#14 - Glad That We're Here with Samantha Allen

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03/03/21 • 59 min

In this episode, host Beau Bradley (he/they) sits down with friend of nine years, Samantha Allen (she/her) to discuss topics ranging from their shared experiences growing up in small town, PA and as students and friends at Penn State, to the pace at which the American media is adapting to gender neutral terms and the diversity and inclusion of its staff.
Working as a lifestyle writer and editor over the past six years, from State College to NYC to Denver, Sami looks back on her upbringing, and her collegiate journalism experience and how it shaped the way she leads now, as a first time-boss in the industry.
The duo joke about their experiences in student organizations and in the classroom at Penn State University - a home they both admiringly look back on, but with much wider and weathered lenses. The truth is, systemic racism, lack of representation (of all types, shapes, sizes and colors) and the lack of diversity in faculty begs these intergenerational issues to persist. Dissecting fear of progress and change in the boomer generation, is just one of the bonus conversations you get in this episode. From politics to milk, no topic is off limits!
They touch on greek life and what it was like during their time at PSU, Sami's favorite professors, and even how BMG has played a role in her own family dynamic. If you are looking for the BMG episode Samantha so graciously talks about, it is "Windows and Mirrors with Beth Farr" from Season 1! Check it out if you haven't already!!
Grab a drink (or not) and settle in for this episode of what feels like "catching up with the girls," yes... girl is used as a loose term for the non-binary being that is Beau Bradley in this example.
You can find today's guest on IG @Samanthajoallen and you can find us @beaumygodpod as well. Don't forget to rate and subscribe, to follow along on where this journey takes us next!
Sources:
https://www.glaad.org/transgender
https://roadscholar.com/blog/the-dangers-of-spilled-milk-during-transport

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In this episode of Beau my God, host Beau Bradley (he/they) sits down with returning guest, and partner Rose Bradley (she/they). The two sit down to catch listeners up on Beau's medical transition, as this week is shot number 10 of Testosterone for Beau; and discuss what day-to-day life is currently like for them in quarantine. The pair get vulnerable discussing their individual struggles with mental health, introspection and what does and doesn't work for them. Then Beau breaks down Introspection, giving some tips on how you can realign your priorities in a way that gets your tasks accomplished, but leaves room for your personal needs and processes. This is an episode on feelings, you've been warned :)
Article - https://positivepsychology.com/introspection-self-reflection/

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In today's candid Beau my God episode, host Beau Bradley (he/they) sits down with proudly disabled trans man and educator Logan Adams (he/him) to discuss all of the queer things. The duo start out by discussing their experiences coming out with family, both the good and the bad - and what it was like for Logan to come out at work, as the first and only transgender employee at his school district. As a leader and a role model, Logan explains how he has come out to his students, how he has began to pave the way for LGBTQIA+ individuals in his town and more! The pair share tidbits of gay history, their own past experiences, and what life has been like one year into COVID-19. Logan openly shares his experiences growing up as the different kid, and how he was stereotyped and picked on for being gay, even before he realized he was bisexual. Beau shares how he got the nick name "Tits" in high school and how life changed overnight when he went through puberty the first time, which leads into a discussion on the domino effect that happens when people realize the full reality of gender. This wholesome episode is one you aren't going to want to miss!
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References:
The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America
Trans on Wheels Apparel or on IG: @trans_onwheels
Netflix Series: Tales of the City