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Trans Embodiment Podcast

The Trans Embodiment Podcast is a cozy, curious, and occasionally chaotic space for trans, intersex, and gender-nonconforming folks—and the allies who love us. Step into the closet with RJ Quirk (they/them) to discuss becoming, healing, dreaming, and thriving within bodies that are deeply politicized. Come for the gender realness, stay for the occasional yowl from Alfie, the cat co-host.

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In the Closet with Elliot Lane (they/them)

Trans Embodiment Podcast ·

2025/07/21

Join host, RJ Quirk (they/them), in the closet with Eliot Lane (they/them) for the first-ever recorded episode of the Trans Embodiment Podcast! In this episode, they talk about social transition and the nuances of medical transition for people beyond the binary. Note: the audio kinda sucks, please be forgiving!🌟 Support & Stay Connected 🌟 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast—it really helps more people find it! You can also follow and support the show on: 📌

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01:06:06

Unpacking Transmedicalism: The Medical Model

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2025/07/07

In the third episode on Transmedicalism, RJ Quirk (they/them) unpacks the history of the medical model in 16 countries across the world, showing how trans people have been systemically forced and coerced into medically altering their bodies to fit a cisgender benchmark for gender presentation in order to be recognized by the state.🌟 Support & Stay Connected 🌟 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast—it really helps more people find it! You can also follow and support

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01:16:55

On the Closet with Tucker (he/him)

Trans Embodiment Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Join RJ (they/them) in the closet with Tucker (he/him), an ex-transmedicalist turned present-day badass, as he unpacks how people get pulled into truscum ideology, what finally cracked his worldview, and the liberating journey out of gatekeeping and into gender joy.🌟 Support & Stay Connected 🌟 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast—it really helps more people find it! You can also follow and support the show on: 📌 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TransEmbodyPod 📌

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00:27:19

Unpacking Transmedicalism: Who Gets to Be Trans?

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2025/06/09

Join host, RJ Quirk (they/them) as they unpack the controversial ideology of transmedicalism. We explore its historical roots, how it’s weaponized within and outside trans communities, and its impact on trans liberation. Join us as we ask: Who gets to decide what makes someone "trans enough"?🌟 Support & Stay Connected 🌟 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast—it really helps more people find it! You can also follow and support the show on: 📌 Patreon:

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00:31:49

BONUS EPISODE: Rest and Regulation

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2025/06/02

Join host RJ Quirk (they/them) as they share their top 5 favorite rest and regulatory tools.🌟 Support & Stay Connected 🌟 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast—it really helps more people find it! You can also follow and support the show on: 📌 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TransEmbodyPod 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transembodypod/ 📌 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/transembodypod.bsky.social Your support helps keep this podcast going and

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BONUS EPISODE: Behind the Closet Doors with RJ

Trans Embodiment Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Join host RJ Quirk as they dish on a new chapter in their trans embodiment journey. Don't miss this special bonus episode where they really do spill all the T.Special Mention: Dr. Lindsey Pearson 🌟 Support & Stay Connected 🌟 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast—it really helps more people find it! You can also follow and support the show on: 📌 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TransEmbodyPod 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transembodypod/ 📌 Bluesky:

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01:37:54

TRANcestor: The Roman Emperor Elagabalus

Trans Embodiment Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Episode NotesJoin host, RJ Quirk (they/them) and Holly Heberlein (she/her), as they travel back nearly two millennia to honor one of the earliest recorded transgender women in history: Elagabalus, the Roman empress who ascended to power as a teenager and defied the gender norms of her time. Together, we unpack the imperial archives, historical biases, and the transphobia that has colored how she’s remembered. Was Elagabalus a scandalous eccentric — or a misunderstood trans woman whose legacy has

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In the Closet with Kristen (she/her)

Trans Embodiment Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Episode NotesJoin RJ (they/them) and Kristen (she/her) in the closet, where Kristen shares what it's REALLY like to be queer and armed. In this episode, we discuss the nitty gritty of firearm ownership and take a closer look at trans embodiment--this time through the lens of firing lead. Resources: Pink Pistols: https://www.pinkpistols.org/find-a-local-chapter/ 🌟 Support & Stay Connected 🌟 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast—it really helps more people find it

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00:33:15

Trans and Armed

Trans Embodiment Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Episode NotesJoin host, RJ Quirk (they/them), in a deep dive into the history and contemporary landscape of armed resistance. 🌟 Support & Stay Connected 🌟 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast—it really helps more people find it! You can also follow and support the show on: 📌 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TransEmbodyPod 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transembodypod/ 📌 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/transembodypod.bsky.social Your support helps keep

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TRANcestor: April Ashley

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2025/03/31

What's that? A trans model/ actor in the 1960's? Albert Einstein even gave her a cute nickname? AND she met Elvis??? Happy TDOV, dear listeners!Citations (AKA RJ's Nerd Notes) The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley--TV

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Introducing the Trans Embodiment Podcast

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2025/03/04

Episode NotesI’m RJ Quirk (they/them), and I’m so excited to introduce you to Trans Embodiment Podcast—a space for exploring becoming, healing, dreaming, and thriving in politicized bodies. This podcast is for anyone who wants to dive deep into the lived experiences of intersex, transgender, and gender-nonconforming people, while unpacking the intersections of disability, race, sex work, citizenship, and more. Through conversations, storytelling, and community wisdom, we’ll explore what it means to

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