EP. 59: Surviving Transphobia and book awards and load bearing walls

About this episode

The episode features discussions on transphobia, personal stories of resilience, and the future of advocacy for equal rights with special guests Laura A. Jacobs and Pooya Mohseni.

On this episode of Kinda Radical we have TWO amazing special guests: Editor and contributing author to the 2023 book Surviving Transphobia Laura A. Jacobs, is an artist, psychotherapist, and a house walls worst nightmare; and Pooya Mohseni, actor, writer, filmmaker, advocate, and contributing author to ST. We talk about personal stories of both Laura and Pooya, the message of joy and perseverance in Surviving Transphobia, and the future of advocacy for equal rights. We discuss what is the definition of radical, and how trans youth can thrive in supportive environments. To purchase Surviving Transphobia: Purchasing Link Wesbite Instagram Facebook To connect with Kinda Radical: Instagram

People in this episode

Host: Frances

Guests: Laura A. Jacobs, Pooya Mohseni

Topics covered

• transphobia
• advocacy
• personal stories
• equal rights
• supportive environments
• joy
• perseverance

Keywords

• transphobia
• advocacy
• equal rights
• supportive environments
• personal stories
• joy
• perseverance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Surviving Transphobia

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