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BE YOU DO YOUBeau ShaniukBeau Shaniuk (he/him) is a 27-year-old transmasculine person from Ohio. He currently lives in the Cleveland area with his wife, Lauren, and their BostonTerrier, George. Beau works in nonprofit advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and provides consulting and public education around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) with reframe52, a Cleveland and Chicago-based startup.Outside of his professional work, Beau is a musician who produces his own music under the stage name Ladyboy. As a pop-rap & RnB artist, he has been creating and releasing music for just over a year, though he’s been a musician fo...2025-03-0437 min
BE YOU DO YOUBeau ShaniukBeau Shaniuk (he/him) is a 27-year-old transmasculine person from Ohio. He currently lives in the Cleveland area with his wife, Lauren, and their BostonTerrier, George. Beau works in nonprofit advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and provides consulting and public education around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) with reframe52, a Cleveland and Chicago-based startup.Outside of his professional work, Beau is a musician who produces his own music under the stage name Ladyboy. As a pop-rap & RnB artist, he has been creating and releasing music for just over a year, though he’s been a musician fo...2025-03-0434 min
Girly Gabbin'BeauBeau Shaniuk subjects himself to an unfiltered game of 20 questions to kick off this brand new podcast series!!! Hear his take on period sex, peeing his pants, ghosting, and more. Guest InfoInsta: @beaushaniukTiktok: @beaushaniukShout OutInsta: @ourhousewineWebsite: https://originalhousewine.com/2023-11-0554 min
T TimeNew Name, Who Dis?Hi friends, welcome BACK to T Time!! In this episode of T Time, we loop you all in on some fun life updates, one of which includes Beau's legal name change! Getting your name changed can seem difficult, daunting, and a bit intimidating, especially if you're unfamiliar with the process; this episode aims to break it down just a little bit and share our experience here in Ohio with the goal of helping anyone who's curious about how it works. We briefly cover the steps of the name-change process, as well as getting your driver's license and social security...2022-05-1024 minT TimeThe One You've All Been Waiting ForIn this episode of T Time, we finally cover the topic that we know you've all been waiting for: weenies!!! This episode is all about breaking down the different types of FTM gender confirming bottom surgeries and outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each. We also go into a bit of detail regarding other GCS-associated surgeries that some FTMs might consider undergoing at some point during their transitions. While we spend the majority of this episode examining the different options for FTM bottom surgeries, the main thing that we want you all to take away from this episode is t...2021-09-2126 minT TimeBack to the BasicsIn this episode of T Time, we thought it could be beneficial to take you all on a journey back through the basics of LGBTQIA+ terminology. One of the biggest beauties of the queer community is that we are dynamic and self-adaptive because, after all, human beings aren't necessarily meant to be static! So, we use this episode to re-touch on some general terms, like sex vs. gender, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, etc., while also going over some more specific terms, like deadnaming, passing/stealth, social & physical transitioning, etc. Additionally, we use this space to ensure that we can all...2021-08-1036 minT TimeHow We Got So Cute: Our Love StoryIn this episode of T Time, we're so excited to be sharing with you all an episode concept that was requested by one of our listeners several weeks ago: the story of our love! Throughout this beautiful podcasting journey, we've been so grateful to get to know quite a few you all through the utilization of Q&As, messaging conversations, guest speakers, and social media posts/polls; now, we wanted to help you all to get to know us and how our love came to be just a little bit more. From swiping right on Tinder, first dates at...2021-07-1343 minT TimeBreaking the Binary: Gender Fluidity & The Christian FaithIn this episode of T Time, we introduce you to our fourth fabulous PRIDE Month guest, Bobbi! Bobbi is a 65-year-old nonbinary, gender-fluid trans woman who offers a unique perspective regarding gender and gender identity. She came out approximately 14 years ago, and has been on hormone therapy for about a year and a half, providing us with an invaluable perspective on starting one's transition later in life. This week, we also work with Bobbi to break the gender binary through developing a deeper understanding of gender fluidity, while simultaneously acknowledging the concept of gender existing on a spectrum. Additionally, B...2021-06-2243 minT TimeWe've Got An ACE Up Our SleevesIn this episode of T Time, we introduce you to our third guest of this wonderful PRIDE Month, Charlie! An old friend of Beau's, a fellow trans community member, and a soon-to-be licensed pharmacist, Charlie teaches us a bit more about asexuality, and addresses the unfortunate reality of exclusionary politics that exist both within and outside of LGBTQ+ spaces, specifically regarding asexuals, bisexuals, and pansexuals. Additionally, he uses his educational background and expertise in pharmacology helps us to look at transgenderism from a unique healthcare perspective, answering questions regarding potential health implications from transitioning, neurological explanations for transgenderism - o...2021-06-1538 minT Time#PansexualPRIDE: A Teenage PerspectiveIn this episode of T Time, we introduce you all to our friend, Quinn! Quinn is a 16-year-old, cisgender, pansexual woman who offers a very unique and important perspective regarding being a teenager in the LGBTQ+ community. She touches on very meaningful points regarding how important it is for parents, guardians, and adults in general to validate and accept their LGBTQ+ children, highlighting the eye-opening and very real consequences behind erasure of different LGBTQ+ identities, especially in regards to younger populations. Additionally, she talks with us about some of the dangers and obstacles to acceptance in various online communities...2021-06-0827 minT TimeThe New Ellen ShowIn this episode of T Time, we gratefully and excitedly kick off this month's plans with our very first PRIDE Month guest, Ellen! In this reboot of the new (and improved) Ellen Show, we introduce you all to family friend and long-time LGBTQIA+ community member, Ellen, who is a 48-year-old lesbian woman, wife, mother, and healthcare worker. With nearly 30 years of education, experience, and exposure to life in the LGBTQIA+ community, this week's guest walks us through what life has been like for her as a White, cisgender lesbian woman, and how it has changed over the last few...2021-06-0140 minT TimeI Just Gotta Pee: The Trans Bathroom BanIn this episode of T Time, we dive into the controversial hot topic of transgender bathroom legislation. What is it, where did it come from, and why is it so detrimental to the well-being of transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming communities? This episode is all about giving you the lowdown on where transgender bathroom bills came from, presenting you with viewpoints made from either side of the legislation, as well as providing statistical information, research, and background knowledge regarding why these bills are harmful and unnecessary tactics of creating social hysteria. We end by addressing two wonderful listener questions...2021-05-2537 minT TimeTiny Wieners for the Win: All Things Gender DysphoriaIn this episode of T Time, we go into more depth on a topic that we’ve mentioned, but never really covered: gender dysphoria. This episode is all about defining gender dysphoria, identifying where it stems from, and offering some tips and resources for how FTMs specifically might work to relieve their dysphoria. Additionally, we touch on a controversial topic amongst trans and non-binary individuals in terms of mental healthcare, and answer a few listener questions while we’re at it!If you have any questions you’d like us to address or have an Alex submission, please...2021-05-1841 minT Time#LetKidsPlay: The Trans Sports BanIn this episode of T Time, we get back to our roots of education and clarity by diving into a topic that is high on our radar (and should be high on yours, too): the transgender sports ban. A particularly controversial, yet greatly referenced topic these days, legislation around the transgender sports ban has been circulating the U.S. and its social media platforms, and it is a very important topic to work towards understanding. This episode is all about presenting an introduction to where this ban came from, highlighting what is going on with it today, proposing counterarguments...2021-05-1141 minT TimeDumping The Whole Damn KettleWe’ve realized that in order to fully move forward in using T Time as the positive and educational platform we intended for it to be, we have to wrap up the majority of our tea spillage. So, in this episode of T Time, we invite you all to join us in this vulnerable space of dumping out the rest of the “T” that’s left in the kettle. Because ending on a positive note is so important to us, we wrap up with sharing the happy and supportive messages we’ve received throughout different parts of our journey! Lastly, we...2021-05-0445 minT TimeUnpacking the Gender BinaryIn this episode of T Time, we skip the deep dive and jump right into sipping some “tea” with our first ever guest, Gaelen! Sit with us this week as we break through the restrictive lens of the gender binary so that we can continue on this beautiful quest for education and inclusivity. More specifically, we’ll be taking you on the important journey of defining gender as a social construct, learning firsthand what it means to be genderqueer, diving even deeper into the topic of pronouns, and taking in all of the knowledge and insight to be gained from ou...2021-04-271h 02T Time#NoTittyCityIn this episode of T Time, we start with a deep dive into the topic of faux love, picking apart the tell tale signs of “love” that’s actually being used as a manipulation tactic. We then take you all on a nice drive through #NoTittyCity, where we go into all things that have to do with FTM top surgery! From defining top surgery, to going through the different forms of FTM procedures, to costs, to real-life tips, tricks, and experiences, it is our goal with this episode to educate, while also tackling some of the commonly held questions surrou...2021-04-2053 minT TimeStalking, Death Threats, & Hate Crimes... Oh My!In this episode of T Time, we start by giving you the down and dirty about why we had to call the police in regards to a situation with an “Alex” last week, leading us into our primary discussion focus for today: violence against trans communities. From verbal harassment, to physical attacks, to full-blown murder, we venture into some of the more difficult topics surrounding transgenderism with the intent of raising awareness, creating a dialogue, and providing eye-opening statistics and much-needed resources. If you have any questions that you’d like us to address, please feel free to mess...2021-04-1340 minT TimeI Now PRONOUNS You EducatedIn this episode of T Time, we start by spilling the “T” on some breaking Alex news, carrying us into our weekly deep dive on the topic of deflecting responsibility. We then go into an educational, yet concise conversation on pronouns, what they are, and why they matter. If you have any questions that you’d like us to address, please feel free to message in to any one of these three Instagram accounts:@ttimepodcast2021@beau_shaniuk17@laurenlanders03Resources mentioned in this episode: https://lgbtlifecenter.org/pronouns/@tai.draws (I...2021-04-0540 minT TimeThe Big T: Changes on TestosteroneIn this episode of T Time, we do our first manipulation “deep dive” and touch on the importance of education, define some commonly used acronyms, and delve into all things “T.” From hormone therapy and the process of beginning, all the way to body changes that occur on T, we answer all of the common questions you might have!If you have any questions that you’d like us to address, please feel free to message in to any one of these three Instagram accounts:@ttimepodcast2021@beau_shaniuk17@laurenlanders03Resources mentioned...2021-04-0248 minT TimeComing Out... AgainIn this episode of T Time, Beau tells his coming out story and we get our first listener question! If you have a question that you’d like us to address, please feel free to message in to any one of these three Instagram accounts:@ttimepodcast2021@beau_shaniuk17@laurenlanders03Resources mentioned in today’s episode:The Safe Zone Project: https://thesafezoneproject.com/2021-03-3140 minT TimeIntroIn this episode of T Time, we will be giving a brief description of what our intentions are for this podcast. If you have a question that you’d like to be answered in future episodes, please feel free to DM one of the following Instagram accounts:@ttimepodcast2021@beau_shaniuk17@laurenlanders032021-03-3005 min