https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-trans--5332201enSociety & CultureCopyright Gabriel Powershttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1ec73b63c9f00f8a5ad2aa55b17ac28.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-trans--5332201Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:23:06 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel Powersphotopowersg@gmail.comLet's Talk Trans is a podcast for the generation gap. Two transgender FTMs discuss what it's like to come to terms with coming out from the view of two different generations. One is a teenager, the other a middle-aged adult. Politics, friends, social...yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-54-the-health-scare--55997326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55997326Tue, 04 Jul 2023 20:51:55 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel turns himself into a guinea pig with a health scare. The health side effects of Hormone therapy hit home and Gabriel comes to a conclusion. Get healthy or get off HRT. Veterans services, healthcare services and more.1956lgbtq,mentalhealth,transgender,veteranscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-53-tell-or-don-t-tell--54363392And a new co host?!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54363392Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:44:25 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe ponders a personal dilemma about being a transgender person. When is it ok not to say something? Gabe talks top surgery results. What he expected and what really happened. And a new co host?!And a new co host?!]]>2036lgbtq,lgbtqia+,pride,transgender,transitioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-52-the-night-before-with-kai--53600513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53600513Fri, 21 Apr 2023 02:00:48 +0000Gabriel PowersKai and Gabe talk about Top Surgery the fears and anxiety that they're feeling. Kai shares some of her experiences with her liver disease and a little more.1721lgbtq,lgbtqia+,queer,topsurgery,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-51-it-s-happening-48-hours--53589718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53589718Thu, 20 Apr 2023 01:40:12 +0000Gabriel PowersIt's a pre-top surgery Podcast! Gabe is going under the knife in 48 hours! He talks, hopes, fears and... football? You've gotta listen in, because you never know what he's going to say.2141ftm,lgbtqia+,topsurgery,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-50-happy-new-queer-err-year--52327379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52327379Sun, 01 Jan 2023 17:09:13 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe and Kai talk about the New Year, resolutions, not just the type ones but those that focus on the LGBTQ+. Kai has some reservations about the "Q" word. While they both talk about acceptance in different communities.1923lgbtq,lgbtq+,newyear,queer,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-49-we-re-back--52280003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52280003Mon, 26 Dec 2022 01:02:39 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe talks about what's happened in the last few months. The changes he gone through. And what's in store for the new year2097lgbtq,lgbtq+,transgender,transitioningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-48-lgbtq-heroes-of-9-11--51223577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51223577Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:52:20 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe gets personal and talkes about 9/11 from his perspective. He reads from the Advocate.com about the LGBTQ heroes of 9/11 that we didn't know about.19339/11,gay/lesbian,lgbtq,pride,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-47-lgbtq-queen-elizabeth-ii--51192662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51192662Fri, 09 Sep 2022 01:09:36 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe talks about LGBTQ Rights in the UK with the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. What the country has gone through historically with the LGBTQ Rights and were it's going. (Trigger Warning: Suicide, Support)2196greatbritain,lgbtq,pride,suicide,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-46-lgbtq-college-life-guest-kai--51144056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51144056Mon, 05 Sep 2022 02:46:28 +0000Gabriel PowersKai comes home to talk about the LGBTQ community at PCT. Scholarships, Soronities and Fraternities, the best schools in the country and what Kai should have known before agreeing to go to this college2609college,lgbtq,pride,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-45-rights-under-fire-again--51099051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51099051Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:51:42 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe tables about a school newspaper that was cancelled and banned because of an LGBTQIA+ article. Crushing the rights protected under the 1st Amendent and outing a transgender student in the process. Nebraska School District vs. the LGBTQ+ community....2038freedomofspeech,freedomofthepress,lgbtqia+,pride,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-44-puberty-again--51061014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51061014Mon, 29 Aug 2022 01:23:15 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe talks about the not so pleasant side of the transition, what anyone whose thinking about transition should know and there's a big development... what Gabe and Leo did and who they have to thank for it.2051alliance,lgbtq,lgbtqia+,pride,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-43-is-gabe-the-a-hole--50881483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50881483Thu, 11 Aug 2022 02:00:06 +0000Gabriel PowersAITA, for comparing same sex marriage and interracial relationships? Gabe has his first surgery and Gabe talks name change grants!2049aita,gay,lgbtqia,transgender,transitioningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-42-the-great-cartoon-agenda--50699888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50699888Mon, 25 Jul 2022 01:58:05 +0000Gabriel PowersSince the 1930s there have been LGBTQ characters in animation. There's one that we all know and love and some how he's gotten under the radar all this time. Can you guess the character? Gabe and Leo talk the great Cartoon Agenda.3167agenda,lgbtq,lgbtqia+,pride,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-41-lgbtq-how-do-you-join--50663244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50663244Thu, 21 Jul 2022 01:16:24 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel talks to a co-worker who doesn't know what LGBTQ means and thinks it's a club or organization. Plus Gabe talks about coming out and being the best you you can be!2133lgbtqia+,maslowshierarchyofneeds,pride,safezone,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-40-us-vs-them-what-s-the-agenda--50607016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50607016Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:04:33 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel sees a post about "the agenda" and it raises questions. What's the agenda and why is there this us vs. them mentality? Gabe always got an opinion. Do you agree? Are you them better man/woman? **Warning Gabe drops the Fbomb**2834gayagenda,lgbtq,pride,transgender,usvsthemyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-39-gabe-s-going-back-to-school--50566793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50566793Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:11:56 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel decides it's time for a shave and he's going to a class re-union?! Holy cow! Talk about putting himself out there. It's a big event, can Gabe pull it off? Will anyone remember who he once was?2093lgbtq,lgbtqia+,pride,talk,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-38-the-great-shave-debate--50503132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50503132Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:45:14 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe decides it's time to start shaving his facial hair, but doesn't really know how to go about it. Someone makes a transgender joke and Gabe get's his first pride shirt!2513ftm,lgbtq,lgbtqia+,pride,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-37-independence-is-for-everyone--50455288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50455288Mon, 04 Jul 2022 01:48:38 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel talks about his first pridefest, swimming and talking about gender dysphoria and the United States celebration of Independence Day.1851lgbtq,lgbtqia+,pride,rights,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-36-gender-dysphoria-effects-us-all-differently-trigger-warning--50300967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50300967Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:24:35 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel talks about GD and how a recent moment effected him in new ways. Gabriel usually manages his dysphoria but something's different this time. How will he handle it? How do you handle your moments?1579gay,genderdysphoria,lgbtq+,pride,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-35-get-over-it--50178688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50178688Mon, 13 Jun 2022 01:12:14 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe comes face to face with someone who doesn't get it. And when he corrects some one for misgendering him he's told to get over it! And you're never going to guess by whom!2214lgbtq,lgbtq+,pride,transgender,transphobiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-34-lgbtq-in-professional-sports--50134566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50134566Thu, 09 Jun 2022 01:37:53 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe dives into a topic that's hot right now. LGBTQ in sports. Professional, semi-professional and amateur. Kai Graduates High school and Leo takes another blow to his transition.2001gay,lgbtq,pride,sport,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-33-the-transphobic-doctor--50029932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50029932Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:03:32 +0000Gabriel PowersLeo has an encounter with a tranphobic doctor today and handles it like a champ. It's the start of pride month. Rock your Freak flag!2153lgbtq+,pride,transgender,transphobiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-32-pride-month-support-or-marketing--49947377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49947377Thu, 26 May 2022 01:54:49 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe talks about all the companies that are showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community as June approaches. It is support or are they trying to make a quick buck? Also, Gabe got COVID and talks about Texas.2442gay,lgbtq+,pride,support,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-31-mental-health-awareness-month-trigger-warning-suicide--49854110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49854110Thu, 19 May 2022 02:14:38 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe gets personal when he talks about Mental Health Awareness month. Thetrevorproject.org and GLAAD.org are out there to help. Note the trigger warning for talks of suicide, and suicide prevention.2501lgbtq,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-30-mansplaining-means-what--49809128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49809128Mon, 16 May 2022 02:16:24 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe talks about two states and the battle raging over transgender youth in each of them. Load up on your pride gear for Pride month and Gabe mansplaining?!2109lgbtq,pride,queer,transgender,youthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-29-outed--49669120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49669120Thu, 05 May 2022 01:22:00 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe gets outed at a new facility and talks about how dangerous it can be. Not just for adults but for kids, especially teenagers who are transitioning. How will he handle the situation? In true Gabriel style, naturally.2422lgbtq,lgbtq+,outed,transgender,transitioningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-28-let-them-play-the-game--49577584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49577584Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:53:40 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe goes on a rare political rant over anti-LGBTQ bills. Why is it that transgender girls cannot play sports with cis gender girls but it's ok from transgender boys to play?! The constitutionality of these Anti-trans laws and what powers do...2899anti-transbills,lgbtq+,liberty,sports,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-27-i-got-deadnamed-what-should-i-do--49496110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49496110Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:24:36 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe got deadnamed and not just once but a dozen times in an hour. It was overwhelming and handling it was a whole new experience. How would you handle it?2445deadnaming,lgbtq+,misgendering,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-26-let-s-talk-weight-management-with-coach-ty--49391549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49391549Sun, 10 Apr 2022 23:48:13 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel continues his questions about weight management and fitness with Coach Ty McCarthy, a transgender fitness coach who is helping everyone and anyone looking for answers.3108diet,exercise,nutrion,transgender,weightcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-25-let-s-talk-scales-and-body-image--49322660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49322660Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:54:05 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel's had enough of his belly fat. He's talking HRT, transitioning, weight management and healthy living. Can he stay on track? Top surgery depends on it.2290healthyliving,lgbtq+,transgender,transitioning,weightlosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-24-international-transgender-visibility-day--49260327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49260327Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:59:30 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe talks about what TDOV is and what makes it so important. He's still new in the community and some of the statstics scare him. Creating a safe space and making everyone count. Gabe's all heart is this episode.1863gay,lesbian,lgbtq+,transgender,tvodcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-23-four-times-more-likely-our-youth-at-risk--49220248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49220248Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:56:26 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel talks LGBTQ suicide rates. Supporting transgender Youth and others in the Community and building a safe zone in his from yard.2651lgbtq+,safe,suicide,transgender,youthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-22-did-my-dad-make-me-this-way-i-think-not--49178124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49178124Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:35:56 +0000Gabriel PowersIt's the nature vs. nurture debate. Gabriel talks about environmental factors, nature and a little nuture as he dives into the theories on how it isn that a person can be transgender. Why we are the way we are and what might be the causes for our...2859gender,lgbtq+,nature,nuture,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-21-the-bible-says-what--49127904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49127904Mon, 21 Mar 2022 01:23:47 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel finally talks the bible and Qaran. So what has he learned about Christianity and the LGBTQ+ community? How do some Muslim's react the having a transgender teacher. And where does Gabe think he's going after this life? Listen in!2678bible,hope,lgbtq+,religions,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-20-masculine-or-feminine-do-your-likes-define-you--49051197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49051197Mon, 14 Mar 2022 01:18:52 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe goes through a moment of questioning. Are his traits and hobbies too feminine? Is he over thinking it? What is too feminine and what's too masculine. Listen in and see how Gabe figured out that it's ok to just do you.2065feminine,lgbtq+,masculine,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-19-how-toxic-is-too-toxic--49011624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49011624Thu, 10 Mar 2022 02:29:09 +0000Gabriel PowersLeo and Gabe have very different opinions of Toxic relationships and how to handle them. How they handle toxic relationships and some of their personal experiences with toxic people.3296lgbtq+,relationships,toxic,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-18-is-texas-the-next-anne-frank--48930378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48930378Thu, 03 Mar 2022 01:27:19 +0000Gabriel PowersThe fighting in Ukraine continues, an anti-LGBTQ+ Community general goes down in the fighting and the world shows Ukraines and transgender people that support can come in all shapes and sizes.2623lgbtq+,texas,transgender,ukrainecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-17-transgenders-fighting-in-ukraine--48891714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48891714Mon, 28 Feb 2022 02:15:40 +0000Gabriel PowersTransgenders in Ukraine arm themselves in the fight against Russia! The progression of Ukraine's laws verses it's social tolerance.2062lgbtq+,transgender,ukraine.cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-16-texas-on-the-warpath--48850774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48850774Thu, 24 Feb 2022 01:39:46 +0000Gabriel PowersThe Governor of Texas starts a war with Transgender people in his own state. Does Gabe go too far comparing the new Texas laws to Germany? Child-Abuse or Anti-Trans?3385lgbtq+,politics,texas,transgender,transitioningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-15-attack-on-trans--48812302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48812302Mon, 21 Feb 2022 02:39:09 +0000Gabriel PowersWhat states are trying to pass laws against Transgender people and which state bills make no sense at all?! Transphobic and sexist? Plus. Leo forgets his months?3510lgbtq+,pride,support,transgender,transphobiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-14-how-different-are-we-transgender-and-cisgender-people--48764654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48764654Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:50:14 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe looks at how alike Cisgender people and Transgender people are when it comes to romance. Self love, and taking time out for yourself. Find your love within you, so that you can find it outside too.2680cisgender,lgbtq+,mindfulness,romance,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-13-we-re-coming-out--48664927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48664927Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:06:21 +0000Gabriel PowersOnce again Gabe goes to social Media and asks people about coming out. How did it go? Special Guests Ace and Chloe talk about coming out and how people close to them reacted. It's about being comfortable in your own skin.3311comingout,ftm,lgbtq+,mtf,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-12-gender-dysphoria-reclaim-yourself-warrior-mindset--48619032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48619032Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:39:41 +0000Gabriel PowersGabriel has an moment of self-realization. How he and others face gender Dysphoria in both positive and negative ways. Turn it around on yourself! Take back yourself! Reclaim yourself.2190affirmation,dysphoria,lgbtq+,self,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-11-transgenders-in-crisis-mode-know-your-rights--48565761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48565761Thu, 03 Feb 2022 02:31:01 +0000Gabriel PowersLeo takes the lead in a personal conversation about a friend who gets turned down for HRT because he's "Not transgender enough" for his doctor. Leo and Gabe talk about knowing your rights, knowing you are loved and supported and Hotlines you can call...2701genderdysphoria,lgbtq+,mentalhealth,transgender,transrightscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-10-live-are-we-really-alone--48512128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48512128Sun, 30 Jan 2022 19:32:21 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe and Leo have a special guest for their first live podcast. They're talking about how alone are we as transgenders? What the numbers look like and how to combat Gender Dysphoria when it comes to lonliness. Plus The gender Umbrella?3317genderdysphoria,lgbtq,lgbtq+,non-binary,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-9-transgender-people-in-the-politic-eye--48456557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48456557Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:11:06 +0000Gabriel PowersWe talk about Amy Schneider, Elliot Page's new movie. Transgender people in hollywood, books and Ryan Cassata's hit song "Daughter".2834lgbtq+,transfeminine,transgender,transitioning,transmasculinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-8-seriously-what-is-gender-dysphoria--48380133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48380133Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:14:26 +0000Gabriel PowersClinical definitions, from the USA and other countries. How we look at Gender Dysphoria and why we need it here in the USA to seek medical treatment as Transgenders. Plus! Is Gender Dysphoria a birth defect?!3345genderdysphoria,lgbtq,lgbtq+,mentalhealth,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-7-misgendering-what-s-under-there-trigger-warning--48327513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48327513Mon, 17 Jan 2022 02:36:21 +0000Gabriel PowersThe dangers of misgendering, how Leo and Gabe handle it with two very different styles. And why are people so interested in our transition? What parts do we have and don't we have? Plus! Someone's getting a tee shirt!3927gender,lgbtq+,misgendering,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-6-pansexualty-and-being-a-teenager-special-guest--48275341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48275341Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:29:56 +0000Gabriel PowersLeo takes a break and Gabe talks to the amazing Kai. A teenager who is out as Pansexual. What it means to be Pan and how life with a rare autoimmune disease has made her bigger, braver and out there.1925culture,lgbtq+,pansexual,teenager,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-5-the-great-gender-unicorn--48231600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48231600Mon, 10 Jan 2022 01:32:13 +0000Gabriel PowersGender? Sex? What's the difference? Let's walk through the differences with flare. Gabe and Leo talk about the gender spectrum and how to help people who might not understand the difference see what makes Transgender people Trans.2577gender,lgbtq+,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eps-4-what-s-with-the-surgery--48184369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48184369Thu, 06 Jan 2022 01:45:47 +0000Gabriel PowersLeo takes a break from homework to talk about top and bottom surgeries. New laws in Sweden and Switzerland and sounding like an R2 Unit?2998dysphoria,gender,lgbtq,lgbtq+,trangendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-3-solo-gabe-rant--48140320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48140320Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:00:33 +0000Gabriel PowersGabe goes on a solo rant. An apology and after watching "I am Jazz" Gabe is a little less than impressed, find out why. Plus, Leo was a guinea pig farmer? And What about baby elephants? All that and more.1950lgbtq+,parents,prosthetics,transgender,transitioningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-2-sports-jan-6th--48116701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48116701Fri, 31 Dec 2021 03:04:40 +0000Gabriel PowersA transgender swimmer smashs records and her own team is upset. January 6th is coming up.1855athletes,lgbtq+,politics,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esp-1-introduction-pronouns--48066782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48066782Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:42:36 +0000Gabriel PowersLeo and Gabe talk coming out to family, friends and work. And what's with words like cute and adorable? Feminine? Masculine?1922lgbtq,lgbtq+,pronouns,transgendercleanfull