16 episodes

Join host Christiana "Christi" Brekke (author of "I Want to Be Her: a memoir" and "Becoming, Belonging and Blossoming: Diaries of a Trans Girl in Trumpland") and other fascinating trans people as they share their stories and discuss a wide range of topics relevant to the transgender community and our allies.

Real People. Real Lives. Real Talk.

Trans Chat with Christiana Christiana Brekke

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.0 • 3 Ratings

Join host Christiana "Christi" Brekke (author of "I Want to Be Her: a memoir" and "Becoming, Belonging and Blossoming: Diaries of a Trans Girl in Trumpland") and other fascinating trans people as they share their stories and discuss a wide range of topics relevant to the transgender community and our allies.

Real People. Real Lives. Real Talk.

    Going Deep (Dilating)

    Going Deep (Dilating)

    On this episode, Trans Chat goes deep. Katie and Marci talk candidly about one of the most important aspects of post-surgery aftercare, dilating. Definitely NSFW (not safe for work). The Hens also chat about attraction, the fear of coming out and how far along the trans community has come in recent years.

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    Produced by Christiana


    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    • 36 min
    Marci in Bangkok Pt. 2

    Marci in Bangkok Pt. 2

    On this episode of Trans Chat, Marci's last days in Thailand! She joins Christi and Katie from her hotel room in Bangkok, still recovering from gender confirmation surgeries, to chat about judges, kilts, sexuality, gender markers, UK's "Gender Recognition Certificates", what it would have been like to grow up as cisgender women, and more.

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    Take care, be safe, be you, and be proud!

    Produced by Christiana


    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    • 38 min
    Marci in Bangkok: Pt.1 (feat. The Cacklin' Hens)

    Marci in Bangkok: Pt.1 (feat. The Cacklin' Hens)

    On this episode our beloved hen, Marci, is in quarantine in Thailand awaiting a series of gender confirming surgeries at the world-renowned Kamol Hospital in Bangkok. Fellow Cacklin' Hens, Katie and Christi, join Marci for a fun and candid discussion about surgeries, after-care, HRT and more. NSFW

    Follow us on Facebook
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    Support the podcast
    www.patreon.com/trans_chat_with_christiana

    Produced by Christiana

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    • 36 min
    Showing My Support No Matter What (A Conversation with Starr Gonzalez)

    Showing My Support No Matter What (A Conversation with Starr Gonzalez)

    On this episode, Christiana has a heartfelt conversation with Starr Gonzalez, teacher, author, mother to a trans daughter and fierce trans ally! Starr also reads her powerful story, "The Reason We Exist."


    Chat with Starr Gonzalez: "Showing My Support No Matter What"



    The Reason We Exist (a Love Letter to My Transgender Daughter) - written and read by Starr Gonzalez


    Link to text:
    https://cocowgonzalez.medium.com/the-reason-we-exist-3c2de48f802d

    Final Thoughts
    Support the podcast:
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    Produced by Christiana

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    • 36 min
    The Depression Beast

    The Depression Beast

    On this episode of Trans Chat, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month and the unique mental health challenges of the trans community. Christi shares the story of her "depression monster," then joins fellow Cacklin' Hens, Marci and Katie, to further discuss the topic.


    Intro/When the Beast Comes to Feast



    Cacklin' Hens talk about misgendering and the stigmas of seeking mental health treatment.


    If you or someone you know is suffering with severe depression and/or anxiety, please seek help! Here are a few resources:

    The Trevor Project
    thetrevorproject.org

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    1-800-273-8255

    Crisis Text Line
    Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling

    Folow us on Facebook!
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    Support the podcast!
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    Take care, be safe, be you, and be PROUD!

    Produced by Christi Brekke

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    • 33 min
    Introducing... The Cacklin' Hens (feat. Marci Sandels and Katie Sun)

    Introducing... The Cacklin' Hens (feat. Marci Sandels and Katie Sun)

    On this episode, the debut of Trans Chat's "Cacklin' Hens!" Marci, Katie and Christi discuss trans rights, acceptance, opposition, and Bugs Bunny!


    Intro/"Jerk": The Death of a Dream



    The Cacklin' Hens' Debut



    Closing Thoughts


    Thank you for listening and supporting the trans community!

    Take care, be safe, be you, and be proud!

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    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    • 35 min

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