Join host, RJ Quirk (they/them) as they unpack the controversial ideology of transmedicalism. We explore its historical roots, how it’s weaponized within and outside trans communities, and its impact on trans liberation. Join us as we ask: Who gets to decide what makes someone "trans enough"?

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With music by Dvir Silver. TEP is actively searching for music by a trans creator. If you have suggestions or want to make our music, please reach out!

Citation Sluts ⬇️ ILGA World Database- https://database.ilga.org/tools

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Join host RJ Quirk (they/them) as they share their top 5 favorite rest and regulatory tools.

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Your support helps keep this podcast going and growing! 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. Their work beautifully captures the essence of trans embodiment. You can find more of their work at https://www.instagram.com/done_dunne/

With music by Dvir Silver. TEP is actively searching for music by a trans creator. If you have suggestions or want to make our music, please reach out!

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Join host RJ Quirk as they dish on a new chapter in their trans embodiment journey. Don't miss this special bonus episode where they really do spill all the T.

Special Mention: Dr. Lindsey Pearson

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Join host, RJ Quirk (they/them) and guest, Holly Heberlein (she/her), as they travel back nearly two millennia to honor one of the earliest recorded transgender women in history: Elagabalus, the Roman empress who ascended to power as a teenager and defied the gender norms of her time.

Together, we unpack the imperial archives, historical biases, and the transphobia that has colored how she’s remembered. Was Elagabalus a scandalous eccentric — or a misunderstood trans woman whose legacy has been distorted through a cis-het lens? Join us as we reclaim her story and reflect on what it means to honor TRANcestors whose lives echo through history in defiance, desire, and transformation.

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Your support helps keep this podcast going and growing! 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Anse Dunn (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. Their work beautifully captures the essence of trans embodiment. You can find more of their work at https://www.instagram.com/done_dunne/

Citation Sluts ⬇️ Cassius Dio Book 79:30 Cassius Dio Book 80 Historia Augusta - Life of Elagabalus Herodian’s Roman History, Book 5

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Join RJ (they/them) and Kristen (she/her) in the closet, where Kristen shares what it's REALLY like to be queer and armed. In this episode, we discuss the nitty gritty of firearm ownership and take a closer look at trans embodiment--this time through the lens of firing lead.

Resources: Pink Pistols: https://www.pinkpistols.org/find-a-local-chapter/

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Your support helps keep this podcast going and growing! 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. Their work beautifully captures the essence of trans embodiment. You can find more of their work at https://www.instagram.com/done_dunne/

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Join host, RJ Quirk (they/them), in a deep dive into the history and contemporary landscape of armed resistance.

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RJ's Nerd Notes:

THORN Instagram: @thornselfdefenseInstagram+1Instagram+1 Email: hello@thornselfdefense.comInstagram+1Instagram+1

Operation Blazing Sword Website: www.blazingsword.org

Bender Defenders Website: benderdefenders.com(no title) Email: the.bender.defenders@gmail.comInstagram+1(no title)+1 Instagram: @bender_defenders_Instagram+1Linktree: Link everything you are+1

Reverend Ray Broshears https://vimeo.com/638340190

Leonard Peltier https://apnews.com/article/leonard-peltier-release-fbi-killings-native-american-05c1d7c5429ce081f23311735f5120f6

The Marshall Project https://www.themarshallproject.org/2017/08/14/killings-of-black-men-by-whites-are-far-more-likely-to-be-ruled-justifiable?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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What's that? A trans model/ actor in the 1960's? Albert Einstein even gave her a cute nickname? AND she met Elvis??? Happy TDOV, dear listeners! Join host, RJ (they/them) and special guest, Dez (she/her) as they sit at the feet of trans ancestor and role model, April Ashley.

Citations (AKA RJ's Nerd Notes) The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley--TV Special https://www.uniset.ca/other/cs3/19702AER33.html https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-59816881 https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/catalog?f[collection_name_ssim][]=April+Ashley+Collection&f[creator_ssim][]=Ashley%2C+April&f[dta_other_subject_ssim][]=Arthur+Corbett http://www.pfc.org.uk/caselaw/Corbett v Corbett.pdf https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth-oai:m326mn899 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jan/19/april-ashley-obituary https://zagria.blogspot.com/2007/08/the-honourable-arthur-cameron-corbett.html#.Y9YBV-zMK3I

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Your support helps keep this podcast going and growing! 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Anse Dunn (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. Their work beautifully captures the essence of trans embodiment. You can find more of their work at https://www.instagram.com/done_dunne/

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I’m RJ Quirk (they/them), and I’m so excited to introduce you to Trans Embodiment Podcast—a space for exploring becoming, healing, dreaming, and thriving in politicized bodies.

This podcast is for anyone who wants to dive deep into the lived experiences of intersex, transgender, and gender-nonconforming people, while unpacking the intersections of disability, race, sex work, citizenship, and more. Through conversations, storytelling, and community wisdom, we’ll explore what it means to embody our truths in a world that often tries to define us.

If you’re craving thoughtful, nuanced, and heartfelt discussions about trans life beyond survival—about joy, resistance, and possibility—this podcast is for you.

🌟 Support & Stay Connected 🌟 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast—it really helps more people find it! You can also follow and support the show on: 📌 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TransEmbodyPod 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transembodypod/ 📌 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/transembodypod.bsky.social Your support helps keep this podcast going and growing!

🎨 Shout-out to the Artists 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. Their work beautifully captures the essence of trans embodiment. You can find more of their work at https://www.instagram.com/done_dunne/

With music by Dvir Silver. TEP is actively searching for music by a trans creator. If you have suggestions or want to make our music, please reach out!

Find out more at https://trans-embodiment-podcast.pinecast.co