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TRANS CRUSH

Pavie Valsa, Zelah Glasson

Welcome to Trans Crush – the podcast where we expose everything they never told you about us.Join us as we dive into the real, raw, and spicy world of a trans community. From love and intimacy to the questions no one dares to ask, we’re here to smash taboos and celebrate relationships without boundaries.Looking for even more unfiltered content? Head over to our Patreon for exclusive episodes, intimate secrets, dating stories, and deeper dives into the topics you

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40:45

I Left the UK at 58 to Start My Trans Life. Do I...

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2026/02/12

Today on Trans Crush our guest is Maria, a 60 year old trans woman who transitioned at 58. She opens up about growing up as a transvestite, dressing in secret, the people who shaped her journey, and revisiting the long hidden part of her life she kept to herself for years. We talk about her 20 year marriage, moving from the UK to France, how her sexuality evolved, whether she has any regrets about not transitioning earlier, and what message she has for people transitioning later in life...

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35:56

Black Trans Masc Voices: Kenya on Race, Identity, and...

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2026/02/05

Welcome to a new episode of Trans Crush, hosted by Zelah Glasson. His first trans masc guest is Kenya, and they talk about Kenya’s childhood, his journey as a trans masc person, and what the difference is for him between being trans masc and being a trans man. They also dive into politics, the stereotypes of Black men in society, and Kenya’s experience being fetishised as a Black person. Kenya opens up about his top surgery, how much it costs, and his life on hormones and how they...

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60:05

Zelah Glasson Talks Trans Identity, Relationships,...

TRANS CRUSH ·

2026/01/29

Today on Trans Crush, we have our first ever trans man on the podcast! Zelah, who you might know from Big Brother UK 2025, joins us to talk about his journey from childhood, through his teenage years, dating girls as a masc lesbian, and slowly understanding himself as a trans man. We get into hormones, masculinity, identity, his time in the Big Brother house, and one very uncomfortable moment with another guest in the house. Zelah also shares what he wishes cis people unders...

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43:56

⁠I Came Out as Trans After Marriage & Kids at 48,...

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2026/01/22

In today’s episode, our guest Sophie opens up about growing up Catholic, being labelled problematic at school, leaving at 13, getting married, having three kids, and coming out at 48 to her wife. She also talks about not being able to see her daughter, going through four surgeries in one year, and how she’s finally living her best life right now. Don't forget our episode continues on Trans Crush EXCLUSIVE on Patreon! 🌶️ On Trans Crush Exclusive, me and Sophie go deep into her medi...

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48:17

From Shy to Shining: Shayna's Experience in the...

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2026/01/15

We’re opening Season 2 with our first French guest, Shayna. We talk about being trans in France, family rejection, and why she had to move to Portugal and Spain before coming back to France to begin her transition. Shayna opens up about everyday transphobia, her experience in the French film industry, her medical transition and surgeries, and she shares a beautiful, uplifting message for her trans siblings in France. It’s a grounded conversation about identity, resilience, and navigating l...

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42:56

What Really Happens When You Have No Support as a...

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2025/12/12

In the last episode of Trans Crush season 1 Thalia opens up in a way that really pulls you in. She talks about growing up without any support or without anyone who’d understand her. She shares the abuse she went through, the moments she disconnected just to cope, and how she slowly found her way back to herself. The whole conversation feels close and personal. It is soft, then heavy, then hopeful and, as always, real. So much realness it will make you blush every Thursday on Trans Cr...

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48:06

From Trauma to Triumph: Saskia on Abuse, Kids, and...

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2025/12/05

Today on Trans Crush, Saskia opens up about her journey growing up with deaf parents, navigating a chaotic childhood, and finding herself as a trans woman. She shares her experiences with gender dysphoria, transitioning at 24, relationships, dating challenges, and the complexities of self-love and confidence. From surviving abuse to building a career in the music industry and advocating for trans and non-binary inclusion, Saskia’s story is truly inspiring. So much realness it will make you...

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50:26

Selena From Panama and the Price of Being Trans and...

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2025/11/27

Today on Trans Crush our guest is Selena, our first ever trans woman from Latin America. She is from Panama and now living in Scotland, and her story is raw and heavy. We talk about coming out at eleven, being rejected by her family, becoming homeless, surviving violence, and growing up trans in a country with no protection. Selena opens up about street attacks, being denied medical care, and what it does to your body when survival becomes daily life. She shares how she left Panama, what she...

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49:50

Martin: From Christian Pastor to Proudly Dating Trans...

TRANS CRUSH ·

2025/11/20

Today on Trans Crush our guest is Martin. He grew up in Nigeria, he was supposed to become a priest, and he has been dating trans women since he was nineteen. He talks about his attraction, his sexuality, and how natural it has always felt for him. He also shares how his mom had a trans friend when he was younger and how that presence shaped the way he understood womanhood and identity long before he had the language for it. We talk about black culture, patriarchy, masculinity, and the press...

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38:17

Born with a Cleft Lip, Lexi Shows What Real Womanhood...

TRANS CRUSH ·

2025/11/15

Today on Trans Crush, Lexi shares her incredible journey from a childhood full of challenges to becoming the confident woman she is today. Born with a cleft lip and palate, she went through seven surgeries, faced bullying, and spent years figuring out who she truly was. Now she has found her chosen family, her community, and the freedom to define her own version of womanhood. This episode is full of inspiration, courage, and honesty. Lexi’s story shows how you can rise above what life throws...

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52:14

The Power of Being Comfortable with Who You Are

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2025/11/07

Today on Trans Crush, our guest is Estelle. She’s a trans woman from London, an artist, and a creative soul with a story that stays with you. Estelle has an identical twin, and yes, we talk about whether her twin is trans too. We talk about how being surrounded by black women shaped her, how her family influenced her journey, and what it means to be comfortable in her own skin without trying to fit into any idea of how a trans woman should look. It’s raw, honest, and beautifully refreshing....

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28:17

From Palestine to the Gulf: Growing Up Trans in the...

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2025/11/01

Today on Trans Crush, our guest is Oro. She’s half Palestinian, half Tunisian and lived in the UAE. We talk about what it’s like to be LGBTQIA+ in Arabic countries, how it feels to be a trans woman there, and why trans women and trans men are treated so differently. Oro speaks openly about life, fear, and freedom in places where hiding feels safer than being seen. So much realness it will make you blush every Thursday on Trans Crush. Support the podcast: http://patreon.com/transcrush http...

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39:43

From Denial to Freedom as a 49-Year-Old Trans Woman

TRANS CRUSH ·

2025/10/23

In today’s episode of Trans Crush, Lauren opens up about coming out to her wife, her son, and her mother after a lifetime of denial. She transitioned at 49 and shares what it was like to finally live in her truth, from fear and heartbreak to freedom and joy. She also talks about coming out at work in one of the most moving moments of the episode. Lauren’s honesty, warmth, and confidence shine through every word, reminding us it is never too late to choose yourself. So much realness it will ...

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47:15

Conservative Hypocrisy, Religion & Secrets: The Ugly...

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2025/10/17

In this powerful episode of Trans Crush podcast, Rianne shares her deeply personal journey of transitioning in a conservative environment, from being her father’s “first-born son” to living her truth as a proud trans woman. We talk about the emotional weight of family rejection, religion, and the complicated layers of navigating gender identity in a world that often misunderstands it. We also dive into hot-button topics like: trans bathroom bans, rising anti-trans legislation, the pol...

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21:50

From Trauma to Dating the Love of His Life: Brandon...

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2025/10/09

In today’s episode we talk to Brandon, the partner of Renesmè, whose story you heard last week. Brandon opens up about his struggles and trauma, a painful and chaotic childhood, periods of homelessness, and abusive relationships including the difficult bond with his biological mother. Despite everything he has been through, Brandon shares how he finally found stability, love, and happiness with Renesmè. It is an emotional, raw, and deeply human conversation you do not want to miss. Watch t...

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26:20

Renesmé on Surviving Abuse, Transitioning, and Being...

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2025/10/07

Today on Trans Crush we have Renesmé from Scotland. She opens up about surviving an abusive childhood and being sent to an all-boys boarding school where she never truly fit in. Renesmé talks about being labelled a “problematic child,” the heartbreak of having to put her transition on hold at 16, and why it took almost five years before she finally got access to hormones. We go deep into the biggest challenge of her life, the struggles of finding employment as a trans woman, and what reject...

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57:13

Jules on Life as a Trans Teen in Czechia: Modeling,...

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2025/09/26

Today on Trans Crush I sit down with Jules, my very first guest from the Czech Republic. We talk about her modeling career, how she began transitioning at 16, then de-transitioned for three years, and then transitioned again. Jules opens up about socially transitioning at school, why she had to use toilets for disabled people, navigating ADHD, repeating a year at school, and what it is like growing up in Czech culture. Her journey is very unique and full of teenage struggles that so m...

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49:11

Transition, Love, and Loss: Living Authentically at 46

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2025/09/18

Our today’s guest is Ella, a 46-year-old trans woman from Croydon who came out three years ago. She’s eight months into her medical transition and feeling happier than ever. Ella opens up about coming out to her partner, at work, and the challenges of putting her transition on hold while caring for her mum. We also talk about authenticity, why trans women deserve to be celebrated, and her community at Leeds First Friday, a safe space for trans women to connect and thrive. https://www.leedsfir...

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41:11

Politics, Mental Health, NHS & Trans Life in the UK

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2025/09/11

This week on Trans Crush I sit down with Samantha Gooding for a real conversation. We talk about what it was like for her to come out and how the people around us also go through their own transition when we do. Samantha shares her advice for anyone thinking about transitioning, how she deals with gender dysphoria, and what her personal triggers are. We also open up about mental health, what to do when we feel low, and how to ask for help. And of course we touch on politics, the NHS, and the...

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61:16

Olivia Campbell Cavendish on Fetishisation, Red Flags...

TRANS CRUSH ·

2025/09/04

Olivia Campbell Cavendish made history as the first Black trans lawyer in the UK and her journey was anything but simple. In this episode she opens up about the bullying she faced growing up, the challenges of navigating the legal world, and what it really feels like to stand in her truth as a Black trans woman in law. We go deep into her childhood, family, dating life, and dreams for the future. It’s real, it’s raw and, as always, very inspiring. So much realness it will make you blush eve...

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