Vanesstradiol
Welcome to the Vanesstradiol podcast; formerly Transcending Humanity!
I'm Vanessa, an AuDHD, lesbian, transgender photographer from the South Sound in Washington State! (formerly from NE Ohio) This show covers a BROAD range of subjects... I honestly don't know if it has a set "theme". All I know is that I have a blast making it, and I get some amazing guests!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Unveiling The Truth: Kate Bridal's Insight On Burnout In Work, Life, And The Transgender Community - Episode 37
Main episode content starts at 6:26
Kate Bridal of the Legal Burnouts Podcast joins Taryn and Vanessa to talk about burnout, in life, the workplace, as well as the trans community!
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Episode 36 - His Name was Nex Benedict
Jess and Taryn join Vanessa to talk about the devastating tragedy around the assault and death of Nex Benedict, a child just trying to make his way through his high school years in Owas…
Episode 35 - THIS IS SAPPHIC SPARTA!!!!
Vanessa and Taryn are joined by a gaggle of trans femmes to talk about trans femme stuff. Does it get raunchy? You'll just have to listen to find out! Vanessa tries to guide the convers…
Episode 34 - It sucks in the UK, too.
This week, Erica and Vanessa are joined by trans siblings Christi and Jenni from the UK!
The US and the UK seem to be battling to see which country can be the most horrible towards trans…
Episode 33 - Trans Joy Returns!
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Trans Joy with Erica returns! This week she's joined by Jess, Vanessa and Zach to bring some more uplifting conver…
Episode 32 - Vanessa was DISQUALIFIED from the Ohio ballot! Was it discrimination?
Welcome back!
Vanessa found herself in the news suddenly, as her candidacy was DISQUALIFIED by the Stark County, Ohio Board of Elections due to an oft-overlooked law requiring candidates…
Episode 31: Trans on the Go - Travel Tips
This week, Jess leads, joined by Erica and Rachel!
We discuss the ins-and-outs of traveling as a gender nonconforming person. Tips, tricks and stories! Travel can be dangerous for folx l…
Episode 30 - Enby Author Lisa Bunker!
This week, Taryn and Vanessa are joined by noted author and former New Hampshire politician Lisa Bunker!
We discuss the ins and outs of being Trans/Enby in politics, as well as Lisa's pa…
Voice Feminization Surgery And Tracheal Shave With Dr. Abie Mendelsohn! - Episode 29
If you've been thinking about receiving vocal feminization and/or tracheal shave surgeries, this episode is for you!
Vanessa is joined by the wonderful Dr Abie Mendelsohn of the Los Ange…
Episode 28 - Seriously, conservatives, let's cut it out already
Taryn, Zach and Vanessa chat about the new MAGA Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, as well as the absolute madness surrounding gun control in the US.
Conservative politicians have faile…
Episode 27 - Pointless gendering in language!?
This week, Rachel and Vanessa talk about the goings on in their lives, as well as why we automatically gender words that aren't actually gendered. When you think of a doctor, what gende…
Episode 26 - GET OUT AND VOTE!
Vanessa found herself solo this week, so she took the opportunity to talk about getting out and voting... WE'RE LOOKING AT YOU, MILLENIALS!!!
She also talks about her current goal of run…
Episode 25 - A DRAG EPISODE! We have Landon Reid aka June Rogers!
This week we interview the legendary Landon Reid - aka June Rogers - about his experiences in drag, creating his character and dealing with Creepy Conservative Men!
We also delve into th…
Episode 24 - What even is this episode?
Hey folx! This week we have Erica, Rachel, Rylie, Vanessa and Zach (a new face!) talking about what they've been up to lately, projects they're passionate about, and handies in theaters…
Episode 23 - Vanessa has a Vagina
Hey fam! We're back! This week, Erica and Vanessa chat about their current goings-on for a bit, and then we get into some current news to talk about the Research Institute for Gender Th…
Episode 22 - What's in a Name?
Welcome back! This week we have Erica, Taryn and Vanessa talking about the Trans experience of renaming ourselves!
The three of us share our own stories about how we chose our names, and…
Episode 21 - Anti-Corporate Activism
This week, Rachel Hanson (one of our new co-hosts!) leads a discussion with Vanessa about Anti-Corporate Activism!
In a country where corporations control the government, Rachel has tips…
Episode 20 - Dealing with Unaccepting Families
Content warning: This episode contains strong themes such as self un-aliving, abuse and familial trauma. Listener discretion is advised.
This week, Lisa and Luna host, joined by Liam, Ta…
Episode 19 - Gender Diversity with Che Barnes
This week, Jess hosts (with a very sleepy Vanessa as co-host) a fascinating episode about gender diversity with our special guest, Che Barnes (She/They)!
Gender isn't binary. At all. You…
Episode 18 - Jobhunting While Trans
Vanessa is joined by Rylie and Taryn to talk the ins and outs of navigating the job market for Transgender, Non-binary and Gender Nonconforming folx. We sincerely hope that our stories …