Gender Spiral

Ally & Babette get into some post-election catharsis, then our guest Nori Reed provides some much-needed laughter as she shares stories about growing into herself as both a trans woman and comedian. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Nori Reed on Instagram @norireed Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok Support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts and leave us a voicemail at genderspiralpod.com.

Content Warning (genital anatomy, surgeries). This is part 2 of 2 episodes where we get the answers to some FAQs about medical transition from medical professionals. In this episode Kayla McLaughlin, a Physician Assistant and surgery education liaison, gets into nitty-gritty details about trans surgeries and what it looks like to get one, especially bottom surgeries like vaginoplasty and phalloplasty. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts and leave us a voicemail at genderspiralpod.com.

TRIGGER WARNING (anti-trans healthcare bans, suicide, death threats): 8:52-10:22 This is part 1 of 2 episodes where we get the answers to some FAQs about medical transition from medical professionals. In this episode, Dr. Crystal Beal (founder of Queer Doc) tells us all about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), how it's prescribed, and all the various ways it can help folks reach their transition goals. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Further reading as suggested by Dr. Beal: "State-level anti-transgender laws increase past-year suicide attempts among transgender and non-binary young people in the USA" - Nature   "The Substance of Borders: Transgender Politics, Mobility, and US State Regulation of Testosterone" - Toby Beauchamp   Trans Healthcare Resources:   - CenterLink (Find an LGBTQ Center near you)   - WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health)   - Queer Doc's Compilation of Trans and Gender Affirming Resources State-by-State   Find and contact your legislators and tell them to lean on the DEA to extend telemedicine flexibilities. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes

Twitch streamer and YouTube star Charlotte McDonnell joins us to talk about digital footprint as a Trans Person on the Internet™, how taking a break from YouTube helped her get in touch with herself, and which video games are the most trans-coded. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Charlotte @coollike on Twitch and Instagram. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast , Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes

Artist and DJ Alima Lee talks about claiming Black femininity as a nonbinary person, how DJing helps with social anxiety, and how we can make club culture more accessible and equitable. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Alima Lee on their Instagram @alima_lee and website Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes

We had a blast with Honey Pluton, Rose Dommu, Cherry Jaymes and River Ramirez at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY for our first East Coast live show! We talked all about our gender journeys, the trans community in New York, and sharing HRT on the Coney Island Ferris Wheel. Thanks to everyone who came out! Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Honey's podcast "Up Good with Honey Pluton" wherever you listen, and find him on Instagram @honeypluton. Look out for Rose's debut novel Best Woman, check out her substack "Mall Goth" and her podcast "Like a Virgin" available on Patreon, and find her on Instagram @rosedommu. Find Cherry Jaymes on Instagram @cherry.jaymes. Check out River at their lecture/performance at Bard Graduate Center on September 11, 2024 in NYC. Also check out their substack "River's World" and find them on Instagram @pileoftears. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast - and stay tuned for the video recording of the live show on Patreon! Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes

It's a busy week at Gender Spiral HQ prepping for our live show at The Bell House in NYC on 8/29/24 (grab the last few tickets HERE before they sell out!). Although we don't have a regular episode for you this week, we hope you'll enjoy a sneak peak of the Q&A we recorded on Discord last year. Check out the full Q&A in video and audio form at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast ($5 tier and up)! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and check us out at genderspiralpod.com. And leave us a voicemail- we might answer YOUR question in the next Q&A!

Astrologer and writer Alice Sparkly Kat tells us about coming out to their Chinese family, how gender manifests in the planets, and why queer people like astrology so much.  Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Alice's writing and other work at alicesparklykat.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes

DJ Daria Lourd (Bored Lord) tells us about her musical background growing up in Memphis, how rave culture helped her explore her gender, and what lesbian signaling looks like as a trans woman (hint: caribeaners help). Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Daria's work via her Instagram and Linktree. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes

Multi-talented artist and hilarious human River Ramirez joins us for a chat about their journey to androgyny, the intersection of activism and self-care, and the Christian rock band "Underoath." Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out River's EP "Giving," their substack "River's World," and support them at patreon.com/PILE_OF_TEARS  Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Find transcripts at genderspiralpod.com/episodes