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The Fox and the Phoenix216 - In For a Big SurpriseIn this episode, Julie and Savannah discuss more in depth the event known as the 2025 Keystone Conference! From what to pack to what to see, and from where to search for your friends to where to meet new people, Julie Spills the Tea about the conference like never before!-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual c...2025-04-1641 minThe Fox and the Phoenix215 - Body LanguageIn this episode, Julie asks Savannah to chat about body language for the male-to-female gender expansive person. From the way we walk and talk to the way we eat and use our hands, adopting and perfecting a feminine demeanor in public is a critical component for so many of us. Also, Julie and Savannah talk about generational feminine stereotypes ands how to emulate the established feminine mannerisms that feel most right to the individual. -----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identi...2025-04-0242 minThe Fox and the Phoenix213 - Inner DivasIn this episode, Julie reads Savannah a comment from a listener who speaks to their inner feminine child, finally accepting and embracing that little girl, and vowing to walk hand in hand together as they navigate the future. Savannah and Julie discuss the fundamentals of inner chid work, the importance of professional therapy, and how that work is both similar and different from cis-folks' relationships with their internal "littles".-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male...2025-03-1942 minThe Fox and the Phoenix212 - Organic v TraumaticIn this episode, Savannah asks Julie to chat about what drives male-to-female crossdressers to adopt a feminine presentation. What was the spark that initially led to the first and, ultimately, ongoing experiences of femdom? Did the thoughts come from a natural subconscious space or were there extenuating circumstances that conditioned the body to use femininity as a suit of armor against certain assaults? Savannah and Julie dig a little under the surface to raise awareness and further discussion.Examples of childhood trauma that could potentially contribute to gender dysphoria include: being forced to conform t...2025-03-1237 minThe Fox and the Phoenix206 - Sense of BelongingIn this episode, Savannah reads a Quora.com posting to Julie. entitled, "For us crossdressers, would we be considered LGBTQ?". The comments to the posts ranged from a resounding "Yes!" to an absolute "No!" Savannah and Julie dig in to discuss where crossdressers belong and how, in reality, nobody can tell you who you are ... that decision is wholly reserved for you to make!
Links: https://www.quora.com/Are-crossdressers-part-of-the-LGBTQ-community/answer/Douglas-Stephens-18?ch=15&oid=1477743774090335&share=fb413071&srid=8TV5t&target_type=answer
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a...2025-01-2941 minThe Fox and the Phoenix204 - Shine Bright Like A DiamondIn this episode, Julie asks Savannah about how to find positivity in one's femininity in a time when the world seems bleak. What can be done when one loses their sparkle and the want to dress? Julie and Savannah discuss some of the ways Savannah has overcome those challenges, and offer a number of ways to stay positive, grounded, filled with gratitude, and living in the present.
Show Notes:
https://www.kvc.org/blog/10-ways-to-stay-optimistic-coping-during-covid-19/
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Cr...2025-01-1535 minThe Fox and the PhoenixBONUS - Gobble, Gobble, Y'all - Twice BakedIn this episode, Savannah and Julie take you back to their first podcast Thanksgiving together. From standard classics like lots of laughs and Julie breaking out in song to poor sound quality, poor editing and distracting dogs barking in the background, this episode is a perfect holiday stuffer for your ears and a blast from the past to bare witness to this duo's humble beginnings. While Savannah and Julie were focused on the excitement of what the future would hold for them way back in week 13, you can listen with a fresh perspective as to just how far the...2024-11-2733 minThe Fox and the PhoenixA Hiatus and Our PrayersIn this soundbite, Savannah lets all the lovely listeners that the world got in the way of creating content for the show. From hurricanes to Bat Mitzvahs to scheduling issues, sometimes The Fox and the Phoenix Podcasts has to make way for more important and more immediate life events.
Also, as the 200th episode looms, Savannah and Julie would love to hear from the listeners through comments, direct messages, and/or audio clips to be added to the show's celebration! Send your contribution to Savannah or Julie through any of our social media channels!
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New No...2024-09-1835 minThe Fox and the Phoenix196 - Chasing UnicornsIn this episode, Savannah asks Julie "why do we hunt for unicorns" for partners. Why do we assume that because we crossdress it would take a special woman or partner to love us unconditionally? The label of being a rare and mythical creature in this regard seems to be both a compliment and an insult at the same time. By assuming that it would take a 'unicorn' to love us, we are saying that it takes a special breed of human being to love somebody like us, AND that we are somewhat unlovable. Julie and Savannah break it down...2024-09-1133 minThe Fox and the Phoenix194 - The Case of the Sparkly Denim JacketIn this episode, Julie brings a recent event to Savannah and to the conversation. While on a shopping trip, a sparkly denim jacket called out to Julie several times, but she hesitated to commit to the purchase. After some internal dialogue, she decided to buy it. Instead of worrying about what others may think or say about the jacket to be worn at a teachers' event, and instead of worrying about tying herself to a specific expected elevated, filled with pizzazz look, Julie listened to that young voice asking to be heard and considered. Sometimes, our inner voices are...2024-08-2844 minThe Fox and the Phoenix191 - The Children Are Our FutureIn this episode, Julie reads a direct message from a woman named Juni, who shared her appreciation of a previous episode, 'Passing Milestones', which focused on the fact that gender diverse people tend to come out to loved one and close confidents more than once. She also shared that Julie and Savannah didn't speak much about sharing with one's children or the fact that some reveals don't have a deep rejection or wondrous celebration ... there is simply serene acceptance. What does one do when they have braced for the worst and hoped for the best; and find simple loving...2024-08-0735 minThe Fox and the Phoenix182 - Dogs and Cats Living Together ... Mass Hysteria!In this episode, Julie asks Savannah if she wants to chat about that often-misunderstood, a considered-fringed sub-culture called furries (or fur-dom, or the furry lifestyle). Why do people gravitate to the Furry culture? How did it start? What are the benefits and disadvantages within the community? Is it all fetish and sex? All of Julie's questions and queries are hopefully answered this episode. Come join us because it's going to be a wild ride!
LINKS:
https://www.webmd.com/sex/what-is-furry-sex
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: De...2024-06-0542 minThe Fox and the Phoenix179 - You've Got That Euphoric FeelingIn this episode, Savannah ad Julie read listener responses to a Julie social media post asking about their most memorable euphoric feminine moments. Plenty of ladies replied! Thanks! From that first spinning reveal in a makeup artist's chair to the donning of the wig to complete a feminine persona, to catching the attention of an admirer that might want to buy a lovely lady a drink or spin her around the dance floor, to making the internal realization that they are indeed a 'pretty woman', there are numerous ways to come into one's feminine euphoria.
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2024-05-1556 minThe Fox and the Phoenix177 - Leapfrogging LabelsIn this episode, Savannah and Julie discuss a topic that fascinated Savannah from Keystone. Namely, the fact that a young person with trans experience attended Savannah's workshop with the express notion of learning more about what 'crossdressing' means. With Savannah's mind blown, she sits down with Julie to better understand the place of 'crossdressers' within the new trans generations. From a century of the label being closeted to the possibility of sliding into obscurity in the 21st Century, anything and everything is still possible.
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a...2024-05-0132 minThe Fox and the Phoenix172 - Protective MeasuresIn this episode, Savannah reads a letter to Julie from Melanie, a CD site administrator, who felt the podding duo missed an important opportunity about a serious matter when discussing Fred 'Bubba' Copeland in episode 162 (Top Secret Dox). Keeping one's feminine identity private--and taking thoughtful and vigilant protective measures--should always be of utmost importance to a gender diverse individual, especially when being found out could have dire consequences in their day-to-day life. Savannah and Julie talk about social media and a few of the hidden tricks userfs may not be aware of that may put your feminine identity on...2024-03-2736 minThe Fox and the Phoenix169 - Body SwapIn this episode, Savannah and Julie do a bit of checking in about books and movies before discussing what it would be like if the crossdressing man's female partner wanted to experience what it would feel like to add a "package bulge" in their boxer briefs. What happens when the heel is on the other foot? Sure, we want to be feminine with our breastforms, hip and booty pads, and waist compression foundation garments. But, could we handle it if our partners wanted to embody the masculine? Savannah votes "yes", of course. And, along the way and with many...2024-03-0631 minThe Fox and the Phoenix167 - Hate MailIn this episode, Julie reads Savannah a letter from a former contact to the FoxandHanger.com business. But this letter is not filled with butterflies and rainbows, oh no. Instead, this letter includes a reference to fun crossdressing in times past, a statement that they had abandoned that practice long ago, and the declaration that they were no longer cool with that scene and that trans folks indeed had a mental disorder and needed to be helped to return to a semblance of normalcy. Julie and Savannah dissect the letter and talk about how every gender diverse journey is...2024-02-2130 minThe Fox and the Phoenix166 - Gossip GirlsIn this episode, Julie and Judy give Savannah the high heel and kick her to the curb in favor of some girl talk between just them cis-girls. They chat about the starts of their own relationship, the altered dynamic of Savannah and Judy when it came Savannah suddenly working with Julie on such a grander scale for the podcast, and so much more! Julie even brings a few listener questions to the episode for Judy to ponder.
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discov...2024-02-1441 minThe Fox and the Phoenix157 - I Feel Like a 100 GrandIn this episode, Savannah and Julie take a stroll down memory lane as they reminisce and indulge in the recollection of their humble beginnings for their friendship, partnership, and podcast co-hosting. Savannah reads the emails between her and Julie, pointing out just how much the initial ideas for collaboration evolved. It all leads to the proclamation that - because of their amazing listeners, followers, and subscribers - the podcast has reached over 75 countries and 100,000 listens!
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True I...2023-11-0138 minThe Fox and the Phoenix151 - A Magician Revealing Their SecretsIn this episode, both Savannah is excited to share in a celebration with her co-host Julie. A close friend of the podcast, codenamed 'Jellyfish' (if you know, you know), had begun to share their feminine persona with a couple close lifelong friends and close neighbors. Each has been met with love, support, acceptance and shares of their own. Each reveal is a testament to the kind side of human nature. With the posting of these successes, Savannah and Julie take a journey to discuss what seven important factors should be considered when wrestling with whether to share one's authenticity...2023-09-2041 minThe Fox and the Phoenix149 - Best Made Travel PlansIn this episode, both Savannah and Julie return to the podcast mics from their separate travels abroad within the US of A. Savannah went to New York on a work trip and Julie joined her extended family in Aspen for a week of rest and relaxation. Each of them return with very similar stories, regaling each other with unplanned and positive encounters with strangers who become engaged in conversations about the queer community. Julie gets two new podcast listeners in Savannah (yes, another one) and Dave who live in Tennessee, while our Savannah has a religious and Bible-centric discourse...2023-09-0643 minThe Fox and the Phoenix148 - Does This Podcast Look Tight On Me?In this episode, Savannah discusses with Julie her feelings of fatness and unattractiveness that seems to be more acute int he summer months. While Savannah has mentioned this concern before on previous episodes, she shares with Julie some tips that may assist in body positivity and self-love. From mirror affirmations to surrounding yourself with positivity-filled friends, Savannah and Julie bring their own perspectives to the table for you to consider. This is part two of two episodes!
Center For Discovery https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/10-tips-body-positivity/
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living...2023-08-3035 minThe Fox and the Phoenix147 - Do I Look Fat in this Podcast?In this episode, Savannah discusses with Julie her feelings of fatness and unattractiveness that seems to be more acute int he summer months. While Savannah has mentioned this concern before on previous episodes, she shares with Julie some tips that may assist in body positivity and self-love. From mirror affirmations to surrounding yourself with positivity-filled friends, Savannah and Julie bring their own perspectives to the table for you to consider. This is part one of two episodes!
Center For Discovery https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/10-tips-body-positivity/
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the...2023-08-2347 minThe Fox and the Phoenix146 - Summer Lovin'In this episode, Savannah and Julie talk about how hot they both are. No... no... they aren't talking about their amazing physical appearance but rather the difficult times some crossdressing men may encounter when the full glare of summer is upon them. Some may feel self-conscious showing more skin, while others may come close to heat stroke with their wigs and compression and padding on. Still others love other seasons so much more than summer, basking in the ability of the pastels of spring, the earth tones and knee boots of autumn, and the jackets and scarfs of winter...2023-08-1645 minThe Fox and the Phoenix145 - Reviewing the Source MaterialIn this episode, Savannah is so excited to tell Julie abut her interaction on an Instagram post where a troll tells Savannah she needs to repent, Read the Gospels, and be saved from sin. From that interaction, Savannah decides to think back to episode '5 - Debunking Deuteronomy 22:5' and see what else people who spout one of the 613 Mitzvot should be also adhering to to secure their own places at the right hand of the heavenly Father. Julie and Savannah take a silly and whimsical turn at reviewing other archaic laws, just to prove that a couple dozen...2023-08-0947 minThe Fox and the Phoenix144 - 16(.)(.) Pennsylvania AvenueIn this episode, Julie asks Savannah to discuss the hot raging news coming from the lush green White House lawns during a PRIDE celebration. Front and at the center of it all... in several ways... was the one and only Rose Montoya. As a mentor and influencer to Julie, Rose Montoya and her breasts were weaponized against her and the Transgender community by conservative media outlets that felt her "rockets' red glare" were both inappropriate at a White House event and a telling reminder and proof that people under the transgender umbrella are indeed vile and perverted. Rosa apologized...2023-08-0252 minThe Fox and the Phoenix143 - With Open Minds and BodiesIn this episode, Julie asks Savannah how her experience was going to therapy for the first time... as Savannah. Sure, Chuck has been going to therapy for a while now, but this marked the first time the therapist asked Savannah to make an actual "wig to heel" appearance "on the couch". They touch on the actual session experience, the nervousness Savannah felt about showing up for the first time, her concern for receiving validation and acceptance as a serious male-to-female gender diverse individual, and the feelings of being seen and heard in her feminine persona. Julie and Savannah round...2023-07-2644 minThe Fox and the Phoenix139 - If The Shoe FitsIn this episode, Julie lightens the heavy mood from the last couple of weeks to talk about something that affects every woman and male-to-female crossdresser who doesn't live off the grid in a plush forest somewhere... shoes and heels. Julie reads a love letter sent in by a lover of heels, creating a conversation with Savannah about the power of feminine footwear, how best to fill your shoe tree, tips for how to walk in even the most towering stilettos, and the fact that the height of a woman's heel may indeed be reflected in her comfort and confidence...2023-06-0752 minThe Fox and the Phoenix136 - Dear Judy,... Part 2In this second of two episodes, Julie and Savannah reconnect in person as Julie makes a cross-country trip to be IRL with Savannah in the studio. Above and beyond that, Julie, Savannah AND Judy come together again for day trips to local downtowns, lunches and dinners out, work trips to Starbucks, and a couple hours at the podcast mic to ask Judy questions from our listeners, specifically from the wonderful and supportive wives--the SOs, the Significant Ones--of some of our male-to-female crossdressing husbands. From how Savannah revealed herself to Judy to Judy's processing time to better understand and support...2023-05-1743 minThe Fox and the Phoenix135 - Dear Judy,... Part 1In this first of two episodes, Julie and Savannah reconnect in person as Julie makes a cross-country trip to be IRL with Savannah in the studio. Above and beyond that, Julie, Savannah AND Judy come together for day trips to local downtowns, lunches and dinners out, work trips to Starbucks, and a couple hours at the podcast mic to ask Judy questions from our listeners, specifically from the wonderful and supportive wives--the SOs, the Significant Ones--of some of our male-to-female crossdressing husbands. From how Savannah revealed herself to Judy to Judy's processing time to better understand and support how...2023-05-101h 02The Fox and the Phoenix134 - A Significant Problem For OthersIn this episode, Julie and Savannah reconnect after a couple weeks away from podcasting. Julie talks about her new laptop and Savannah regales Julie with her trip to the 13th Annual Keystone Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Other than the conference and workshops as a whole, Savannah comes back with tales from the Significant Ones--the partners of their male-to-female crossdressing mates--more fully understanding the plights of our cis-female partners and their struggles of finding relevant and positive support from other female counterparts who are going through the same trials and tribulations with a man who finds peace with dressing and...2023-05-0353 minThe Fox and the Phoenix133 - Paying for the BillsIn this episode, Julie brings to the mic and to Savannah her frustration about the hundreds of anti-Trans, anti-Drag, and anti-LGBTQIA+ bills currently under review or in committee in almost every legislative state house in the United States. From a handful of bill written up and introduced in 2018 to almost four hundred active bills introduced since then, the attacks on the queer community continues to rage on. Fueled by hate, anger, fear, religious morales, and a distracting attempt by those in power to make it seem like they are being productive and working on behalf of their constituents, each...2023-04-2648 minThe Fox and the Phoenix132 - Secrets, Secrets EverywhereIn this episode, Savannah is inspired by a comment referring to her first TEDx talk where she mentioned she had not told her parents about being gender diverse...nor had any intention of sharing her feminine identity with them. Savannah and Julie discuss the pros and cons of keeping a secret this important and encompassing, when, why and with whom to share with, and how sharing secrets can be vulnerable, scary, dangerous and lifesaving. Each person is different, therefore each person's secret and their choices of confidante is wholly unique to their experiences.
See articles: https://www.ps...2023-04-1947 minThe Fox and the Phoenix131 - Listener LoveIn this episode, Savannah and Julie choose comments and letters from listeners and followers to read on air. From gratitude that Savannah's partner,Judy, was able to voice her own side of their journey together, to agreeing with the distaste for the word 'transvestite', to feeling sadness after deconstructing from enfemme mode back to biological male mode, each listener has a rich story to tell all their own. Savannah and Julie read the letters and comments on air before giving their love, appreciation, and commentary back to each entry. The listeners are what makes this journey worthwhile!
...2023-04-1257 minThe Fox and the Phoenix130 - The Best Things About CDs List - Part 2In this second of a two-part episode, Savannah and Julie continue to take a deep dive into the 'at the thing' cute list of all the great benefits significant ones have when coupled with a male-to-female crossdresser. In 'Living with Crossdressing: Defining the New Normal', toward the back of the book, Savannah wrote out a lengthy list of the reasons why a crossdresser's partner would benefit from having a CD in their life. While the list was personal to Savannah and partly wish fulfillment, Julie and Savannah reflect on the contents of that list, dissect each entry, and discuss...2023-04-0535 minThe Fox and the Phoenix129 - The Best Things About CDs List - Part 1In this first of a two-part episode, Savannah and Julie take a deep dive into the 'at the thing' cute list of all the great benefits significant ones have when coupled with a male-to-female crossdresser. In 'Living with Crossdressing: Defining the New Normal', toward the back of the book, Savannah wrote out a lengthy list of the reasons why a crossdresser's partner would benefit from having a CD in their life. While the list was personal to Savannah and partly wish fulfillment, Julie and Savannah reflect on the contents of that list, dissect each entry, and discuss the underlying...2023-03-2943 minThe Fox and the Phoenix128 - Gender v SexualityIn this episode, Savannah and Julie tackle a topic they have touched on many times but never dedicated an episode to. During a podcast appearance with Dr. Dan, Savannah was asked a question about how one would see themselves in their sexuality if they had transitioned from man to woman. Would they consider themselves a heterosexual woman after transition if they started dated men, or would they still be homosexual since they were born a biological male? What sparked first as a very interesting podcast guest scenario question became the genesis of this conversation with Savannah and Julie. From...2023-03-2241 minThe Fox and the Phoenix127 - A Tender AgeIn this episode, Julie reads a letter to Savannah from a 14-year-old individual whose parents found out about their crossdressing. As a result, this teenager is afraid to dress again. Savannah and Julie, both having strong feelings on the topic, spend the episode dissecting the short letter, Julie's response, and what it's like to be a teenager struggling with an inherent sense of their own gender diversity. What can parents do t support their children without overreacting...both in a too-positive and a too-negative way? Savannah also brings up a www.Parents.org article about how to support a...2023-03-1552 minThe Fox and the Phoenix126 - Savannah Goes To TherapyIn this episode, Savannah reveals to Julie a mind-blowing revelation. During a counseling session, the therapist comments that much of Savannah's current proclivities, life coping skills, and non-confrontational demeanor may have stemmed from a childhood chock full of continued attempts to keep herself safe from emotional harm and invalidation by her parents. Self-preservation is a critical and often-overlooked reason why we continue to exist as a species. Throw in gender diversity in a world that hasn't fully embraced our authenticity and the chance that our parents may withhold their unconditional love from us because we are not fitting into...2023-03-0855 minThe Fox and the Phoenix125 - All The Single Ladies, All The Single LadiesIn this episode, Julie is rallying behind all those crossdressing men who single, ready to mingle, and who are looking for relationships, love, and fun with a partner. From casual to flirty, from romance to a long-term relationship, the non-binary among us deserve just as much companionship as the next guy or gal. Julie whips up her app and goes through the process of setting up a dating profile as Savannah both assists and talks about the do's and don't's, the pros and cons, and important safety concerns for having the best experience out there you can.
...2023-03-0153 minThe Fox and the Phoenix124 - No Short Cuts to Your True SelfIn this episode, Savannah comes to the table with Julie with a story of detransition. Chris Beck, a United States Navy Seal, who gained public attention in 2013 after coming out as a trans woman (Kristin Beck), announced in 2022 that he would be detransitioning. Upon investigation, Savannah found an article and interview entitled, "Former Navy SEAL Trans Poster Boy Announces DeTransition: 'Transgender Ideology Is Cultish'" on the Christian Broadcast Network online media outlet. After reading the article and watching the first hour of the two-hour interview, Savannah and Julie needed to discuss the topic. While Chris' detransition is an unfortunate...2023-02-221h 02The Fox and the Phoenix123 - Don't Be Such a Drag!In this episode, Julie talks with Savannah about her favorite culture... the drag culture. They discuss RuPaul's Drag Race and how drag in person and in entertainment has gone from the underground to the mainstream of pop culture. From NYC's Lucky Cheng's to 'We're Here", drag and the culture it represents has been int he zeitgeist for at least the last fifty years. And, as it becomes more a part of the social narrative more and more ultra conservative lawmakers have come forward to propose state-level bills banning government funding for Story Hours, set age requirements for drag shows...2023-02-1541 minThe Fox and the Phoenix122 - Blue Sky - Commercial BreaksIn this Blue Sky episode, Savannah and Julie bring you all the outtakes from the last several episodes, including some discussion of Candace Cameron Bure and her public move away from The Hallmark Channel, the passing of the Respect for Marriage Act in late 2022, and a breakdown of the commercials from the last episode. Enjoy!
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Yo...2023-02-0822 minThe Fox and the Phoenix121 - We Will Return After These Commercial MessagesIn this episode, Savannah is excited to have Julie watch a newly launched whiskey commercial which tells a lovely holiday season family tale of transgender identity. Added to that is a Mars Halloween Bite: New Nanny Twix commercial from a Halloween or two ago. And, finally, talk springs up about the release/banning/re-release of the Zola commercials on the Hallmark Channel a few years ago. From outrage of a lesbian kiss and wedding, to a boy in a dress in public, to any possible outcry about an elderly man trying on makeup in secret before the holidays, Savannah...2023-02-0145 minThe Fox and the Phoenix120 - Kicking the CD Habit... a Roast (Part 2)In this second of two episodes, Julie and Savannah bring an article to the pod. The article is a wikiHow entry about. how to stop crossdressing... with seven easy to follow and implement steps for success... NOT! Our podcast dynamic duo go through each step one-by-one, trying to figure out just how to implement any or all of these suggestions. From simple to silly, from easy to excruciating, from obvious to OMG, Savannah and Julie point and counterpoint each and every word. Is there good information in the article? IDK, you will just have to listen to find out!2023-01-2535 minThe Fox and the Phoenix119 - Kicking the CD Habit... a Roast (Part 1)In this first of two episodes, Julie and Savannah bring an article to the pod. The article is a wikiHow entry about. how to stop crossdressing... with seven easy to follow and implement steps for success... NOT! Our podcast dynamic duo go through each step one-by-one, trying to figure out just how to implement any or all of these suggestions. From simple to silly, from easy to excruciating, from obvious to OMG, Savannah and Julie point and counterpoint each and every word. Is there good information in the article? IDK, you will just have to listen to find out!2023-01-1838 minThe Fox and the Phoenix118 - It's A Small World After AllIn this episode, Savannah reminds Julie of yet another accidental reveal between her and a work vendor while she was quarantined but working from home. In the aftermath of her revealing herself in full to this work partner, Savannah was graced with a response she never would have expected. In the letter back, the vendor spoke about her own daughter being "beyond the binary" and their perchance for preferred pronouns is "whatever". Julie and Savannah talk about the lovely letter itself, the fact we really never know how many people we meet in our lives who, in fact, are...2023-01-1132 minThe Fox and the Phoenix117 - Under Outside InfluencesIn this episode, Savannah and Julie chat about the importance of crossdressng men having a solid validating support system. Sometimes, that takes the form of a loving and supportive partner. Sometimes, the intimate partner cannot or will not take on the role of a validating, guiding, and supportive "girlfriend'. Not the role of an intimate girlfriend or wife, but that of a "girlfriend" or "den mother" who can help you with your fashion and style, be someone to lean on for bravery and confidence, and be one to emphatically chat up about all the adventures you've had. In real l...2023-01-0452 minThe Fox and the Phoenix116 - Remembering PrideIn this episode, Savannah talked to Julie about what PRIDE means to her, reflecting on the local PRIDE event she missed this year due to COVID, binge-watching season 11 of the 1981 New York Gay Community themes of American Horror Story: NYC, and thinking about how far Savannah has come over the last several years. Like looking at Transformation Tuesday pics on social media, the end of the year is always a great opportunity to see your evolution in mind, body and spirit as it comes to your life, in general, and feminine authenticity. Julie tells a story of supporting her...2022-12-2845 minThe Fox and the Phoenix115 - Undressing Me With Your EyesIn this episode, Julie asked the question on social media, "How do I feel when I change out of my femme persona?". From sadness to despair, from self-reflection to self-assessment, Savannah and Julie read some of a bevy of listener comments that address how crossdressing men feel and deal when their emotional and psychological states when its time to de-transform back into male mode. While some men have a general sense of melancholy when they put away their feminine identities after their femme time to shine, others fall into anguish because they don't know when they might next feel...2022-12-2156 minThe Fox and the Phoenix114 - Poor Grooming HabitsIn this episode, Savannah comes to the pod with a little fire and anger in her belly. Julie has to talk her off the proverbial ledge as they dissect the re-emerging tactic of the use of the word "grooming" as it gets applied to the queer community by conservative or political groups trying to cast aspersions on members of the LGBTQIA+ community through misinformation, suppression of information and resources and equality, and the fanning of the flames of fear mongering against people they already consider require purging. How did the definition of grooming go from being an issue of...2022-12-1435 minThe Fox and the Phoenix113 - Living Loud OnlineIn this episode, Savannah and Julie discuss the pros and cons of a purely segregated trans queer life spent on social media versus living a life IRL. From the safety to the social media wall to its limits, from the validation of found community and sisters from around the globe to staying hidden from family just sitting in the next room, from the expansiveness of the internet to the perils of real life, what is the best course for you? Can an avatar existence trump emerging into real world? While some may be perfectly content to stay at the...2022-12-0749 minThe Fox and the Phoenix112 - Reading Is Queer-damentalIn this episode, Savannah and Julie get a bit angry at the organized and targeted attempts by lobbies and hate groups masquerading as morally just literary commandos with the singular purpose in mind to ban as many LGBTQIA+, minority-driven, activism-minded, and racially-diverse books from our nation's school curriculums and public library system's shelves. As an LGBTQIA+ author and a community ally, this pod duo try to raise awareness for a rowing literary and accessibility concern for our queer youth!
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with C...2022-11-3036 minThe Fox and the Phoenix111 - Obstacles to Authenticity Part 2In this episode, Savannah and Julie continue to respond listener questions and comments from the social media post "What are some obstacles that come between you and your CD life?". Take a listen as our co-hosts give their own takes and experiences on these very important and critical questions. Shout outs to everyone who was thoughtful and brave enough to share their questions and thoughts!
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a...2022-11-2344 minThe Fox and the Phoenix110 - Obstacles to Authenticity Part 1In this episode, Savannah and Julie respond listener questions and comments from the social media post "What are some obstacles that come between you and your CD life?". Take a listen as our co-hosts give their own takes and experiences on these very important and critical questions. Shout outs to everyone who was thoughtful and brave enough to share their questions and thoughts!
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal...2022-11-1650 minThe Fox and the Phoenix109 - Surviving the HolidaysIn this episode, Savannah and Julie tackle a topic that has plagued generations of family members... the dreaded family-centric holidays. Those holidays where we have been taught and told are magical and all about family values and togetherness. The famous Norman Rockwell depiction of the joyous Thanksgiving dinner with smiling family members around the table isn't a reality for many of us, especially those with dysfunctional dynamics that must be burdened because we, as blood relatives, have an unwritten obligation to commune in these times and on these days. How can you survive hosting or guesting through the holidays...2022-11-0955 minThe Fox and the Phoenix108 Halloween Tricks and TreatsIn this episode, Savannah and Julie bring the audience a special Monday release to coincide with the crossdressers' Christmas, a.k.a. Halloween. So many of us know that this spooky holiday is all about doing something different from societal norms. You want to a feminized Harry Potter? Go for it! You want to go to a party with your girlfriend in gender-bending couples' costumes? Ain't nobody got the right to stop you? You wanna express your inherent femininity on All Hallows Eve in order feel sexy, stunning, and your best feminine self? Yeah... you better! Realize that this...2022-10-3138 minThe Fox and the Phoenix107 - Close Encounters of the CD KindIn this episode, Savannah and Julie respond to listener and personal DM comments about Significant Ones seeing their enfemme partners for the first time IRL. From cis-female wives' and girlfriends' trepidation and anxiety of the anticipation of seeing her male partners dressed as women in front of their eyes to the male partners' concern and fear of outright rejection, the first in-person interaction between crossdressing men and their female partner can be a scary event. What will happen? Will it go positively or negatively? Will the experience create a better relationship dynamic or a worse one? Will the crossdresser...2022-10-2654 minThe Fox and the Phoenix106 - CDs and the CinemaIn this episode, Julie and Savannah chat about one of Savannah's favorite things... the movies! Growing up, many gender diverse folks of the 1970s, 80s, 90s, and the early aughts only found characters similar to themselves on the silver screen. From the crossdressing antics of "Some Like It Hot", "Tootsie", and "Mrs. Doubtfire" to the more serious and irreverent treatments of the gender fluid community with "To Wong Foo...", "Kinky Boots", and "Transamerica", the movies have come a long in their portrayals of the gender fluid experience.
Here is a list of trans and gender fluid films t...2022-10-1949 minThe Fox and the Phoenix105 - When I Hear the Word Transvestite (part 2)In the second part of this episode, Savannah and Julie continue to respond to listener comments about how they feel when they hear the word "transvestite". Along the way,Savannah and Julie weigh in with their own experiences with the word, and words like it. And, without, fail, Savannah swoops in with a history lesson about Magnus Hirschfeld and the genesis of the T-word--and its place in the world.Some people hate the word, some people love the word, some are ambivalent to it. Regardless of how the word "transvestite" makes one feel--based on its storied past and its...2022-10-1242 minThe Fox and the Phoenix104 - When I Hear the Word Transvestite (part 1)In this episode, Savannah and Julie respond to listener comments about how they feel when they hear the word "transvestite". Along the way,Savannah and Julie weigh in with their own experiences with the word, and words like it. And, without, fail, Savannah swoops in with a history lesson about Magnus Hirschfeld and the genesis of the T-word--and its place in the world.Some people hate the word, some people love the word, some are ambivalent to it. Regardless of how the word "transvestite" makes one feel--based on its storied past and its various uses--we cannot overlook the strength...2022-10-0551 minThe Fox and the PhoenixMable and Morrie Make a DateSavannah and Julie are on hiatus until Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 when they will bring you brand new episodes. Enjoy your September!!
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female...2022-09-1403 minThe Fox and the PhoenixPSA We Will Be BackSavannah and Julie are on hiatus until Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 when they will bring you brand new episodes. Enjoy your September!!
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female...2022-09-0702 minThe Fox and the Phoenix103 - Blue Sky - Scraps and Wrap UpsYOU'RE LISTENING TO BLUE SKY
In this blue sky episode, Julie, Savannah, and Judy talk about the support, questions, messages, and letters/cards received about how she lives with a crossdresser. Savannah is the first to admit her faults, mistakes, traumas, and triggers, knowing that to make the relationship work requires constant communication and, sometimes, professional support and help. Therapy is not a bad word and shouldn't be treated as such. And, before all of that, The Fox and the Phoenix Podcast sizzles up some of the fat that was too much for the regular episodes. AND...2022-08-2449 min
The Fox and the Phoenix102 - Menage A Trois (Part 3)In this third part of three episodes, Julie, Savannah, and Judy continue their conversation together, focusing on those topics they had glossed over or had forgotten when recording the first two episodes. From living a domestic life as a partner of a gender diverse male-to-female crossdresser, to best understanding what make her boyfriend tick, to supporting all of the projects Savannah has completed and has continued to undertake, this episode is all about hearing the truth from the Significant One's point of view.
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a Ne...2022-08-171h 10The Fox and the Phoenix101 - Menage A Trois (Part 2)In this second part of three episodes, Julie, Savannah, and Judy continue their conversation together, focusing on those topics they had glossed over or had forgotten when recording the first episode. From living a domestic life as a partner of a gender diverse male-to-female crossdresser, to best understanding what make her boyfriend tick, to supporting all of the projects Savannah has completed and has continued to undertake, this episode is all about hearing the truth from the Significant One's point of view.
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New No...2022-08-1050 minThe Fox and the Phoenix100 - Menage A Trois (Part 1)In this first part of three episodes, Julie, Savannah, and Judy continue their conversation together, focusing on those topics they had glossed over or had forgotten when recording the first two episodes. From living a domestic life as a partner of a gender diverse male-to-female crossdresser, to best understanding what make her boyfriend tick, to supporting all of the projects Savannah has completed and has continued to undertake, this episode is all about hearing the truth from the Significant One's point of view.
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a Ne...2022-08-0359 minThe Fox and the Phoenix099 - Superhero Origins Remastered - A Love Letter to our ListenersIn this episode, Savannah surprises Julie with a secret behind-the-scenes project where Savannah reviewed and remastered the very first The Fox and the Phoenix Podcast episode ever recorded together. While Julie thought the surprise was listening to the podcast trailer, the real surprise was the joy of reflecting on the time they have spent together as community advocates, pod co-hosts, and close friends. As the team closes in on their first 100 episodes, this seemed the perfect was to both look back at their humble beginnings and look forward to an amazing future together.
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SAVANNAH...2022-07-2756 minThe Fox and the Phoenix098 - Listener Lovefest (Part 2)In this episode, Savannah and Julie continue to scour all of the comments received since the inception of The Fox and the Phoenix Podcast, chomping at the bit to share listener comments across as many episodes as possible in the limited time Julie and Savannah had to read and respond back. In fact, there were so many comments to choose from, our intrepid co-hosts decided to dedicate two episodes to their loyal listeners. In this episode, the listeners are the co-hosts and stars. Sending love to all!
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living wi...2022-07-2054 minThe Fox and the Phoenix097 - Listener Lovefest (Part 1)In this episode, Savannah and Julie scour all of the comments received since the inception of The Fox and the Phoenix Podcast, chomping at the bit to share listener comments across as many episodes as possible in the limited time Julie and Savannah had to read and respond back. In fact, there were so many comments to choose from, our intrepid co-hosts decided to dedicate two episodes to their loyal listeners. In this episode, the listeners are the co-hosts and stars. Sending love to all!
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: De...2022-07-1357 minThe Fox and the Phoenix096 - Kinky BootsIn this episode, Julie brings a juicy and scandalous topic to the podcast table, asking Savannah what the difference is between crossdressing as a kink versus as a way of life. After a great diatribe about snoring and a shared love for music--and Savannah's explanation of how DSM-5 defines transvestic disorder--Julie and Savannah get into the nitty gritty of how sensuality is not just a component of the kink scenes but also a normal part of tapping into the divine feminine spirit as a human being. While we can point at others and say that what they are doing...2022-07-061h 00The Fox and the Phoenix095 - Beautiful IntimidationIn this episode, Savannah asks Julie the very important question, "Why would my cisgender female partner be intimidated by my attempts to look like a feminine woman?". From generations of women competing with each other for the attentions of men, to years of grotesque media practices of making women feel they are underachieving in their own beauty department, to feeling their skills for makeup and fashion pales in comparison to what their male partner achieves when they put effort into their feminine expression, cisgender women who are partners to crossdressing men have lots of angst, triggers, and self-consciousness about...2022-06-291h 11The Fox and the Phoenix094 - Pride and PrejudiceIn this episode, Savannah and Julie discuss the pros and cons, and the hopes and fears, of National Pride Month. How do people feel about attending local events or about corporations suddenly changing their logos to rainbow colors to celebrate pride along with the rest of us? Has PRIDE become commercialized? And, if so, is that a good or a bad thing? How do closeted community folks feel about PRIDE when they have to face the fear of venturing out to local events where they may be recognized in some way? With PRIDE comes so many intense positive and...2022-06-221h 00The Fox and the Phoenix093 - Let Your Freak Flag FlyIn this episode, Savannah tells Julie about her struggles with the seemingly simple--yet vastly complex--task of putting a flag out in one of the street-facing flowerbeds. While Savannah admits she isn't a big fan of domestic chores, yard work, or repairs, this specific task included so many nuanced dilemmas for her. Why, you ask? Because the colors of this flag weren't the red, white and blue of the unity of the country, but the symbolic baby blue, pink and white of the transgender flag. When living in a conservative state with neighbors who have already shown their colors and...2022-06-1540 minThe Fox and the Phoenix092 - The Power of the Beach BallIn this episode, Julie brings to the table a series of questions that a listener posted. When did you discover yourself? How long did you deny and purge the feminine side of yourself? When and what motivated you to finally make the decision to say "eff it!" and start living a more authentic life? Savannah and Julie tackle all of these questions--as well as other responses to the same post--with personal experiences, anecdotes, and an apt metaphor of a person seeing their feminine spirit as an inflated beach ball which they can decide to puncture, force deeper under the...2022-06-0849 minThe Fox and the Phoenix091 - From the Closet to the BoudoirIn this episode, Savannah tells Julie all about her experience of a feminine and transformative boudoir shoot. From the research for the right photographic partner, to the preparation prior to the session day, to the enjoyment and rigors of the actual sessions, to seeing herself as a professionally photographed sensual siren, Savannah was amazed to see herself in a way she previously only dreamt about. Once the day was over, an elation encompassed her and a version of the Pink Fog descended upon her as Savannah wanted to share her joyful feelings and pride and fulfilling a lifelong bucket...2022-06-0151 minThe Fox and the Phoenix090 - She Says, They Say, Sage SaysIn this episode, Savannah brings on a special guest for Julie to meet. Sage (SG) is a twenty-something person who recently came to terms with both their sexual identity and their non-binary gender identity and resulting and supportive gender expressions. While the focus of the episode is focused on Sage's adopting the appropriate "they/them" pronouns to supplement their existing "she/her" pronouns, it is nearly impossible to not want to dig deeper into Sage as a person and their struggles and triumphs as they evolve beyond indoctrinated and socially accepted norms. From the physical dangers of chest binding...2022-05-2530 minThe Fox and the Phoenix089 - Reindeer GamesIn this episode, Julie invites Savannah to listen to a letter from a listener who just wants to be "one of the girls". She just wants to be able to comment on a woman's clothing choices or accessories and be able to get those same words of affirmation in return. On a more deeper note, she would love to dress more feminine or carry a little pink Coach purse so that she can be complimented and validated for her feminine spirit. In a world of cliques and have/have nots, it is important to have a loving support system...2022-05-1853 minThe Fox and the Phoenix088 - Don't Say QueerIn this episode, Savannah shares with Julie a somewhat bigoted and hateful meme that one of her neighbors posted on social media. They posted that until Jesus can be talked about in the classroom, gender shouldn't be. In the wake of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill which, in part, bans school administrators, counselors, and teachers from being able to discuss the gender and sexual diversity, the meme from someone who lives less than a hundred yards from where Savannah lives and records hit too close to home--both metaphorical and literally. What follows is a discussion of what both sides...2022-05-1151 minThe Fox and the Phoenix087 - Julie's Harrowing JourneyIn this episode, Julie open old wounds as she and Savannah discuss the arduous journey Julie had to face and overcome in order to have the ability to meet Savannah for the first time. With what starts out with cancelled flights and ends with lost and delayed luggage, Julie also finds out how she really feels about meeting both Savannah (AND Chuck) for the first time in real life. Tears are shed and Julie's odyssey of flight and vehicular travel are regaled in this special "upon first meeting" tale.
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author...2022-05-0454 minThe Fox and the Phoenix085 - Don't Take That Tone With Me!In this episode, Savannah and Julie have a little chat about the people they meet in their daily lives and how the tone in which different types of people make their introductions. Seemingly and more stereotypically, cis-women and men in touch with their feminine energy seem to harness that energy with softer and more empathetic prose while more masculine types are direct, to-the-point, and lacing some of the pro-functionary pleasantries most expect while conversing with strangers. From there, Julie digs into Savannah's second "Living with Crossdressing" book to list out the stereotypically socially-accepted terms we assign to men and...2022-04-2053 minThe Fox and the Phoenix084 - Savannah turns her head and coughsIn this episode, Savannah can't contain her frantic excitement and bursting pride as she regales Julie with the baby steps she took between episodes. While to many these baby steps seem minor and insignificant, to many a crossdressing individual find them to be almost insurmountable. Savannah tells Julie the stories of how she decided to checkmark a certain gender box on her medical intake form before her first medical checkup in several years. Not only that, Savannah also did something else for the first time... something less formalized than medical documentation but more visible in the everyday world...she g...2022-04-1344 minThe Fox and the Phoenix083 - Trans Enoughin this episode, Savannah and Julie both come to the mic with the same topic... that of a gender diverse person as feeling "trans enough". Referring to a listener's Facebook post on the same topic and the resulting comments to the post, Savannah and Julie tackle the question, "What determines what is trans enough?". While the galaxy of gender diversity goes so far and wide of simply being 100% masculine or 100% feminine, many feel it is their responsibility to determine another person's level of trans-ness. Of course, we all want to find our LGBTQ+ tribe and to be validated for...2022-04-0648 minThe Fox and the Phoenix082 - A Bump of the Tit, An Underdressing StoryIn this episode, Savannah introduces Pattie Smith to Julie. Pattie is a male-to-female dual-gender individual who finds and honors her feminine spirit through underdressing during the work week. Married to her high school sweetheart, Pattie's wife thought that Pattie's gender identity issues were a passing phase when she found out about Pattie's gender therapist. What comes from it is Pattie's personal and current balance for their masculine and feminine side, wearing camis and bras under their male work clothes. Sometimes a hint of mascara or filling the bra with breast forms while on a work errands makes Pattie's experience...2022-03-3057 minThe Fox and the Phoenix081 - Crossdressers in Full Late Afternoon BloomIn this episode, Julie and Savannah unpack male-to-female crossdressing for men entering the second half of their life. What does crossdressing after 50 look like? With a lot of help and input from listeners in the same era and evolution, Julie and Savannah read the comments and dissect what's its like to finally develop a feminine energy and/or persona when retirement may be closer than you think, the children have grown up and possibly having families of their own, and you are left with a possibly dramatic change in your personal and interpersonal social dynamics.
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2022-03-231h 00The Fox and the Phoenix080 - Defining Crossdressing In A Different WayIn this episode, Julie regales Savannah with stories of clients who have a specific viewpoint of when they consider that they themselves are crossdressing. What follows is a mind-blowing pivot of what everyone has defined the term crossdressing... that crossdressing means you are dressing in clothes defined for the opposite gender. What if, though, crossdressing was not about dressing opposite of your biology, but instead opposite of your gender identity? What if crossdressing was what you were doing when dressing as a biological man even though you always considered yourself psychologically a woman? Is it still considered crossdressing if...2022-03-1644 minThe Fox and the Phoenix079 - Love the One You're WithIn this episode, Savannah asks Julie the question, "How do you accept yourself in a world where many do not share that same acceptance of you?". It is very very difficult to build a solid foundation of self-love and self-confidence when every indicator and comment and advertised worldview seems to point to there being something unwelcome about the person you are. Yes, the world is slowly changing its view of gender diverse people and their place in society, but that change is slow to happen and hasn't been the formative experience many of us grew up with--hence our hiding...2022-03-0940 minThe Fox and the Phoenix078 - Significant One Relationship Dynamics (Part 2)In this episode, Julie brings to the podcast a letter from the lovely Keisha, the wife of a crossdressing husband. Julie reads her letter of concern, angst, love and support of her partner. Is she flaunting her own genetic femininity if she knows her male partner doesn't have the opportunity to do the same? Why doesn't she channel her own divine femininity the same way as her partner is able to? From turning the masculine and feminine dynamic of the relationship upside-down and inside-out, to the wife finding herself becoming the white knight protector of her enfemme partner when...2022-03-0252 minThe Fox and the Phoenix077 - Significant One Relationship Dynamics (Part 1)In this episode, Julie brings to the podcast a letter from the lovely Keisha, the wife of a crossdressing husband. Julie reads her letter of concern, angst, love and support of her partner. Is she flaunting her own genetic femininity if she knows her male partner doesn't have the opportunity to do the same? Why doesn't she channel her own divine femininity the same way as her partner is able to? From turning the masculine and feminine dynamic of the relationship upside-down and inside-out, to the wife finding herself becoming the white knight protector of her enfemme partner when...2022-02-2348 minThe Fox and the Phoenix076 - This Is Who I Am!In this episode, Julie brings up a recent consultation with a young trans person who bristled at the words crossdresser and persona. This young person has always considered herself a woman and didn't want her existence reduced to that of a crossdresser. Savannah gets the tiniest bit triggered by the comment but she and Julie go into a deep intense dive to better understand the repulsion or attraction of the term of crossdresser as it affects one's own sense of self. From disliking the idea of trying on a wig to challenging each other about what motivates our perceptions...2022-02-1648 minThe Fox and the Phoenix075 - Too Stressed To DressIn this episode, Savannah welcomes Julie back from her vacation to Mexico and fo ask her opinion of a problem Savanah had been facing during her time away. Why didn't she feel like dressing in her feminine expression? Was the novelty of having a female persona wearing off after 50 years? Was she failing as a dual gender individual because Savannah felt she was not paying proper homage to her feminine spirit? How was she suppose to get her femme mojo back? The questions get explored by our dynamic duo and the answers to Savannah's problem are universal to anyone w...2022-02-0949 minThe Fox and the Phoenix074 - The "L" in LGBTQ+ Stands for LiteratureIn this episode, Savannah comes to Julie with a passionate plea for parents and partners of those in the gender queer community to have patience, perseverance, and practical experience when seeking out literature for yourself and those whom you love. One recent LGBTQ+ best seller children's picture book sold and promoted on Amazon was actually an example of anti-transgender transphobia propaganda. Savannah and Julie talk about the importance and necessity of finding the literature that best supports education and inclusivity for allies and the people they love and want to support in their positive journeys. From the genesis of...2022-02-0238 minThe Fox and the Phoenix073 - Brown Chicken, Brown CowIn this episode, Savannah circles back back around to the topic of the widely misunderstood notion that labeling yourself as a crossdresser means that you may see yourself--or others may see you--as having a casual interest in dressing as your feminine self. Similar to the "just a crossdresser" episode of the past, this topic is a triggering and touchy topic for Savannah. She and Julie spar about whether the label of crossdresser designates one's gender identity versus whether it simply describes the mechanism in which one is able to affect one's gender expression. Julie talks about the fact that...2022-01-2649 minThe Fox and the Phoenix072 - Lovely Support SystemsIn this episode, Savannah starts off the New Year right (well, at least January) by bringing by the podcast's first in-studio guest! The lovely Michele comes by to meet Julie and chit-chat for a few minutes before Savannah and Julie have to say their goodbyes and get to the topic at hand. What happens when the significant one of a crossdressing partner tells them they are loved and supported, but the crossdressing one still seems to prefer to dress up in private? Is it because the girlfriend is doing something the wrong? Even after researching and reading one of...2022-01-191h 02The Fox and the Phoenix070 - New Years IntentionsIn this episode, Julie and Savanah ring in the New Year with resolutions still hanging over their heads from the start of 2021. But, for 2022, they decide to make more practical, important and passionate intentions (instead of the stereotypical resolutions) for the next twelve months. Both share what they were/are thankful for and turn to the audience with an outpouring of thank yous!As Julie said, it's a gush fest!
HAPPY NEW YEAR -- 2022 !!
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male...2022-01-0543 minThe Fox and the Phoenix069 - The Conference CallsIn this episode, Julie asks the most important question, "How do we get out there again when in-person conferences return?". With 2022 upon us, many trans- and LGBTQ+-friendly conferences and workshops and getaways are coming back into a semblance of normalcy and face-to-face interaction. How does one prepare for a return to in-person events or, better yet, for one's first time traveling to and participating in a multi-day planned event? Julie and Savannah talk about the tips and tricks for preparation--from how to pack to how to interract--as well as telling a few stories of personal experiences along the...2021-12-2949 minThe Fox and the Phoenix067 - Savannah Hates Her BodyIn this episode, Savannah comes to the podcast tables to tellJulie how unhappy and uncertain she is about her feminine body, especially in the full-length photos she is asked for sometimes. From the feelings of being overweight to failing to live up to the appreciable social norms for the feminine, Savannah has shed away from full-body pics until now... trying now to face it head on. Julie gives tips on how Savannah can be more self confident in this regard... letting her know she is not alone in feeling this way about one's body and that continued practice, exposure...2021-12-1539 minThe Fox and the Phoenix066 - Fashion Sense (with our very own Julie)In this episode, Julie tells Savannah and the listeners the top tips and tricks for how to find success in one's male-to-female gender expression. From the right fit of what you wear, to what actually works best to wear, to find both the accessories and confidence to step out from a highly organized and intentional closet, Julie spills the tea about those fashion concepts that any of us can implement quickly.
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SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discov...2021-12-0858 min