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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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46:44

ALLT S03E07 - Honey, We Need to Talk — And Then...

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2026/04/01

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 blossomed into something beautifully unexpected. Shay came out to Amanda as transgender about seven years ago, and the two navigated that journey together with remarkable patience, collaboration, and a commitment to keeping their relationship and their

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50:12

ALLT S03E06: "Who's Afraid of the Gender Spectrum?...

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2026/03/25

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 societal backlash against inclusion — and why the push for acceptance is inseparable from the pursuit of authenticity. We talk about the recent groundbreaking runway show of fashion house Matieres Fecales titled "The One Percent” who's dark wit smashes

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53:35

ALLT S03E05: Love First Not Fear First — A...

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2026/03/18

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 through in today’s America. This generational discussion of trans childhood history is a required listen.Links: Transparently Speaking podcast: https://transparentlyspeakingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Plume Clinic: https://getplume.co/ The Trevor Project:

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41:45

A Life Lived Trans | S03E04 "Trans Joy: Lions, Bras,...

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2026/03/11

In this episode Mardi P. and Lenny Z. begin with a guided breathing before diving into current events affecting the trans community. They recommend alternative news sources in light of mainstream media's decline, call out widespread shadow-banning of queer content on social media, and revisit the Kansas driver's license law. They also call out Lyft's "trans joy" discount as performative rainbow capitalism.They reflect on their own history of having no rights as trans women in the 1970s, drawing

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37:27

ALLT S03E03: Dorothy, the Birkin Bag, and the Kansas...

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2026/03/04

n Episode 3 of Season 3 of A Life Live Trans, we kick things off with Wizard of Oz banter before diving into the big topics of the day. Our main focus is the alarming (but potentially overhyped) news about Kansas attempting to invalidate transgender people's IDs and driver's licenses. Drawing on a community contact in Texas, we find out Kansas has tried and failed to enforce similar legislation before, and question the fear-mongering and clickbait — even from within the trans community — that

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51:48

ALLT S03E02 “We’ve Had It: Tropes, Tears & Trans Joy”

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2026/02/25

In this lively episode of A Life Lived Trans, Mardi and Lenny—self-declared trans elders with nearly a century of combined wisdom—tackle the “trans tropes” that make their eyeballs roll clear out of their heads. With sharp wit and plenty of sidebars, they call out myths like “trans people are mentally unstable,” the backhanded compliment of “I never would have known,” and the rigid gender rules that shaped their early transitions under old-school medical gatekeeping. They mix social commentary with

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48:25

ALLT - S03E01: Still Standing Still Trans-itioning:...

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2026/02/18

Mardi and Lenny open up about their journeys through aging, health scares, and the ongoing fight for visibility, sharing stories that will inspire you to stand tall despite the chaos.Unlock the surprising truth behind how resilience, humor, and authenticity can transform the challenges of the trans community into powerful stories of hope. When facing societal intolerance, personal health crises, and political turmoil, this episode reveals the unexpected ways you can turn adversity into strength —

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23:06

ALLT S02E19: The Long Exhale: Grace Under Trans-ition

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2026/02/04

Staying centered isn’t about escaping life—it’s about knowing what to do when one of your wheels comes flying off at 60 miles an hour. It’s about meeting life exactly where you are, breath by breath. This short pre-break episode is a grounded, heartfelt exploration of mindfulness and meditation as lived practices. We try to use humor, honesty, and hard-earned insight as trans elders to demonstrate how returning to the breath, the body, and the present moment can be a radical act of self-care in a

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38:42

ALLT S02E18: Political Pick-Me’s & Yoga Granny Tits

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2026/01/28

From 70s transitions to "yoga granny tata’s ," trans elders Mardi P. and Lenny Z. have seen it all—and their eyeballs actually ache from the view. This week, the duo tackles "political pick-me's," the anatomy of Quebec’s prison laws, and why you should never get breast implants. It’s raw, it’s radical, and it’s served with a side of Annie Sprinkle-inspired glitter.If you think the world is going to hell in a handbasket, Mardi and Lenny are here to smoke a cigarette and tell you, "We told you so."

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29:41

ALLT S02E17: Interconnected Healing: Embracing Nature...

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2026/01/21

Join Lenny Z and MahD as they delve into the profound connections between nature, community, and personal healing. In this episode, they discuss the wisdom of indigenous cultures, the sentience of plants, and the transformative power of meditation. Tune in for a journey through the ancient rainforests of Vancouver Island and discover how embracing interconnectedness can lead to resilience and peace in turbulent times.

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49:10

ALLT - S02E16: Toxic Inclusivity & Glory Hole Tea...

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2026/01/14

Is Toxic Inclusivity really a thing? Or is it just more "pick me" fodder?Lenny and Mardi go deep into the fear sweeping the trans community triggered by some current viral events caught on tape at several Planet Fitness locations. Digging into LGBT history they discuss how being marginalized has left us to connect in unsafe places. Has this suppression by society continued to stunt us in acting out inappropriately? Community support, mental health, the need for open dialogue and understanding, and

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42:27

ALLT S02E15: Trans Healthcare From Cradle To Grave

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2026/01/07

What a journey it has been to navigate healthcare for Lenny and Mardi thru these last, almost 100 collective years!Lenny talks about meeting progressive doctors in the 1970s, while Mardi's shares surviving the more common and dangerous DIY journey of the streets for transition needs. They also discuss ageing and trans healthcare and how they are still teaching the medical establishment because not many of us survived this long. They have a discussion on the importance of gender-affirming care, and

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20:06

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

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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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53:26

ALLT S02E12: The Challenges & Joys of the Holiday Season

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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 &...

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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 &...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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