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TransvoxTransvox - Meeting Marianne OakesIn this episode of Transvox, Gillian talks to Marianne Oakes, a renowned figure in the trans community, to discuss her journey, including her transition and career evolution. From starting as an apprentice carpenter to owning her own business, Marianne shares insights into her experiences in the building trade, the challenges faced while transitioning, and the decisions leading her to become a counselor. She elaborates on her work with GenderGP and her current role with Anne.Health, a transgender healthcare organization. The conversation also touches on the entrepreneurial spirit within the trans community, the importance of...2025-03-0147 min
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.9. Finding Yourself Later in Life: A Transgender Man's JourneyJames Dean, a 51-year-old transgender man, discusses his transition journey, including being on testosterone for five years and having top surgery four years ago. He emphasizes the importance of visibility and support for older trans individuals, co-hosting Zoom calls for a charity called Not a Phase. James shares how his Instagram, which documents his transition, has positively impacted younger and older trans individuals. He also talks about his pet-sitting business, The Traveling Dog Dad, which he runs full-time. James highlights the need for acceptance and support within the trans community and society at...2024-10-2246 minBridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.8. Navigating Transition: A Trans Masculine JourneyIn this episode, Marianne sits down with Shay McLean Robertson, a trans masculine individual, to discuss his personal experiences with transitioning, balancing work and family life, and the importance of mentorship and support within the trans community. The conversation explores the challenges and joys of Shay's journey, offering insights and perspectives that can benefit others on similar paths.2024-09-1644 minBridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.7. A Conversation on Transgender Experiences and Parenting with Josephine HughesIn this episode of Bridging Identities, we sit down with Josephine Hughes, a counselor and podcaster, to explore the deeply personal and transformative experiences of supporting transgender individuals and their families. Josephine shares her own journey as the parent of two transgender daughters, offering insights into the grief process, the importance of unconditional love and acceptance, and the challenges of navigating a society that is often resistant to understanding and embracing gender diversity. Through Josephine's candid and empathetic storytelling, we delve into the nuances of transgender identity, the societal barriers that transgender people face, and...2024-08-0550 minBridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.6. A Conversation on Inclusive Healthcare with Dr. Rachel JakemanI'm pleased to share my conversation with Dr. Rachel Jakeman, an experienced NHS GP passionate about inclusive care. Over our discussion, Rachel reflected on her 25+ year career and current work in gender healthcare. We discussed challenges like limited appointment times and feeling forced to work transactionally. Rachel emphasized the importance of understanding each patient holistically. She questioned why some treatments are denied based on views rather than needs. We also explored neurodiversity and its impact on both patients and medical professionals. Rachel shared her own ADHD diagnosis and journey to self-acceptance. ...2024-07-1555 minBridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.5. The Transgender Experience - A Parent's PerspectiveWelcome to another episode of our podcast. Today I'm speaking with a parent who wishes to remain anonymous to protect their family's privacy. They are sharing their experience raising a transgender child. We discuss the challenges of learning that their child is transgender and navigating education, medical care and societal attitudes. My guest gets candid about fears, mistakes made along the way and hard-won wisdom. They emphasize the importance of love, acceptance and fighting ignorance - not only for transgender youth but for all children. Tune in to hear...2024-07-081h 04Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.4. A Conversation on Identity, Acceptance and Inclusion with Kellie MaloneyIn this episode, Marianne speaks with former boxing manager and promoter Kellie Malony about their personal journeys with gender identity. They discuss coming out later in life, experiences with mental health challenges, and the importance of family support. Kellie shares their story of transitioning publicly and facing both acceptance and criticism. Marianne and Kellie also debate issues around transgender inclusion in sports, emphasizing the need for respectful discussion over divisive rhetoric. They advocate for promoting understanding and finding solutions that make space for all. An insightful conversation on living authentically and...2024-07-011h 02
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.3. A Conversation with Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Sophie MollyIn this episode, Marianne speaks with Sophie Molly, the former Scottish Green Party candidate for the Gordon constituency in Aberdeenshire, now standing as an independent. They discuss Sophie's campaign and priorities around environmental issues, transportation, and engaging the local community. Molly also shares her personal experiences as a transgender activist and the challenges of representing marginalized groups in politics.2024-06-2446 min
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.2. Navigating Challenges: Discussing Transgender Issues, Pride Events and Grassroots Activism in the UK with Victoria OldmanMarianne and Victoria discuss organizing Trans Pride events in Hastings, UK, challenges facing the transgender community, and Victoria's work training healthcare providers through the Clare Project. Topics Covered: Recent events impacting the transgender community in the UK Organizing Trans Pride Hastings and approaches to community outreach Growing attendance at Trans Pride events in Hastings Victoria's role in training GP practices and healthcare providers on supporting transgender patients Importance of grassroots activism and community-led initiatives Navigating visibility, safety, and empowerment at Pride events The...2024-06-1754 min
Bridging Identities: Exploring the Trans experience.1. Speaking Our Truth: Transgender Voices on Identity, Acceptance and Progress with Katie NeevesIn this episode, Marianne interviews award-winning transgender advocate Katie Neves. They discuss Katie's experience with anti-trans hate campaigns and the impact on the transgender community. Katie shares her personal journey of transitioning and overcoming internalized oppression. Marianne and Katie also explore the challenges transgender people face in society, from lack of understanding to cyberbullying. However, they express hope that with advocacy work and future generations, trans rights and acceptance will continue to progress. Tune in for an insightful conversation on transgender issues and resilience. To find out...2024-06-0645 min
The Passion Purpose Power PodcastEpisode 10: The Passion Purpose and Power of Trans Counsellor, Musician and Entrepreneur Marianne OakesIn episode 10 we dive into the Passion Purpose and Power of Marianne Oakes, a Manchester United enthusiast, serial entrepreneur, musician, counsellor, parent, grandparent, and trans woman. Marianne's story is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of joy.Growing up during pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history, Marianne shares her experiences living through the legalisation of gay relationships in 1967, the AIDS crisis, the triumph of gay marriage legalisation, and the evolution of the gender recognition act. Navigating her own gender exploration against a changing yet sometimes hostile backdrop, Marianne not only survived but thrived.2024-01-2952 min
Strong TeaStrong Tea - Episode 43 - Trans Therapy: My Life, My WorkMarianne Oakes is an extraordinary woman, not only has she been through her own transitional journey, she now dedicates her life to helping and supporting others in the LGBTQ+ community.
Assigned male at birth, Marianne grew up with a feeling of not fitting in her body, that something wasn’t quite right. She started presenting female in the privacy of her home in her teens, her journey from meeting her incredible partner Vikki to being outed behind her back to transitioning to living as female is quite simply incredible.
Marianne then chose to retrain as a th...2023-06-231h 08
BottomingTrans Healthcare with Marianne OakesHello! This episode we speak to Marianne Oakes, a therapist who works on supporting trans people and their families. We discuss her own journey transitioning via the NHS, how healthcare looks for trans people in the UK at the moment and lots, lots more. If you'd like to find our more about supporting the trans community whether you're an individual or business, check out TransMission PR.Be sure to check out our next episode too - as we're sharing quite a big update... *gulp* Check out linktr.ee/bottomingpod, follow on Instagram and...2022-09-0737 min
The GenderGP PodcastTransitions: Marianne
CW: This episode contains a sustained description of self harm from 2:19-2:33
During Dr Helen Webberley’s hearing we’re bringing you Transitions, a new mini-series from the GenderGP podcast. GenderGP team member, Cleo Madeleine, will be joined by members of the community to talk about the journeys they have been on, the transitions they have been through and the moments that changed everything.
If you’d like to know more about our services you can contact us, or read more on our website. If you’ve got a story of your own you’d lik...2021-08-1819 minThe GenderGP PodcastMaking Medicine More InclusiveOn this episode of the GenderGP podcast Marianne is joined by Cleo Madeleine, our podcast producer, and special guest Dr Alison Berner. Dr Berner is a research fellow in oncology and specialist in gender identity whose research addresses barriers to accessing cervical screening for transmasculine people. Together they discuss the challenges facing trans and non-binary people in healthcare, and how we can change things for the better.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can...2021-07-2047 minThe GenderGP PodcastExcellence in Trans HealthcareIn this episode of the GenderGP podcast Helen and Marianne are joined by stef shuster (they/them), an assistant professor of sociology at Michigan State University. They discuss stef’s research on how healthcare providers respond to their trans patients – in both good ways and bad – and imagine what excellence in trans healthcare might look like.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media where you will find us at @Ge...2021-06-3045 minThe GenderGP PodcastGenderGP Q&A: How To Use The Service?In a special episode of the GenderGP podcast, Marianne is joined by our own Chief Operating Officer, Katie Tiplady-Startin, to talk about which services we offer, who can use them, and how we work to make gender-affirming healthcare accessible to everyone who needs it.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media where you will find us at @GenderGP on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
We are always...2021-06-2344 minThe GenderGP PodcastEndometriosis doesn’t just affect womenOn this episode of the GenderGP Podcast, Marianne and Helen are joined by Jodie and Krystle from Endometriosis South Coast. They talk about why endometriosis shouldn’t be treated as just ‘a women’s disease’, and how we can improve access to healthcare for trans people.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media where you will find us at @GenderGP on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
We are...2021-06-1645 minThe GenderGP PodcastMaking Life Easier For Trans KidsOn this episode of the GenderGP podcast Helen and Marianne are joined by author and sociologist Tey Meadow (she/her). They talk about Tey’s research into trans kids, discuss the challenges facing the families and professionals who support them, and share suggestions for making life easier for young trans people.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media where you will find us at @GenderGP on Twitter, Facebook an...2021-06-0247 minThe GenderGP PodcastInclusive Sex EducationIn this episode of the GenderGP Podcast Marianne and Helen are joined by Heather Corinna (they/them), a non-binary writer, sex educator, and activist. Heather shares their wisdom from over 25 years of working to improve education around gender and sexuality for young people, and together they all discuss how understanding what connects us is more important than what sets us apart.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media...2021-05-2551 minThe GenderGP PodcastWhy We Need To End Gatekeeping
CW: This episode contains a single mention of sexual violence from 30.00-30.30
Marianne and Helen are joined by Van Levy (they/them), a nonbinary advocate, educator, and mental health therapist from San Diego. Van talks to us about how to deal with both external and internal transphobia, and how by improving the way we talk about trans people we can build a better world for everyone.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help C...2021-05-1846 minThe GenderGP PodcastThe Impact of TransphobiaIn this episode of the GenderGP podcast Marianne and Dr Helen sit down together ahead of this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT) on May 17th. Marianne shares how transphobia has affected her and her family, and Dr Helen discusses how we can address our own internalised transphobia and start working towards a more accepting society.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media where yo...2021-05-1227 minThe GenderGP PodcastTop surgery: getting it rightIn this episode of the GenderGP podcast Fionn Collins (he/him), a trans man working for the student union at Technological University Dublin, talks to Marianne about having a second top surgery, following unsatisfactory results from the first. He shares his advice and feedback for anyone considering top surgery for themselves, and candidly discusses what he wished he’d known beforehand.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media wh...2021-05-0437 minThe GenderGP PodcastTop Surgery: what to ask, with Ioannis NtanosSurgeon, Ioannis Ntanos, returns for a second episode of the GenderGP podcast in which he tackles some of the key questions guys should be asking when considering top surgery. This episode of the podcast seeks to educate and empower the individual so that they can get the most out of their experience.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media where you will find us at @GenderGP on Twitter...2021-04-2147 minThe GenderGP PodcastExploring the binary with @TheymerSophieStreamer and essayist, @TheymerSophie returns for a second episode of the GenderGP Podcast in which they talk to Dr Helen and Marianne about what it really means to be non-binary. Together they discuss the idea that there is so much more to gender than just man and woman. They also explore how we, as a society can adapt to make it easier as more people come out, through our use of language and our understanding.
If you have any questions related to what it means to be non-binary get in touch and we will invite TheymerSophie back...2021-04-0930 minThe GenderGP PodcastGiving trans youth a voice with Dr Anna CarlileAcademic and Head of the Education Department at Goldsmiths University, Dr Anna Carlile, joins Dr Helen and Marianne, to discuss her research paper, “It’s like my kid came back overnight”, which focuses on the experiences of trans youth and their families accessing clinical care in the UK. Together they discuss inclusive education for trans youth, the issues faced when young trans people try to access care and how the approach needs to change.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via...2021-03-2250 minThe GenderGP PodcastTalking trans politics in Britain with @TheymerSophieStreamer and essayist, TheymerSophie, joins Dr Helen and Marianne, following on from their incredible live stream which raised £50,000 for the care of trans youth, via the GenderGP Fund. Together they discuss the state of the transphobia in the UK today; what makes Britain such a hotbed for anti trans activity and what can be done about it.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media where you will find u...2021-03-1230 minThe GenderGP PodcastHow Many People Detransition? Exploring Detransition – Jack TurbanHow many people detransition? Dr Jack Turban, child and adolescent psychiatry fellow at Stanford University School of Medicine, joins the GenderGP podcast for an episode exploring the notion of detransition.
Together Jack, Helen and Marianne discuss the notion that a person’s gender expression and gender identity can change throughout their life. They asked “How many people detransition”? They acknowledge the use of detransition as an argument against affirming transgender people and the damage that this does, as well as covering how we need to broaden our understanding of what detransition really means, what is driving it and ho...2021-03-0243 minThe GenderGP PodcastHow gaming became a lifeline for trans youthFundraising for trans healthcare has found a new home thanks to the likes of @Hbombrguy who raised a staggering $340,000 for Mermaids in 2019 and @theymerSophie whose livestream on Twitch late in 2020 raised a phenomenal £50,000 towards the GenderGP Fund – an amount that was matched by GenderGP in in-kind donations. Inspired by these incredible fundraising feats, Twitch streamer Ed Sweet, is holding his own live stream to raise funds for trans youth over the weekend of February 20th and 21st.
In this episode of the GenderGP Podcast, Ed joins Dr Helen and two other gamers, Dr Helen’s own son, Jack...2021-02-1631 minThe GenderGP PodcastA footballing legend’s take on trans rights – Neville SouthallFootballing legend, Neville Southall, joins Dr Helen and Marianne to talk about equality and why it is so important for those who have a platform to use it for good. Neville talks about the reasons why he regularly hands over his twitter account, with its 170.8k followers to minority groups to help get their message out and why, in order for society to be fair, everyone needs to have a voice.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the...2021-02-1148 minThe GenderGP PodcastThe Future of Transgender Healthcare – Noah HalpinNoah Halpin, founder and manager of the This Is Me Transgender Healthcare Campaign, joins Dr Helen and Marianne to discuss the current state of trans healthcare in Ireland. Together they discuss the importance of fighting for best practice, person-centred healthcare for all transgender and non-binary people, and what this means in reality.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media where you will find us at @GenderGP on Twitter, F...2021-01-2931 minThe GenderGP PodcastVoice therapy for trans peopleDr Helen and Marianne are joined by speech-language pathologist Jordan Ross Jakomin. Jordan talks about his passion for helping trans people and the importance of developing a voice that is authentic to the individual rather than trying to recreate a voice that merely conforms to gender stereotypes.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media where you will find us at @GenderGP on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
...2021-01-2050 minThe GenderGP PodcastPractising self-care when times get toughIn this Wellbeing Special, GenderGP’s Psychological Therapies Lead, Marianne Oakes, is joined by Counsellor Amy Walters. The pair discuss some of their learnings and strategies for managing life when times get tough and the importance of being kind to ourselves.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media where you will find us at @GenderGP on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
We are always happy to accept id...2021-01-1234 minThe GenderGP PodcastMarlo Mack: Accepting Your Trans KidMarlo Mack, the creator of the How to Be a Girl podcast, joins Dr Helen and Marianne to share her personal experiences of life with her transgender daughter. Marlo talks about her daughter coming out aged four, some of the people she has met along the way and how the simple act of acceptance was the key to an incredible journey.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in our podcast, and would like to get in touch, please contact us via the Help Centre. You can also contact us on social media...2020-12-2251 min
Relentless Knitting PodcastEpisode 54 - The Morning ShowEPISODE 54 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry. Shout outs QuietRiotGrrrl - Mary from Bloomington Indiana Thisastridpurins - Astrid from Perth Australia Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the K...2019-01-0654 min