Through heartfelt and entertaining interviews with gender-diverse individuals, we hope to leave you feeling enlightened and empowered. By listening, you will gain a deeper understanding of gender identity-related terminologies and the diverse lived experiences of those we have interviewed. Becoming Visible: Trans Stories is hosted by Jack Fonder, a transgender man and Susan Williams, mom of a transgender teen in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
In the 25th episode of "Becoming Visible: Trans Stories!", Susan and Jack sit down with Rachel Hulstein-Lowe is trained as a clinical social worker and has been a clinician in private practice in the…
In our 24th episode, Susan and Jack sit down with Cole, a transgender man who grew up in South Dakota and navigated the complexities of coming out to his family while in college. Now an adult, Cole s…
In the 22nd episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Willow, a transgender woman originally from Howard, SD who is in her last year at Dakota State majoring in Cyber…
In our latest episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, we’re live from the Prism Community Center with an inspiring guest, Demeter (she/her).
From political activism in South Dakota to studying phi…
Get ready to dive into enlightening conversations with Jack & Susan on their latest podcast episode featuring Jordyn, a young diesel mechanic, passionate gamer, and proud transgender woman. Tune in a…
Introducing our 20th episode of "Becoming Visible: Trans Stories"! Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Danny, a trans mental health therapist specializing in trauma therapy, and hailin…
In the 18th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack talk with Irene and Sydney to discuss their personal journeys, including Irene's transition later in life. They share about the…
In the 17th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Boots, a resilient nonbinary individual from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as they share their powerful journey of …
In the 16th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Beth, a transgender woman from eastern South Dakota and is President of Transaction SD.
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As we enter into the 2024 Legislative Session in South Dakota, we felt this previous episode would be important to re-release. In this episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack spea…
In the 14th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about JC from Rapid City. JC shares about their high school experience as a transgender kid in SD and their journey t…
In the 13th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Shaneequa. Shaneequa Broken Leg, who grew up on the Rosebud Reservation with her grandparents, eventually reloc…
In the 12th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Di (she/her) who is the parent of a transgender young adult in western South Dakota.
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In the 11th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Charlie (they/them or he/him) who is nonbinary and from Sioux Falls, SD.
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In the 10th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Dylan, a trans and Two-Spirit individual who works as a nurse for SD Urban Indian Health and is the parent of t…
In the 9th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about August (they/she) who is nonbinary trans masc, and their partner Micah (he/him), who is a transgender man.
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In the 8th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about April, a Two-Spirit individual who works for SD Urban Indian Health, is the Executive Director of Rock the Rez, …
In the 7th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Everett, a transgender man who recently graduated from college at the University of Sioux Falls and now works fu…
In the 6th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack speak with Libby Skarin, Campaigns Director with the ACLU of SD. Libby has worked against anti-trans legislation longer than any…
In the 5th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Jack takes the opportunity to interview Ayden (she/they), 18 and Elliott (they/them), 17 to talk about Allyship for Pride month!
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