
10 episodes

Dear Schuyler Diversion
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- Society & Culture
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4.5 • 58 Ratings
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Schuyler Bailar was the first transgender athlete to compete on an NCAA Division 1 men's team. As a renowned speaker, author, and thought leader, Schuyler's work includes answering questions from all sorts of people relating to gender, current events, mental health, civil-rights issues, and so much more. But there are always questions left unanswered -- until now.
On "Dear Schuyler", the award-winning activist answers questions he receives from followers, allies, and anyone who wants to learn more about how our ideas of gender shape our lives. To help inform those answers, Schuyler speaks to guests whose wisdom and experiences are directly impacted by those questions -- people like like NCAA champion swimmer Lia Thomas, ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio, Olympian Megan Rapino and others. These are the culture movers, the experts, and the real people who tell their stories, teach their lessons, and help us all recognize how they're shaping today's society and culture.
If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on his Instagram @pinkmantaray, or go to DearSchuyler.com.
We need to understand each other better and whether you define yourself as straight, cis, gay, trans, non-binary, bisexual, asexual, or something else, this is the podcast we all need in today's changing world. "Dear Schuyler" humanizes the conversation.
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Why do some people develop eating disorders, transgender or not? ✶ with Cree
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A big part of Schuyler's journey was grappling with his eating disorder. And he is not alone; LGBTQ+ youth are affected by eating disorders more than any other demographic. But why do people develop eating disorders, and what can be done about them?
To gain more insight into today's topic, Schuyler speaks with friend and actress Cree (Mr. Iglesias, Game Shakers). During their discussion, Schuyler and Cree touch on everything from racial injustice to Cree's own experience with an eating disorder. But as you will hear at the end of today's episode, both of those topics are more intertwined than you may think.
✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on Instagram @pinkmantaray, or go to DearSchuyler.com.
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How do trans people relate to their bodies? ✶ with Chella Man
Most everyone can relate to not liking some aspect of their bodies. But for many transgender people, they often experience something that is more nuanced and devastating than that: gender dysphoria. It can be hard for cisgender people to truly understand what gender dysphoria is like. That is why Schuyler invited someone on to the show who could speak to the topic with intelligence and sincerity: Chella Man! Chella is an artist and activist, among many other things. In today's discussion, Chella opens up about leaning into those feelings of discomfort in his art and fashion, and tells a story about how he helped his mom better understand what it feels like to be transgender. ✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on Instagram @pinkmantaray, or go to DearSchuyler.com. ✶ Join Diversion+ on Apple Podcasts and get the whole episode ad-free! In fact, members get every Dear Schuyler episode—as well as every podcast from Diversion Audio—ad-free, plus early releases and special episodes. Try the free trial at https://apple.co/417QkGV
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Can I be an ally and still have questions? ✶ with Brendon Ayanbadejo
In Schuyler's experience as a trans educator, the questions people have about being transgender hold them back. They feel that because they don't understand every part of the trans experience, they are unsure how to be supportive. That's why, on today's episode, Schuyler tackles a question many prospective allies grapple with: Can I be an ally and still have questions? To explore this question, Schuyler invites Brendon Ayanbadejo on to the show. A former NFL Pro-Bowl player and Super Bowl champion, Brendon began publicly advocating for queer rights when he wrote an op-ed for the Huffington Post in 2009 stating he is for marriage equality -- a full five years before Michael Sam came out as the first openly gay NFL player. Schuyler finds out how his background compelled him to become a vocal advocate for marriage equality. He also invites Brendon to ask questions about aspects of being trans that are confusing to him. ✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on Instagram @pinkmantaray, or go to DearSchuyler.com.
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How do you find joy in the midst of hate? ✶ with Dylan Mulvaney
Schuyler sits down with actress/comedian Dylan Mulvaney in her home to hear what it's like to be in the public eye at the same time as learning how to be her whole self. Dylan Mulvaney got her start on Broadway as part of the cast of the musical Book of Mormon, but her public profile rose in 2022 when she began documenting her transition on TikTok as part of her "Days of Girlhood." Since then, she's appeared on numerous talk shows like The Drew Barrymore Show, and even had the chance to speak with President Biden at the White House about trans rights. Mulvaney shares her experiences of coming out, navigating the entertainment industry, and dealing with the media attention that comes with being a visible trans person. We explore the challenges she has faced, as well as the opportunities that have arisen from being a trailblazer in the industry. They discuss how to find joy in the midst of hate, the importance of representation and visibility for the transgender community, how to survive and thrive, and the work she's doing to help create a more inclusive and accepting world.
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Extended Interview: How do you find joy in the midst of hate? • with Dylan Mulvaney
Schuyler sits down with actress and comedian Dylan Mulvaney in her home to hear what it's like to be in the public eye at the same time as learning how to be her whole self. Mulvaney shares her experiences of coming out, navigating the entertainment industry, and dealing with the media attention that comes with being a visible trans person. We explore the challenges she has faced, as well as the opportunities that have arisen from being a trailblazer in the industry. They discuss how to find joy in the midst of hate, the importance of representation and visibility for the transgender community, how to survive and thrive, and the work she's doing to help create a more inclusive and accepting world.
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But really: should trans women be included in women's sports? ✶ with Joanna Harper
On the premiere episode of Dear Schuyler, Lia Thomas shared her experience and opinions on being a transgender woman in women's sports. The interview made national news from Fox News to TMZ, and everyone from former tennis star Martina Navratilova to average folks all over our YouTube comments had something to say about Lia's stance on the topic of trans inclusion. As a result, Schuyler decides to delve into the topic of trans women in women's sports even more -- this time, focusing on the science and research. This week, he invites researcher Joanna Harper on to the podcast. Joanna began researching the topic of athletic performance of transgender people when she noticed that after she transitioned herself and began hormone suppression, her running performance deteriorated significantly. Since then, she published the first peer-reviewed study on the performance of transgender athletes as well as the book Sporting Gender: The History, Science, and Stories of Transgender and Intersex Athletes. Harper has also advised the International Olympics Committee and World Athletics on policies involving transgender athletes.
Customer Reviews
Yaaaaassss!!!
Thank you Schuyler for this amazing show. I appreciate everything you are doing here. As the sis mom of a young trans kid I am always hungry for information and inspiration from trans people who are sharing their insights and speaking out. And thank you for all the love and joy in these episodes!!!
So happy to hear from Schuyler
I am huge fan of Schuyler’s perspective and love his IG posts. I could not believe it when he was a guest on Lovett or Leave It (a pod I listen to almost religiously). I’m so glad he did because I missed the announcement about his new podcast. Keep up the great work, Schuyler! You are such a great role model not just for trans kids and their famil, but all of us! 👍🏼❤️😘
Informative, Inclusive, a Podcast Treasure!
Thank you for this podcast!
I have met many people in transition, and I truly want to be an ally. Your show is helping me to do that, and I am so grateful for your help!