24 episodes

A filmed podcast exploring Trans issues—and more—from a Trans Masculine perspective, hosted by Layne Ingram. Through real, emotional, and hilarious conversations, Layne shares personal stories, interviews guests and dives deep into the often missed, often purposefully ignored stories of the Transgender and Trans adjacent community.

Everyone is welcome —Trans, Cis and everyone in between—who is interested in important conversations around our ever-evolving and fascinating world of gender identity and the ways in which we can contribute to a Reconstructed and more inclusive society.

This project was born out of a desire to amplify the visibility of the FTM Trans experience, engage an active community of allies, and embrace and uplift our entire, beautiful Trans community.

Please share with anyone you know who may benefit from this work.

To learn more, visit www.thereconstructedman.com

ABOUT LAYNE:
Layne Ingram is an out-and-proud Transgender man with a passion for raising awareness of and supporting the Trans community, specifically youth and teens. He is a strong advocate for people being exactly who they are and living their lives as authentically as they can.

He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2002 with his bachelor's in communications after a standout, four-year career on the women's basketball team. He was then drafted to the WNBA's Sacramento Monarchs. Over the course of his professional career, Layne has worked in the non-profit, professional sports and higher-education sectors and is also an accomplished public speaker and national presenter.
Layne made the decision to transition in 2016 and hasn't looked back since.

​Connect with him!
Twitter: @The_Right_Layne
twitter.com/theRMpodcast
Read his blog: therightlayne.blog

The Reconstructed Man The Reconstructed Man Podcast

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

A filmed podcast exploring Trans issues—and more—from a Trans Masculine perspective, hosted by Layne Ingram. Through real, emotional, and hilarious conversations, Layne shares personal stories, interviews guests and dives deep into the often missed, often purposefully ignored stories of the Transgender and Trans adjacent community.

Everyone is welcome —Trans, Cis and everyone in between—who is interested in important conversations around our ever-evolving and fascinating world of gender identity and the ways in which we can contribute to a Reconstructed and more inclusive society.

This project was born out of a desire to amplify the visibility of the FTM Trans experience, engage an active community of allies, and embrace and uplift our entire, beautiful Trans community.

Please share with anyone you know who may benefit from this work.

To learn more, visit www.thereconstructedman.com

ABOUT LAYNE:
Layne Ingram is an out-and-proud Transgender man with a passion for raising awareness of and supporting the Trans community, specifically youth and teens. He is a strong advocate for people being exactly who they are and living their lives as authentically as they can.

He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2002 with his bachelor's in communications after a standout, four-year career on the women's basketball team. He was then drafted to the WNBA's Sacramento Monarchs. Over the course of his professional career, Layne has worked in the non-profit, professional sports and higher-education sectors and is also an accomplished public speaker and national presenter.
Layne made the decision to transition in 2016 and hasn't looked back since.

​Connect with him!
Twitter: @The_Right_Layne
twitter.com/theRMpodcast
Read his blog: therightlayne.blog

    S4 | E4 Clara Lefton: Living in Power

    S4 | E4 Clara Lefton: Living in Power

    On this episode, Layne talks with Clara Lefton, a Trans man from Wisconsin. Clara shares his powerful journey to finding himself and talks about his advocacy work in DEI and how being a college athlete impacts his life. Take a listen as these two guys talk about what they have in common and what makes them unique.

    • 55 min
    S4 | E3 Juliany Taveras: Talented, Amazing & Trans

    S4 | E3 Juliany Taveras: Talented, Amazing & Trans

    On this episode, Layne talks with storyteller, playwright, poet, and artist Juliany Taveras about their journey to finding themselves, what it means to authentically express yourself and how it feels to be the playwright for a critically acclaimed show at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis.
    Juliany is an amazing, trans/non-binary soul who stopped by the Podcast to spread some love and awareness. It was a wonderful conversation that was a helpful reminder that while we are all so, so different, there is SO much we have in common.
    Layne also shares what he loves (EVERYTHING) about being Trans and also what he hates (NOTHING really).
    Learn more about Juliany at www.julianytaveras.com and score tickets for the upcoming show of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress live in Minneapolis October 10 - November 19!
    Get Tix here!

    • 53 min
    S4 | E2 It Takes a Village

    S4 | E2 It Takes a Village

    This powerful episode is centered on family as Layne talks with two of his aunts, both from different states, about how his transition has affected them, what they've learned and how they think it has impacted the family. This meaningful discussion shares two different sides of the transition; from the perspective of relatives coming to terms with a big change and of Layne, coming to terms with himself.
    He also shares what he hates and loves about being Trans this month and... you'll never guess what happened!
    Listen and share!
    Connect with Layne on Twitter at @thermpodcast.
    Read his blog at www.therightlayne.blog.

    • 51 min
    S4| E1: The Long Hiatus

    S4| E1: The Long Hiatus

    The Reconstructed Man Podcast is back and Layne is ready to talk... about everything. This season he'll share what he absolutely loves about being Trans and also some things he hates about it... (there's not really any). Amazing guests and the LGBTQIA+ topics on the top of everyone's minds.
    Season Four kicks off with a bang as Layne takes on Jason Aldean, praises Dylan Mulvaney, and is (just about) ready to say goodbye to Twitter.
    Listen to past episodes on The Reconstructed Man Podcast website and read Layne's blog at therightlayne.blog.
    Follow on Twitter: @theRMpodcast

    • 19 min
    Being a Trans Kid in America

    Being a Trans Kid in America

    On this amazing episode, Layne talks with Tyler, a 17 year old high school student from Michigan, who knew he was Trans from the age of 11 and shares what it was like coming out in middle school, who is in his support system, when he got his first haircut and how much has changed since he was able to start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in 2021.
    To Tyler,
    Thanks for reaching out to me and being brave enough to share your story. I'm so proud of you.

    • 45 min
    Being a Trans Woman in America w/Tahtianna Fermin

    Being a Trans Woman in America w/Tahtianna Fermin

    Layne talks with Tahtianna "Candy" Fermin about her experience as a Trans woman in America, growing up on the East Coast trying to find her way through coming out as gay - and knowing that wasn't right; realizing she was Trans, being unsuccessful at finding employment and ultimately turning to sex work before turning her life around to become the CEO of Bridges4Lyfe, an ordained minister, model and choreographer. Listen to her incredible story and gain a new perspective on what it's like to be a Trans woman in America from an actual Trans woman.
    Tahtianna's Bio:
    A Choreographer, Model , an Ordained Minister; the founder and CEO of Bridges4Life, www.Bridges4Life.org which works to help teens and young adults on the street and in foster care become responsible, self-sufficient, confident and educated adults. Bridges4Life provides housing, preparation for adulthood involved in the SexTrade specifically Black Trans Sex Workers and Sex Trafficking survivors.
    Tatiana is also CEO and chair president of The National LGBTQ Workers Center’s NYC chapter, serving on the Center’s National Board as its New York Liaison. A community activist since 2008, Tahtianna has been a Community Follow-Up Worker (CFW) at Housing Works Inc., a recovery coach and patient navigator at The Alliance For Positive Change, amongst other initiatives, as well as speaking at the Presidential debate in 2008 for Barack Obama, Tahtianna was a key element, in the implementation of hormonal therapy through Medicaid.
    With passion for business, preaching, ministry, social media, and of all things TGNC inclusive. She has both the skill set and professional background necessary to dive deep into the ministry world. As an upbeat, self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills, She envisions an exciting future in the industry.
    Tahtianna is a WIFE , a Mother , a daughter a sibling and most importantly a minister of our community.

    • 50 min

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Exploring a hot topic

People being authentic and vulnerable who have lived experiences. Keep talking and will keep listening.

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I can’t recommend this podcast enough if you want to know more about trans men and the trans community. It’s kind, real and even hilarious at tomes. Daniel and Layne are natural podcasters and it’s only going to get better!

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