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A weekly question-and-answer podcast that explores life outside the gender binary. We discuss transgender, nonbinary, asexual, queer, and even lesbian & gay topics!
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Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
How do hormones really affect the body? Are injectables better than patches or pills? Are there potential dangers? In this episode, the first in a 2-part series, we'll speak with endocrinologist Dr. HD and bombard him with all our questions about hormones, HRT, and how they affect your endocrine system and the rest of your body.
Check out Dr. HD's blog Hormones Demystified for lots more great info, especially the one entitled Why I Wish All Of My Patients Were Transgender. Another really good post is Top 5 Reasons Your Doctor Is Quitting.
Support us on Patreon to help us keep making great content, and to get some cool rewards—like drinks with us at Stonewall Inn!
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And be sure and check out Faith's new novel American Transgirl.
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
Who are chasers? Are they as creepy as people say? In this episode we'll dive into the twisted world of chasers, those men who fetishize transgender women and seem to be everywhere on the internet. We'll talk who they are, why they act that way, and most importantly how to deal with them.
Be sure and check out urnotalone if you've never been there. Faith found it to be a great resource back in the day.
Support us on Patreon to help us keep making great content, and to get some cool rewards—like drinks with us at Stonewall Inn!
Check out our website for our latest episodes!
Follow us on twitter for all our shower thoughts and other musings @TheGenderRebels
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And be sure and check out Faith's new novel American Transgirl.
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
How do transgender people go about choosing a new name? In this episode we answer a listener question from Maddie. She asks "How did you ultimately decide on your female name? Did you create a list of names? Was it a painfully obvious choice that you'd known for years? Did you choose something that still had a connection to your male name? Or did you just try on different names until one finally stuck and felt right?"
Be sure and check out the Social Security names database if you're looking to figure out common names from around the time you were born. And be sure and check out Faith's new novel American Transgirl.
Support us on Patreon to help us keep making great content, and to get some cool rewards—like drinks with us at Stonewall Inn!
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Thursday Nov 23, 2017
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
What's it like being non-binary in a world that's far too stuck in the gender binary? In this episode we talk with our friend Avery. They explain the issues non-binary people face shopping for clothes, looking for a job, deciding to physically transition, finding language to express themselves, and fitting in in the fitting in to the LGBTQ community.
Be sure and check out our other episode featuring Avery, Everything in Between. And also check out this helpful tutorial about turning men's band shirts into slim fitting, curvier shirts.
Support us on Patreon to help us keep making great content, and to get some cool rewards—like drinks with us at Stonewall Inn!
Check out our website for our latest episodes!
Follow us on twitter for all our shower thoughts and other musings @TheGenderRebels
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And be sure and check out Faith's new novel American Transgirl.
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
It's great when cis people are trans allies. But can you screw up being an ally? Will people think you're trans if you join in the fight? Will you make it too much about you? In this episode we answer a listener question from Sarah who asks "As an ally, I worry about potentially falling into a cultural appropriation trap. Am I sending a transmission through some of these choices? I don't care whether or not people in general wonder if I'm trans, but, I also don't want to end up centering myself in the process. In other words...I don't want to be a Rachel Dolezal."
Check out wikipedia if you want to read to sordid tale of Rachel Doezal. Also here's the list of films featuring a "White Savior" narrative. In this episode we mention Callen Lorde Community Health Center, an LGBTQ health center in NYC that provides care regardless of ability to pay. They do amazing, sorely needed work for vulnerable communities. You can click here to donate and help support their work.
Support us on Patreon to help us keep making great content, and to get some cool rewards—like drinks with us at Stonewall Inn!
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Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
What do you do if you see another transgender person out in the world? Do you approach, compliment their look, and hope to maybe make a cool, new trans friend? Or should you let them be? In this episode we'll discuss the tricky situation that can happen if you find yourself unexpectedly face to face with another transgender person in the wild.
In this episode we mention Callen Lorde Community Health Center, an LGBTQ health center in NYC that provides care regardless of ability to pay. They do amazing, sorely needed work for vulnerable communities. You can click here to donate and help support their work. Here are some other LGBTQ charaties as well.
Support us on Patreon to help us keep making great content, and to get some cool rewards-- like drinks with us at Stonewall Inn!
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Thursday Nov 02, 2017
Thursday Nov 02, 2017
We don't always know what gender transition will bring? Sure, we can anticipate HRT, coming out, a new wardrobe, maybe even surgeries. But what about those things that we just can't anticipate that throw us a bit of a curveball during transition? In this episode, transgirl Faith tells about some surprising things she discovered about herself and the world during transition.
In this episode we mention Callen Lorde Community Health Center, an LGBTQ health center in NYC that provides care regardless of ability to pay. They do amazing, sorely needed work for vulnerable communities.
Also be sure and check out our episode on Coming Out at Work.
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Thursday Oct 26, 2017
Thursday Oct 26, 2017
Halloween can be an amazing time for transgender people. It can provide an opportunity to dip your toe into coming out and to present how you've always wanted to without fear of judgement or rejection. But, Halloween can also be a time for inadvertently offensive costumes. In this episode we answer a listener question from Shayla, who asks about how to do a feminine-presenting costume without accidentally offending the transgender people in her life. We'll also share some listerner stories about their own Halloween adventures.
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Thursday Oct 19, 2017
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
Street harrassment and unwanted sexual advances are awful. In this episode we answer a lister question from Amy who asks "When it comes to creepy guys hitting on you, how do you deal with the dual feelings of 'Omg, maybe I'm a woman now?' with 'Omg, guys are fucking scum!'" We'll talk harrassment, unwanted sexual advances, and tips to help keep you safe from this awful type of social interaction.
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Thursday Oct 12, 2017
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
Social media can be a tricky place for transgender or queer people. This week we answer a listener question from Rachel. She asks about running multiple accounts on Facebook when you're not fully out or using a new name when you've not changed it legally. So how are transgender people to navigate Facebook and other social media avenues?
Make sure your Facebook profile is 100% private and that no one can tag you without your permission. Also be sure to follow Faith on Instagram and follow the Gender Rebels on Tumblr.
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Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Coming out is hard, and a non-supportive situation only makes it harder. In this episode we answer a question a lot of listeners have asked: How do you come out when your family, friends, co-workers, and neighborhood may not be supportive? To get some insight from someone who did just that, we talk with Brooke Guinan. She's the first openly transgender firefighter in the FDNY, the New York City Fire Department. We'll learn about this third-generation firefighter who grew up steeped in tradition, and how she found the courage to come out and be her true self.
Be sure and check out the new documentary film, Woman on Fire, which tells Brooke's story. It was awarded an Official Selection at DOC NYC. We saw an advanced copy and this movie is funny, heartfelt, and moving. Check out the trailer here or watch now on iTunes.
Also, Brooke mentioned GSA, Gay Student Alliance Network, which is a student-led organization dedicated to helping LGBTQ junior high and high school students. They support each other and provide safe spaces to be who they are.
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Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
How do you know you're transgender or ready for transition? In this episode we answer a question a lot of listeners have asked. Do the thoughts and feelings I have make me transgender? What if I'm not ready for that? Am I really transgender enough to transition? Other trans people I've seen seem so much more advanced than me. On this episode we'll discuss how to deal with dysphoria and questions about whether transition is right for you.
Check out New Gender Workbook by the always amazing Kate Bornstein. Also, You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery by Dara Hoffman Fox.
Here's a link to the DSM V. This one's big and expensive. Don't buy it, but if you see it in the reference section of your library and have an hour to kill, it's fun to flip through. "Gender Dysphoria" is what we usually talk about on TGR, but the whole book is pretty cool, according to Kath.
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Thursday Sep 21, 2017
Thursday Sep 21, 2017
What does it mean to be a "part time" transgender person? In this episode we'll discuss the difference between being part time and full time. We'll talk what it means to live part time and discuss the costs and benefits of being out only some of the time to only some of the people in your life.
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Thursday Sep 14, 2017
Thursday Sep 14, 2017
What can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) really do? In this episode we answer a listener question from Sabene. She asks "Once I start on female hormones, will there really be a 'fat redistribution?' Will those fat cells in my belly call a moving company and haul ass down to my ass?". We'll discuss HRT, body shape and whether HRT will really let your cells haul ass around your body.
Here's the famous chart showing effects of HRT over time for MtFs, including, yes, fat redistribution. 
You might aslo want to check out our episodes on Feminizing for Free and Shapewear.
And if you're in the greater New York area, why not stop by the Alley Pond Adventure Course where you can learn to overcome your fear by jumping off a 40-foot telephone pole. You'll survive. Faith did. (Kath chickened out.) Have faith.
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Thursday Sep 07, 2017
Thursday Sep 07, 2017
Transition can be scary. Transgender people face fear of rejection, fear of loneliness, fear of poverty. They fear for their safety. In this episode, we answer a listener question from Sabene who asks "How do you combat and overcome that fear? I am really struggling with that right now. I mean, it's almost pathological. And so I'd love to get your points of view and your experiences. I have to get over this hurdle... and I don't know if I ever will."
Some songs that deal honestly with mental illness (not that transgender people are mentally ill) and fear, and might prove inspirational, include Better Son/Daughter by Rilo Kiley, Bravado by Lorde (again with the Lorde), and Silk by Wolf Alice.
Also check out Faith's review of Boy Meets Girl featuring the wonderful trans actress Michelle Hendley.
And if you're in the greater New York area, why not stop by the Alley Pond Adventure Course where you can learn to overcome your fear by jumping off a 40-foot telephone pole. You'll survive. Faith did. (Kath chickened out.) Have faith.
Support us on Patreon to help us keep making great content, and to get some cool rewards-- like drinks with us at Stonewall Inn!
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Friday Sep 01, 2017
Friday Sep 01, 2017
Coming out at work is a major step in transition. How does one even start? In this episode, we'll discuss some ways to help your workplace transition go smoothly, peacefully, and as stressfree as possible. We'll talk planning, working with your organization and supervisor, dealing with problems and more.
Check out Faith's Guide to Coming Out at Work. Here is Faith's coming out memo/email that went out company-wide, her own workplace transition plan, and a sample workplace transition policy that she helped write.
Lamda Legal and the ACLU both may be resources if you encounter employment discrimination. Also check out the US Labor Laws, as they can vary from place to place.
Also check out the Lorde song Bravado, which helped Faith screw up the courage to come out to HR.
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Friday Aug 25, 2017
Friday Aug 25, 2017
What does it mean to have a non-binary gender identity? In this episode, we talk with Avery who identifies as non-binary/genderqueer. We talk with them about the joys and frustrations of being non-binary, what it's like coming out, how fluid a concept gender really is, how we can all help make the world a friendlier place for non-binary folks and more.
Loved this little comic, but didn't want to use it for the main episode since there was no attribution. If you know the artist, please let us know!
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Friday Aug 18, 2017
Friday Aug 18, 2017
How can an LGBTQ person figure out what label really works for them? In this episode, we answer a listener question from Sasha. She asks "Faith, you've mentioned several times that you spent many years identifying as a cross dresser and some time identifying dual gender. I'm wondering if you could share more about that time of your life and what that experience was like for you." Faith tells the story of her own journey through the labels, what labels mean, and how you can start to figure out who you are.
Check out urnotalone and tsroadmap - two early websites Faith frequented in her early days. Also,be sure and check out the the famous K.D. Lang and Cindy Crawford Vanity Fair cover. And perhaps you'll find some solace in the song Ring of Keys from the Broadway musical Fun Home .
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Friday Aug 11, 2017
Friday Aug 11, 2017
Creating a new look isn't cheap, especially if your goal is to be more feminine. This week, we answer a question from listener Zoelle who asks "What are some feminizing tips for looks and clothing for someone who can't afford clothes or accessories?" In this episode we'll share some great ways to feminize your look for free and for super cheap. Because no matter the contents of their pocket book, everyone deserves to look great and express who they are. And we'd love to hear your tips too! Share them with us by email or on Twitter with the hashtag #FreeFeminize.
Check out Sephora or Harmon Face Values for free makeup samples, or check out Wet & Wild cosmetics at your local drug store or supermarket. Reddit's /r/crossdressing and /r/MtF for tips and info. Also be sure and check out our friend Jess at the podast Transpantastic.
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Friday Aug 04, 2017
Friday Aug 04, 2017
The best way to rid yourself a nasty case of beard is electrolysis. To get the skinny on this procedure, we talk to Sara, a transgender woman who's personally had thousands of hairs ripped out of her face thanks to the magic of science. We'll talk about the costs, the effects, the pain (ouch), and what to expect when you go in for your electrolysis appointment.
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Friday Jul 28, 2017
Friday Jul 28, 2017
What do you do when your boyfriend decides to transition? In this episode cis girl Kath discusses how it feels when your straight male partner lets you know they're a transgender woman. What's it like going from a simple straight relationship with a guy to a gay relationship with a girl? Does that make her gay now? Does it really matter?
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Friday Jul 21, 2017
Friday Jul 21, 2017
Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) is a tool that some transgender women utilize. To learn more about this surgery, we'll talk to Sara who had FFS. We'll discuss the various surgical procedures, how to find a good doctor, costs involved, what recovery is like, and what results can be exected.
Check out Jane Krakowski and Charlize Theron's perfect noses (at least according to Faith). Oona Chaplin from Game of Thrones, who is lucky enough to resemble our guest Sarah. Here are some pictures of nasal surgery spacers, once of which does sort of resemble a surfboard. Plus here's a website where you can see what celebrities you look like (though we make no claims as to the quality of their algorithm).
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Friday Jul 14, 2017
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Voice can be a huge stubling block for transgender women. In this episode we answer a listener question from Kimberly who worries that voice is her biggest obstacle to passing. Kimberly also asks us how Faith feels about her voice, especially when considering how podcasting is such a voice-based medium.
Check out Zoe Alexandra's YouTube video "How to a Achieve a Natural Female Voice" as a good place to start a YouTube binge watch on this subject. TS Roadmap is a classic of info for people who are in any stage of transition. Be sure to check out our episode on voice feminization surgery. Why not listen to Kath's other podcast But I Digress. Also check out the episode of Hey You Know It podcast that we were on.
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Friday Jul 07, 2017
Friday Jul 07, 2017
When it comes to the law, transgender people face unique challenges. To get some insight on name changes, ID updates, discrimination, and other potentially tough-to navigate-legal questions, we spoke with our friend Caleb Arring. Not only is he a transgender man, he's also a bonifide attorney.
Check out Caleb's wonderfully informative podcast, Beyond Gender. For US & Canadian name change resources, visit Dr. Becky. San Francisco's National Center For Lesbian Rights (NCLR) will do all the name change paperwork for you! For our Empire State listeners, here is New York State's name change oetition template. If your local DMV is being a butthead, check out the Transgender Law Center or your local ACLU.
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Thursday Jun 29, 2017
Thursday Jun 29, 2017
Let's face it, no one wants to be asked if they're a "real girl." In this episode the Gender Rebels answer question from listeners Laura Jean and Nathalie who enjoy taking in a drag show now and again. But, they ask, what do you do when you're having fabulous fun and a random person comes up and asks "Are you a real girl?" How can a cis girl, a trans girl, or anyone respond to that?
Sadly, both local CSRA gay bars we mentioned, Colosseum and Marlboro Station, are both appear to closed.
Also to clarify, Imam is most commonly used as the title of a worship leader of a mosque and Muslim community among Sunni Muslims.
Also, Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim listeners!
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Thursday Jun 22, 2017
Thursday Jun 22, 2017
Mel Wymore is trasngender but that hasn't stopped him from running for New York City Council. In this episode we talk Mel about the unique challenges faced when transgender people choose to get involved politically. We also discuss why LGBT people need to be involved in their communities and how you can get started.
Check out Mel Wymore's website. Plus some great articles about his campaign from LGBTQ Nation and NBC News.
Friday Jun 16, 2017
Friday Jun 16, 2017
Coming out transgender is hard. Coming out transgender to your inlaws is even harder. For this, our 50th episode, Kath and Faith discuss a recent trip to Chicago where Faith came out to all of Kath's family. How'd it go? Was anyone rude? Was everyone nice? Listen now for all the details.
For some background, check out our previous episode ID Trouble & Coming Out to Kath's Parents.
Check out The Brainscoop, the Field Museum YouTube channel. Also the movie Drinking Buddies and Revolution Brewery where it was filmed. Aslo if you're going to be in Chicago, be sure to have a Hot Italian Beef sandwich - it's a Gender Rebels favorite!
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Thursday Jun 08, 2017
Thursday Jun 08, 2017
Passing as cis can be an important concern for transgender people. In this episode Kath and Faith discuss what passing is, along with its benefits and drawbacks. Should passing as cis be the goal of every transgender person or are there other factors to consider?
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Thursday Jun 01, 2017
Thursday Jun 01, 2017
Here's our shopping guide for transgirls and crossdressers. Going out shopping in public can be stressful for transgender women, crossdressers, non-binary folks and even lots of cis girls. How do you figure out your size? What fitting rooms are okay to use? What are the salespeople and customers going to think? Kath and Faith discuss these questions and give some tips and tricks for shopping for clothes, makeup, underthings, shoes and all the other fabulous stuff we love to shop for.
Reddit's Makeup Addiction subreddit is a great resource.
Gender Rebels episode on wigs.
Discussion of Victoria Secret's policy on male appearing individuals .
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Thursday May 25, 2017
Thursday May 25, 2017
The world's first transgender sitcom is here! In this episode Faith and Kath interview Amy Fox who is showrunner, co-writer and co-star of The Switch. The Switch really is the first transgender sitcom in the history of television. Not only that, but it features transgender actors in transgender roles. Who knew such a thing was possible? We speak with Amy about transgender representation, comedy, roleplaying games, and more.
The Switch is produced by Trembling Void Studios and will be on air in Canada. But, you can go to Revry and watch it right NOW.
For more info, check out out The Switch on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can also check out their website We Love the Switch.
If you love that, you can check out Switch star Nyla the Destroyer or Amy's feature length film Floating Away.
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