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To find more about Pastor Heather and her services, you can go to https://www.montavillaumc.org

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Today we interview Shawn, host of the Sullivan's Unheard Voices Podcast. We discuss how he grew to love peoples stories and built it to the point that he has a quickly growing podcast and just has a passion to sit down and hear yours too. We enjoyed making this podcast as you can just feel the authenticity of Shawn as he speaks and we had a few laughs too. 

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Today we interviewed Ashley and we discussed the fun topic of communism and how trans people fit into the cultural and economic ideology. This was a fun episode for us and we enjoyed the engaging conversation about what the future could look like. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, Welcome to the Family.

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Today we interviewed Ashley and we discussed the fun topic of communism and how trans people fit into the cultural and economic ideology. This was a fun episode for us and we enjoyed the engaging conversation about what the future could look like. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, Welcome to the Family.

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Part 2 of our Holiday Episode. 

We realize this is super late but we felt it was still worth uploading. It is just Bear and I in the booth today and we discuss different holiday traditions and ways to cope with struggles. Bear gets to really come out of his cave for this one. It is a 2 part episode partly because of my ADHD but also we were just having so much fun in the conversation that it just went. We hope you enjoy it and we will get back to regular episodes after this.

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We realize this is super late but we felt it was still worth uploading. It is just Bear and I in the booth today and we discuss different holiday traditions and ways to cope with struggles. Bear gets to really come out of his cave for this one. It is a 2 part episode partly because of my ADHD but also we were just having so much fun in the conversation that it just went. We hope you enjoy it and we will get back to regular episodes after this.

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Today, we had a really fun episode as we interview Jenna, a local comedian that has put together comedy shows. We discuss some the struggles that both cis-women and trans people have in common and ways to cope with those struggles. It was personally fun for us, but also had a great message along with it and we highly recommend you go watch some of her shows. 

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Today we interview Monica Helms, Creator of the Trans Flag!!! We discuss her life growing up, her career in the navy, coming out and how it affected her relationship with her partner, the designing the flag and more. This was a conversation that we were excited to have and are so excited to share it with you. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. 

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Today we continue our interview with Bear. Yes, you read that right. We interview Bear, but not our Bear. This is Bear from  @barethebear1743 . We discuss his journey discovering himself, transitioning and joining the military. We talked about the challenges he has faced as a trans man in the military and discuss if he regrets his decision to join. This interview was engaging, fun, heartfelt and authentic. We really enjoyed this interview and had a lot of fun. Plus, bonus content as we play a game at the end. 

Enjoy, and as always, Welcome to the Family

Today we interview Bear. Yes, you read that right. We interview Bear, but not our Bear. This is Bear from Youtube's  @barethebear1743 . We discuss his journey discovering himself, transitioning and joining the military. We talked about the challenges he has faced as a trans man in the military and discuss if he regrets his decision to join. This interview was engaging, fun, heartfelt and authentic. We really enjoyed this interview and had a lot of fun.

Enjoy, and as always, Welcome to the Family

In this episode we conclude our interview with Brynn Tannehill - pilot, veteran, author, and royal badass. In part 1, we discussed her experience growing up and coming out, serving in the navy and so on. 

In part 2, we continue that discussion with going through the process of reentering the armed forces, having that goal and dream yanked away from the latest political policies, how she has adapted and overcame, and we also had a nice detour into what its like flying a monkey with a bucket. 

This is still a part you dont want to miss. Enjoy and as always, Welcome to the Family.

Links discussed

https://www.damemagazine.com/2025/09/08/the-case-for-transgender-asylum-from-trumps-america/

https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Wanted-about-Trans-Afraid/dp/1785928260/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LJMIPM45AQC0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NSW27T87UcJb8hqHejvDuHRQ5z_MYsEjDod1vR8KAsnGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.qZQdX6rrFHjYq7VoU_-Z6_PuGLj2_JnjWggXPf31tNg&dib_tag=se&keywords=brynne+tannehill&qid=1765073158&sprefix=Brynn+Tanne%2Caps%2C1119&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/American-Fascism-How-Subverting-Democracy-ebook/dp/B092LNF8R4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3LJMIPM45AQC0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NSW27T87UcJb8hqHejvDuHRQ5z_MYsEjDod1vR8KAsnGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.qZQdX6rrFHjYq7VoU_-Z6_PuGLj2_JnjWggXPf31tNg&dib_tag=se&keywords=brynne+tannehill&qid=1765073158&sprefix=Brynn+Tanne%2Caps%2C1119&sr=8-2

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Today we interview Brynn Tannehill, pilot, veteran, author, and royal badass. She shares her experience growing up, wanting to be a pilot, joining the navy, working her ass off and even go to where she helped write executive orders for President Biden. In part 2 we go past that part of the story and continue the adventure. We enjoyed this conversation very much and hope you do too.

As always, Welcome to the Family

Links discussed

https://www.damemagazine.com/2025/09/08/the-case-for-transgender-asylum-from-trumps-america/

https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Wanted-about-Trans-Afraid/dp/1785928260/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LJMIPM45AQC0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NSW27T87UcJb8hqHejvDuHRQ5z_MYsEjDod1vR8KAsnGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.qZQdX6rrFHjYq7VoU_-Z6_PuGLj2_JnjWggXPf31tNg&dib_tag=se&keywords=brynne+tannehill&qid=1765073158&sprefix=Brynn+Tanne%2Caps%2C1119&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/American-Fascism-How-Subverting-Democracy-ebook/dp/B092LNF8R4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3LJMIPM45AQC0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NSW27T87UcJb8hqHejvDuHRQ5z_MYsEjDod1vR8KAsnGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.qZQdX6rrFHjYq7VoU_-Z6_PuGLj2_JnjWggXPf31tNg&dib_tag=se&keywords=brynne+tannehill&qid=1765073158&sprefix=Brynn+Tanne%2Caps%2C1119&sr=8-2

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Today we interview Mayor Elect Erica Deuso, the first openly trans person elected to the Office of Mayor in the State of Pennsylvania. We had a great conversation about what being trans in politics looks like and how people are so much more than being trans. We discuss how she was elected to do a job and that is what she is focused on and believes that is what others should focus on, not on her being transgender. We discussed what the pathway to winning a mayorship race looks like. 

We really enjoyed this interview and hope you do too. And as always, Welcome to the Family

This episode, the tides are changed. This is an episode that was recorded for another podcast - Sullivan's Unheard Voices, and this time, they are interviewing Daphne. The episode was recorded on Oct 17th and was released on their podcast 2 weeks ago. We have been given permission to have it as a bonus episode on our podcast!

We had a lot of fun in this conversation. Two neurodivergent people following whatever track was placed in front us led to a conversation that went all over the place. Come on the adventure with us!

Please go check our Sullivan's Unheard Voices at

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566340590330
https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnsawb
https://www.youtube.com/@unheardvoicespod/videos
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Today we interview Tai Ericson, a sculptural artist that is doing work currently making portraits of trans people that were murdered. This episode was moving emotionally and really showed a unique way to honor the trans community. We recorded this episode on Trans Day of Remembrance. We did this episode to honor those in the trans community that have passed. We hope that by listening to this episode that you can find different ways to support the trans community and find strength when you feel you can't go on. 

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As we continue our lead up to the holidays, we have a great discussion with Serena, a transwoman and local elected official in her community. We discuss how her transition led to her being more comfortable in putting herself out, how the process of running for office helped her and helped to build community and how important it is to get involved in your community. We also discuss logistics on an international scale and how tarrifs affect all of us.

We really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too. 

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Today we interview Natalie, a transwoman, an activist and a political campaign worker. She discusses her story and we talk about what it's like in the campaign industry and how she continues to fight for trans rights. It was a fun discussion and we dig into the question of should we be big and loud in fighting for rights or quiet and personal. We enjoyed this episode and hope you do too. And as always, Welcome to the Family!

We apologize about the audio in this episode. We did work to clean it up as well as we could.

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Today we interview Marus, a transman, a playwright, a poet and single parent of 3 teenagers. We hear his story going through his transition, we get to explore what its like to be a parent as a trans person and explore the world of being a playwright/poet. We get to hear some of Marus' poetry, and we just had a good time chuckling through the episode. This episode truly was fun. We hope you enjoy it, and as always, Welcome to the Family.

To see more of his content, visit

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We had some technical difficulties and lost the video footage on the first episode. This is the 2nd interview which ended up being mostly different.

We interview Kristen, a therapist who is also a member and advocate for the local PFLAG chapter which is where we met.

We discuss PFLAG, what the organization is and what work they do. We also discuss how she supports trans people, both as a therapist and as a mother.

Find your local PFLAG organization at pflag.org

And as always, Welcome to the Family.

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We had some technical difficulties and lost the video footage on this one. We ended up recording this again but the 2nd interview ended up being mostly different so we are releasing this as a bonus episode.

We interview Kristen, a therapist who is also a member and advocate for the local PFLAG chapter which is where we met.

We discuss PFLAG, what the organization is and what work they do. We also discuss how she supports trans people, both as a therapist and as a mother.

Find your local PFLAG organization at pflag.org

And as always, Welcome to the Family.

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In this episode, we sit down with David Hayward — better known as The Naked Pastor — to talk about his journey from church leadership to creative truth-telling through art. We explore faith, deconstruction, and the courage it takes to question deeply held beliefs. With humor, honesty, and heart, David shares what it means to find spiritual freedom, authenticity, and compassion in a changing world. 

We understand that everyone’s faith and beliefs are deeply personal, and it’s never our intention to diminish them. At the same time, we know that many people experience moments of struggle or doubt — and in this conversation, we explore how to navigate that space with empathy, curiosity, and grace.

We pull up several of his art pieces and discuss how they came about and what they mean to him, his follwers and us.

Be sure to check out his art, story and mission at www.nakedpastor.com. You can also find him on Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok.

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Today we interview SJ, a non binary park ranger that worked at Yosemite National Park as a bat researcher. They are known nationally for being one of the individuals that hung the Trans flag on El Capitan. Please come on this journey with us as we discuss their pathway researching the genetics of fish, working with bats, the hanging of the flag and the fallout that followed. We were deeply moved by SJ's story and hope you are as well. 

And as always, Welcome to the Family!!!

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This is a bonus episode!!!

We just shared an interview with Emma in episode 12. This bonus episode was a week earlier on Emma's radio show Transpositive where Emma interviewed Daphne.

Transpositive is a biweekly program in Portland exploring themes important to those who identify as Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming. Transpositive tries to connect listeners with the ongoing activist, arts, culture, and dialogue happening in Portland and beyond. Make your voice heard! Transpositive PDX is open to new and experienced programmers, guests, and events you want our community to know about. We are an open collective. Anyone who identifies as trans, gender non-binary, gender fluid is welcome to be part of our collective after completing some basic free radio training. For more information contact Emma at transpositivepdx@gmail.com

This week we interview Emma, a transwoman, who also is Jewish and runs a Radio show of her own, Transpositive. we listen to her story as well as discuss her radio show, how it started and we dive into Judaism and how to find peace with being both trans and Jewish. We found this episode to be fascinating and enlightening and hope you enjoy it too.

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Transpositive is a biweekly program in Portland exploring themes important to those who identify as Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming. Transpositive tries to connect listeners with the ongoing activist, arts, culture, and dialogue happening in Portland and beyond. Make your voice heard! Transpositive PDX is open to new and experienced programmers, guests, and events you want our community to know about. We are an open collective. Anyone who identifies as trans, gender non-binary, gender fluid is welcome to be part of our collective after completing some basic free radio training. For more information contact Emma at transpositivepdx@gmail.com

Today we interviewed Brittany Jones who is running for Governor of the State of Oregon. We discuss the political landscape and what it looks like, how to make a difference in the world around and ways she intends to support the trans community and trans rights. This was truly a pleasure for us and we hope it is for you too.

This week we sit down with the amazing Anna who is an RN. She discusses how she is affirming to the trans community in her workplace and how she personally goes out of her way to make others feel welcome and like a human even when societal stigmas point otherwise.

We also want to know if you like pickle spears or coins better? Let us know here or on our FB page!

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This week was a lot of fun. We sit down with Josh and discuss how he grew up and his story of coming out and going through transition. We discuss how he helped co-found a supportive organization to help support trans men as they go through their journey. We really enjoyed recording this and hope you enjoy listening to it.

Noted in the conversation

The Phoenix Center
https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/

Today we interview Dr. Kristine Coons, an internal medicine doctor practicing in Washington. She researches and presents on sex development, genetics and gender identity. She is also a project lead on intersex care and collaborates with several universities, government agencies, and does some international work.

This is part 3 of 3.

Part 1 - deals with her story of growing up and learning about herself and the process of coming out and balancing that with her relationships.

Part 2 -  deals with the etymology and sociology of "male" and "female" and gives us the basic understanding of genetics and biology.

Part 3 - really digs into the science behind intersex individuals and by relation, trans individuals.

We really enjoyed this interview and found it to be super informative. We hope you enjoy it also and please remember to subscribe and share.

As always, Welcome to the Family.

Today we interview Dr. Kristine Coons, an internal medicine doctor practicing in Washington. She researches and presents on sex development, genetics and gender identity. She is also a project lead on intersex care and collaborates with several universities, government agencies, and does some international work.

This is part 2 of 3.

Part 1 - deals with her story of growing up and learning about herself and the process of coming out and balancing that with her relationships.

Part 2 -  deals with the etymology and sociology of "male" and "female" and gives us the basic understanding of genetics and biology.

Part 3 - really digs into the science behind intersex individuals and by relation, trans individuals.

We really enjoyed this interview and found it to be super informative. We hope you enjoy it also and please remember to subscribe and share.

As always, Welcome to the Family.

Today we join Rev. Gwen Fry as she tells us about her experience growing up, her life as a priest in the Episcopal church, coming out, her transition and working back into the priesthood. We discuss how relationships can be affected by transitioning and about the dangers associated with doing so. We enjoyed listening to her story and hope you do as well.

Bear joins Ramses, a genderfluid individual to discuss the differences about being transgender and gender fluid. They discuss Ramses' experience in going through school and his journey on discovering himself.

This week on Trans-plaining, we’re joined by DJ — a social worker with deep roots in community care — for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to truly support trans people. While we touch on DJ’s background, this episode is less about job titles and more about showing up, holding space, and doing the work of allyship in real life.

Together, we talk about the emotional weight trans folks often carry, the importance of being trauma-informed, and how support can look different for everyone. DJ shares insights from her lived experience and professional lens, offering guidance for anyone who wants to be a better friend, advocate, or care provider.

This is a soft, grounding conversation full of real talk and reminders that showing up doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be real.

New episodes every week — real talk, real stories.
Need support? Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860) and 988 are always available.

Welcome to Episode 1 of Trans-plaining – a podcast where we break down trans experiences, spotlight community voices, and dig into the real-life issues that matter.

In this premiere episode, we introduce Bettie Sheffler, Founder of Bombshell Transformations, a beauty and wellness center dedicated to serving the trans community and their friends, families, and allies. 

Topics we touch on:

• What inspired this business
• How the services offered benefit the trans community
• How she works to make every person feel safe and validated in their journey

Join the conversation — like, comment, and subscribe to stay connected and support trans voices.

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Check them out here! 
https://www.facebook.com/bettiebombshellhair/ 
https://www.instagram.com/bombshell_transformations/ 
https://www.bombshelltransformations.org/ 

This is a short update on what's been going on with Transplaining and what we have coming up. Enjoy and stay tuned for more updates.

If you like the work we are doing and would like to help support us, you can do so at buymeacoffee.com/transplainingpodcast

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This is an update on the episodes ending in the year 2025 and leading into 2026. We had a short sabatical so to speak and are back at it again. Stay tuned for more episodes. They are coming!!!

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Today we interviewed Madison, a transfemme individual who shares her journey in coming out as trans, managing family relationships, and working through the medical system to get the right care. This episode really gets into the raw emotions of what it looks like when care and validation are not met. We enjoyed this episode and hope you will too. And as always, Welcome to the Family.

Today we interview Dr. Kristine Coons, an internal medicine doctor practicing in Washington. She researches and presents on sex development, genetics and gender identity. She is also a project lead on intersex care and collaborates with several universities, government agencies, and does some international work.

This is part 1 of 3.

Part 1 - deals with her story of growing up and learning about herself and the process of coming out and balancing that with her relationships.

Part 2 -  deals with the etymology and sociology of "male" and "female" and gives us the basic understanding of genetics and biology.

Part 3 - really digs into the science behind intersex individuals and by relation, trans individuals.

We really enjoyed this interview and found it to be super informative. We hope you enjoy it also and please remember to subscribe and share.

As always, Welcome to the Family.

 In this episode, Daphne and Bear sit down with Geof, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, for an in-depth conversation about mental health in the transgender community. Together, they unpack how the DSM-5 defines and approaches gender dysphoria, explore the unique mental health challenges trans people face, and discuss what compassionate, affirming mental health care for transgender individuals looks like. Geof offers valuable insights from his professional experience, shedding light on both the clinical side of care and the human side of supporting trans clients.

Other sources referred to in the podcast:

www.facebook.com/GARichie
www.wildheartsociety.org
   / @jammidodger 
www.Jamisongreen.com
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