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- VisibilitySeason 1 is a wrap! As we go on hiatus for the holidays we leave with this final episode right in the middle of Transgender Awareness week. In this episode we discuss the importance of visibility, how it has impacted us, and what hope we see for the future.Thank you all for listening this season. Well See you in 2020!If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpodVisit Our Website: www.olitpod.comTheme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.netAdditional Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransitionDo you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?Email us: [email protected]Come Find Us:facebook.com/OLITPodinstagram.com/olitpod/twitter.com/olitpodpodLinksVoter registration: https://www.rockthevote.org/voting-information/Transgender Awareness Week: https://www.glaad.org/transweekViolence Against the Transgender Community in 2019: https://www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-transgender-community-in-201947 min
- FearIt’s almost Halloween. Living as a trans person can be scary. The world is not always welcoming and everyone has to navigate the hostilities they encounter. This week Shannon & Rachel discuss their fears surrounding, safety, health, and emotional wellbeing.If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpodVisit Our Website: www.olitpod.comTheme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.netAdditional Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransitionDo you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?Email us: [email protected]Come Find Us:facebook.com/OLITPodinstagram.com/olitpod/twitter.com/olitpodpodLinksVoter registration: https://www.rockthevote.org/voting-information/Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2019: https://www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-transgender-community-in-201953 min
- HRT (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Pickles)Hormone Replacement Therapy is an intense process. This week Shannon and Rachel discuss all that has occurred since Shannon started HRT, including physical, mental, and emotional changes, plus an obsession with pickles.If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpodVisit Our Website: www.olitpod.comTheme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.netAdditional Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransitionDo you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?Email us: [email protected]Come Find Us:facebook.com/OLITPodinstagram.com/olitpod/twitter.com/olitpodpodLinksVoter registration: https://www.rockthevote.org/voting-information/Shannon’s HRT YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfguH4AB8jI&list=PLFAiPWD4XE3kUmrIwqs1MxvUMDjnjIz4tThe Mazzoni Center: https://www.mazzonicenter.org/54 min
- Healthcare
The U.S. “healthcare” system is frustrating to say the least. Things get more complicated when you have a chronic illness or are lgbtq. This week Rachel & Shannon discuss their own health issues and fun times with insurance companies.
If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod
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Theme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.net
Additional Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition
Do you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?
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Links
Voter registration: https://www.rockthevote.org/voting-information/
Supreme Court Case:
https://www.out.com/news/2019/7/29/if-youre-lgbtq-and-dont-know-about-october-8th-pay-attention
https://www.instagram.com/p/B238o7XgoL4/
Patricia Arquette Emmy Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OXS7uVU0xA
Shannon’s Health Scare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZffXit6-sc
GLAAD LGBTQ Presidential Forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0k1rGd5oZA&t=1552s
CNN LGBTQ Presidential Town Hall: https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/05/politics/cnn-lgbtq-issues-town-hall/index.html
40 min - The Terrible Twos
God help them! Rachel and Shannon have a two year old. With an opinionated toddler trying to run their house, they discuss challenges with teaching, instituting schedules, discipline, and more.
If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod
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Theme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.net
Additional Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition
Do you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?
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52 min - Communication 101
Building a family takes time, patience and communication. One of the hallmarks of a well functioning family unit is that they communicate effectively. This week Rachel and Shannon discuss the challenges of communicating as a couple, how their upbringing influenced that, and how they're creating a new dynamic with their daughter.
If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod
THANK YOU Melissa McDougall for being our first Patron.
Visit Our Website: www.olitpod.com
Theme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.net
Additional Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition
Do you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?
Email us: [email protected]
Come Find Us:
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Links
Talk To Me Like I'm Someone You Love: https://www.nancydreyfus.com/home.html
Marriage Communication - 3 Common Mistakes and How To Fix Them: https://psychcentral.com/lib/marriage-communication-3-common-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them/
10 Steps to Effective Couples Communication: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/201605/10-steps-effective-couples-communication
58 min - This Is AmericaAmerica has a real problem with race. In the wake of the recent domestic terrorists attacks, Shannon and Rachel discuss racism and bigotry in America, how it manifests and how it has impacted their lives.If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpodVisit Our Website: www.olitpod.comTheme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.netAdditional Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransitionDo you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?Email us: [email protected]Come Find Us:facebook.com/OLITPodinstagram.com/olitpod/twitter.com/olitpodpodLinksVoter registrationJordan CoferThis Is Us46 min
- Building Community
On the heels of the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference, both Rachel and Shannon are amped to to more. In this episode they discuss the importance of community and ways to help build and support the community around you.
If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod
Visit Our Website: www.olitpod.com
Theme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.net
Additional Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition
Do you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?
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Discussed Links
Shannon's Vlog: https://youtu.be/zR4mO60p9X4
Ally workshop presenter: Kryss Shane, [email protected], ThisIsKryss.com
Voter registration: https://www.rockthevote.org/voting-information/
Running for office: https://runforsomething.net/
Sponsors
Distant Lands: Of Sand & The Men Who Died There
Anchor
52 min - Self Care
Life can be stressful and it is difficult to find time to take care of yourself. This is complicated even more when you have a chronic illness. In this episode, Rachel and Shannon discuss the challenges of chronic physical illnesses, mental health, and the importance of self care.
If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod
Visit Our Website: www.olitpod.com
Theme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.net
Additional Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition
Do you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?
Email us: [email protected]
Come Find Us:
facebook.com/OLITPod
instagram.com/olitpod/
twitter.com/olitpodpod
Sponsors
Distant Lands: Of Sand & The Men Who Died ThereAnchor
38 min - Two Moms & a BabyHaving a child radically changes your life. After 10 years of marriage and 18 as a couple, Rachel and Shannon finally had a baby. In this episode they discuss the challenges of wrangling an opinionated toddler, and the issues and fears inherent to raising a child within a family with a transgender parent.LGBT Themed Books21 Inspiring LGBTQ-Themed Children's BooksIt Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender IdentityIf you enjoy the show please support us:www.patreon.com/olitpodVisit Our Website:www.olitpod.comTheme Song:"Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstoftejens.kiilstofte.netListen:anchor.fm/ourlifeintransitionDo you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover? Email us:Come Find Us:facebook.com/OLITPodinstagram.com/olitpod/twitter.com/olitpodpod37 min
About Our Life In Transition
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A lively podcast about marriage, parenting, and gender. Hosts Shannon and Rachel explore the journey as an LGBT+ family and talk about all of the changes that life brings.