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“My gender isn’t a big deal. Treat me like everybody else.'”

– Sam

Name:

Sam

Pronouns:

they/them

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In this episode of They/Them Project Podcast by Brent Dundore, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sam at St. Cloud Pride 2019. Don’t miss this unique interview, as well as the other people interviewed that day.  EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE PROJECT AT: TheyThemProject.org. 

Q & A

What’s a safe space? Why are they important?

A safe space is a setting in which someone can be who they are without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, threatened, or invalidated. Lately we have seen a movement where people are encouraged to be out and visible, but we also be safe when they are. When I was younger I came out but felt that I had to hide who I was, and did so for many years. I discovered safe spaces, and started learning about myself. People need to know that they are safe, and are going to be accepted and validated. I taught safe space training through the LGBT center at SCSU and taught all over Minnesota. I believe one the biggest things that facilitates these spaces is education, such as listening to podcasts, doing research, and going to events. For people who have that solid ground of safety, it is crucial to speak up and speak out for those who don’t. It’s extremely important to feel safe and validated when you are trying to figure out who you are and grow. When you feel like you have to hide who you are to feel safe, soon you don’t even know who you are anymore. To hear more about safety and being genderqueer in a professional setting listen to my interview at theythemproject.org.

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“My gender isn’t a big deal. Treat me like everybody else.'”

– Sam

Name:

Sam

Pronouns:

they/them

Also check out the other interviews from St. Cloud Pride that same day:

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In this episode of They/Them Project Podcast by Brent Dundore, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sam at St. Cloud Pride 2019. Don’t miss this unique interview, as well as the other people interviewed that day.  EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE PROJECT AT: TheyThemProject.org. 

Q & A

What’s a safe space? Why are they important?

A safe space is a setting in which someone can be who they are without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, threatened, or invalidated. Lately we have seen a movement where people are encouraged to be out and visible, but we also be safe when they are. When I was younger I came out but felt that I had to hide who I was, and did so for many years. I discovered safe spaces, and started learning about myself. People need to know that they are safe, and are going to be accepted and validated. I taught safe space training through the LGBT center at SCSU and taught all over Minnesota. I believe one the biggest things that facilitates these spaces is education, such as listening to podcasts, doing research, and going to events. For people who have that solid ground of safety, it is crucial to speak up and speak out for those who don’t. It’s extremely important to feel safe and validated when you are trying to figure out who you are and grow. When you feel like you have to hide who you are to feel safe, soon you don’t even know who you are anymore. To hear more about safety and being genderqueer in a professional setting listen to my interview at theythemproject.org.

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EPISODE INFO

In this episode of They/Them Project Podcast by Brent Dundore, I had the pleasure of working with Yoni who just so happens to be the very first person I interviews for the project. We chat about the everything that has happened for them, and the project over the last 1-2 years, how gender recognition can go a very long way in healthcare, and so much more. Don’t miss this interview!  EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE PROJECT AT: TheyThemProject.org. 

Q & A

Gender & Healthcare… Why should we care?

Asking people how they identify their gender, and how they’d like to be addressed, is an excellent first step towards making patient care client-centered. You cannot meet your clients where they’re at unless you’re willing to resign your assumptions about how people should relate to their own bodies. This isn’t mere pontification; empirical research has supported the centrality of rapport and trust in providing medical intervention that works. Pronouns can make or break your client relationship at the front door, especially if you’re treating vulnerable populations who are used to being erased and invalidated by healthcare providers. Taking the time to educate yourself about gender variance isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the future of health services provision. Hear more about advocacy & healthcare by listening to my interview at TheyThemProject.org.

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“Listen to your heart, and then follow through.”

– Yoni 

Name:

Yoni

Pronouns:

he/she/they

EPISODE INFO

In this episode of They/Them Project Podcast by Brent Dundore, I had the pleasure of working with Yoni who just so happens to be the very first person I interviews for the project. We chat about the everything that has happened for them, and the project over the last 1-2 years, how gender recognition can go a very long way in healthcare, and so much more. Don’t miss this interview!  EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE PROJECT AT: TheyThemProject.org. 

Q & A

Gender & Healthcare… Why should we care?

Asking people how they identify their gender, and how they’d like to be addressed, is an excellent first step towards making patient care client-centered. You cannot meet your clients where they’re at unless you’re willing to resign your assumptions about how people should relate to their own bodies. This isn’t mere pontification; empirical research has supported the centrality of rapport and trust in providing medical intervention that works. Pronouns can make or break your client relationship at the front door, especially if you’re treating vulnerable populations who are used to being erased and invalidated by healthcare providers. Taking the time to educate yourself about gender variance isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the future of health services provision. Hear more about advocacy & healthcare by listening to my interview at TheyThemProject.org.

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“Listen to your heart, and then follow through.”

– Yoni 

Name:

Yoni

Pronouns:

he/she/they

EPISODE INFO

In this episode of They/Them Project Podcast by Brent Dundore, I had the pleasure of working with Yoni who just so happens to be the very first person I interviews for the project. We chat about the everything that has happened for them, and the project over the last 1-2 years, how gender recognition can go a very long way in healthcare, and so much more. Don’t miss this interview!  EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE PROJECT AT: TheyThemProject.org. 

Q & A

Gender & Healthcare… Why should we care?

Asking people how they identify their gender, and how they’d like to be addressed, is an excellent first step towards making patient care client-centered. You cannot meet your clients where they’re at unless you’re willing to resign your assumptions about how people should relate to their own bodies. This isn’t mere pontification; empirical research has supported the centrality of rapport and trust in providing medical intervention that works. Pronouns can make or break your client relationship at the front door, especially if you’re treating vulnerable populations who are used to being erased and invalidated by healthcare providers. Taking the time to educate yourself about gender variance isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the future of health services provision. Hear more about advocacy & healthcare by listening to my interview at TheyThemProject.org.

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“BE. true to yourself.”

– BE. 

Name:

Be.

Pronouns:

they/them

Q & A

Tell us about your process to BEcoming BE!

I became BE, when I finally allowed myself the freedom to be expressive in whatever way I desired, unapologetically. Growing up I always thought that there were only two genders and you had to pick one in order to be accepted by society. Learning that I can just be myself and not the gender binary that has defined me for so long helped me find who I am as artist and the message that I wanted to convey. That message is “BE YOU” wholly and truly. Don’t let anybody else’s standards or opinions define who YOU are. That’s what I hope people get from my music, that you can DO or BE whatever you want. To learn more about how I became BE listen to my full interview on TheyThemProject.org

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In this episode of They/Them Project Podcast by Brent Dundore, I had the pleasure of working with BE., a gender non conforming music artist based in the Twin Cities. We chat about the difference between them as “BE.” as an artist, and “Cole” away from their music.    Don’t miss this interview!  EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE PROJECT AT: TheyThemProject.org. 

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“BE. true to yourself.”

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Name:

Be.

Pronouns:

they/them

Q & A

Tell us about your process to BEcoming BE!

I became BE, when I finally allowed myself the freedom to be expressive in whatever way I desired, unapologetically. Growing up I always thought that there were only two genders and you had to pick one in order to be accepted by society. Learning that I can just be myself and not the gender binary that has defined me for so long helped me find who I am as artist and the message that I wanted to convey. That message is “BE YOU” wholly and truly. Don’t let anybody else’s standards or opinions define who YOU are. That’s what I hope people get from my music, that you can DO or BE whatever you want. To learn more about how I became BE listen to my full interview on TheyThemProject.org

EPISODE INFO

In this episode of They/Them Project Podcast by Brent Dundore, I had the pleasure of working with BE., a gender non conforming music artist based in the Twin Cities. We chat about the difference between them as “BE.” as an artist, and “Cole” away from their music.    Don’t miss this interview!  EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE PROJECT AT: TheyThemProject.org. 

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In this special episode of the They/Them Project Podcast by Brent Dundore, I had the opportunity to speak with Ellie Desautels and their fiance Wren Hallman. Ellie played “Michael” on NBC Rise, and is the 2nd non binary person ever to play a regular role on a national TV show. When I contacted Ellie asking if they would be interested in being part of the project, they said they would really want to include Wren as well. 

Don’t miss this interview! We touch on:

•  What it’s like being in a gender nonconforming relationship.

•  How “masculine” and “feminine” don’t need to mean anything more than descriptive words.

•  How having trans characters on TV can help “normalize being trans,” and the importance behind it. 

•  Trans representation on TV and on stage – and the concept of trans+ actors playing trans+ characters. (Including Scarlett Johansson turning down a recent role.)

•  The concept of me, a cis individual, doing this project about trans+ people.

•  How names are important to trans+ people — and how asking a question like “what was your birth name?” can be extremely hurtful.

•  How using non-gendered language can make a difference in peoples lives and brighten up their day.

•  AND SO MUCH MORE!

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EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE PROJECT AT: TheyThemProject.org.