The Trans Narrative Podcast

On this episode Athena, Caroline, and Lusi welcome from Branson Missouri, Torrin Reilly Bowen as Athena takes lead today and engages in meaningful discourse as we explore the intersectionality in queer communities, and accessibility. On todays episode the trans narrative co hosts meet with Torin Reilly Bowen Tonight and talk about the intersectionality in the queer community, how to make spaces accessible, and the lessons we can learn from the civil rights movement in advocacy and education. “Torin is queer, trans, nonbinary, polyamorous, and disabled. These are large facets of their life, especially their disabilities and a passion for disability rights in all spaces, but especially 2SLGBTQ+ spaces. He has gone through many years of medical trauma and despair to finally reach diagnosis, and understands well how gatekeeping and red taped the American healthcare system is. Torin is also a spouse and parent. They have two children and a loving husband, along with a queer platonic polycule. He is also a hobbyist gamer, artist and writer.”Links to guest social media Fundraiser by Torin Bowen : Top Surgery For Torin! ⸻

About the Podcast

The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own terms.

“Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus

Created and produced by Caroline Essence, powered by Spotify for Creator’s.

📧 [email protected]

💵 Support via CashApp: $gottabesomthinmore

Find us on Facebook, TikTok, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Resources

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Drug Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DONT-CUT

Family Violence Prevention Center: 1-800-313-1310

National Human Service Call Center: 2-1-1

On this episode Caroline, Cynthia, and Lusi welcome Fort Wayne Indiana entertainer, educator, and friend, AJ Lorenzini.On todays episode the trans narrative co hosts meet with AJ Lorenzini as they talk arts, theater, drag, show choir, and continue the conversation around the onslaught anti lgbtqia legislation by Republicans, while touching on the importance of arts, and what’s being taught in school. “AJ Lorenzini is a creative individual looking to educate others on the various artistic aspects of English Language, Theatre, Literature, and Acting. Always open to new ideas and new approaches, with a strong desire to make others think and help understand the human experience through the arts.” Links to guest social media LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com › aj-loren...AJ Lorenzini - Theatre Teacher/Director - South Side High School ⸻

About the Podcast

The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own terms.

“Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus

Created and produced by Caroline Essence, powered by Spotify for Creator’s.

📧 [email protected]

💵 Support via CashApp: $gottabesomthinmore

Find us on Facebook, TikTok, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Resources

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Drug Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DONT-CUT

Family Violence Prevention Center: 1-800-313-1310

National Human Service Call Center: 2-1-1

On this, the season premiere episode, Ari, Caroline, and Lusi welcome Cincinnati legend, and entertainer, Jessica Dimon as season two of the trans narrative podcast begins! On todays episode the trans narrative co hosts meet with Jessica Dimon, hearing her story, exploring representation, transphobia in media, Laverne Cox, drag, and activism, and education in community. “Jessica Dimon is an entertainer from the Cincinnati, Ohio area where she has been featured as an entertainer, cast member or show director at almost every bar in the city. These include places like Pipeline, the Dock Complex and Club Nonta. She was also a show director for a group known as the Spicy Divas.”⸻

About the Podcast

The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own terms.

“Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus

Created and produced by Caroline Essence, powered by Spotify for Creator’s.

📧 [email protected]

💵 Support via CashApp: $gottabesomthinmore

Find us on Facebook, TikTok, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Resources

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Drug Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DONT-CUT

Family Violence Prevention Center: 1-800-313-1310

National Human Service Call Center: 2-1-1

🎊HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023 🎉The Trans Narrative Team wants to wish you a happy New Year, 2023!!! ⸻

About the Podcast

The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own terms.

“Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus

Created and produced by Caroline Essence, powered by Spotify for Creator’s.

📧 [email protected]

💵 Support via CashApp: $gottabesomthinmore

Find us on Facebook, TikTok, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

⸻

Resources

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Drug Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DONT-CUT

Family Violence Prevention Center: 1-800-313-1310

National Human Service Call Center: 2-1-1

It’s The Trans Narrative Holiday special with Ari, Caroline, and Lusi, with special appearances by Cynthia, Athena , and Mariana as they celebrate the holidays and the end of 2022. We talk Avatar - The way of water, the origins of Caroline’s name, Ari’s diving expedition, and a message for the holidays! ⸻

About the Podcast

The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own terms.

“Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus

Created and produced by Caroline Essence, powered by Spotify for Creator’s.

📧 [email protected]

💵 Support via CashApp: $gottabesomthinmore

Find us on Facebook, TikTok, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

⸻

Resources

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Drug Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DONT-CUT

Family Violence Prevention Center: 1-800-313-1310

National Human Service Call Center: 2-1-1

On this episode Caroline, and Lusi are joined by our first ever guest, 21 year drag performer, community organizer, and accountant by day, Della Licious of Fort Wayne Indiana as they join in in celebrating our first season, and wrap up 2022! On todays episode we’re sitting down with returning guest Della Licious (Branden Blaettner) who joined us on our first episode as we catch up on what’s gone on in the last 10 months, the current state of drag, getting Dellas point of view, safety in the community, and how we move forward. Todays show was produced and edited by Caroline. Today Della Licious (Branden Blaettner) joins as guest Our theme song today is good vibe by infractionhttps://youtu.be/Hoj3427i8S0Brunch with Della: https://dragbrunch.square.sitePositive Resource Connection - Educating, Testing, and Preventing HIVhttps://positiveresourceconnection.orgAfter Dark Fort Wayne, IndianaFort Wayne Pride Spotlight: After Dark & Babylon Nightclub | FortWayne.comhttps://www.fortwayne.com/good-reads/fort-wayne-pride-spotlight-after-dark-babylon-nightclub/112 E. Masterson Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803260.456.6235“She knows first hand the prejudices and stereotypes faced by the LGBTQ+ community - name calling, exclusion from job opportunities, assumptions about life style. What often results from painful experiences is intelligent insight and deep empathy.”“She has both of these qualities and she is able to combine them with her quick wit and storytelling abilities to share a refreshing perspective on our Fort Wayne community.”We’ve dedicated this season to our siblings in the trans community, and the journey we go through as trans people. May your light shine bright in the world, and may you find the strength to fight, fight for each other, and a better world. We aren’t alone in this.

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About the Podcast

The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own terms.

“Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus

Created and produced by Caroline Essence, powered by Spotify for Creator’s.

📧 [email protected]

💵 Support via CashApp: $gottabesomthinmore

Find us on Facebook, TikTok, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

⸻

Resources

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Drug Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DONT-CUT

Family Violence Prevention Center: 1-800-313-1310

National Human Service Call Center: 2-1-1

On this episode Ari, and Lusi are joined by contributing co hosts Athena Promachus and Cynthia Grace as they deconstruct bigotry, and transphobia in the media, the parallels with antisemitism, and the dehumanization of the trans community. On todays episode we’re talking dehumanization of the trans community by right wing pundits, transphobia and the parallels to antisemitism. Today’s show was produced and edited by Caroline. Our theme song today is good vibe by infractionhttps://youtu.be/Hoj3427i8S0“DHS warns of domestic terror threats to LGBTQ, Jewish and migrant communitiesAmericans motivated by violent ideologies pose a “persistent and lethal threat,” a senior DHS official said in a briefing about a new Terrorism Advisory System bulletin.”“An investigation by the Senate Homeland Security Committee alleges that the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and leading social media companies are not adequately addressing the growing threat of domestic terrorism, especially white supremacist and anti-government extremists.”“The investigation also found that social media companies “have failed to meaningfully address the growing presence of extremism on their platforms,” and that the business models of four leading social media outlets — Meta, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube — are based on maximizing user engagement, growth, and profits, which incentivizes increasingly extreme content.”⸻

About the Podcast

The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own terms.

“Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus

Created and produced by Caroline Essence, powered by Spotify for Creator’s.

📧 [email protected]

💵 Support via CashApp: $gottabesomthinmore

Find us on Facebook, TikTok, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

⸻

Resources

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Drug Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DONT-CUT

Family Violence Prevention Center: 1-800-313-1310

National Human Service Call Center: 2-1-1

On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi are joined by contributing co host Athena Promachus as we talk name changes, and the role media and religion play in mass violence toward the lgbtqia+ community, while honoring the victims lost in the Colorado Club Q mass shooting with an “Open letter to the trans community” written by Ariya Lackey. On todays episode we’re talking about changing names, the Colorado shooting, and the role media and religion play in violence toward the lgbtqia+ community. Todays show was produced and edited by CarolineOur theme song today is good vibe by infractionhttps://youtu.be/Hoj3427i8S0An open letter to the trans community | by Ariya Lackey | Nov, 2022 | Mediumhttps://medium.com/@AriJay1/an-open-letter-to-the-trans-community-60e1bfd5a577These people lost their life because politicians and the media have normalized bigotry, hatred, and violence toward the LGBTQIA+ community. The constant attack on the lgbtqia+ community from republican nationalists, and evangelical Christian is why these people are dead. The easy access to firearms put in place by republicans is why a 22 year old with previous criminal history was able to obtain firearms. The normalization of bigotry by comedians, like Dave Chappell and Ricky Gervais is why these people are dead. Human decency and respect is now considered ”woke”. The death of these people is not only because of a white 22 year old man, but because the media and politicians normalized hatred, violence, and bigotry. This is on them!We mourn and celebrate their lives by not allowing bigots and ignorance to keep us in the dark. We must stand up to the violence, vote, and ensure we cultivate a community of acceptance, understanding, and compassion. Rest in peace, we honor those lost by fighting to advance acceptance, understanding, and visibility for the lgbtqia+ community. The more we educate, the less violence we’ll experience, it’s our responsibility to do so!Rest in power Daniel Aston, Kelly Loving, Raymond Green Vance, Derrick Rump and Ashley Green Paugh ⸻

About the Podcast

The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own terms.

“Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus

Created and produced by Caroline Essence, powered by Spotify for Creator’s.

📧 [email protected]

💵 Support via CashApp: $gottabesomthinmore

Find us on Facebook, TikTok, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

⸻

Resources

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Drug Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DONT-CUT

Family Violence Prevention Center: 1-800-313-1310

National Human Service Call Center: 2-1-1

On this episode we’re reflecting on 30 episodes of Transatlantic Conversations, season one, and some of the best moments of Ari, Caroline, Cynthia, and Lusi. On today’s episode we’re celebrating 30 episodes as contributing researcher Athena Promachus takes us through some of the best moments of the season, honoring our co hosts. ⸻

About the Podcast

The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own terms.

“Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus

Created and produced by Caroline Essence, powered by Spotify for Creator’s.

📧 [email protected]

💵 Support via CashApp: $gottabesomthinmore

Find us on Facebook, TikTok, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

⸻

Resources

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Drug Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DONT-CUT

Family Violence Prevention Center: 1-800-313-1310

National Human Service Call Center: 2-1-1

On this episode we’re reflecting on season one of Transatlantic Conversations and some of the best moments of our previous guests On today’s episode we reflect on season one guests Della Licious, Olivia Shoppell, Kenya Acid, Alicia Flores, Ashley Lynn, Brandi Evans, Julie McDonald, Jay Louis Van Landingham, Savannah Barker, Brandy Sewell, Brook Earhart, Ato Suzuki, Mariana Bosquet, and Aijaye Finesse.

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About the Podcast

The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 75 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own terms.

“Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus

Created and produced by Caroline Essence, powered by Spotify for Creator’s.

📧 [email protected]

💵 Support via CashApp: $gottabesomthinmore

Find us on Facebook, TikTok, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

⸻

Resources

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Drug Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DONT-CUT

Family Violence Prevention Center: 1-800-313-1310

National Human Service Call Center: 2-1-1