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Fifty Shades of Gender

Fifty Shades of Gender

Esther Lemmens

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We get curious about all things gender, sex and sexuality, as well as relationships, feminism (the inclusive kind), mental health and kink, and all that makes us humans unique and diverse. From body positivity to body dysmorphia, it’s all welcome here. Come with us on a journey of inclusion, acceptance and respect. This podcast is for you if: • You're curious and want to learn more about experiences of gender outside the gender binary; • You are questioning your gender, or • You have a loved one who is, and you want to learn how to best support them. Other topics we cover on this podcast include neurodivergence, disability, parenting and family, transitioning, hormone therapy and other medical affirmative interventions, (extreme) body modification, BDSM, attraction types including asexuality and aromanticism, and much more. There is a content warning for sensitive subjects at the start of the episode if it applies. Esther (she/they/fae) is a creative rebel, intuitive designer, and queer mystic. She's also an artist, writer, truth seeker, and gentle activist. Generally non-conforming, she likes to refer to herself as a ‘rebel with a cause’. Her motto is “do YOUR thing, YOUR way”, and she passionately believes that authentic, unapologetic and at times radical self-expression is the most important gift we can give to ourselves – and to the world. Wanna know what it takes to be a better ally to gender-diverse folks? Register for our upcoming allyship course and receive FREE resources about gender-neutral language and pronoun examples: https://www.fiftyshadesofgender.com/allyship-course/ Find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @50ShadesGender Find us on YouTube. LinkedIn & Patreon: Fifty Shades Of Gender
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Fifty Shades of Gender - 8. MEL: non-binary, asexual, aromantic
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08/27/20 • 0 min

For personal reasons, Mel asked us to take her episode down until further notice. We have honoured her request, and may do a follow-up episode some time. If so, we will update the episode page with the details and add the details here as well. Although Mel's story is unique and there is of course no replacement, you can listen to other episodes from non-binary, asexual and aromantic folks on fiftyshadesofgender.com/podcast. You can also search by label on fiftyshadesofgender.com/episode-list.
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Fifty Shades of Gender - 65. Listener Questions (1): terminology explained
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10/14/21 • 22 min

This episode is a slightly different one again; the first of a Listener Questions series. I'm answering a question (or rather, responding to a request) from one of our listeners, Connie, who said "I would love to hear a podcast on the definition of terms used on the podcasts." So here it is! More on www.fiftyshadesofgender.com/listener-questions-1

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Fifty Shades of Gender - 72. TALEA BOELSEMS: agender, metagender
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01/20/22 • 69 min

Talea uses any pronouns, and they are agender and metagender. Find out what that means to Talea in this episode. We get philosophical and dig deeper into gender identity, and we talk about the challenges with finding language for something just beyond our grasp, nature vs nurture and what is innate in our identity, and peeling away layers and finding nothing. As we start to wrap up the conversation, some more really juicy things came up, so we keep going for another 10 minutes or so after I thank Talea for sharing her experience. More on www.fiftyshadesofgender.com/talea

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Fifty Shades of Gender - 77. JENN: genderfree, autistic, fat
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03/31/22 • 55 min

Jenn sets up websites and tech systems for micro businesses. Jenn doesn't have much of an attachment to pronouns and says they or she are fine. They are genderfree, and she also gave us the labels autistic and fat. Find out what that means to Jenn in this episode. We also talk about choosing your own gender badges, the absurdity of assigned gender roles, being conscious of gender-neutral language, how autism in women is underdiagnosed, the limited choices when it comes to clothes, the balance of body neutrality, the various struggles fat people face, and putting the rainbow first rather than it being an afterthought. More on www.fiftyshadesofgender.com/jenn

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Fifty Shades of Gender - 31. CN LESTER: trans

31. CN LESTER: trans

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02/11/21 • 37 min

CN Lester is a musician, writer, researcher, queer/trans/feminist activist, and author of the book Trans Like Me. CN's pronouns are they/them, and they are a trans person. Find out what that means to CN in this episode. We also talk about the importance of strategy when it comes to gender education, effects of testosterone on the singing voice, books, and the queer history of opera. CW: castration. More on www.fiftyshadesofgender.com/cn

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Fifty Shades of Gender - 34. CASSIAN LODGE: non-binary, agender
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03/04/21 • 66 min

Cassian's pronouns are they/them and they identify as non-binary and agender. Find out what that means to Cassian in this episode. Cassian started the Gender Census in 2011 and they talk about their main learnings and insights in the nine years of running it. We also talk about finding gender inside (or not), navigating public toilets, passion and experience versus education, the overlap between gender identity and sexual orientation, finding common ground where there appears to only be contradiction and conflict, and microactivism; how small actions can have a big impact. More on www.fiftyshadesofgender.com/cassian

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Fifty Shades of Gender - 29. JOE: femme boy, non-binary, trans
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01/28/21 • 59 min

Joe is an educator and trainer on improving inclusivity in workplaces and schools at the Norfolk LGBT+ Project, and he's also an artist running a small business as an illustrator. Joe's pronouns are he/him, and he identifies as a femme boy, non-binary, and trans. Find out what that means to Joe in this episode. We also talk about socialisation and reinforcing gender stereotypes, performing gender versus living gender, medical versus social transitioning, mental health struggles, how being willing to get it wrong is better than staying silent when it comes to supporting people, and the benefits of simplifying life. CW: suicide, self-harm, threat. More on www.fiftyshadesofgender.com/joe

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Fifty Shades of Gender - 18. SOPHIE JAMES: transsexual, transvestite
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11/05/20 • 22 min

Sophie is a forty-something married parent of three kids and somewhere on the trans spectrum. Sophie's pronouns are she/her. She uses the words transsexual and transvestite of herself, but considers herself to be a work in progress and very much Sophie. Find out what that means to her in this episode. We also talk about finding the balance in family dynamics, having two different personas, and being yourself no matter what labels you use. More on www.fiftyshadesofgender.com/sophie
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Theo is an aspiring queer writer and lover of memes and video games. Theo's pronouns are they/them (or fae/faer online) and they identify as genderfluid, non-binary, asexual, and a grayromantic lesbian. Find out what that means to Theo in this episode. We also talk about pronouns and neopronouns, the asexuality scale, the difference between sexual attraction and romantic attraction, platonic crushes, queerplatonic relationships (QPRs) and boundaries. More on www.fiftyshadesofgender.com/theo
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Fifty Shades of Gender - 103. RAY BRIGGS: genderqueer, boi, practicing bisexual, T4T
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02/29/24 • 51 min

Ray Briggs is professor of philosophy at Stanford University, co-host of the radio show Philosophy Talk, and co-author of the book What Even Is Gender? Ray's pronouns are they/them (he/him is also ok) and they are genderqueer, boi, and also a practicing bisexual, and T4T. Find out what that means to Ray in this episode. We also talk about ways to be queer, the expansiveness of the term bisexual, philosophy and decision making, ignoring possibilities, the essence of womanhood (or lack thereof), testosterone's physical and emotional effects, how to define aggression, consent policies, and being impossible. More on www.fiftyshadesofgender.com/ray-briggs

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How many episodes does Fifty Shades of Gender have?

Fifty Shades of Gender currently has 109 episodes available.

What topics does Fifty Shades of Gender cover?

The podcast is about Lgbt, Identity, Health & Fitness, Transgender, Sex, Lgbtq, Trans, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Gender, Queer and Sexuality.

What is the most popular episode on Fifty Shades of Gender?

The episode title '12. KIT RACKLEY #2: non-binary, trans-feminine, demigirl, genderfluid' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Fifty Shades of Gender?

The average episode length on Fifty Shades of Gender is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Fifty Shades of Gender released?

Episodes of Fifty Shades of Gender are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Fifty Shades of Gender?

The first episode of Fifty Shades of Gender was released on Jun 29, 2020.

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