Beau my God

In this week's all new episode of Beau my God, host Beau Bradley (he/they) sits down with Seattle-based singer-songwriter Jeannie Rak (she/her) to chat about Jeannie's journey from growing up in Bangkok, Thailand, to working as a public school teacher, and then as a busker at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, USA.  The duo chat about how Jeannie fell in love with music, what her musical influences are and aren't, and about both of her singles that are OUT NOW on Spotify Music! Laugh along as the pair chat about playing instruments as kids, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, being a #QueerMusician and what she wishes younger Jeannie would know!

Don't forget to check Jeannie out @JeannieRakMusic on IG or on Spotify: HERE. And stay tuned for her next single, a cover of Justin Timberlake's 'That Girl'  with Seattle musician Brittany Rogers! 

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Stay tuned for the video version of this episode dropping on YouTube later this week! 

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This week on BMG, host Beau Bradley (he/they) sits down with filmmaker and director of the docu-series Trans In Trumpland, Tony Zosherafatain (he/him). Tony chats with Beau about why he and his business partner started TransWave Films, a trans-owned  and run production company based in New York, U.S.A; and how the underrepresentation of transgender individuals in film and media was a driving force in the conception of both TransWave Films and Trans in Trumpland. The pair then walk through the four episode series, discussing the journey through North Carolina, Texas, Mississippi, and Idaho where Tony meets with four different transgender individuals experiencing life in the Trump-Era.

WATCH Trans in Trumpland: https://watch.topic.com/series/AXchiIcPcjLmwb6_WDKO

Visit their website: https://www.transintrumpland.com

and Find them on Social Media @TransInTrumpland

Photos Courtesy of TransWave Films: https://www.transwavefilms.com

VIDEO EPISODE: https://youtu.be/9RKuAUYBYfM

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 episode, host Beau Bradley (he/they) discusses upcoming National Day of Silence for LGBTQIA+ Students, which occurs on the second Saturday in April every year.  He breaks down GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network) - the organization behind Day of Silence, and their 2019 National School Climate Survey to explain the harrowing statistics and reasons why we need to protect queer students today, and every day. All students deserve a safe and stable learning environment. Then, Beau sits down with Pennsylvania State University students Christina Baker (she/her) and Necla Kara (he/him), the leadership behind a new project, Ally House Jr. This student-run project is currently in communication with campus administration, requesting to build a tiny rainbow colored art gallery on campus. This small structure would contain art from queer artists and hold fundraising efforts to raise money for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming students on campus to put towards their medical transitions. Necla mentions that he came up with this idea while being approached in his role as President of Ally House - a LGBTQIA+ Student Living Option at Penn State, where students and residents were asking for resources related to surgical funding.

If you are interested in donating artwork or money to Ally House Jr, please DM them on social media. You can find them on Instagram @Allyhousejr.psu or on Twitter @Allyhousejr_psu. You can also find Ally House, the Student Living Option @Allyhouse.psu on IG.

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Resources and References: 

• GLSEN 2019 NSCS Full Report: https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/NSCS19-FullReport-032421-Web_0.pdf 
• What Are My Rights at School: https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/schools 
• Supporting Trans/GNC Students: https://www.glsen.org/supporting-trans-and-gnc-students 
• A Guide for Schools (K-12) for supporting Trans students: https://www.hrc.org/resources/schools-in-transition-a-guide-for-supporting-transgender-students-in-k-12-s 
• Athletic Equality Index - Athlete Ally https://aei.athleteally.org 
• https://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/ncaa-unequivocally-supports-transgender-student-athletes-competing-in-college-sports
• https://www.collegian.psu.edu/culture_lifestyle/rainbow-after-the-rain-lgbtq-penn-state-students-share-experiences-challenges-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/article_31d6fb6a-9b1d-11eb-9183-e3e948799980.html 

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 today's passionate episode, host Beau Bradley (he/they) discussed Transgender Day of Visibility, and the current anti-trans movement in state legislature, that is unconstitutionally attempting to dissolve medical care for transgender individuals including stopping access to health insurance, stopping hormone therapy, gender affirming care, and mental health access. Some of these bills make it illegal for doctors and other medical professionals to treat their transgender patients without facing the penalty of jail. These and similar anti-trans bills are being introduced in at least 26 states across the U.S., as a result of the current administration's push of the Equality Act.

In this short one on one with Beau, he breaks down what gender affirming care looks like, why it's necessary and why these bills are in direct violation of human and civil rights. Then they discuss anti-trans sports bills targeting all athletes in women's sports with new regulations such as gender policing, which involves invasive genital exams to participate in women's sports, state maintained registries of athlete's genders and more.  Has anyone stopped to ask why the cis white men in these court hearings aren't threatened by trans men in men's sports? It's all smoke in mirrors.

Discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, and age is prohibited by federal law. So call your representatives and the representatives below, TODAY... to get these terrible inhuman laws vetoed.

Resources:

www.pinkmantaray.com/transbills 

www.transathlete.com 

www.familyproject.sfsu.edu 

https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights?redirect=issues/lgbt-rights 

https://www.glaad.org 

https://www.hrc.org 

Contact Governor Asa Hutchinson in Arkansas:

Phone: (501) 682-2345

Email: [email protected] 

Contact Governor Kay Ivey in Alabama:

https://contact.governor.alabama.gov/contact.aspx 

https://action.aclu.org/send-message/al-trans-belong-2021 

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 today's candid Beau my God episode, host Beau Bradley (he/they) sits down with proudly disabled trans man and educator Logan Adams (he/him) to discuss all of the queer things. The duo start out by discussing their experiences coming out with family, both the good and the bad - and what it was like for Logan to come out at work, as the first and only transgender employee at his school district.  As a leader and a role model, Logan explains how he has come out to his students, how he has began to pave the way for LGBTQIA+ individuals in his town and more! The pair share tidbits of gay history, their own past experiences, and what life has been like one year into COVID-19.  Logan openly shares his experiences growing up as the different kid, and how he was stereotyped and picked on for being gay, even before he realized he was bisexual. Beau shares how he got the nick name "Tits" in high school and how life changed overnight when he went through puberty the first time, which leads into a discussion on the domino effect that happens when people realize the full reality of gender.  This wholesome episode is one you aren't going to want to miss!

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Let us know when you first were exposed to the trans community and what that was like on Facebook or on Instagram @BeauMyGodPod.

References:

The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America

Trans on Wheels Apparel or on IG: @trans_onwheels

Netflix Series: Tales of the City

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 episode, host Beau Bradley (he/they) sits down with friend of nine years, Samantha Allen (she/her) to discuss topics ranging from their shared experiences growing up in small town, PA and as students and friends at Penn State, to the pace at which the American media is adapting to gender neutral terms and the diversity and inclusion of its staff.

Working as a lifestyle writer and editor over the past six years, from State College to NYC to Denver,  Sami looks back on her upbringing, and her collegiate journalism experience and how it shaped the way she leads now, as a first time-boss in the industry.

The duo joke about their experiences in student organizations and in the classroom at Penn State University - a home they both admiringly look back on, but with much wider and weathered lenses. The truth is, systemic racism, lack of representation (of all types, shapes, sizes and colors) and the lack of diversity in faculty begs these intergenerational issues to persist. Dissecting fear of progress and change in the boomer generation, is just one of the bonus conversations you get in this episode. From politics to milk, no topic is off limits!

They touch on greek life and what it was like during their time at PSU, Sami's favorite professors, and even how BMG has played a role in her own family dynamic. If you are looking for the BMG episode Samantha so graciously talks about, it is "Windows and Mirrors with Beth Farr" from Season 1! Check it out if you haven't already!!

Grab a drink (or not) and settle in for this episode of what feels like "catching up with the girls," yes... girl is used as a loose term for the non-binary being that is Beau Bradley in this example.

You can find today's guest on IG @Samanthajoallen and you can find us @beaumygodpod as well. Don't forget to rate and subscribe, to follow along on where this journey takes us next!

Sources:

https://www.glaad.org/transgender
https://roadscholar.com/blog/the-dangers-of-spilled-milk-during-transport 

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 episode of Beau my God, host Beau Bradley (he/they) sits down with returning guest, and partner Rose Bradley (she/they). The two sit down to catch listeners up on Beau's medical transition, as this week is shot number 10 of Testosterone for Beau; and discuss what day-to-day life is currently like for them in quarantine. The pair get vulnerable discussing their individual struggles with mental health, introspection and what does and doesn't work for them. Then Beau breaks down Introspection, giving some tips on how you can realign your priorities in a way that gets your tasks accomplished, but leaves room for your personal needs and processes. This is an episode on feelings, you've been warned :)

Article - https://positivepsychology.com/introspection-self-reflection/ 

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In this episode of Beau my God, host Beau Bradley (he/they) sits down with special guest, creative, writer, photographer, AND femme presenting trans man, Marty Chenyao (he/him) from The Antiaocialite. The pair discuss their experiences (both similar and different) with finding gender competent therapists and health care providers; toxic masculinity; and the overall transgender experience. Marty shares his recent experience undergoing top surgery, and vulnerably shares his battle with post-surgical depression. A highlight of this episode, is when Marty and Beau discuss toxic masculinity, masculine validation, and what it is like to understand your own balance of femininity and masculinity. So many more topics are covered in this fun chat including Marty's explanation of his art and why he creates stories with flipped gender roles and queer twists. Also - I think the pair are on to something with their floating pronoun idea!

Don't forget to check out Marty and his work at http://www.theantisocialite.com or on Instagram @TheAntisocialite!

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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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Welcome back!! In the first episode of the year, host Beau Bradley (he/they) updates us on their Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) - also known as HRT,  journey; how they are doing and what the near future looks like. Then Beau breaks down sex versus gender, and walks us through an exercise to help us understand sex and gender a little better. In this exercise, we will learn the difference between gender identity and gender expression, and will even turn the microscope on our own gender identities. So get out your paper and pencils! This episode will for sure offer you that unique perspective we are always going on about! To find out more, check us out on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @beaumygodpod!! The book mentioned in this episode is Transgender 101 by Nicholas Teich.

References:

Teich, N. (2012) Transgender 101. Columbia University Press: New York, New York. 

Merriam Webster Dictionary

@beaumygod on IG 

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 the last episode of 2020, host Beau Bradley (he/they) sits down with their Cheer Seattle teammates, Todd (he/him), Molly (she/her), Michaela (she/her), and Jessica (she/her) to discuss the holidays. The group shares their favorite parts about the holidays, peppered with advice for those who may be struggling due to quarantine and/or family this time of year. In this emotional episode, Todd explains why it is important to have patience for our loved ones and what it was like coming out for him in the 1980s! Molly explains how she new that Cheer Seattle was the right place for her and how incredible it can be to have family, whether blood or chosen, support and respect you for who you are. Jessica gets raw, sharing her experiences being bullied as a cheerleader in high school  and how it taught her to learn about people who are different from her, and to support them as well. Last, but certainly not least, Michaela makes us all laugh as we listen to her personal struggles with family, and how she has chosen to restructure the narrative. The best part about this episode, is hearing all of the heartwarming stories, experiences and friendships forged along the way of the chosen family that is Cheer Seattle!

Whether you have family to spend this holiday season with, or if you are looking for some, join our family for just under an hour, and maybe even leave with some Cheer!!

WARNING: Light Cursing is included in this episode

Links:

Cheer Seattle: https://www.cheerseattle.org

PCA: https://www.pridecheerleadingassociation.org

DONATION LINK: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=SP3WY4GFHF3GJ 

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!