Beau my God

On today's episode of Beau my God, host Beau Bradley (he/they), sits down with transgender activist and CEO of TRΔCE - a transition recording and community engagement mobile application for Transgender and Non-Binary folks, and their allies; and co-founder of the all volunteer non-profit, Point of Pride, Aydian Dowling (he/him) to discuss all of the things just mentioned.

The pair start out by discussing TRΔCE, including what it's for, how conversations began for the app in 2016, taking about three years to conceptualize and build out the platform, and how it was conceptualized out of Aydian's need to document his own Hormone Replacement Therapy  (HRT) journey. The conversation refocuses around the community that the app has been fostering including how the group of folks (trans, nonbinary, and allies) on the app have a general baseline understanding of where you are coming from, allowing it to be a safer space from the get go. Aydian also shares how TRΔCE is the social media equivalent to pride, or a gay club. It is a space where all folks can feel comfortable to ask questions and grow together. 

“TRΔCE offers: 

• A customizable dashboard that tracks important elements of someone’s transition, such as photos, voice, anniversaries, medication reminders and more.
• A network of fellow Trans and Non-binary folx and allies that can provide support and share experiences in a safe place, unlike current social media platforms where Trans and Non-binary folx experience hate-speech, harassment and harmful anti-lgbt advertising.
• An opportunity for allies to grow their allyship through thoughtful connection, and support for their Trans and Non-binary loved ones. A Trevor Project study showed that the support of just one affirming adult in the life of a Trans or Non-binary person reduces suicide attempts by 40%. “

Aydian then discusses Point of Pride, a 100% trans and nonbinary run non-profit co-founded with his friend Jeff Main that provides life-changing health care access to gender diverse folks. And also shares some insight into what it has been like to become a father!

You can find more about TRΔCE here, Point of Pride here, and you can find TRΔCE on social media @thetrace.app and Aydian @alionsfear .

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References:

https://katu.com/news/local/king-county-health-officials-confirm-case-of-infant-diagnosed-with-monkeypox 

Trace & Aydian Bios, Google Doc

Trace Social Media and Website: https://www.thetrace.app 

https://www.pointofpride.org 

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Check in on Beau My God this week to hear discussion from host Beau Bradley (he/they) on some pretty serious current events, including the latest on the imprisonment and efforts to secure the release of two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA allstar #BrittneyGriner; and then monkey pox, covering knowledge about how it spreads, who is at risk and what you can do to minimize your risk to the (lack of) government response, eerily reminiscent of their response to the AIDS pandemic. Beau wraps things up by offering a reminder to practice and maintain coping skills, especially for during times of intense stress or anxiety. However big or small, utilizing coping skills during moments of stress will help both your mind and body to regulate.

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SOURCES:

1. https://www.theantisocialite.com 
2. https://www.beaumygod.com 
3. https://www.wnba.com/player/brittney-griner/#/bio 
4. https://www.teamusa.org/usa-basketball/athletes/Brittney-Griner
5. https://www.insider.com/brittney-griner-russia-arrest-drug-trial-sentencing-path-home-timeline-2022-8 
6. https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/brittney-griner-situation-explained-wnba-star-sentenced-to-nine-years-in-russian-prison/ 
7. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/05/sports/basketball/russia-brittney-griner.html 
8. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/34350486/brittney-griner-nine-year-prison-sentence-compounds-injustice-secretary-state-antony-blinken-says 
9. https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/04/europe/brittney-griner-trial/index.html 
10. https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/08/sport/megan-rapinoe-presidential-medal-brittney-griner-spt-intl 
11. https://www.sportsnet.ca/wnba/article/athletes-call-for-support-freedom-of-brittney-griner-at-espy-awards/ 
12. https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/about.html 
13. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/biden-administration-declare-monkeypox-public-health-emergency/story?id=87543459 
14. https://www.axios.com/2022/08/05/monkeypox-vaccine-cdc-jynneos 
15. https://www.npr.org/2022/07/24/1113197119/monkeypox-symptoms-prevention-vaccines-what-to-know 

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Host Beau Bradley (he/they) welcomes back guest Marty Noel Chenyao (he/him) for his third appearance on BMG, to discuss topics like Transgender health care and considerations post Roe v Wade being overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, current transgender representation in literature, Marty's collection of both writing and photography that can be found on his website www.theantisocialite.com, and much more!

The familiar duo chat candidly back and forth about their feelings in today's current world, it's implications on BIPoC and Queer/Trans folks, and then truly dig into queer literature, specifically chatting about nonbinary characters, gender representation, how most stories play to cisgender-heterosexual readers, and how to approach pronouns in a non-cringe way while writing. Marty shares how he crafts his stories, why homophobia and transphobia don't exist in his fiction, and what those conversations look like amongst queer authors and writers.

To listen to other BMG Episodes including Marty, check out Season 2 Episode 2, Meet in the Middle with Marty Noel Chenyao, or Season 2 Episode 13, Testosterone is Magic with Marty Noel Chenyao. You can find Marty on social media @the.antisocialite.

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*episode contains light cursing

Sources:

1. The Antisocialite - www.theantisocialite.com
2.  Pure Heroines - https://docdro.id/fa4NkPR 

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In today's episode of Beau my God, host Beau Bradley (he/they) breaks further into the acronym LGBTQIA+ as a part of The Queer Alphabet, with T is for Transgender. Sharing the history of the term transgender along with some of the ways the term has changed over time and of course, some statistics to match. Did you know that 1.6 Million people in the US ages 13 and up identify as Transgender? (14).

Beau then slows it down for the first in a while Beau Brief, where they share their recent covid experience, what he was up to during Pride Month, and FINALLY shares how much money we collectively raised for CHEER Seattle during the BMG Season 3 Launch Party...hint we made more than $100 per hour of the event!

Beau wraps up this episode with a list of misconceptions that he wish folks knew about being transgender, building off of last episode's list from guest, Valina Eckley; followed by our weekly affirmation.

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 where you can find out more info AND purchase some BMG merch like stickers, hats, and shirts.

SOURCES:

1. https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/transgender 
2. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1254728/episodes/7167424 
3. https://transequality.org/issues/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-transgender-people 
4. https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/umbrella-term 
5. https://www.them.us/story/inqueery-transgender 
6. https://transtechsocial.org/about/ 
7. https://bookshop.org/books/transgender-history-the-roots-of-today-s-revolution/9781580056892 
8. https://www.hrc.org/resources/seven-things-about-transgender-people-that-you-didnt-know 
9. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-middle-east/sumer#:~:text=Sumer%20was%20an%20ancient%20civilization,as%20modern%20humans%20understand%20it. 
10. http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/gender-basics-education/terms-concepts/two-spirit 
11. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/lgbtq-institute-in-germany-was-burned-down-by-nazis 
12. https://www.umass.edu/stonewall/sites/default/files/Infoforandabout/transpeople/genny_beemyn_transgender_history_in_the_united_states.pdf 
13. https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/trans-adults-united-states/ 
14. https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/subpopulations/transgender-people/ 

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Host Beau Bradley (he/they) welcomes back Season 2 guest, Valina Eckley (her/she), to talk all things transgender including Val's personal experiences growing up in rural Wyoming, her coming out story, and how she came to found CHEER Salt Lake, an all volunteer non-profit and sibling team of CHEER Seattle!

Valina blesses listeners with vulnerability, lots of important insight - especially on asexuality, honest information about the Transgender community, and her signature humor - despite Valina's  insistence that she isn't punny!

The pair discuss high school and second puberty, what it was like growing up knowing your were different - but not knowing quite well, agreeing that right now is the best time in both of their lives.  Then Valina shares the story of Mathew Shepherd, a freshman at the University of Wyoming who was violently murdered in October 1998 following in a horrific act of homophobia, and what it was like to be the only out/openly transgender student at the University at that time. She credits this incident as a part of her hormone journey which included a move to San Francisco!

Discussions turn to her upcoming vulvaplasty, and her decision to have that procedure versus a vaginoplasty, Val's feelings on transgender participation in sports, especially following the influx of  anti-transgender legislation across the country. Highlighting Utah's recent ban on trans girls in sports. Valina, shares her perspective as a trans athlete, and leader, team founder, and the true trailblazer that she is, including what she and CHEER Salt Lake (CSL) are doing to fight back including telling her personal story publicly on Transgender Day of Visibility, and CSL's involvement with Genderbands on getting children's books with trans and non-binary representation in the shelves of every public library in the State of Utah. Like we said, trailblazer!

We could keep sharing what Valina and Beau discussed, or you could listen yourself to absorb all of the information you can get from this pair.

Find out more about CHEER Salt Lake at @CheerSaltLake or https://cheersaltlake.org AND check out their book project, where you can also donate at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/cheer-salt-lake/transgender-children-s-book-drive

Find Valina's TikTok at @TransCheerVal

Find out more about Gender Bands at @GenderBands

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 where you can find out more info AND purchase some BMG swag like stickers, hats, and shirts. 

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As Pride Month 2022 ramps up, join host Beau Bradley (he/they) as he sits down with Executive Director of local Seattle non-profit, GenPride, Steven Knipp (he/him), to discuss some LGBTQIA+ History, Steven's personal experiences as a part of our community, and what it is like for our elders to stay active  and connected, especially in the pandemic era.

GenPride is an organization that advocates for the unique needs of older LGBTQIA+ adults, offers innovative programs and services that promote wellbeing and prevent social isolation, cultivates belonging through community connection, and works to eliminate discrimination in all its forms.

To find out more about GenPride, it's programs, or how you can get involved (at any age), check out https://www.genprideseattle.org or find them on social media @GenPrideSeattle.

Beau finishes the episode with a mental health check in for the community, which is especially important right now, during the Pride Month Rush, and caps it off with an affirmation.

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 where you can find out more info AND purchase some BMG swag like stickers, hats, shirts.

Sources:

1. https://genprideseattle.org 
2. https://news.gallup.com/poll/329708/lgbt-identification-rises-latest-estimate.aspx 

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On this hot-button episode, host Beau Bradley (He/They) discusses the implications of a the leaked, initial draft supreme court majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, showing that the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, on the LGBTQIA+ Community.

He speaks from the heart on why thisis so dangerous for all folks, especially menstruators, people with uteruses, and minorities as a whole. He breaks down a list of landmark legal civil rights rulings in the U.S. based on the legality of Roe v. Wade, including anti-sodomy laws and same-sex marriage.  Beau then shares a personal exchange they had on Instagram.

Then they cool off their raging temper, by sharing the modern history (1900s-Today) of B is for Bisexual, with interesting comparisons between the 1920s and today.

Some out and proud bisexual celebrities that you might know include: Aaron Carter, Alanis Morissette, Aubrey Plaza, Azealia Banks, Cardi B, Carol Baskin, David Bowie, Frank Ocean, and Lady Gaga, there is a much more inclusive list with sources/quotes/etc., on www.bi.org .

Beau wraps up this episode with an FYI about upcoming event Pillars of Pride: Honoring our LGBTQIA+ Elders. This event, hosted by GenPride will honor seniors from the community, You can find out more about this event at https://genprideseattle.org/pop/

Ending with a brand new, self-written affirmation, Beau then leaves listeners with the message, Find out how to support the rights of people with uteruses, Check your gendered language, and believe in yourself! 

SOURCES:

1. https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/02/supreme-court-abortion-draft-opinion-00029473 
2. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-is-roe-v-wade 
3. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/05/roe-overturned-bodily-autonomy-american-constitution/629780/ 
4. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/the-history-of-abortion-rights-in-washington-state/ 
5. https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/opinion/2022/01/23/overturning-roe-would-also-devastate-lgbtqia-community/6621484001/ 
6. Historicizing (Bi)Sexuality: A rejoinder for Gay/Lesbian Studies, Feminism, and Queer Theory by Steven Angelides
7. https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/Bi-phobia-series/bi-history 
8. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bisexual 
9. https://bi.org/en/101/bisexuality 
10. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/evolution-word-bisexual-why-it-s-still-misunderstood-n1240832 
11. https://www.glaad.org/biweek2021 
12. https://genprideseattle.org/pop/ 
13. https://www.hrc.org/resources/bisexual-faq

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Come celebrate Lesbian Week of Visibility (April 25-May 1, annually), with host Beau Bradley (he/they) and special guest Ainara "Nana" Luque (she/her).

The duo laugh through this too-incredible-to-cut-down episode discussing Lesbian and LGBTQIA+ community visibility, breaking down the U.S. population of Lesbians by generation, and really digging into Ainara's sexuality journey.

Our incredible guest shares what it was like growing up as a Queer youth in Spain, and how it was to move on her own to the United States.  Nana gets extremely vulnerable and shares many nuggets of information that will not only be helpful for anyone to hear, but healing for many queer people listening.

The pair break down lesbian stereotypes, experiences and reasons why it can be scary to be LGBTQIA+ in public, when Nana realized she was a lesbian, and more!

This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss!

Find Nana's Queer poetry on Instagram @AraniasThoughts!

*This episode is marked as explicit for moderate cursing.

Sources:

1https://www.losangelesblade.com/2022/04/26/lesbian-visibility-week-2022-is-here/
2https://news.gallup.com/poll/329708/lgbt-identification-rises-latest-estimate.aspx   
3https://www.statista.com/statistics/797321/us-population-by-generation/ 
4https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2022/4/25/founder-lesbian-visibility-week-linda-riley-why-it-matters
5https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/6-positive-affirmations-for-every-trans-gender-non-conforming-individual-lgbtqia-mental-health-self-care-love-kindness-ally/ 
6https://www.hrc.org/resources/fatal-violence-against-the-transgender-and-gender-non-conforming-community-in-2022 

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On tonight's all new episode of Beau my God, special guest Rose Bradley (they/them) joins spouse and host, Beau Bradley (he/they) for a recap of their recent cross country flight, Rose's run-in with TSA, and more!

Catching up on current events like new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) policies and procedures, and recapping the in-person Beau my God Season 3 Launch Party, this is a jam packed episode you don't want to miss.

Beau breaks down the G in LGBTQIA+ for this episode's ode to The Queer Alphabet, with the history of the word gay, or gai, or gey - depending on the century and origin.

This personal, deep episode is informative, educational, and a lot of fun!

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 where you can find out more info AND purchase some BMG swag like stickers, hats, shirts.

SOURCES:

1. https://www.tsa.gov/transgender-passengers 
2. https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/06/16/trans-travel-tsa-lgbtq/ 
3. https://www.ustranssurvey.org/reports 
4. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gay 
5. https://www.gayly.com/history-word-“gay”
6. https://pivotalcounselingcenter.com/lgbtq-affirmations/ 

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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The third season of Beau my God starts off with host Beau Bradley (he/they) setting expectations for this season, breaking down the L in LGBTQIA+, and discussing International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), which occurs on March 31st every year.

Beau brings back The Queer Alphabet starting off strong with explaining the L in LGBTQIA+. Are there queer terms you don't know, don't understand, or haven't heard before? Well look no further, this podcast breaks queer terms into bite size, approachable pieces for every person interested in learning.

Speaking of TDOV,  join us at Rose Temple in Seattle from 7-10 on March 30, 2022 for the Season Three Launch Party with performances by CHEER Seattle, DJ Pretty Please, and Jeannie Rak!! This event is benefiting CHEER Seattle, to find out more or learn how to donate, visit this link: www.cheerseattle.org

This week's episode ends in the new ritual of an affirmation and a call to action, asking listeners to share this podcast with their friends and family. Let's create some visibility for the next LGBTQIA+ generation!

Sources:

1. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lesbian 
2. https://outtv.ca/uncategorized/international-lesbian-day/ 
3. https://news.gallup.com/poll/329708/lgbt-identification-rises-latest-estimate.aspx 
4. https://www.census.gov/popclock/ 
5. https://www.nclrights.org/get-help/resources/ 
6. https://www.glsen.org/activity/transgender-day-visibility 
7. https://www.glaad.org/blog/transgender-day-visibility 
8. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/  
9. https://blavity.com/7-important-affirmations-for-lgbtq-youth-to-help-boost-confidence-and-resiliency?category1=trending&category2=world 

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!