2. Navigating Challenges: Discussing Transgender Issues, Pride Events and Grassroots Activism in the UK with Victoria Oldman
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.
Release Date: 06/17/2024
9. Finding Yourself Later in Life: A Transgender Man's Journey
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.
James Dean, a 51-year-old transgender man, discusses his transition journey, including being on testosterone for five years and having top surgery four years ago. He emphasizes the importance of visibility and support for older trans individuals, co-hosting Zoom calls for a charity called Not a Phase. James shares how his Instagram, which documents his transition, has positively impacted younger and older trans individuals. He also talks about his pet-sitting business, The Traveling Dog Dad, which he runs full-time. James highlights the need for acceptance and support within the trans...
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8. Navigating Transition: A Trans Masculine Journey
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.
In this episode, Marianne sits down with Shay McLean Robertson, a trans masculine individual, to discuss his personal experiences with transitioning, balancing work and family life, and the importance of mentorship and support within the trans community. The conversation explores the challenges and joys of Shay's journey, offering insights and perspectives that can benefit others on similar paths.
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7. A Conversation on Transgender Experiences and Parenting with Josephine Hughes
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.
In this episode of Bridging Identities, we sit down with Josephine Hughes, a counselor and podcaster, to explore the deeply personal and transformative experiences of supporting transgender individuals and their families. Josephine shares her own journey as the parent of two transgender daughters, offering insights into the grief process, the importance of unconditional love and acceptance, and the challenges of navigating a society that is often resistant to understanding and embracing gender diversity. Through Josephine's candid and empathetic storytelling, we delve into the nuances of...
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6. A Conversation on Inclusive Healthcare with Dr. Rachel Jakeman
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.
I'm pleased to share my conversation with Dr. Rachel Jakeman, an experienced NHS GP passionate about inclusive care. Over our discussion, Rachel reflected on her 25+ year career and current work in gender healthcare. We discussed challenges like limited appointment times and feeling forced to work transactionally. Rachel emphasized the importance of understanding each patient holistically. She questioned why some treatments are denied based on views rather than needs. We also explored neurodiversity and its impact on both patients and medical professionals. Rachel shared her own ADHD diagnosis...
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5. The Transgender Experience - A Parent's Perspective
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.
Welcome to another episode of our podcast. Today I'm speaking with a parent who wishes to remain anonymous to protect their family's privacy. They are sharing their experience raising a transgender child. We discuss the challenges of learning that their child is transgender and navigating education, medical care and societal attitudes. My guest gets candid about fears, mistakes made along the way and hard-won wisdom. They emphasize the importance of love, acceptance and fighting ignorance - not only for transgender youth but for all children. Tune in to hear a heartfelt conversation about...
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4. A Conversation on Identity, Acceptance and Inclusion with Kellie Maloney
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.
In this episode, Marianne speaks with former boxing manager and promoter Kellie Malony about their personal journeys with gender identity. They discuss coming out later in life, experiences with mental health challenges, and the importance of family support. Kellie shares their story of transitioning publicly and facing both acceptance and criticism. Marianne and Kellie also debate issues around transgender inclusion in sports, emphasizing the need for respectful discussion over divisive rhetoric. They advocate for promoting understanding and finding solutions that make space for all. An...
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3. A Conversation with Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Sophie Molly
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.
In this episode, Marianne speaks with Sophie Molly, the former Scottish Green Party candidate for the Gordon constituency in Aberdeenshire, now standing as an independent. They discuss Sophie's campaign and priorities around environmental issues, transportation, and engaging the local community. Molly also shares her personal experiences as a transgender activist and the challenges of representing marginalized groups in politics.
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2. Navigating Challenges: Discussing Transgender Issues, Pride Events and Grassroots Activism in the UK with Victoria Oldman
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.
Marianne and Victoria discuss organizing Trans Pride events in Hastings, UK, challenges facing the transgender community, and Victoria's work training healthcare providers through the Clare Project. Topics Covered: Recent events impacting the transgender community in the UK Organizing Trans Pride Hastings and approaches to community outreach Growing attendance at Trans Pride events in Hastings Victoria's role in training GP practices and healthcare providers on supporting transgender patients Importance of grassroots activism and community-led initiatives Navigating visibility,...
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1. Speaking Our Truth: Transgender Voices on Identity, Acceptance and Progress with Katie Neeves
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.
In this episode, Marianne interviews award-winning transgender advocate Katie Neves. They discuss Katie's experience with anti-trans hate campaigns and the impact on the transgender community. Katie shares her personal journey of transitioning and overcoming internalized oppression. Marianne and Katie also explore the challenges transgender people face in society, from lack of understanding to cyberbullying. However, they express hope that with advocacy work and future generations, trans rights and acceptance will continue to progress. Tune in for an insightful conversation on transgender...
info_outlineMarianne and Victoria discuss organizing Trans Pride events in Hastings, UK, challenges facing the transgender community, and Victoria's work training healthcare providers through the Clare Project.
Topics Covered:
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Recent events impacting the transgender community in the UK
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Organizing Trans Pride Hastings and approaches to community outreach
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Growing attendance at Trans Pride events in Hastings
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Victoria's role in training GP practices and healthcare providers on supporting transgender patients
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Importance of grassroots activism and community-led initiatives
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Navigating visibility, safety, and empowerment at Pride events
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The Fluidity of gender identity and the transgender experience
Guest: Victoria Oldman, founder of Trans Pride Hastings and Training Lead for the Clare Project.
To find out more about Victoria, go to www.clareproject.org.uk/
To find out more about Marianne, go to www.evolveonlinecounselling.co.uk