The Trans Narrative Podcast

On this episode Ari, Caroline, and Lusi are joined by contributing co host Athena Promachus as they sit and talk eco terrorism, political pollution, and why our government and corporations are doing nothing about climate change. On today’s episode we ask if not using plastic bags makes a difference, why aren’t corporations taking eco accountability, can government do something, and how do we address legislators supporting corporations polluting the planet. “UN climate report: It's now or never to limit global warming to 1.5° A new IPCC report – written by hundreds of leading scientists and agreed by 195 countries - noted that immediate and deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are needed across all sectors if we are to preserve a livable climate.”⸻

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 Ari, Caroline, and Lusi are joined by Cynthia as they sit and talk nationalism, nazis, and neuroscience with Mariana Bosquet. On today’s episode we ask Mariana Bosquet where in the mind does nationalism form, are we heading in the same direction as Germany did in the 1930s, and will neuroscience help us understand racism?

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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.

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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 Ari, Caroline, and Lusi are joined by Mr Gay Indiana Aijaye finesse as they explore dance, drag, and lgbtqia+ media representation.On today’s episode we ask Mr gay Indiana Aijaye finesse how important dance is, the power of drag, and why media representation matters more than ever.This episode was recorded on April 10th 2022, before crowned Mr gay Indiana. ⸻

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 contributing co host Cynthia Grace, and Athena Promachus as she begins her role as contributing co host as we sit with Rory phoenix Monroe and explore video games, online harassment, and relationships. On today’s episode we ask if video games white wash history, are trans people more of a target of online harassment due to lack of media representation, how does one have their emotional needs met, and how to move forward. ⸻

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, and Lusi are joined by Athena Promachus and Mia Kaminsky exploring how research can be used as tool in legislation and policy, what research bias is, and what’s next for the Supreme Court. On today’s episode we ask what research bias is, the tools used in creating legislation, and policy, and we look at one survey that reaches the Supreme Court, and the bias and intent to led it there, what’s next for the Supreme Court. “In democracies, a majority of the people determines policy either by directly voting on issues or indirectly by choosing their representatives. Democratic mechanisms serve to limit the divergence between the actions of political officials and the preferences of the people. Yet these mechanisms come at a cost. Democracies are limited in providing durable policies, because today's voters cannot bind future ones, and secondly, because in many circumstances, no policy commands a majority against all other possible proposals. In principle, a majority can change public policies, and has an incentive to do so if it faces time-inconsistent constraints.”

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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 Caroline, and Lusi are joined by Brook Earhart as they sit and talk with Ato Suzuki talking gender identity, intersex, and lgbtqia representation in the media. On todays episode we talk gender identity, sexuality, and lgbtqia representation with Ato Suzuk. Despite the fact that almost 1 in 8 young people identify as transgender or gender non-conforming, it is still a marginalizing experience for young people. The peer culture can be brutal for trans youth. Research with trans teens finds that 90% have been called a derogatory name during the past year, 50% have been physically harassed, and 25% have been physically assaulted because of their gender identityRepresentation for the lgbtqia community has decreased rates of suicide, anxiety, depression, and violence against lgbtqia people. We must stand up, speak, and ensure that all voices are heard, normalizing gender identity, educating, and giving marginalized people a platform to be seen and heard will begin to affect real change. ⸻

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 Ari, Caroline and Lusi talk the death of a British monarch, colonialism, transphobia and our contributing co host Cynthia Grace joins us to speak on the new works of J.K Rowling. On todays episode we ask if the Queen of England Elizabeth Mary is a war criminal, what colonization is, what transphobia is, and why J.K Rowling and her work is dangerous. The truth is, someone died, and do we respect the dead who have done deeds unforgivable? No, we speak the truth no matter how awful and uncomfortable it is to hear. The Queen of England is a symbol of decorum and stability in the post-World War II world. But to people of places that Britain invaded, carved up and colonized over centuries, the 96-year-old grandmother — and the rest of the royal family — evoke complex feelings, to say the least.We seize an opportunity and we speak. With works like j.k Rowling being sold worldwide we who are oppressed and marginalized must speak up, and so we do, we no remorse for our lives are at stake, and with “comedians” left and right invalidating the trans community, we call them out. trans·pho·bic/ˌtranzˈfōbik/Learn to pronounceadjective1. having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against transgender or intersex people. ⸻

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 soul to soul episode we sit down with Torri Williams, Azira Fisher, Brandy Sewell, and Austin Guess as we explore the soul to soul questions that bring the deepest and awe inspiring answers out! ⸻

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 contributing co host Cynthia as they explore creativity, innovation, and change. On todays episode we ask if capitalism kills creativity? Why race still plays a major role in the medical field. We continue our conversation on the oppression from the alt right and how that holds us back. We also spent time talking a bit Star Wars. In a galaxy far far away a place where anything can come to fruition, dreams never die, hopes never dashed, and possibilities endless. The saga of the imagination continues to push the human forward, in this place, anything is possible. With human ingenuity, strength, and this unfathomable arrogance, are capable of greatness. As near midterms it’s vitally important you register to vote, and make your voice heard; becoming educated in local government can prevent politicians who don’t represent the common interest of the community from making into congress and or the executive branch. Standing up, using our voice, taking action against the oppression, raising awareness of corporate greed, and pollution are certainly many of the ways we can begin affecting real change. ⸻

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