On this episode, Athena, Caroline, and Foxx Cant sit down with Kit M. Caelsto (they/them), an author, spiritual mentor, and founder of Feathermane Soul. Kit takes us through their journey, from a bullied childhood in Iowa, to becoming a published author of romance and equestrian fiction, to embracing their identities as transgender, neurodivergent, chronically ill, and disabled. Together, we explore how storytelling serves as a thread connecting Kit’s work as an author, a graduate student in Religious Studies, and a spiritual guide. Kit shares how narrative therapy, yoga, and reiki help trans and disabled people reclaim spirituality outside exclusionary frameworks, and how authentic representation in literature can create new pathways for empowerment and belonging. This conversation is about authenticity, embodiment, and the liberatory power of reclaiming our own stories. Kit reminds us that healing and transformation are not found in conformity, but in weaving personal truth, spirituality, and creativity into fully lived, embodied lives. “Kit M. Caelsto is an author of over two decades, publishing across multiple genres, and the creative mind behind Feathermane Soul, where they guide others in reclaiming story and spirit. Their work bridges equestrian literature, queer and disabled representation, and spiritual practices rooted in yoga, meditation, and reiki. As the Author Yogi, Kit mentors writers, while their ongoing graduate work in Religious Studies informs a deep exploration of spirituality, embodiment, and narrative. Their journey reflects resilience, self-discovery, and a dedication to helping others find authenticity and joy through storytelling.” To learn more about Kit’s work, visit feathermanesoul.com or follow them on Instagram @feathermanesoul. ** About the Podcast The Trans Narrative Podcast is a storytelling platform centering trans voices through authentic dialogue and lived experiences. With over 130 episodes across four seasons and listeners in 69 countries, the show creates space for guests to share their journeys, insights, and work—on their own terms. “Make it real to me” written by Athena Promachus, covered by Boy Bowser The Trans Narrative was created and produced by Caroline Penny, powered by Spotify for Podcasters. If you’d like to reach out, or be part of the show, contact us at transnarrativepodcast@gmail.com Support and donations can be made to Cash App tag $gottabesomthinmore Find us on Facebook, TikTok, and on Apple, Spotify, and iHeartRadio, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Thank you for your support. Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends) 1-800-DONT-CUT American Foundation for Low Vision 212-502-7633 Trevor Hotline (Suicide) 1-866-4-U-TREVOR Family Violence Prevention Center 1-800-313-1310 National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE Drug Abuse National Helpline 1-800-662-4357 National Human Service Call Center 2-1-1
