Growing Up in Real Time (Even When Everything Else Is Falling Apart)

In this episode the hosts celebrate the “Trans Wave” — a remarkable election that brought renewed hope after several difficult years and discuss what it means for the trans community to finally have not just a seat at the table, but a voice in the room.  They also take aim at the millions spent on anti-trans political advertising, the relentless online trolls, and the politicians who have made attacking transgender people their favorite campaign strategy and advise the audience to stop feeding the trolls online, amplify positive messages, and let the haters talk to themselves. Their own life lived trans experiences bring a deeply personal perspective to the discussion, reminding listeners what earlier generations endured and how far we have come!  Along the way, Mardi shares a wonderfully candid and hilarious story about a romance with a Vancouver punk rock musician in the 1980s, complete with a gothic dress, electrical tape, and the unforgettable declaration: “What kind of punk rocker are you?”  The episode closes with a reminder that trans elders are still here, still telling their stories, and still fighting to make sure younger generations can imagine a future for themselves. And, naturally, they make a well-deserved pitch for a Trans Elder Appreciation Day — preferably with a parade, a TV special, and a movie! This, is a Life Lived Trans Podcast Say hello, ask questions! - GMail: [email protected] Linktree - https://linktr.ee/alifelivedtrans Patreon - patreon.com/ALifeLivedTrans A Zero Stress Production Edited by Niall Santo **Views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or therapy.  If you are struggling, please reach out to: Transgender Resources U.S. - https://glaad.org/transgender/resources/ TransLifeLine -  translifeliine.org PFLAG - plfag.org Plume Clinic - getplume.co CANADA: List of funded 2SLGBTQI+ ORGANIZATIONS https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/funding/2slgbtqi-plus/list-organizations.html Enchanté Network - enchantenetwork.ca/ Trans News That Doesn't Suck - https://transnews.substack.com/

The hosts turn to their own history, answering listener questions about what transitioning looked like in the 1970s, how trans men accessed hormones, and the rather creative ways trans women learned to navigate voice expectations before YouTube tutorials and voice coaches existed. Reflecting on the freedom of today's broader gender spectrum and the importance of embracing our younger selves, the hosts offer heartfelt words of support to those struggling with the current political climate. As always, there's wisdom, irreverence, a little nostalgia, and a reminder that sharing our stories, supporting one another, and living authentically are acts of resistance in themselves. Say hello! - GMail: [email protected] Questions: [email protected] Linktree - https://linktr.ee/alifelivedtrans Patreon - patreon.com/ALifeLivedTrans A Zero Stress Production **Views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or therapy.  If you are struggling, please reach out to: Transgender Resources U.S. - https://glaad.org/transgender/resources/ TransLifeLine -  translifeliine.org PFLAG - plfag.org Plume Clinic - getplume.co CANADA: List of funded 2SLGBTQI+ ORGANIZATIONS https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/funding/2slgbtqi-plus/list-organizations.html Enchanté Network - enchantenetwork.ca/ Trans News That Doesn't Suck - https://transnews.substack.com/

Politics, community, and finding hope amid challenging times are in this weeks episode. Mardi and Lenny examine anti-trans political tactics, celebrate transgender candidates seeking office, and highlight encouraging stories of visibility, solidarity, and support, including Point of Pride’s letter-writing campaign. They also share deeply personal memories, including Mardi’s punk-rock past and Lenny’s loving tribute to his late sister. Naturally, the serious moments are balanced with plenty of laughter, especially when Lenny’s rebellious handlebar mustache becomes a topic of conversation. They wrap up with a playful tribute to their Patreon supporters and reminding listeners that friendship, humor, and community make the journey worthwhile. This, is a Life Lived Trans Podcast Say hello! - GMail: [email protected] Edited by Niall Santo Questions: [email protected] Linktree - https://linktr.ee/alifelivedtrans Patreon - patreon.com/ALifeLivedTrans A Zero Stress Production **Views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or therapy.  If you are struggling, please reach out to: Transgender Resources U.S. - https://glaad.org/transgender/resources/ TransLifeLine -  translifeliine.org PFLAG - plfag.org Plume Clinic - getplume.co CANADA: List of funded 2SLGBTQI+ ORGANIZATIONS https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/funding/2slgbtqi-plus/list-organizations.html Enchanté Network - enchantenetwork.ca/ Trans News That Doesn't Suck - https://transnews.substack.com/

In this heartfelt episode, Mardi and Lenny welcome Norma Lize Rhayem, a Lebanese-born trans woman, journalist, model and advocate for queer refugees in Canada. Norma shares her journey from Lebanon to Vancouver, where she sought asylum to live authentically and safely. Now working with Rainbow Refugee, she helps LGBTQ+ people fleeing persecution navigate the difficult path toward safety and a new life. This, is a Life Lived Trans Podcast Say hello! - GMail: [email protected] This is A Life Lived Trans! Questions: [email protected] Linktree - https://linktr.ee/alifelivedtrans Patreon - patreon.com/ALifeLivedTrans A Zero Stress Production Rainbow Refugee - https://rainbowrefugee.ca/ **Views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or therapy.  If you are struggling, please reach out to: Transgender Resources U.S. - https://glaad.org/transgender/resources/ TransLifeLine -  translifeliine.org PFLAG - plfag.org Plume Clinic - getplume.co CANADA: List of funded 2SLGBTQI+ ORGANIZATIONS https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/funding/2slgbtqi-plus/list-organizations.html Enchanté Network - enchantenetwork.ca/

Join in and listen to what it means to be trans, to grow older, and to keep showing up in a world that sometimes seems determined to make that difficult. Say hello! - GMail: [email protected] Questions: [email protected] Linktree - https://linktr.ee/alifelivedtrans Patreon - patreon.com/ALifeLivedTrans A Zero Stress Production Edited by: Niall Santo **Views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or therapy.  If you are struggling, please reach out to: Transgender Resources U.S. - https://glaad.org/transgender/resources/ TransLifeLine -  translifeliine.org PFLAG - plfag.org Plume Clinic - getplume.co CANADA: List of funded 2SLGBTQI+ ORGANIZATIONS https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/funding/2slgbtqi-plus/list-organizations.html Enchanté Network - enchantenetwork.ca/ Trans News That Doesn't Suck - https://transnews.substack.com/

Quei’s story moves from the brutal realities of chasing an acting career to a much more powerful idea: stop waiting for someone else to give you permission to become the artist you already are. https://www.instagram.com/queitann This, is a Life Lived Trans Podcast Say hello! - GMail: [email protected] This is A Life Lived Trans! Questions: [email protected] Linktree - https://linktr.ee/alifelivedtrans Patreon - patreon.com/ALifeLivedTrans A Zero Stress Production **Views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or therapy.  If you are struggling, please reach out to: Transgender Resources U.S. - https://glaad.org/transgender/resources/ TransLifeLine -  translifeliine.org PFLAG - plfag.org Plume Clinic - getplume.co CANADA: List of funded 2SLGBTQI+ ORGANIZATIONS https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/funding/2slgbtqi-plus/list-organizations.html Enchanté Network - enchantenetwork.ca/

In this weeks episode we discuss how far gender-affirming medicine has come—to hilarious but surprisingly poignant stories about the "dark ages" of trans surgery.  We have our regular rapid-fire trans-news-and-chaos segment highlighting some of the fabulous things going on in our Community and catch up on our hosts current literary and music projects. Ending the show reading some recent podcast reviews, and get into some questions and comments from viewers. This, is a Life Lived Trans Podcast *Discount code for lennyzenith.bandcamp.com - alifelivedtrans valid for 95% off digital audio until 10/01 (Bandcamp demands a 5% fee) Say hello! - GMail: [email protected] This is A Life Lived Trans! Questions: [email protected] Linktree - https://linktr.ee/alifelivedtrans Patreon - patreon.com/ALifeLivedTrans Trans News That Doesn't Suck - https://transnews.substack.com/ A Zero Stress Production **Views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or therapy.  If you are struggling, please reach out to: Transgender Resources U.S. - https://glaad.org/transgender/resources/ TransLifeLine -  translifeliine.org PFLAG - plfag.org Plume Clinic - getplume.co CANADA: List of funded 2SLGBTQI+ ORGANIZATIONS https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/funding/2slgbtqi-plus/list-organizations.html Enchanté Network - enchantenetwork.ca/

At its heart, this is an episode about protecting your attention, finding balance, honoring the people who helped you survive, and making room for hope in a chaotic world. Say hello! - GMail: [email protected] This is A Life Lived Trans! Questions: [email protected] Linktree - https://linktr.ee/alifelivedtrans Patreon - patreon.com/ALifeLivedTrans A Zero Stress Production **Views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or therapy.  If you are struggling, please reach out to: Transgender Resources U.S. - https://glaad.org/transgender/resources/ TransLifeLine -  translifeliine.org PFLAG - plfag.org Plume Clinic - getplume.co CANADA: List of funded 2SLGBTQI+ ORGANIZATIONS https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/funding/2slgbtqi-plus/list-organizations.html Enchanté Network - enchantenetwork.ca/

Mardi and Lenny are firmly back in the Pod-saddle again—and ready to counter all the doom and gloom with a little laughter, gratitude, and good news.  While imagining a future trans renaissance the conversation gets personal and hilarious as the hosts share awkward trans moments, relationship lessons, medical-system absurdities, and stories from their combined Centenary of lived experience.  They also answer a Patreon subscribers letter that triggers more funny and awkward trans stories—and remind listeners that cultivating vulnerability, gratitude, friendship, and standing up for yourself is our most important work.   This is A Life Lived Trans! Questions: [email protected] Linktree - https://linktr.ee/alifelivedtrans Patreon - patreon.com/ALifeLivedTrans A Zero Stress Production **Views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or therapy.  If you are struggling, please reach out to: Transgender Resources U.S. - https://glaad.org/transgender/resources/ TransLifeLine -  translifeliine.org PFLAG - plfag.org Plume Clinic - getplume.co CANADA: List of funded 2SLGBTQI+ ORGANIZATIONS https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/funding/2slgbtqi-plus/list-organizations.html Enchanté Network - enchantenetwork.ca/

They're Baaaack!  Season 4 opens with Mardi and Lenny catching up after the summer and sending some lovin to our listeners. They reflect on the work of making the show, Mardi’s upcoming memoir, aging, self-care, and the importance of listening to your body. Diving into the latest hot topics, anti-trans politics, military restrictions, media representation, and the suppression of trans voices with decades of lived experience they talk about how we can start turning this around. They share a viewers moving message whose parents better understood transition because of the show.  Paid Patreon supporters  get an extra candid conversation about Trans Woman starting T and Trans Men starting E as we age, libido, hormones, and finding doctors who actually know what they're talking about. This is, A Life Lived Trans Podcast A Life Lived Trans