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A Life Lived Trans

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Trans Community
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Transitioning
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Diva Down
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Transgender Rights
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Political Landscape

A Life Lived Trans is a podcast hosted by Mardi P. and Lenny Z., two trans elders who have been transitioning collectively for close to 100 years (yes, that is one whole-ass century)! Each week, they are bringing you their stories of what it was like transitioning in the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. For full episodes and to support our hosts, please visit our Patreon page.

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Latest Episodes

In this provocative episode, Mardi and Lenny peel back the layers of the current political landscape, from Minnesota’s legal battles to global efforts to erase trans identities.

They share candid stories from recent activist efforts in Kelowna and r... more

In this episode of A Life Lived Trans, hosts Mardi P. and Lenny Z. welcome internet sensations Shay and Amanda Scott — a couple whose love story began in a tight-knit Mormon community, wound through decades of friendship and faith, and ultimately blo... more

In this episode we dive into the complexities of gender identity and the freedom that comes with embracing fluidity over binary thinking. Drawing on candid personal stories and sharp cultural commentary, we explore how fear of losing privilege drives... more

In this episode Mardi and Lenny explore the trans experience from a parental perspective with Joy and Diana from the Transparently Speaking podcast. These parents stories are filled with strength, unconditional love and the lengths we have to go thro... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Scott
Partner of Shay Scott, author-in-progress and public storyteller
Episode: ALLT S03E07 - Honey, We Need to Talk — And Then Transition
Shay Scott
Guest guest on the show
Episode: ALLT S03E06: "Who's Afraid of the Gender Spectrum? (Spoiler: People With the Most to Lose)”
Vivian Wilson
Young trans person talking about her experiences
Episode: ALLT S02E07 - Intergenerational trans experiences with guest Vivian Wilson
Regina Weldert
Trans elder and former fish biologist
Episode: ALLT S02E06 - Transitioning in later life. The suffering and transphobia around it. With guest Regina Weldert
Alexandra Billings
Icon of the trans community, performer, and advocate.
Episode: ALLT 14: "The reason we're sitting here is because we were damn lucky" w/ Alexandra Billings
Chuck Hunter Schafer
Queen of London nightlife and internet personality
Episode: DD 90: DONT TALK TO ME UNTIL I'VE HOTWIRED MY VAPE (w/ @Czech.Hunter.Schafer)
Abigail Beverly Hillz
An intersex goddess, show girl, and trans activist.
Episode: DD 78: Intersexxxy Icon (w/ Abigail Beverly Hillz)
Brae Carnes
A hairstylist and trans rights advocate
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Episode: DD 76: We Owe EVERYTHING to Gaga (w/ Brae Carnes)
Scarlett Ember Alt
A model and community advocate
Episode: DD 70: Don't debate transphobic men, suck them off w/Scarlett

Hosts

Mardi P.
Longtime host, co-host across multiple episodes, associated with investigative and reflective discussions on trans history and community advocacy.
Lenny Z.
Co-host with extensive tenure, brings decades of experience and a candid, humorous lens to trans rights, healthcare, and community narratives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Best podcast in the universe

    Diva down with Carmen and Carley is the best podcast in the universe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rylie4Ever
    United States2 years ago
  • Do you like dolls or nah

    Listen to the gals get to the bottom of the issues you didn’t know you needed to know

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blasting ropes
    United States2 years ago

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Fresh perspectives on intergenerational dynamics within the trans community are a standout.
Audience appreciates how episodes balance hard topics with humor and humanity.
Genuine, insightful conversations that blend advocacy with personal stories.
Listeners praise the show for its honesty and longevity, valuing the hosts' lived expertise and warmth.

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ALLT S03E07 - Honey, We Need to Talk — And Then Transition
Q: How did you approach telling your kids about your transition, and what was their reaction?
We prepared with therapy, ensured we were emotionally stable, and kept the conversation focused on love and continuity. The kids surprised us with their calm understanding; they saw that us being true to ourselves didn't change who we are as their parents and that our love would remain constant.
ALLT S02E07 - Intergenerational trans experiences with guest Vivian Wilson
Q: If you could say one thing briefly to any kids who are going through the egg cracking phase that you experienced as a freshman in high school, what would you say to them today?
It's okay, and don't deny the fact that this could be a possibility for you, like that you are trans.
DD 91: All t-slur DJs go to heaven (w/ @DJ_cee_k)
Q: What inspired you to become a DJ?
Ciara shared that during COVID, she started playing at house parties and realized she could bring the party to life, which inspired her to learn DJing.
*P* Sunday Service DD 85: Protect the Bricks
Q: Is it difficult being friends with somebody who is so heavily addicted to substances?
The speaker finds that it didn't overly bother them, even when they were in withdrawal.
*p* Sunday Service DD 81: THE BURN BOOK
Q: What's it like being a trans man?
It's actually great because you can bottom without that pesky cum inside your ass that just gets dilated, you don't have to dilate it.

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A weekly conversation led by two long‑time trans elders, sharing decades of experience from the 1970s onward. Episodes center on personal stories, community resilience, and current events affecting the trans community, with blunt, affectionate humor and a practical stance toward advocacy. Topics regularly cover rights battles, healthcare, media narratives, and intergenerational perspectives, all framed by a commitment to mutual support and direct audience engagement. Notable traits include a century of lived expertise, candid storytelling, and a willingness to critique misinformation while highlighting positive progress and community solidarity.

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2. Shay Scott
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