Trans Embodiment Podcast

RJ Quirk

The Trans Embodiment Podcast is a cozy, curious, and occasionally chaotic space for trans, intersex, and gender-nonconforming folks—and the allies who love us. Step into the closet with RJ Quirk (they/them) to discuss becoming, healing, dreaming, and thriving within bodies that are deeply politicized. Come for the gender realness, stay for the occasional yowl from Alfie, the cat co-host.

  1. 2d ago

    In the Closet with Charlie Lunaris (they/them) pt. 2

    Join RJ Quirk (they/them) and transgender voice expert, Charlie Lunaris (they/them), AKA The Hormonal SLP, in a multi-part series on gender-affirming voice services. In this episode, Charlie spills the secrets on gender-affirming voice training! 🌟 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 Or email me at transembodimentpod@gmail.com 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. 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! Citation Sluts ⬇️ Charlie's Corner: The Hormonal SLP https://www.youtube.com/@thehormonalSLP Upholding LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology A Tutorial of the Effects of Sex Hormones on Laryngeal Senescence and Neuromuscular Response to Exercise The effects of the estrous cycle, menopause, and recording condition on female rat ultrasonic vocalizations https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S003193842030562X Biological and Acoustic Sex Differences in Rat Ultrasonic Vocalization https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/4/459 The Effects of Menopause on Neuromuscular Parameters of the Rat Vocal Folds Other Resources: Plucky Cat Electrolysis vocal congruence project Trans voice lessons UNC Voice Clinic CU Voice Clinic

    56 min

  2. May 20

    In the Closet with Charlie Lunaris (they/them) Pt. 1

    Join RJ Quirk (they/them) and transgender voice expert, Charlie Lunaris (they/them), AKA The Hormonal SLP in a multi-part series on gender-affirming voice services. In this episode, Chalrie talks about their gender journey and SINGING RATS! 🌟 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 Or email me at transembodimentpod@gmail.com 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. 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! Citation Sluts ⬇️ Charlie's Corner: The Hormonal SLP https://www.youtube.com/@thehormonalSLP Upholding LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology A Tutorial of the Effects of Sex Hormones on Laryngeal Senescence and Neuromuscular Response to Exercise The effects of the estrous cycle, menopause, and recording condition on female rat ultrasonic vocalizations https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S003193842030562X Biological and Acoustic Sex Differences in Rat Ultrasonic Vocalization https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/4/459 The Effects of Menopause on Neuromuscular Parameters of the Rat Vocal Folds Other Resources: Plucky Cat Electrolysis vocal congruence project Trans voice lessons UNC Voice Clinic CU Voice Clinic

    1 hr

  3. May 5

    In the Closet with Michaela Avis (she/her)

    Join RJ (they/them) in the closet with Michaela Avis (she/her), the executive director of Cister. Calling all cisgender women and anyone who has a cisgender woman in their life. This episode 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 https://www.patreon.com/c/TransEmbodyPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transembodypod/ https://www.instagram.com/transembodypod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/transembodypod.bsky.social Or email me at transembodimentpod@gmail.com Shout-out to the Artist A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. 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! Citation Sluts Cister: https://cister.community/ or on Instagram @cister.community Check out this interview with Michaela: https://youtu.be/YEYjNvtsNGk

    1h 10m

  4. Mar 31

    Celebrating TDOV and 1 Year of Podcasting!

    HAPPY Transgender Day of Visibility 2026 and HAPPY 1-year anniversary of the podcast! In this episode, RJ sits at the feet of trans elder and TDOV creator, Rachel Crandall-Crocker. They also deep-dive into the politics of visibility and offer tools for trans people to navigate visibility in trying times. 🌟 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 Or email me at transembodimentpod@gmail.com 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. 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! Citation Sluts ⬇️ Join FREE Lavender Panther R2C Community: https://www.patreon.com/TransEmbodyPod/redeem/0F697 FREE TDOV Giveaway from The Hormonal SLP Charlie Lunaris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC90Hl7_-tU\&t=5s Interviews with Rachel Crandall-Crocker: Transgender Day of Visibility 2025: An Interview with Rachel Crandall-Crockerhttps://www.google.com/search?q=Rachel+Crandall-Crocker\&rlz=1C5CHFA_enTW991TW991\&oq=Rachel+Crandall-Crocker\&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MgcIARAuGIAEMggIAhAAGBYYHjIICAMQABgWGB4yCAgEEAAYFhgeMggIBRAAGBYYHjIICAYQABgWGB4yCAgHEAAYFhgeMgcICBAAGO8F0gEHNTg2ajBqN6gCALACAA\&sourceid=chrome\&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive\&vld=cid:580b234e,vid:raYCUqGAL4A,st:0 Transgender Day of Visibility 2020 | Rachel Crandall-Crocker Transgender Day of Visibility 2024 Other TDOV Resources: Transgender Michiganhttps://www.transgendermichigan.org/tgmi-history https://www.tgvisibilityday.org/ Visibility Research: Tuchman, G. (1978). The symbolic annihilation of women by the mass media. Butler, J. (2004). Undoing Gender. Foucault, M. (1977). Discipline and Punish. Ahmed, S. (2012). On Being Included. Muñoz, J. E. (1999). Disidentifications. Human Rights Campaign (2023). Annual LGBTQ+ violence report.

    39 min

  5. Mar 16

    TRANScestor: Public Universal Friend pt.2

    Welcome back for part 2 of this series on Public Universal Friend, the American Revolution era non-binary icon who started a cult! Join RJ Quirk (they/them) and Jade (they/them) as we sit at the feet of this trans ancestor and honor the skills and tools we can bring forward into our fight for freedom today. 🌟 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 Or email me at transembodimentpod@gmail.com 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. 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! Citation Sluts ⬇️ Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff: The PThe Public Universal Friend ublic Universal Friend Public Universal Friend Wiki Be Found Pilates: Website https://www.instagram.com/befoundpilates/

    59 min

  6. Mar 3

    TRANScestor: Public Universal Friend pt.1

    Join RJ Quirk (they/them) and Jade (they/them) for a series full of gender-f*****y and horse chases. This trans ancestor was one of the first people in the United States to say "bye-bye-binary." In this 2-part series, sit at the feet of Public Universal Friend, whom we will affectionately refer to as PUF. 🌟 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 Or email me at transembodimentpod@gmail.com 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. 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! Citation Sluts ⬇️ Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff: The PThe Public Universal Friend ublic Universal Friend Public Universal Friend Wiki Jade's Book Recommendation: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Giun https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18423.The_Left_Hand_of_Darkness

    1h 11m

  7. Feb 23

    Bonus BOOTY: Living ABSD Crossover

    It's BONUS BOOTY! In this crossover episode, RJ (they/them) and ABSD (they/them) talk about the difference between boundaries and expectations, honor the moon, and discuss healing ancestral harm trauma to be better allies. Listen to the whole episode on Living ABSD: https://rss.com/podcasts/livingabsd/ 🌟 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 Or email me at transembodimentpod@gmail.com 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. 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! Citation Sluts ⬇️ Living ABSD: https://www.abetterstandarddirection.com/living-absd FREE Lavender Panther R2C Program: https://www.patreon.com/TransEmbodyPod/redeem/0F697

    20 min

  8. Feb 16

    In the Closet with ABSD

    Join RJ (they/them) in the closet with ABSD (they/them), as they discuss allyship, building communities that include cisgender allys, and living a better standard of direction. 🌟 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 Or email me at transembodimentpod@gmail.com 🎨 Shout-out to the Artist 🎨 A huge thank you to Ansel Dunne (he/they) for the stunning artwork that brings this podcast to life. 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! Citation Sluts ⬇️ FREE Lavender Panther R2C Program: https://www.patreon.com/TransEmbodyPod/redeem/0F697 ABSD CATALYST Program: https://www.abetterstandarddirection.com/catalyst Email ABSd at: absd@abetterstandarddirection.com Pronoun Educational Materials: What are personal pronouns and why do they matter? NPR Article: Everyone Uses Singular 'They,' Whether They Realize It Or Not Quick Guide to Singular "They" What are Pronouns? Social Justice Conflict Resolution Tools:

    1h 33m
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The Trans Embodiment Podcast is a cozy, curious, and occasionally chaotic space for trans, intersex, and gender-nonconforming folks—and the allies who love us. Step into the closet with RJ Quirk (they/them) to discuss becoming, healing, dreaming, and thriving within bodies that are deeply politicized. Come for the gender realness, stay for the occasional yowl from Alfie, the cat co-host.

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  • Creator
    RJ Quirk
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
  • Show Website
    Trans Embodiment Podcast