Transgender School

Bridget Sampson

An honest, eye-opening, mother-daughter conversation that’s different than most. Join Jackie as she shares her journey to fully becoming the woman she was always meant to be, and hear from her mom Bridget about the mistakes she made, the things she got right, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Together, Jackie and Bridget will discuss current events, welcome guests, and share actions you can take to support trans people.

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Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families, A Panel Discussion, Part 2 of 2

Transgender School

09/05/23 • 46 min

"When I told my lesbian love that I was transitioning, she sat with me for four hours, and I said, I don't know what this means for us. Because I didn't know any families who looked like us, any couples who were a trans man with a lesbian. I found out later that there's a lot of us."

In today's episode, you’ll get to hear the second half of our very special conversation with Peggy Gillespie, author of "Authentic Selves," and with Lana, Ted, Joseph, Tamira, and Christian, who shared their stories in Peggy's book.

In this second part of our conversation, you'll learn about Christian, a suburban trans man, who was always told that it’s not okay to be out. He now embraces infinite, unconditional love, which he uses to teach his kids not to be ashamed of who they are or who their family is. You'll also hear about Joseph, a trans man, and his wife Tamira and their experiences parenting a trans kid.

Additionally, we talk about couples that stay together after one of them transitions, Peggy talks about the importance of sharing her book and promoting these discussions, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A bit about Christian's background and upbringing story (3:20)
Christian's coming out story (9:20)
The scary trans person the media warned you about (13:40)
About couples that stay together after one of them transitions (18:10)
How is it to be a Queer mom of a trans kid (25:40)
How Peggy's book humanizes trans and nonbinary people (27:20)
A bit about how Peggy's non-profit works (34:00)

Resources:

Book: Peggy Gillespie - Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families
Family Diversity Projects: a non-profit organization with award-winning traveling photo-text exhibits, co-founded by Peggy Gillespie and Gigi Kaeser

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Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families, A Panel Discussion, Part 1 of 2

Transgender School

08/01/23 • 39 min

"I want other parents to know that it could be a life-or-death decision if you don't handle it right. Love your child. Carry the same love you had when they first came out of the womb, and you first saw them."

In today's special episode, we’re joined by Peggy Gillespie, author of "Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families." Peggy's book, with a foreword by Jazz and Jeanette Jennings, depicts life stories and portraits of transgender and nonbinary people and their families. We get to know some of the stories in "Authentic Selves" first-hand since we are joined by Lana, Ted, Joseph and Tamira, and Christian, who are featured in the book and also in the award-winning traveling exhibits that Peggy organizes through Family Diversity Projects.

In this first part of our two-part series panel discussion, you'll learn more about Peggy's background and motivation for developing her beautiful works of art, not only for the trans and nonbinary community but for society as a whole. You'll hear a little of Lana’s story and her struggles coming out as a transgender woman within her Caribbean-American culture, and you'll enjoy meeting Ted and hearing about his wonderful rainbow family.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Peggy's background and how this extraordinary project was born (3:40)
The importance of starting meaningful discussions with our children (9:50)
A short introduction to the panel's guests and their stories (13:10)
Lana shares her experiences coming out as a transgender woman (24:20)
The moment Ted realized his assigned gender wasn't aligned with who he was (32:00)
About a rainbow family with three dads (35:50)

Resources:

Book: Peggy Gillespie - Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families
Family Diversity Projects: a non-profit organization with award-winning traveling photo-text exhibits, co-founded by Peggy Gillespie and Gigi Kaeser

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The Fight for Trans Rights & San Francisco's Hypocrisy

Transgender School

07/04/23 • 27 min

We’re sure you’re aware of the wave of anti-trans legislation being proposed and passed across the United States, but much of the information out there is confusing and misleading. In today’s episode, we want to clear things up for you and identify the truth about what’s happening and why by analyzing the political discourse on LGBTQ+ issues. We also debunk some myths about the idea of San Francisco being a Queer haven.

The increasing number of states that have outright banned gender-affirming care for anyone under 18 is forcing trans youth to flee red states and small towns to big blue cities. Unfortunately, they do not always find the support, safety, and opportunities they seek and may end up entangled in addictions, mental illness, and homelessness. Jackie describes how she has seen this firsthand in her career in local government in San Francisco.

It’s not only trans youth who are affected. Many adults in some states, such as Florida, have been suddenly and shockingly prevented from renewing their necessary transition-related medications, due to new discriminatory laws making it incredibly difficult or even impossible.

We discuss the effects of anti-trans legislation on the trans community, especially on trans youth, how we can all fight back, San Francisco's affordable housing issues, protests at schools that are teaching LGBTQ+ inclusion, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The orange man and the political use of the transgender community (2:30)
Making necessary HRT nearly impossible to obtain (5:40)
Addressing the right-wing talking head Matt Walsh (9:50)
Jackie's soapbox on the SF Board of Supervisors’ housing policies (13:00)
The impacts of not having affordable housing (18:30)

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Meet LGBTQ+ Inclusion Author and Speaker, Dr. Kryss Shane

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06/06/23 • 49 min

"I believe that when something bothers you, either do something about it or get over it. And I couldn't manage to get myself over it. So that only left me one choice." - Dr. Kryss Shane on why she became an LGBTQ+ ally and advocate.

In today's episode, we are joined by LGBTQ+ expert and cast member of TLC's "I Am Jazz," Dr. Kryss Shane. Dr. Kryss is an Educator and Consultant and the Author of "Creating an LGBT+ Inclusive Workplace," "The Educator's Guide to LGBT+ Inclusion," "Creating an LGBT+ Inclusive University," and "The Medical Professional's Guide to LGBT+ Inclusion."

Throughout our conversation, Dr. Kryss talks about becoming an LGBTQ+ leading expert, the exhausting yet gratifying job of writing four books in four years, what people are saying about her recommendations for inclusion, and what it has been like to have her books banned. She shared some behind-the-scenes moments from "I Am Jazz" that showcase Jazz and her family's admirable human qualities.

In addition, Dr. Kryss talks about her relationship with the Jennings family before the show aired, provides helpful advice for parents of LGBTQ+ kids, explains how she deals with online hate, and so much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Dr. Kryss' journey as an LGBTQ+ advocate and leading expert (3:30)
Dr. Kryss talks about the positive feedback she gets about her books (10:20)
What it feels like to have a book banned (12:10)
How it was for Dr. Kryss to make her first appearance on "I Am Jazz" in season 7 (19:00)
Dr. Kryss shares some juicy behind-the-scenes from the show (26:30)
How to support LGBTQ+ kids the right way (38:20)

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Meet Sander, Brother of Jazz Jennings, from I am Jazz

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05/02/23 • 41 min

In today's episode, we are so excited to be joined by the wonderful Sander Jennings. He is a creator, a digital marketing strategy expert, the Head of Marketing at Checkin, a love, positivity, and motivation spreader, an amazing LGBTQ+ ally, and the older brother of Jazz Jennings from TLC’s docuseries, I am Jazz.

Throughout our conversation, Sander was very open about how it was for him growing up as Jazz's brother and how he dealt with being in the public eye. He masterfully cleared up some of the most common misconceptions about transgender people. For example, Sander had this to say about choice: "People don't choose to be transgender, people choose to come out. Yet support and becoming an LGBTQ+ ally is a choice."

In addition, we discuss the need for allies to speak out and/or do what they can behind the scenes, the rewarding side of being an LGBTQ+ ally and advocate, how Sander deals with hate and bigotry online, and so much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

What it’s like to be Jazz's brother (3:20)
Being an ally and advocate is a choice (6:30)
Sander’s unique perspective on hate online (10:50)
About social media platforms and their role in stopping hate and bigotry from spreading online (17:10)
How allies can provide more support (23:10)
About Sander’s work as a creator and digital marketing strategist (30:05)

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Meet Joyful Trans Romance Author, London Price

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04/04/23 • 34 min

In this episode, we are joined by the wonderful London Price. She is a queer, cisgender author who writes joyful trans romance. London has two beautiful kids and has been married to her transgender wife for 17 years.

As an avid reader, London felt frustrated whenever she wanted to read queer romance and stumbled upon gigantic trigger warnings and stories that didn't resonate with her and her reality. She felt there was enough trauma and misunderstanding within the queer community, so she decided to write transgender romance stories focusing more on the joy of being queer and being part of a harmonious queer family.

Throughout our conversation, London talks about her reasons for writing this kind of transgender romance, how she reacted when her wife, who used to present as male, came out to her as trans 3 years ago, and how her wife’s transition helped her learn new things about herself. We also discuss boundaries, consent, how transgender people are usually represented in the media, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A bit about London's story and background (1:17)
Lessons from the story of her wife coming out as transgender (5:09)
How London decided to present transgender people in her books (10:46)
The importance of thinking about how we teach our kids about boundaries and consent (16:13)
About how London managed to create characters that are so relatable (23:29)

Resources:

London Price's books

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Meet Jeanette, Jazz Jennings' Mom, from I am Jazz

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03/07/23 • 91 min

In today's episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Jeanette Jennings, mother of the amazing spokesperson, YouTube and TV personality, and LGBTQ+ rights activist, Jazz Jennings. You may know Jazz and Jeanette from their popular award-winning docuseries, now in its 8th season on TLC, I am Jazz.

Jazz was diagnosed with gender dysphoria at age three and socially transitioned at 5. She is one of the youngest publicly documented people who have identified as transgender. In 2007, when Jazz was only six years old, her story caught mainstream media's attention when Barbara Walters interviewed her and her family for 20/20.

Throughout our conversation with Jeannette, we learn about the blessings and the most challenging parts of Jazz's journey as a transgender child, how Jeanette has fought for Jazz’s rights, and the support they received from friends and relatives. Jeanette also talks about how important it is for transgender kids' parents to set their egos aside and make informed decisions seeking the best for their children.

We also discuss gender-affirming care, the story behind the interview with Barbara Walters, an interview with Oprah, and tons of behind-the-scenes golden nuggets from Jazz's family reality show, I am Jazz.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A bit about Jazz's journey as a transgender kid (6:15)

A family in transition (10:47)

Jazz's experiences in kindergarten as a girl. How Jeanette learned to pick her battles (19:01)

The most challenging parts of Jazz's transition (28:27)

About the American states that don't provide gender-affirming care as a political decoy (42:43)

What we can learn from transgender people's life experiences (58:29)

Some behind-the-scenes stories from the show I am Jazz (1:09:13)

Resources:

I am Jazz on TLC

Trans Kids Purple Rainbow Foundation

The Family Acceptance Project

Interview with Barbara Walters

Follow Jazz on Instagram

The Jennings Family on Instagram

Connect with Jeanette:

Instagram

Connect with Jackie and Bridget:

Transgender Support: Becoming a True Ally Video Course on Vimeo

Transgender School Patreon Membership with all exclusive content

Transgender School on Medium

Instagram

Website

Facebook

Community Facebook Group

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Surprising Words That Can Hurt

Transgender School

02/07/23 • 39 min

A national Trevor Project survey of trans and nonbinary people found that being affirmed and having pronouns respected by most people in their lives dramatically reduced rates of depression, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts.

One of the most significant ways we can support LGBTQ+ community members is through effective, affirming communication. Words are incredibly powerful. Choosing our language carefully when speaking with trans and nonbinary people isn’t as difficult as many people seem to think; in fact, in many cases, it literally takes fewer words.

So, in today's episode, we go through some everyday words that when used in reference to trans experiences could be quite hurtful and disaffirming for trans people. We also cover terms that have recently been replaced, words that may once have been accepted, but are now completely outdated.

In addition, we address generational issues for certain terms, such as "sex change operation," which many trans people today would not feel comfortable with using or hearing. We’re sure you can understand why the term “gender confirmation surgery,” which is now widely used, would likely feel more accurate and affirming.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

How simple words can make a world of difference to someone else (4:32)
What's wrong with the word "choice"? (6:05)
Transition is not the same as change (7:18)
What the word "preferred" implies when addressing a member of the LGBTQ+ community (12:23)
Being transgender is never a "phase" (16:41)
About the issues with the term "gender dysphoria" (24:12)
Gender and the workplace (31:56)

Resources:

Confronting Gendered Workspaces by Jackie Thornhill. Article
National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2020
Family Acceptance Project. San Francisco State University
Family Acceptance Project Research & Recommendations Handout

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Violence Against LGBTQ+ People

Transgender School

01/03/23 • 35 min

Trigger warning: Today's episode touches on extremely sensitive and upsetting topics.

We’re addressing the harrowing hate crime at Colorado Springs’ Club Q on November 26th, where a shooter took the lives of Daniel Aston, Raymond Green Vance, Kelly Loving, Ashley Paugh, and Derrick Rump and injured another 25 people.

The killing was stopped by Richard Fierro, a US Army veteran who, unarmed, managed to stop the 22-year-old gunman. Mr. Fierro's heroic actions not only saved many lives, but also sent a powerful message: the LGBTQ+ community is fighting this war with love, not violence, and they are going to win it.

We discuss the underlying reasons behind the shooting, the rise of hate (as well as increasing support) for the LGBTQ+ community across the country, and the lack of humanity displayed by right-wing spokespersons when addressing grueling hate crimes.

Jackie also shares her thoughts on the tweaks to legislation that could prevent these and other attacks and the cracks in gun control that consistently fail to stop the wrong people from accessing firearms.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About the brutal attack at Club Q (3:02)
The things we can do to prevent this from happening again (7:08)
What makes someone decide to get a gun and harm other human beings? (17:01)
We must start asking who are we handing guns to (19:13)
How can LGBTQ+ people feel safe? (23:23)

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20+ U.S. States Ban Transgender Care

Transgender School

02/06/24 • 23 min

In today's episode, we update you on the concerning trend of states banning trans-affirming care for transgender youth and enacting laws and policies that discriminate against them.

As if it weren't an already daunting experience being trans in America, these actions represent a massive blow for trans rights and, unfortunately, force thousands of people to either let go of their hormone treatment or flee their states.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear our thoughts on the damage these administrative decisions will cause to the trans community, the housing problem in blue states, the myths about detransitioners, the division these kinds of decisions promote in our country, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How these new laws and policies affect the trans community (2:00)
The terrible situation these new laws and policies put transgender people in (7:20)
How we are in the process of dividing ourselves into two countries (11:40)
Affirming care saves lives (16:00)

Resources:

Erin in the Morning

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How many episodes does Transgender School have?

Transgender School currently has 49 episodes available.

What topics does Transgender School cover?

The podcast is about Parents, Health & Fitness, Transgender, Lesbian, Trans, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Transgender School?

The episode title '20+ U.S. States Ban Transgender Care' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Transgender School?

The average episode length on Transgender School is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Transgender School released?

Episodes of Transgender School are typically released every 28 days.

When was the first episode of Transgender School?

The first episode of Transgender School was released on Feb 2, 2021.

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