We had the privilege of sitting down with Mars Wright (@mars.wright) while he graciously shared his journey. From spending his early youth in the LA area to moving to a smaller town and the subsequent bullying he faced. We cover a lot of serious topics with Mars, some of which are disordered eating, bullying, transitioning while in a relationship,  top surgery recovery, policing and requirements within the trans* community and so much more. While we talk about A LOT of serious stuff there is a constant theme of perseverance and finding self love and community. Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Transitional Wisdom Podcast

Episode 54: Mars Wright

This week Nash and C talk about what they call 'forced outing'. Situations cis people force us into that leave us no option but to disclosure our gender identity. Nash candidly shares specific incidents that have happened to him recently. Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 53: Forced Outing

Brand new episode dropped this morning! We host another Nash & C episode (don't worry special guest episodes are coming back soon) where we are covering part 2 of C's hysto journey. If you missed part 1 you can find it back on Episode 44! C candidly talks the physical aspects of recovery, but also cover the moments leading up to surgery, how they were treated by the hospital staff and how their parents helped out.   *one thing not touched upon in this episode was post-op depression, this may be a topic covered in an incoming episode*   Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 52: C's Hysto Journey Part 2

Join us this week for our first Nash and C in person episode! We sat down, together, in the flesh and discussed what is commonly referred to as the 'Real Life Test or 'Real Life Experience'. While neither of us have first hand experience with this 'test'- it was the only option offered to Nash when he wanted to begin his transition in New Jersey! That and other reasons ultimately lead him to move to Seattle. We discuss what the real life test actually entails and our beliefs of the dangers it presents. We go on a bit of a tangent on the medical red tape faced by trans* folx, but it's all related- we promise. And may even lead to further episodes, stick around and find out. Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 51 The "Real Life" Test

Don't sleep on this episode. Nash sits down with the absolutely hilarious Jen Winslow, a Los Angeles trans-plant from Indiana. Jen is a comedian, actress, writer and also just happens to be trans*. They discuss how she got her start in comedy and how her transition has played and not played a role in that arena. This episode covers a lot of serious topics, they talk about her early life, transition and 20+ year marriage, and how transitioning impacted that relationship. They also talk about Jen's own nonbinary child and how navigating that coming out has gone. While this episode is serious, Jen has such a way of incorporating comedy you're sure to laugh (and maybe cry) along the way.   Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 50: Jen Winslow

As we return to new episodes this week, we're diving into the interesting and ever evolving topic of PEEING! Nash examines his peeing habits and challenges pre transition, during transition and post phalloplasty. Nash's experience peeing post phalloplasty proved to be a bigger adjustment than he imagined, so he reflects on this and also shares the ways he utilized his creativity to document and track changes, including the information he used to establish stricture patterns post op.     Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month. For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love. Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify. Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius. Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 49: Pre Transition, during transition and post phalloplasty peeing!

This week Nash sits down with Lee Te and Rev. Keith Mozingo from Founders Metropolitan Church-or what some people call ’the gay church’. Lee opens up about her catholic upbringing in the Philippines and how some of those experiences began to warp her relationship with religion, spirit and ultimately herself. She also shares her struggles with finding purpose and self love and how re-connecting with faith ultimately aided her in this journey. Rev. Mozingo talks about how his church is vastly different than what most would expect.    Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 48: Lee's Spiritual Journey

This episode is a doozy. Nash gets vulnerable and open about his ordeal of a hysterectomy.    Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 47: Nash's Hysterectomy Experience

We had the immense privilege of sitting down with the wonderful Sarah Parlow who opened up and shared her journey as a trans women transitioning over the past 24 YEARS. Sarah shares how she lived as a gender nonconforming youth while growing up in an extremely conservative-and homogenous- area of Pennsylvania as well as the experience of medically transitioning in the late 90’s. She speaks brilliantly on the topic of shame both surrounding trans* people, and those who date us- and ways that we can combat these false stigmas. She also discusses disclosure and how to judge when is the right time- it’s tricky and every situation and person is different. The knowledge and insight we can gain from our elders is invaluable, listen to them, learn from them, thank them.   Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 46: Sarah Parlow

HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) is much more than just physical changes- it brings on vast mental and emotional changes as well. Join us this week while Nash and C discuss how their thinking and processing has changed since starting HRT.   Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 45: Processing on HRT

Nash and C sit down to cover part 1 of C's hysto journey. They talk about the decision to get a hysterectomy as well as picking a surgeon and how the process has unfolded thus far.   Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 44: C's Hysto Journey Part 1

This week we talk about HRT injections, specifically relating to testosterone. We share our stories of how we started hormones, how our first shots began and how our methods have evolved overtime. We talk about the difference between IM/SubQ.. we think. We also share our shot ‘rituals’ and how we have dealt with shot anxiety over the years.   *We are not doctors. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences. Please consult a licensed practitioner to begin HRT/learn how to properly administer injections*   Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 43: Testosterone: injections

This weeks discussion is a listener submitted question regarding sex and transitioning! And specifically how things changed for Nash pre and post phalloplasty. We both discuss some of our past experiences with sex- pre gender discovering- and also how that aspect of our lives has changed over the course of transitioning. It gets real.   Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 42: Sex- pre transition, post transition, phalloplasty

Who are we and how did we even come to meet?! All your answers (well most of them) are answered in this episode! We talk about forming a friendship and bond over the internet- over long emails and work out plans and how that blossomed into a genuine friendship of honesty, support and always calling each other on our shit. Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 41: How we met

TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode Drew discusses his personal journey with self harm and suicidal ideation. There is also mention of molestation. Please, if you do not feel comfortable, do not listen to this episode. If self harm and/or suicidal ideation is a challenge you’re currently facing, please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8255) or use their online chat.   We’ll be including resources on our website, as well as below: Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Suicide Prevention Hotline Online Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ Online Therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/              https://www.talkspace.com/   ******** Comments? Questions? Whatever? Tweet us at @Trans_Wisdom. You can also find us on Instagram @transitionalwisdom. Want to learn more about the team- you can follow Nash @nashazarian and C @ladideathstrike on IG. Interested in sharing your own story or making a small donation to help keep us going?! SWEET- head over to our website! We also have a brand new Patreon where you can become a part of our coffee and book club, get access to BTS things, early announcements and other goodies! You can join for as little as $1 a month.   For anyone who has left a review- THANK YOU. We are a completely independent production and your likes, reviews, shoutouts, etc go a long way towards helping us do what we love.   Sound Engineering provided by AJ Jaramaz. You can find more of his work here on his Spotify.   Our trans* ballad Mirror: The Transitional Wisdom Theme Song was written and preformed by Janelle Mack. You can find news on her upcoming music and performances on her IG @shesanaquarius.   Again, thank you. We couldn’t do this without our beautiful community and allies- we love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 40: Drew *trigger warning*

A podcast by trans* people, for trans* people (and our allies). LGBTQ+ community based education and journey sharing platform.

hubhopper

Transitional Wisdom Podcast

hubhopper