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In The Den with Mama Dragons

Mama Dragons
Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Rights
Community Support
Parenting
LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ+
Transgender Rights
LGBTQ+ Youth
LGBTQ+ Parenting
Trans Rights
Transgender Youth
Coming Out
Queer Identity
Family Dynamics
Gender-Affirming Care
Advocacy
Conversion Therapy
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Transgender Issues
Holiday Season

You're navigating parenting an LGBTQ+ child without a manual and knowing what to do and what to say isn't always easy. Each week we’ll visit with other parents of queer kids, talk with members of the LGBTQ+ community, learn from experts, and together explore ways to better parent our LGBTQ+ children. Join with us as we walk and talk with you through this journey of raising healthy, happy, and prod... more

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Today In the Den, we’re talking about family—how it’s formed, how it’s nurtured, and how love can expand beyond the narrow definitions our culture sometimes tries to impose. For so many queer people and their loved ones, building a ... more

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There’s something wonderful happening in small towns all across America, Pride festivals are on the rise offering rural communities a safe and welcoming celebration for the LGBTQ+ folks among them. In places where people assume ever... more

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Perhaps some of our listeners were cheerleaders and already know the magic: the adrenaline of a routine, the trust it takes to lift and be lifted, the deep bonds that form on a squad. For others, cheerleading might bring up a story ... more

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Even as the headlines keep returning to trans athletes—who gets to play, who gets excluded, and who gets to decide—there’s another story unfolding on fields and courts across the country. A quieter one. A more human one. A story abo... more

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Donna Pope
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Hayley Digerdissen
president of the PCA board; member of Cheer DC
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Jayden Feldman
co-chair of PCA DEI and Cheer Colorado
Pride Cheerleading Association, Cheer Colorado
Episode: Cheerleading with Pride
Sara Toogood
secretary of the PCA board; part of Cheer San Francisco
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Alex R.
member of Sacramento Cheer Elite
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Episode: Cheerleading with Pride
Kaig Lightner
trans soccer coach and founder of Portland Community Football Club
Portland Community Football Club
Episode: Coaching Sports Beyond the Binary
Miryam Kabakov
Executive Director and Co-Founder of Eshel
Eshel
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Kevin Cripe
Author, educator, and speaker; created CHESS program; wrote Princess Max and The Good War
CHESS program; author
Episode: Empowering Our Kids to Thrive
Mikah Meyer
Adventurer, storyteller and LGBTQ+ advocate
Outdoor Safe Spaces; Canyon Chorus
Episode: Coming Out in the Great Outdoors

Hosts

Sarah Lawal
Host of In The Den with Mama Dragons
Shauna
Fill-in host; appears as guest host in episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • A must-listen for understanding the trans experience from all viewpoints

    Such good information from a variety of guests sharing invaluable lived experiences. So glad to have found this podcast resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just Miloy
    United States4 months ago
  • Not just for Mamas!

    Good words and wisdom for Supporting dragons of all hues. Welcoming words for Curious dragons. Helpful words for dragon Friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    First Uforia
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    Mama Dragons was the place where I first felt heard and understood as the mother of queer children. I’m not sure what I would have done without you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MFWA2024
    United States2 years ago
  • So helpful!

    I love listening to Mama Dragons and learning all they have to offer. Podcasts are so relevant and informative helping me to be the best parent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RKinit20
    United States3 years ago
  • Incredibly important podcasts for parents of LGBTQ+ kiddos

    This podcast is an absolute lifesaver!! It had helped so much to hear other parents’ stories and experiences of loving and supporting your LGBTQ+ kiddos. There are fabulous resources, solid information and a strong community of care that feels like a soft place to fall.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katierae
    United States3 years ago

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Communities value the realistic, experience-driven parenting insights.
Guests are consistently diverse and aligned with LGBTQ+ advocacy and education.

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Coming Out in the Great Outdoors
Q: How did you navigate portraying yourself as an outdoorsman while dealing with fear of rejection?
He explains hiding his sexuality to protect the mission early in the journey, the shift after coming out, and using his platform to demonstrate that being LGBTQ+ should not limit outdoor participation or media attention.
Coming Out in the Great Outdoors
Q: What sparked the creation of Outdoor Safe Spaces and Canyon Chorus?
Mikah describes how exposure to limited LGBTQ+ representation in the outdoors motivated him to create spaces and stories that would make queer people feel seen and safe, culminating in the Canyon Chorus documentary and the Outside Safe Space initiative.
Coming Out in the Great Outdoors
Q: When did you officially come out?
He discusses a personal arc of realizing he was gay in college, telling his story publicly after meeting openly gay mentors, and choosing to live authentically in order to be a guide and source of inspiration for others.
Intersex: The I in LGBTQIA
Q: What are the ethical considerations around surgeries on intersex infants?
Most intersex surgeries are not urgent or medically necessary; decisions should be guided by informed consent and bodily autonomy, with a push toward de-medicalizing normative assumptions about bodies.
Intersex: The I in LGBTQIA
Q: What can make medical care challenging for intersex people, and what resources exist?
InterACT provides resources like a variations glossary and a patient self-advocacy toolkit to help patients navigate care, advocate for themselves, and find affirming providers.

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This show centers on parenting LGBTQ+ children, featuring conversations with other parents, community members, and subject-matter experts. Episodes often cover navigating education plans, health care, and policy impacts, with practical tips for advocating, communicating, and supporting kids at home and in school. A standout thread across episodes is resilience and community support, including resources from the hosting group, real-world parent experiences, and a commitment to safety, inclusion, and joy for families navigating trans and queer kidship. The format tends to mix personal stories with expert guidance, policy context, and actionable steps for families and allies.

A notable strength is its emphasis on tangible resources and networ... more

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1. Donna Pope
2. Hayley Digerdissen
3. Jayden Feldman
4. Sara Toogood
5. Alex R.
6. Kaig Lightner
7. Miryam Kabakov
8. Kevin Cripe

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