The Trans Life Podcast (with Thom)

T.J. Baer
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When I was first starting the journey of realizing I was trans, the most helpful thing for me was listening to (or reading about) other trans people telling their stories. My hope with this podcast is that it helps someone else the way I was helped, and if not, hopefully it's at least mildly interesting listening to stories about my life and transition. Patreon: patreon.com/thom_is_trans Website: tjbaer.com

Episodes

  1. 10/23/2025

    The Boys I Wanted to Be: Fictional Characters & My Trans Journey [The Trans Life Podcast #6]

    In this episode of The Trans Life Podcast, we're talking about how obsessing over fictional characters helped me deal with life as a clueless, closeted kid, teen, and beyond. Whether you fall under the trans umbrella or not, what fictional characters were instrumental to you figuring out who you were? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6cp1Z9_KwyM Check out the previous episode of the Trans Life Podcast, my interview with the amazing Jackson Bird, here: https://youtu.be/86A1NhGzZI8 For early access to episodes, join the Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/thom_is_trans To check out my books, visit my author website at http://www.tjbaer.com The Trans Life Podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts! You can check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trans-life-podcast-with-thom/id1845676093 #transgender #queer #lgbtqia #podcast

  2. 08/09/2025

    Finding Trans Joy, With Jackson Bird [The Trans Life Podcast - Episode 5]

    In this episode of the Trans Life Podcast, we're talking with special guest Jackson Bird - author of the amazing transgender memoir, Sorted - about handling the news, traveling while trans, finding joy during difficult times, and much, much more. Also, learn about Jackson's mysterious Titanic-related heritage and his thoughts on Heartstopper. ;) It was absolutely amazing getting to talk to him, so I hope you all enjoy! ❤️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/86A1NhGzZI8 Jackson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jackisnotabird Jackson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackisnotabird/ Get your copy of Sorted: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Sorted/Jackson-Bird/9781982130770 For early access to episodes, join the Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/thom_is_trans To check out my books, visit my author website at http://www.tjbaer.com #queer #trans #podcast

    Finding Trans Joy, With Jackson Bird [The Trans Life Podcast - Episode 5]

  3. 06/14/2024

    The Trans Life Podcast: Meeting My Trans Guy Heroes [Episode 4]

    In this episode of the Trans Life Podcast, we're talking about a pretty cool thing that happened to me recently, which was meeting two of my trans guy heroes, Jamie Raines and Ty Turner. Two amazing people who made figuring out I was trans a lot less scary. Jamie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jammidodger Ty: https://www.youtube.com/@TyTurner Shaaba: https://www.youtube.com/@shaaba Jamie's book, The T in LGBT: https://www.amazon.com/The-T-in-LGBT/dp/178504429X My book, Dreamers: https://www.amazon.com/Dreamers-T-J-Baer-ebook/dp/B0D2WN2N8N For early access to episodes, join the Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/thom_is_trans To check out my other books, visit my author website at http://www.tjbaer.com

  4. 05/18/2024

    The Trans Life Podcast: Detransitioning [Episode 3]

    What is detransitioning? Why does it happen, and why is it a subject that makes a lot of trans people deeply uncomfortable? Let's discuss! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UWXOWXtZD4s?si=wLCC02DtHGm57UpA For early access to episodes, join the Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/thom_is_trans To check out my books, visit my author website at http://tjbaer.com

  5. 04/12/2024

    The Trans Life Podcast: Transitioning (Episode 2)

    (Now with video!) In this episode of the Trans Life Podcast, we're talking about transitioning - haircuts, new clothes, starting testosterone, and even getting surgery. Feel free to share your own experiences (or your questions) in the comments! YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/thom_is_trans/ For early access to episodes, join the Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/thom_is_trans To check out my books, visit my author website at http://www.tjbaer.com #queer #trans #podcast

  6. 02/16/2024

    The Trans Life Podcast: How did you know? (Episode 1)

    When I was first starting the journey of realizing I was trans, the most helpful thing for me was listening to (or reading about) other trans people telling their stories. My hope with this podcast is that it helps someone else the way I was helped, and if not, hopefully it's at least mildly interesting listening to stories about my life and transition. In this episode, we're talking about that big, foundational trans question: How did you know? For early access to episodes, join the Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/thom_is_trans To check out my books, visit my author website at http://www.tjbaer.com #queer #trans #podcast

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When I was first starting the journey of realizing I was trans, the most helpful thing for me was listening to (or reading about) other trans people telling their stories. My hope with this podcast is that it helps someone else the way I was helped, and if not, hopefully it's at least mildly interesting listening to stories about my life and transition. Patreon: patreon.com/thom_is_trans Website: tjbaer.com

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