one-with-club-president-salem-lemmon/ 

1. www.stonewallperformance.com 
2. www.competenetwork.com 
3. www.linkedin.com/in/bttrflyr 
4. www.milkfoundation.org 
5. https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/sao-paulo-pride-celebration-brazil-2022?fbclid=PAAaa1J0XuePleEqpOEBv3mKCiNHhEukwfhAKwylGsYKHj2TGbkFvmpGWk2TQ 
6. https://qz.com/762807/the-first-same-sex-couple-to-compete-in-the-olympics-have-won-gold/amp?fbclid=PAAaZCz6kejxlHyhj2ys22phOd8kJgWbY7oEcX6A1tecaLrVZvfmtuuzsfp3l  
7. https://tucson.com/news/1791-france-becomes-the-first-western-european-nation-to-decriminalize-homosexuality/image_c5cab3c6-299e-5dc9-a473-c6d0f6c06770.html?fbclid=PAAaYrhBNPe5HH8VrE-_8eAa2gcWaQCqVUYA3btpr4KeoUNNNMCyrkoPlXZq4 

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Where can  trans, nonbinary and gender non-conforming folks safely participate in sports, and why is it so important? How does one stay positive amidst all of the anti-trans bills being proposed in the U.S.?

Host Beau Bradley (they/he) of BMG, sits down with founder of Kicking Out Transphobia, Yunio Martinez (he/him/el) and President of Rain City Soccer Club, Salem Lemmon (they/them) to talk about just this and so much more.

A key take away of today's episode is how you can watch, play, or support the Kicking Out Transphobia/Rain City Soccer Club friendly on May 21st, 2023 at Cal Anderson Park, here in Seattle, WA.

Find out more info:

1. https://www.instagram.com/kickingouttransphobia/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D 
2. https://raincitysoccer.org/about/ 
3. https://competenetwork.com/kicking-out-transphobia-and-iglfa-partner-for-all-transgender-and-nonbinary-match-at-the-2023-sin-city-classic/ 

You can also reach Salem Lemmon/RCSC at [email protected] 

Beau my God is a unique space for trans and gender nonconforming individuals and their allies to rumble about the things going on in our community, all things queer, what it's like to exist in a world that generally doesn't understand us

You can check us out at www.beaumygod.com, and follow us on social media @BeauMyGodPod, if you listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts, leave us a review!

What would drivers education look like if we taught it like we teach sex ed? This is just one of the questions that the book I ❤️ Orgasms: A Guide to More and authors Dorian Solot, Marshall Miller, and Maybe Burke ponder while covering topics ranging from anatomical and pleasure-based sexual education, considerations for folks who are Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, Asexual, Intersex, Transgender, and/or Nonbinary, and so much more.

Co-author of the book, advocate, and award winning writer (among other honors), Maybe Burke (she/her) sits down with host Beau Bradley (they/he) in today's brand new episode of the original Beau my God Podcast to chat about her book, I ❤️ Orgasms: A Guide to More, the Transgender Literacy Project, what Maybe has to say to Baby Maybe, and much much more. Topics covered range from the importance of anatomically correct and identity inclusive sexual education and how communication really makes a big difference. Maybe opens up about her own journey with growing in her sexuality and even shares a few sexy details!

You can find Maybe on social media @BelieveInMaybe and also at www.maybeburke.com.  Use coupon code "BeauMyGodPod"  for a discount on your copy of I ❤️ Orgasms: A Guide to More, today!

Beau my God is a unique space for trans and gender nonconforming individuals and their allies to rumble about the things going on in our community, all things queer, what it's like to exist in a world that generally doesn't understand us

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1. Solot, D., Miller, M., & Burke, M. (2022). I Love Orgasms: A Guide to More (2nd ed.). Hachette Go.
2. https://www.maybeburke.com 

Beau my God is a unique space for trans and gender nonconforming individuals and their allies to rumble about the things going on in our community, all things queer, what it's like to exist in a world that generally doesn't understand us

You can check us out at www.beaumygod.com, and follow us on social media @BeauMyGodPod, if you listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts, leave us a review!

What would you do now to heal your inner child, that you weren't allowed to do in childhood? This is just one of the questions that old-roommates, host Beau Bradley (they/he) and guest Erik Shaw (he/him) discuss in today's brand new episode of the original Beau my God Podcast. This episode kicks off season 4 with a recap of season 3 (2022), a round of LGTBQIA+ trivia, and discussions galore. 

This pair has been friends for over a decade, and had lots to catch up on since they last connected in Los Angeles, where Erik lives, in March. Topics covered range from the importance of transgender and queer representation and the impact of the LGBTQIA+ trailblazers that came before us, what it was like to see each other for the first time in 10 years and since both starting testosterone, how impactful moving to the West Coast has been on both of our individual journeys, and somehow also Marjorie Taylor Greene?!

Beau my God is a unique space for trans and gender nonconforming individuals and their allies to rumble about the things going on in our community, all things queer, what it's like to exist in a world that generally doesn't understand us

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On this episode of Beau my God, host Beau Bradley (they/he) shares lots of current events in the news surrounding the LGBTQIA+ community including the safe return of olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner, the harrowing attack on Colorado Springs' Club Q, and the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act by President Biden, here in the United States.

Beau then is joined by Membership Director and DEI Advocate, Trayer Martinez (he/him) of Compete Sports Diversity. Trayer shares some history of the organization, how he became involved in sports diversity, and so much more! Trayer talks about Compete's upcoming Annual Membership Conference and the Compete Sports Diversity Awards occurring in January of 2023, in Las Vegas, and shares what is in the near future for Compete, including getting deeper into visibility for Women's sports!

Be sure to check out Compete Sports Diversity at www.competenetwork.com or @CompeteSportsDiversity on social media.

Don’t forget to rate us and follow along for more of your favorite Queer and Trans content we’re on most social platforms @beaumygodpod. Or Check us out at www.beaumygod.com. 

References:

1. https://competenetwork.com 
2. PRESIDENT BIDEN STATEMENT ON BG: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/12/08/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-release-of-brittney-griner/ 
3. CHERELLE GRINER STATEMENT ON BG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H38T8eXjQJc 
4. https://www.them.us/story/brittney-griner-released-from-russian-penal-colony 
5. https://apnews.com/article/brittney-griner-sports-prisons-united-states-government-and-politics-aeee54aed1f989223538cdb9c7a4df27 
6. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/11/us/brittney-griner-roger-carstens.html 
7. https://abcnews.go.com/US/lgbtq-community-deep-mourning-colorado-springs-shooting/story?id=93688317 
8. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/colorado-springs-shooting-survivors-speak-congress-anti-lgbtq/story?id=95096918 
9. https://apnews.com/article/crime-shootings-colorado-hate-crimes-springs-b9be567920a55986c57af59535ac9f61
10. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/13/biden-signs-respect-for-marriage-act-to-protect-same-sex-interracial-marriages.html 

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In this week's brand new episode of Beau my God, host Beau Bradley (they/he) digs back into The Queer Alphabet to discuss how I is for Intersex,  what that means, the history of the term, and how someone is 1.4% more likely to be born Intersex than as an identical twin.

Beau then updates listeners on their trip back to Penn State University for Homecoming 2022, how they were a part of the Alumni Court, and what it was like to be out as a queer and trans human in a space that they had never navigated as their true self. Beau chats how sometimes you don't feel safe as a queer person traveling around the U.S. and how it ended up being a great, healing and inspiring experience.

Don’t forget to rate subscribe and follow along for more of your favorite Queer and Trans content we’re on most social platforms @beaumygodpod. Or Check us out at www.beaumygod.com

Sources:
1. DONATE to AIDS LifeCycle Ride (Erik Wojciechowski): https://giving.aidslifecycle.org/participant/2925

2. https://homecoming.psu.edu/courts/alumni-court/ 

3. https://isna.org/faq/what_is_intersex/ 

4.https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/sex-gender-identity/whats-intersex 

5. https://interactadvocates.org/resources/intersex-organizations/ 

6. https://www.them.us/story/inqueery-intersex 

7. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3125674/who-are-worlds-most-prominent-intersex-heroes-and?module=perpetual_scroll_0&pgtype=article&campaign=3125674 

Beau my God is a unique space for trans and gender nonconforming individuals and their allies to rumble about the things going on in our community, all things queer, what it's like to exist in a world that generally doesn't understand us

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In this week's brand new episode of Beau my God the Podcast, Host Beau Bradley (they/he) sits down with very special guest, Erik Wojciechowski (he/him) to catch up on their friendship, their individual experiences as trans folks and what life was like for them back before they realized they were both transgender.

The duo chats about how they met at Penn State Berks Campus, Circa 2010, when they were each  repressed in their queer identities. Erik shares what it was like to realize he was trans, what led him to jump all in with his medical transition, and how knowing someone in real life who is transitioning can be a game changer. The pair chat tattoos, exes, and how they used to watch The L Word on DVD.

Erik shares with listeners, his experience transitioning from Penn State Berks, to Temple University, to living in Los Angeles, and why he isn't looking back. Erik also flips the script on Beau, digging into what life was like for them in undergrad, who they got a tattoo to impress, and how Fall is a period of starting over and renewal. This episode is exceptionally fun and insightful.

Please read the note below from guest, Erik Wojciechowski regarding his participation in the 2023 AIDs Lifecycle Ride!!

Episode Marked Explicit for moderate cursing.

------ NOTE FROM ERIK about the 2023 AIDs Lifecycle Ride: -------

Hey everyone! Totally forgot to mention that I am participating in the 2023 AIDs Lifecycle ride this coming June! This is a charity ride that raises funds for the San Francisco AIDs Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. The ride takes place over the course of 5 days where we ride 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles. I have always wanted to take on a cycling challenge like this, and am so excited to be participating in a ride that supports those in my community! My fundraising goal is $3500. If you wish to support me in my journey, please follow the link in the episode description and click the blue “Support Our Mission” button right next to my name! Thank you for your support! And thank you for having me on the show, Beau! Hope ya’ll enjoy it!

LINK TO DONATE: https://giving.aidslifecycle.org/participant/2925

Beau my God is a unique space for trans and gender nonconforming individuals and their allies to rumble about the things going on in our community, all things queer, what it's like to exist in a world that generally doesn't understand us

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Today's all new episode of Beau my God features special guest, Amanda Ramirez (she/her), an HR professional working in tech and is a volunteer and member of the board of directors for CHEER Seattle, a local LGBTQIA+ nonprofit, who joins us to chat all things growing up in a religious household!

Religion is something we have yet to cover on BMG, so settle in with your snack because this is going to be a good episode filled with lots of feelings, growth, and retrospective insight.

Amanda openly shares her experience growing up in a household where religion trumped autonomy, and coming out resulted in conversion therapy - something that is still legal here in the U.S. and in countries around the globe. The pair discuss how religion is generational and that its traumas associated with guilt and shame protrude menacingly into adulthood.

They also discuss setting boundaries with your parents, vacation bible school, and Beau shares an inside joke on how this episode was almost entitled, "Beau my Gosh."

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You can find Amanda on Instagram @uhmannduh

Sources:
1. https://www.statista.com/chart/27674/map-of-where-conversion-therapy-is-banned/
2.https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/article_97dc38c2-3a0d-11ed-a388-3f7b65892ceb.html
3. https://www.cheerseattle.org 

Beau my God is a unique space for trans and gender nonconforming individuals and their allies to rumble about the things going on in our community, all things queer, what it's like to exist in a world that generally doesn't understand us

You can check us out at www.beaumygod.com, and follow us on social media @BeauMyGodPod, if you listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts, leave us a review!

In this all new episode of BMG, host Beau Bradley (they/he) jumps back into The Queer Alphabet discussing the Q in LGBTQIA+, and how it stands for both Queer and Questioning. In today's episode, Beau focuses on Q is for Queer walking through the history of the term, the turmoil over it within the queer community, and more starting in the 16th century.  To expand upon the feelings behind the term, Beau reads excerpts from a Them article entitled, 9 LGBTQ+ People Explain How They Love, Hate, and Understand the Word “Queer,” because how better to explain such a nuanced term, and conglomerate of perspectives and identities, than with many, many perspectives! 

Then, Beau then chats health and wellness by walking through some tips and tricks to help when you're feeling overwhelmed. this portion of the podcast ends with a 5-10 minute self-led activity, for you to better prepare for the next time you're feeling overwhelmed by jotting down what is taking up your brain space, prioritizing the things you can change and that have time deadlines, listing out different things that can help when you need to step away, and who to call when you are feeling down.

Lots of queer vulnerability and truth in this episode! Tune in now! Don’t forget to rate subscribe and follow along for more of your favorite Queer and Trans content we’re on most social platforms @beaumygodpod. Check us out at www.beaumygod.com

SOURCES:

1. https://www.them.us/story/what-does-queer-mean 
2. https://genprideseattle.org/3-differences-between-the-terms-gay-and-queer-and-why-it-matters/ 
3. https://www.oah.org/tah/issues/2019/may/queer-history/ 
4. Oxford Languages 
5. A history of Queer - The National Archives bloghttps://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk › All blog posts
6. https://www.them.us/story/what-does-queer-mean 

https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/what-to-do-when-you-feel-overwhelmed-or-helpless 

Beau my God is a unique space for trans and gender nonconforming individuals and their allies to rumble about the things going on in our community, all things queer, what it's like to exist in a world that generally doesn't understand us

You can check us out at www.beaumygod.com, and follow us on social media @BeauMyGodPod, if you listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts, leave us a review!