9/24/25 -- In our latest episode of LIVE with Trans Northland, we welcome guest star, Dr. Nomi Ostrander (she/they)! Nomi served on our board of directors for Trans Northland in the past, and they have been an ongoing community supporter of our work here in the Northland. 

Nomi and Sean discuss how important it is at this moment for each of us to be connecting deeper into community, and seeing other trans and queer folks creating joy together. The two of them also chat about how much the LGBTQ+ community has really expanded in big and exciting ways here in the Northland over the past couple years, as more and more people are fleeing to and relocating in Minnesota because of its “Trans Refuge State” status. Finally, Nomi speaks to the reality that many trans and gender expansive folks are afraid and unsure of what to do in this moment to feel as safe as they can. The two share ideas about how we can ground ourselves, and find ways to prepare as needed.
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*GUEST STAR INFO: 
Nomi moved to the Northland back in 2022, and is an associate professor and department head in UMD’s Department of Social Work. Her research follows two main paths: one path focuses on community-led efforts to address issues like gun violence and syringe access programs; the second path explores transgender health and relationships. Nomi is also a sex and kink-positive therapist largely serving trans, nonbinary, and queer individuals and their partners.

*SHOW NOTES:
1) "Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More" by Janet Mock - https://janetmock.com/
2) Transgender Health and Intimacy in Community Collaborations (THICC) Lab at the University of Minnesota in Duluth - https://sites.google.com/d.umn.edu/thicc/home
3) Legislative Report by MN Dept of Human Services: An Assessment of Shelter Needs for Transgender People Experiencing Homelessness in Minnesota - https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251291.pdf
4) Duluth Human Rights Commission - https://duluthmn.gov/boards-commissions/duluth-human-rights-commission/

*NEXT EPISODE: 
This one aired LIVE on Facebook on Wednesday, 10/8/25 at 12pm (CST) with Guest Star, the legendary Candi Stratton!! Watch now at https://youtu.be/XrD9aDJIYnE

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