The title is confusing.... we know ;) This episode is a follow up to our last episode. Part 2, if you will. Nash is updating us along the way of his incredibly frustrating battle with his insurance company for approval for his upcoming (and last!!!!) surgery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tw-pod/support…

Nash recounts the gatekeeping he is facing in getting his Stage 2 Phalloplasty covered and how he is navigating through it with the support of others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tw-pod/support

We had the privilege of sitting down with Mars Wright (@mars.wright) while he graciously shared his journey. From spending his early youth in the LA area to moving to a smaller town and the subsequent bullying he faced. We cover a lot of serious topics with Mars, some of which are disordered eating, bullying, transitioning while in a relationship, …

This week Nash and C talk about what they call 'forced outing'. Situations cis people force us into that leave us no option but to disclosure our gender identity. Nash candidly shares specific incidents that have happened to him recently.Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom.…

Brand new episode dropped this morning! We host another Nash & C episode (don't worry special guest episodes are coming back soon) where we are covering part 2 of C's hysto journey. If you missed part 1 you can find it back on Episode 44! C candidly talks the physical aspects of recovery, but also cover the moments leading up to surgery, how they w…

Join us this week for our first Nash and C in person episode! We sat down, together, in the flesh and discussed what is commonly referred to as the 'Real Life Test or 'Real Life Experience'. While neither of us have first hand experience with this 'test'- it was the only option offered to Nash when he wanted to begin his transition in New Jersey! T…

Don't sleep on this episode. Nash sits down with the absolutely hilarious Jen Winslow, a Los Angeles trans-plant from Indiana. Jen is a comedian, actress, writer and also just happens to be trans*. They discuss how she got her start in comedy and how her transition has played and not played a role in that arena. This episode covers a lot of serious…

As we return to new episodes this week, we're diving into the interesting and ever evolving topic of PEEING!Nash examines his peeing habits and challenges pre transition, during transition and post phalloplasty. Nash's experience peeing post phalloplasty proved to be a bigger adjustment than he imagined, so he reflects on this and also shares the w…

This week Nash sits down with Lee Te and Rev. Keith Mozingo from Founders Metropolitan Church-or what some people call ’the gay church’. Lee opens up about her catholic upbringing in the Philippines and how some of those experiences began to warp her relationship with religion, spirit and ultimately herself. She also shares her struggles with findi…

This episode is a doozy. Nash gets vulnerable and open about his ordeal of a hysterectomy. Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a…

We had the immense privilege of sitting down with the wonderful Sarah Parlow who opened up and shared her journey as a trans women transitioning over the past 24 YEARS. Sarah shares how she lived as a gender nonconforming youth while growing up in an extremely conservative-and homogenous- area of Pennsylvania as well as the experience of medically …

HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) is much more than just physical changes- it brings on vast mental and emotional changes as well. Join us this week while Nash and C discuss how their thinking and processing has changed since starting HRT. Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdo…

Nash and C sit down to cover part 1 of C's hysto journey. They talk about the decision to get a hysterectomy as well as picking a surgeon and how the process has unfolded thus far. Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @…

This week we talk about HRT injections, specifically relating to testosterone. We share our stories of how we started hormones, how our first shots began and how our methods have evolved overtime. We talk about the difference between IM/SubQ.. we think. We also share our shot ‘rituals’ and how we have dealt with shot anxiety over the years. *We are…

This weeks discussion is a listener submitted question regarding sex and transitioning! And specifically how things changed for Nash pre and post phalloplasty. We both discuss some of our past experiences with sex- pre gender discovering- and also how that aspect of our lives has changed over the course of transitioning. It gets real. Comments? Que…

TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode Drew discusses his personal journey with self harm and suicidal ideation. There is also mention of molestation. Please, if you do not feel comfortable, do not listen to this episode. If self harm and/or suicidal ideation is a challenge you’re currently facing, please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-80…

This week we sit down with Myles, a southern queer currently living in the Windy City. And let us just say- their southern accent DOES NOT disappoint, nor does this episode. We talk about identifying as nonbinary and how that relates to navigating pronouns, seeking medical treatment and top surgery. Myles elaborates on the differences in seeking HR…

In this episode, we sit down and talk about our own experiences and emotions surrounding packing and binding. Our answers are probably going to surprise you! Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladi…

In this episode we meet Taylor Branham- A 28 year old trans man living in Los Angeles, CA. Last year he was featured in a mini documentary series for The CW called “Tough Mudder: Tougher Together”. It largely focused on his recovery from gender confirmation surgery, Metoidioplasty, and rehabilitating his body to compete in a Tough Mudder event (Tou…

Hey guess what! There is NO ‘right’ way to be trans*, and that is exactly what this weeks episode is all about. Nash and C sit down to discuss the definition of being transgender- identifying as someone other than your assigned sex at birth. We also talk about the alienation and infighting that can occur within our community and how important it is…

We discuss traveling while Trans*. We talk about how we both prepare- practically and mentally. How we both approach TSA situations and share experiences we have both had while traveling since starting our transition. We also share general traveling tips and some great apps for finding general neutral bathrooms- which is a HUGE DEAL. Comments? Ques…

Hail and Eli met when Eli (still unaware of his trans identity) moved to Sonoma County, CA, 10 months ago to work on a small farm run by Hail (who's identified as trans for five years and is several years into transitioning). Though very different personalities, they've struck an unlikely friendship farming together, and especially with Hail's comi…

On this episode, Nash and C discuss social media and the pressures and anxiety surrounding our usage.Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story o…

Join us this week as we sit down with Caleb Blackwell, from the internet. We discuss his sobriety and transition, over the past seven years, and how the former lead to the latter. We talk about community, relationships and how he uses fitness, and the program he coaches, to hold him accountable in his sobriety.Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet u…

C shares their coming out process both in regards to their sexuality over the years and more recently their gender identity. Their story reminds us there is no one right way to come out and the journey is different for everyone!Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to l…

In our 30th episode, Nash tells his story of coming out (multiple times).Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to…

Join us this week as Nash sits down with entrepreneur and fierce ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Kyle Draper. They discuss a myriad of topics, including how Kyle’s upbringing helped shape him and his views on toxic masculinity and its place in society- hint, there is no place for it. They candidly discuss Kyle’s gender, sexuality, and how he identifi…

This episode you can catch Nash while he sits down with Billie Lee from Vanderpump Rules! They discuss- A LOT. From growing up in small town USA and how that impacted Billie's transition and upbringing, to SRS and the support system she had during that part of her journey. She also candidly discusses the controversy surrounding Vanderpump Rules and…

Shannon opens up about her son's journey to his transgender identity, her conservative upbringing, and the ways her son's courage has allowed her to finally accept herself.Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazari…

Nash and C dive into Nash's relationship, discussing what it was like for him to come out to his cis female partner, begin hormones and having multiple surgeries all while in a relationship. Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can fol…

In this episode, we discuss how C navigates the dating world, specifically with dating apps, as a nonbinary person. They share the way their approach varies based on apps like @grindr @tinder and @hersocialapp. The most important thing is that these experiences are different for everyone. Disclosure looks different for everyone. Lead with your own …

Nash and C discuss gatekeeping- both medically and also in various social interactions and relationships.Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own sto…

Nash and C discuss pre and post op care. What is is, what to expect, how to prepare, and some things we wish we would have done differently.Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG.…

Nash and C discuss self care- what tools they utilize and how it looks different for everyone.Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or makin…

We're bringing you a super special episode this week. We had the privilege of sitting down with Ash from the Discovering Gender Project. This project is something special, it is a non-profit visual storytelling platform that highlights ALL people thru the lens of gender.Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us …

Nash and C discuss being home for the holidays and share some experiences and tips on how they navigated these situations after beginning their transitions! Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladid…

This week Samira (they/them) joins us to discuss all things intersectionally trans*. They discuss the importance of finding safety and community as an Iranian person of trans* experience, and how to safely navigate new cities while searching for the queer scene.They break down their gender exploration, why they chose to begin testosterone as a non …

Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a bra…

This episode, we sit down with Cassandra James, an actress and activist living and working in Los Angeles, CA.Cassandra James is an American-Canadian actress. She was born in Pasadena, California, the daughter of Debbie Li, a teacher, and James Watzke, a gerontologist. Raised in Vancouver, Canada, her paternal great-grandparents were of German desc…

Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a bra…

Drew is a trans man and dietician working in the Boston area. His own journey through transition helped inspire him to pursue a career as a dietitian.We learn some tips on smarter snacking, the difference between a lifestyle and a fad diet, and the importance of balance.Listen as Drew shares invaluable information on how to navigate diet before/dur…

Christian recently made headlines for being banned by his high school through the urging of the Diocese from giving his hard earned valedictory speech due to the fact that he is gender nonconforming.He shares with us, in his own words, what went on that day and how his loved ones and supporters rallied around him to make the most of the situation.L…

Lazarus joins us to discuss unpacking religious baggage, being in recovery as a queer non-binary trans person subject to administrative violence, self-rehabilitating, and problematic storylines from the L Word.Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about th…

This episode explores popularity within the trans* community and the positive and negative affect social media can have.Part 2. Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested …

Nash and C discuss C's non-binary journey.This is a two part episode. This is part 1 Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small…

Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a bra…

Blair talks coming out in front of her entire school, the importance of a support squad through her transition, and how she handles the haters. Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on…

Tristan joins us to talk about his phalloplasty journey, complete with unexpected complications (and newly diagnosed blood clotting disorder!). With charisma and a positive attitude, Tristan shares how his phalloplasty was almost cancelled one day before it was scheduled to take place.Join us as we learn how this social worker coped with late on-se…

Ylva talks self-advocacy, empowering YOUR Gender Affirming Process, the horror show that can be the joy of dating while Trans*. Speaking of dating... Ylva's a BABE and totally available...This witch has got wisdom, wit and giggles galore in store for you.Connect with Ylva at @cunningcrowapothecary (www.cunningcrowapothecary.com) or visit her School…