The I in Us

On this episode Cody and Paul welcome intersex actress, influencer, TikTok star, and advocate extraordinaire Juleigh A Mayfield to the JOY airwaves. Currently living in Florida USA, Juleigh, like so many, learned she has 47XXY sex chromosomes late in life, answering the many questions she had about her body and life since her early years. Juleigh has said: “We all struggle through life. My story is no more important than yours. We all have depth, but if we don’t talk about our problems collectively then solutions can’t be found and shared“.

Nowadays Juleigh shares her story in a variety of ways including a podcast series, and her recently published memoir, penned over four years, “Genderless, Fearless and Fabulous – The Juleigh Mayfield Story (An Intersex Outlaw)”.

Enjoy hearing Juleigh discuss her early experiences, travels, journeys of self-discovery and of course, what drives her to do the things she does, in so many wonderful ways, today.

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On this episode Paul and Cody welcome intersex ally Grant Martinson to the show. Heralding from the West Canadian province of Saskatchewan, Grant has been on a lifelong path of exploration—of body, energy, gender, and sexuality. During this journey Grant met someone who was intersex. Their conversations stirred something within him and while he’s never sought to find out if he too is intersex, the conversations did make him wonder, what if, through shame or fear or survival, he too was intersex but had held it all down?

Whether Grant is intersex or not, his story gives rise to questions we can all ask. Beyond the physical, in what other ways do our sex characteristic manifest in our life, and how do they shape our life path, sense of self and understanding of who we are, and why we exist.

Also, to commence the show, Executive Director of InterAction for Health Human Rights, Morgan Carpenter launched a new periodical segment of The I in Us – “In Intersex News” – when Morgan will offer updates on local and international events and achievements in intersex advocacy.

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On this week’s episode Paul and Cody welcome Aboriginal LGBTIQA+ community member, health educator and artist, Peter Waples-Crowe, to the JOY 94.9 studios for our NAIDOC Week show.  NAIDOC Week is an annual event when Australia’s First peoples and their allies celebrate the rich culture, strength, resilience, and contribution of Australia’s First Nations communities.

This week’s NAIDOC episode explores subjects and experiences such as invisibility and erasure, the impact of colonisation on First Nations languages, oral history and social structures, the importance of social, emotional and culturally safe spaces for First nations intersex people to disclose having an innate variation of sex characteristics, the importance of NAIDOC week, and also, Peter’s art and the role art has played in Peter’s journey as an Aboriginal gay man.

Important:  if any of this episode is found to be triggering in any way, be sure to contact https://www.joy.org.au/support

The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community  -for all of us.  https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us

Tonight’s intriguing NAIDOC episode promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish.  Not to be missed.

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On this week’s episode of The I in Us Paul and Cody welcome Michigan (USA) based dancer, choreographer, and intersex advocate, Kassie Logan Keil to the JOY airwaves. Kassie received their Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance and choreography from Ohio University in 2020.  They are currently in their fifth season dancing professionally and instructing for Fun Girl Dance Company and School. Also they are a remarkable and inspiring member of the global intersex community.  Further, in 2024, Kassie was a member of InterACT’s youth advocacy cohort, where they choreographed and directed their first dance film “Strange Girls.” Kassie believes creativity and movement empowers one’s sense of agency and bodily autonomy. That is central in their choreography and instruction.

Important:  if any of this episode is found to be triggering in any way, be sure to contact https://www.joy.org.au/support

The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community  -for all of us.  https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us

Tonight’s intriguing episode promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish.  Not to be missed.

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On this episode of The I in Us Paul and Cody welcome relationship counsellor, teacher, visionary and intersex advocate Dr Gávi Ansara (He/him) to the show.  Gávi is renowned for many things, including leading a ground-breaking therapeutic practice. On this episode we explore what informs, inspires and drives everything Gávi brings to therapeutic spaces and the people he teaches, guides and supports through his vocation.   Accordingly, Gávi  has a deep understanding of who he is as a person, his place in the world, and how different biopsychosocial frameworks and theories intersect and play out in the world. Whether he is discussing “liberation psychology”, “feminist theory”, “consciousness raising” or “reframing therapeutic techniques”, he has a profound ability to cut through the dross to bring clarity and understanding to otherwise complex conversations.

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On this episode of The I in Us:  Intersex Representation in Media Paul and Cody flew solo without a guest. Alternatively, they discuss the representation of intersex:  persons with innate variations of sex characteristics, in film and literature. Furthermore they explore what they perceive as good and bad representations, plus the importance of doing “inclusion” well, and the potential impact of negative, poor or inaccurate representation on members of the intersex community, in all forms of media.

Important:  if any of this episode is found to be triggering in any way, be sure to contact https://www.joy.org.au/support

The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community  -for all of us.  https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us

Tonight’s intriguing episode promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish.  Not to be missed.

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This compelling JOY Radiothon special episode of The I in Us with Joe and Tony, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, beneficial and overall educational episode.

Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome two amazing special guests, Joe and Tony, to the JOY Radiothon special program.

Joe Ball was the CEO of Switchboard and is now the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities.  Tony Briffa is a politician who is notable for being the world’s first known intersex and non-binary mayor and public office holder.  She was Deputy Mayor of the City of Hobsons Bay 2009-2011, and Mayor from  2011-2012.  She was active on the City of Hobsons Bay Council from 2008 – October 2024, when her Ward was abolished.

Joe and Tony discuss with The I in Us the Victorian Government intersex policy and law reform.  In addition, they speak about current work in Victoria to achieve protections and positive health outcomes for intersex Victorians.

So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to Joe and Tony speak about their backgrounds and their important involvement in the intersex, and wider, communities.   The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community  -for all of us.  https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us

Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish.  Not to be missed.

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This compelling episode of The I in Us with Morgan, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, beneficial and overall educational episode.

Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guest Morgan to the program.

Morgan is an Associate Professor and bioethicist at Sydney Health Ethics, University of Sydney School of Public Health.  He holds a PhD in bioethics from the University of Sydney. Morgan’s work focuses on human rights and ethics in relation to the treatment of people with innate variations of sex characteristics.

So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and hear Morgan discuss his accomplishments, his all important work and involvement within the Intersex community. Further, listen to Morgan as he unpacks the Federal Election with Paul and Cody.   The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community  -for all of us.  https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us

Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish.  Not to be missed.

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This compelling episode of The I in Us with Margie, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, beneficial and overall educational episode.

Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome return special guest Margie to the program.  

Margie discusses and celebrates the launch of the new InterLink site:  ilink.net.au

InterLink is a new intersex information hub which provides de-pathologized, trauma-informed resources.   Listen to Margie unpack to The I in Us  the many resources and services this hub offers. The InterLink website has been live since 20th May  2025.

So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to Margie speak about the new InterLink website.   The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community  -for all of us.  https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us

Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish.  Not to be missed.

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This gripping episode of The I in Us with Mani Bruce Mitchell, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, beneficial and overall educational episode.

Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guest from New Zealand, intersex elder Mani Bruce Mitchell, to the program.  Mani is a storyteller, dreamer, agent of change, educator, queer activist, and a resilient survivor.  At one year of age they were incorrectly identified as a ‘hermaphrodite’ at birth and subjected to laparotomy surgery to change their sex to female.  After more surgeries throughout their early years and with no knowledge or guidance to know otherwise, Mani’s parents raised them as female.

Mani speaks to The I in Us about their early years. They discuss how, later in their life, they have been at the forefront of intersex and LGBTIQA+ activism.  Mani is recognized worldwide for their determination and unrelenting advocacy.  Hear about Mani’s many remarkable accomplishments

So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and hear all about Mani’s experiences from their childhood through to a rewarding adult life.  The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community  -for all of us.  https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us

Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish.  Not to be missed.

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