Gloriously Unready

Josephine Hughes
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Gloriously Unready

It’s said that the only constant in life is change. But humans like routine, it helps them to feel safe and in control. Change can be difficult to navigate – whether it’s welcome or not. So Gloriously Unready is all about change: how to make the most of life and the surprises it deals to us. In Series 1 Josephine shared her story of becoming a mum to two transgender daughters. In Series 2 she's finding out more about transgender people's experiences because as she adapted to having transgender daughters it helped her to get to know transgender people. IMPORTANT NOTE: Everybody mentioned in this podcast series has agreed for their story to be told. We are keeping the names of Josephine's children private.

  1. MAY 3

    Parenting Transgender Kids - The Bigger Picture

    Sometimes as a parent or ally of a transgender person you can end up doing more harm than good when it comes to speaking out because you are running the risk of outing that person. And that’s why the guest in this episode is keeping their identity private, to protect the privacy and safety of her transgender child.  But that doesn’t stop the conversation covering topics from the importance of grassroots activism and personal connections, what it means to be an ally, the struggles parents face when it comes to medical options for their children and having to adjust your dreams for your children’s future.  Josephine and her guest also discuss how their own societal prejudices were an issue when their children first came out, but through reaching out to the community and learning they are overcoming this. Please Note: Everybody mentioned in this podcast series has agreed for their story to be told. We are keeping the names of Josephine's children private. The information contained in Gloriously Unready is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast.  Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.  Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

    1h 5m

  2. MAY 2

    Beth & Moya’s Love Story

    “She’s exactly the same as she was, she just wears different clothes” It took 50 years and a lockdown for Beth to work out who she was.  And now she and her wife Moya share their story. It’s a story about honesty, support and unconditional love. But also the challenges of Beth’s transition and how it’s affected their family. Please Note: Everybody mentioned in this podcast series has agreed for their story to be told. We are keeping the names of Josephine's children private. The information contained in Gloriously Unready is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast.  Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.  Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

    45 min

  3. MAY 1

    Autistic and Transgender - Anna’s story

    There’s a lot of discussion around neurodiversity and being LGBTQ. Many people who are gender non-conforming also have a neurodivergence such as autism and ADHD. So in this episode Josephine is talking to Anna Hayward, a counsellor specialising in supporting neurodivergent gay and gender non-conforming people. Anna herself is a gay woman and autistic. She also has gender non conforming children. The pair look at how neurodivergent individuals may have a different understanding and experience of gender compared to neurotypical people. They also explore how best to support the neurodivergent LGBTQ people in your life  Please note: We had a few technical problems with this episode, and Anna's audio isn't as good as it would normally be, so if you're listening in the car or somewhere noisy, you might miss parts. Your best bet is to listen to this episode when you've got a quiet time and place to do so. There is, of course, a transcription that you can follow along with too if that helps Please Note: Everybody mentioned in this podcast series has agreed for their story to be told. We are keeping the names of Josephine's children private. The information contained in Gloriously Unready is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast.  Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.  Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

    47 min

  4. APR 30

    Transitioning Together - Marie’s story

    In series 2 of Gloriously Unready you heard from Joanne Lockwood about her experience of coming out as transgender later in life. Now it’s her wife Marie’s turn to share her experience of being the wife of somebody who transitions later in life. It’s not been an easy journey for Marie, she explains how she felt loss and guilt in the way she reacted to Joanne, as well as the challenges she faced from friends who expected her to get divorced and work colleagues making jokes about her life.  But there’s also joy and Marie shares how she and Joanne overcome these issues and the challenges they are yet to face. Please Note: Everybody mentioned in this podcast series has agreed for their story to be told. We are keeping the names of Josephine's children private. The information contained in Gloriously Unready is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast.  Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.  Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

    49 min

  5. APR 29

    Breaking The Stereotype About Trans Men - Helen’s story

    Imagine chatting to your 3 year old and them telling you they were not the gender you believed they were when they were born. That’s what happened to Helen McCarthy. Her child Parker expressed themselves clearly at a young age that they were not a girl. Helen shares how she and her family navigated Parker’s gender identity throughout their childhood and now as a young adult. Helen is also the host of the BBC’s LGBTea podcast where she shares her experiences of being the mum of a transgender young man and interviews gay and trans guests about their lives. You might have heard Josephine on the podcast in 2023! Please Note: Everybody mentioned in this podcast series has agreed for their story to be told. We are keeping the names of Josephine's children private. The information contained in Gloriously Unready is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast.  Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.  Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

    40 min

  6. APR 28

    Respecting Your Transgender Child’s Identity - Dr LuLu’s story

    Dr Lulu is a paediatrician and mum of a transgender young person. She specialises in helping other parents of LGBTQ children because she says she got it so badly wrong herself in her family. In this episode Josephine and Dr Lulu explore the need for self-forgiveness and acceptance as parents.  As well as understanding how your transformation to a new parental identity is the key to helping your child.  Please be aware that Dr Lulu uses some strong language in this episode which we have chosen to leave in so that you can hear her share her story in her own authentic way. Please Note: Everybody mentioned in this podcast series has agreed for their story to be told. We are keeping the names of Josephine's children private. The information contained in Gloriously Unready is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast.  Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.  Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

    37 min

  7. SEASON 3 TRAILER

    Series 3 Is Coming!

    Gloriously Unready is back for another series. And in series 3 Josephine is giving people a voice to express their love for their transgender children and transgender partners. During the recording of this series, transgender issues have never been far away from the news.  Sadly, identity politics are being used as a political football with no real consideration of the impact on transgender people and their families. Yet the podcast cannot exist in isolation from the political situation and all the guests describe how they are affected. What we hope from this podcast series is to share that transgender people and their families are just human, just like the rest of us, and worthy of love and support.

    3 min

  8. 11/04/2023 · BONUS

    Becoming A Dad To Transgender Children

    In this bonus episode of Gloriously Unready, recorded for Transgender Parent Day, Josephine sits down with her husband Tim to talk about their journey as parents of transgender children. Tim shares his experiences, emotions, and reflections as he navigates the complexities of understanding and supporting his two transgender daughters. Together, they explore the impact of their children's transitions on their family dynamics, the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces, and the unwavering love and support they needed as parents and got during this journey. Please Note: Everybody mentioned in this podcast series has agreed for their story to be told. We are keeping the names of Josephine's children private. Has a young person in your life just come out as transgender or non-binary? Do you feel confused and have a lot of questions? Perhaps you’re feeling frightened for them? Or maybe you’re feeling upset? Download Josephine's guide for parents Help! My Child Is Trans at GloriouslyUnready.com/transgender The information contained in Gloriously Unready is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast.  Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.  Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

    51 min
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It’s said that the only constant in life is change. But humans like routine, it helps them to feel safe and in control. Change can be difficult to navigate – whether it’s welcome or not. So Gloriously Unready is all about change: how to make the most of life and the surprises it deals to us. In Series 1 Josephine shared her story of becoming a mum to two transgender daughters. In Series 2 she's finding out more about transgender people's experiences because as she adapted to having transgender daughters it helped her to get to know transgender people. IMPORTANT NOTE: Everybody mentioned in this podcast series has agreed for their story to be told. We are keeping the names of Josephine's children private.

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  • Creator
    Josephine Hughes
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Josephine Hughes
  • Show Website
    Gloriously Unready

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