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A Life Lived Trans

Zero Stress Productions

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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ALLT S02E14: Flooding the Zone to Combat the Flood of...

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/12/31

In this shorter holiday episode Lenny and Mardi discuss the importance of sharing personal stories to combat misinformation and the documented tactics used by anti-trans groups. Through humor and candid reflections, they highlight the ongoing struggle for acceptance and understanding in society. If you are not a Patreon member watching the video episode, Mardi is giving exhausted Greek tycoon widow, with low grade migraine, from the flooded end zone of it all. Please help her lol, our testimony

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ALLT S02E12: The Challenges & Joys of the Holiday Season

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/12/23

Join us this holiday week for some heartfelt stories, insights and knee slapping ha ha that would make any Grinch’s frown turn upside down. We also talk about how to navigate unsupportive family at this time of year and make a call-out for greater understanding and inclusion of trans voices in the media. Remember you can email us at lifelivedtrans@gmail.com and send us questions, admirations, upcoming tranniversaries or any stories that we have missed that you think we should be taking about. Thank

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51:20

ALLT S02E11 - Shadow-banned Healthcare &...

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/12/16

Just days out of surgery Lenny still shows up to tape an episode with Mardi for you all. Naturally the conversation veers into the daunting, almost 100 years of navigating, healthcare between us.The last 15 minutes Mardi, who is very disheartened, goes off, like really off, about young Trans creators who are not walking their talk in supporting trans elders and how being shadow banned from social media apps feels one in the same. (I think Mardi could use some cyber hugs folks) They also give a

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47:05

ALLT S02E10 - Beef's & Bouquets, Trans Medicalism &...

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/12/09

Mardi & Lenny reveal some of the things that has been bothering them, (Beefs). Mardi’s was sparked by a back and forth since deleted post by Indya Moore who Mardi had no idea it was. They did end up finding common ground.Written online discourse is so dicey and lacks nuance for topics that need to be discussed in real time to paraphrase boots the house so you know each other are talking about the same thing!!! They also discuss some things that have inspired them lately (bouquets) and get into

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56:39

ALLT S02E09: Bridging generations even when they tell...

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/11/25

On this episode of A Life Lived Trans Alexandra Billings drops by in all her hilarious glory and we discuss the need for connection and understanding between trans generations and the significance of sharing experiences of acceptance and resilience. Vito Russo - "Why We Fight" (1988) - YouTube https://youtu.be/C0Q8p0HCQEs?si=s4jJCAQbHyXcXYSO STORIES: The AIDS Monument https://aidsmonument.org/

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38:42

ALLT S02e08 - Transphobia’s Silver Lining: The truth...

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/11/18

In this episode of "A Life Lived Trans," hosts MahD and Lenny Z delve into the complexities of transphobia while highlighting the silver linings that can be found amidst the challenges. They discuss personal experiences and societal changes, emphasizing the importance of resilience and hope. The conversation touches on the progress made in trans visibility and rights, the role of allies, and the power of community support. The episode concludes with a guided meditation led by MahD, offering

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46:29

ALLT S02E07 - Intergenerational trans experiences...

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/11/11

On this week’s episode Mardi and Lenny are thrilled to be joined by the rising supermodel and youthful trans-advocate Vivian Jenna Wilson. They all share their stories of lives lived trans, and Vivian details her egg being cracked (beginning of her trans journey), what it was like to transition as a freshman in high school, peer support, as well as her takes on toxic masculinity, Zhoran Mamdani, the right’s fixation and targeted campaign against trans people especially youth, her hair care routine,

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45:41

ALLT S02E06 - Transitioning in later life. The...

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/11/04

In this episode of the Life Lived Trans podcast, hosts Mardi and Lenny welcome Regina, who shares her brave journey of transitioning the day she retired at 65, 10 years ago. Living in a very conservative rural community Regina recounts her experiences of acceptance in her community, the significance of being true to oneself and the importance of queer community support and networking. We discuss the differences and similarities between early and late transitions, emphasizing the shared struggles

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44:22

ALLT S02E05 - Halloween. The Trans Gateway & Superpower

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/10/28

In this episode, we explore the significance of Halloween as a time for self-expression and authenticity, particularly within the transgender community.We discuss our first experiences dressing up, the evolution of gender expression, and the societal norms that impact identity. The conversation highlights the importance of visibility and representation for trans individuals, as well as the ongoing fight against discrimination and authoritarianism. We end with a teaser for upcoming guests and a

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45:35

ALLT S02E04 - The Awkward Beginner Trans Phase - We...

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/10/21

The hard truths and surprising joys about our awkward baby tra**y phase — while diving into what it really means to live authentically in a world that loves us to live in a box.Expect laughter, honesty, a few rants, and plenty of love as we explore the mess, magic, and milestones of being trans. Whether you're deep in your own journey or just trying to understand someone else's, this episode is here to make you feel seen — and maybe even chuckle through the chaos.

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51:48

ALLT S02E03: Digging into our DMs - The Good, The Bad...

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/10/14

We go deep into the DM’s and discuss handling trolls, being spooked and ashamed when clocked with other trans friends and those nasty hormones when they’re not moaning and a whole lot of other things!

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45:17

ALLT S02E02 - Addressing your inner child

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/10/07

"My Inner child"was a cockroach" (Mah D) -On today's episode your buoyant hosts discuss inner child work, childhood memories, and healing those parts of oneself that often remain unaddressed. Let us know in the chat how you nurture and support your inner child.

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ALLT 16: Where is the Trans Community? Parasocial vs IRL

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/09/30

On this week’s episode, Mardi and Lenny discuss the challenges of finding trans community in real life and is it as rich to have parasocial connections via the space machines

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26:34

ALLT 15: [Minisode] Summer Holidays

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/08/13

Hello and THANK YOU for joining us over the last 14 episodes! We have paused billing on here and will be taking a little break before we return in September with Season 2!Listen to our little check in, explaining our thoughts, and letting you know when you can expect us back! All our love, and see you in the fall! 💕 Follow your hosts Mardi & Lenny!

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ALLT 14: "The reason we're sitting here is because we...

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/08/05

This weeks free episode has us joined in the studio by Actress, Singer, Teacher, and Transsexual ICON Alexandra Billings! We get stuck into the journeys we all took in our life lived trans experiences, explore how the world has changed, get a whole load of wisdom and express gratitude for the luck we were afforded to be sat here recording this podcast for you today. Expect a bold insight into the life and mind of Alexandra, the usual knowledge and humour of your favourite old tr*nnies, and perhaps a

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P* ALLT 13: Aging Whilst Trans

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/07/29

Put the coffee on and grab yourselves a cookie cause our hosts with the most are talking all about their old aged pensioner tea being valid, and diving into everything that comes with aging whilst trans! This is a free preview, if you want to hear the full episode then you'll want to head over to our Patreon! From changing your hormone regime, to dilating that neo puzzaayy in retirement, this week we're talking all about the changes that happen to your body as you age, and the fun quirks that come

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P* ALLT 12: TRANScending trauma with healing modalities

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/07/22

Howdy y'all it's tr**ny tuesday so we're here with another beautiful episode of A Life Lived Trans! The ONLY podcast with two aged transsexuals who have certainly seen it all before! This is a free preview, if you want to hear the full episode then you'll want to head over to our Patreon! This week we're talking about TRANScending trauma with healing modalities and that extensively ponsy name hopefully goes a way to describe to woowoo we'll be covering today, specifically how we have healed after

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P* ALLT 11: Doll My Relations (Action Figures included)

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/07/15

Hello and WELCOME to A Life Lived Trans!This is a free preview, if you want to hear the full episode then you'll want to head over to our Patreon! Dating can be hard when you're a doll or an action man, from navigating different issues, working with different parts, or just having to content with the complex emotions that often arise, and difficult conversations! This week we're talking all about relations lovely and not so. From early formational hookups to long term romance, and even the

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P* ALLT 10: Trans Healthcare Through The Decades

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/07/07

Happy Tuesday!This week we're talking about healthcare, from Doctor Longjohn, and freezers full of horse piss through to trying to get healthcare as a trans elder and the perpetual cycle of explaining yourself to doctors in a way that a three year old would understand. With healthcare coming under attack from reactionaries at the moment, it's good to remember that trans healthcare is not experimental! For decades we have been taking hormones, going through sex changing / gender affirming surgeries,

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45:55

ALLT 9: TRANSferable skills

A Life Lived Trans ·

2025/07/01

Good morning working divas, working dolls, and working action men!This week we're talking about SURVIVAL WORK, that's right expect a no-holds-barred discussion about the not so beautiful world of working the stroll and making your bag, yes gawd. What we have have to do to survive our life lived trans experience, is sometimes not a beautiful and wonderful experience, but it's our history, and for us, there is beauty AND value in remembering what we had to be here today. TLDR Sex work is work,

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