Becoming Visible: Trans Stories
Through heartfelt and entertaining interviews with gender-diverse individuals, we hope to leave you feeling enlightened and empowered. By listening, you will gain a deeper understanding of gender identity-related terminologies and the diverse lived experiences of those we have interviewed. Becoming Visible: Trans Stories is hosted by Jack Fonder, a transgender man and Susan Williams, mom of a transgender teen in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Episodes
24 episodes
Rachel: Social Worker & Parent of Non-Binary Teen
Welcome to Season 2 of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories! Susan and Jack sit down with Rachel Hulstein-Lowe is trained as a clinical social worker and has been a clinician in private practice in the Boston area since 2010. Through play, talk and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:20
Cole
In our 24th episode, Susan and Jack sit down with Cole, a transgender man who grew up in South Dakota and navigated the complexities of coming out to his family while in college. Now an adult, Cole shares why he chose to stay in the state, the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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52:21
Willow
In the 22nd episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Willow, a transgender woman originally from Howard, SD who is in her last year at Dakota State majoring in CyberSecurity who is heading into AmeriCorps next ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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42:03
Demeter
In our latest episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, we’re live from the Prism Community Center with an inspiring guest, Demeter (she/her).From political activism in South Dakota to studying philosophy, religion, and classi...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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42:14
Jordyn
Get ready to dive into enlightening conversations with Jack & Susan on their latest podcast episode featuring Jordyn, a young diesel mechanic, passionate gamer, and proud transgender woman. Tune in as they tackle pressing topics such as tra...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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40:44
Danny
Introducing our 20th episode of "Becoming Visible: Trans Stories"! Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Danny, a trans mental health therapist specializing in trauma therapy, and hailing from small-town South Dakota. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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42:52
Irene & Sydney
In the 18th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack talk with Irene and Sydney to discuss their personal journeys, including Irene's transition later in life. They share about their meeting at an open mic night and thei...
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1:01:04
Boots
In the 17th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Boots, a resilient nonbinary individual from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as they share their powerful journey of self-discovery and survival. Raised in a comp...
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51:00
Beth
In the 16th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Beth, a transgender woman from eastern South Dakota and is President of Transaction SD. Adult 18+ Queer Community Members: Are you an LGBT...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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20:39
Rebroadcast: Libby: Anti-Trans Legislation in SD & its Origin
As we enter into the 2024 Legislative Session in South Dakota, we felt this previous episode would be important to re-release. In this episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack speak with Libby Skarin, Campaigns Director ...
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47:04
JC
In the 14th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about JC from Rapid City. JC shares about their high school experience as a transgender kid in SD and their journey to adulthood.Resources:Transf...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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12:53
Shaneequa
In the 13th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Shaneequa. Shaneequa Broken Leg, who grew up on the Rosebud Reservation with her grandparents, eventually relocated to Seattle to live with her dad, fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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37:16
Di
In the 12th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Di (she/her) who is the parent of a transgender young adult in western South Dakota.Check out Just Another ReviewCast from Charlie & Rob at:<...
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32:07
Charlie
In the 11th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Charlie (they/them or he/him) who is nonbinary and from Sioux Falls, SD. TW: Sexual AssaultCheck out Just Another ReviewCast from Ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:32
Dylan
In the 10th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Dylan, a trans and Two-Spirit individual who works as a nurse for SD Urban Indian Health and is the parent of two children. Resources:
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42:43
August & Micah
In the 9th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about August (they/she) who is nonbinary trans masc, and their partner Micah (he/him), who is a transgender man. Resources:
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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36:48
April
In the 8th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about April, a Two-Spirit individual who works for SD Urban Indian Health, is the Executive Director of Rock the Rez, and parent of two children.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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34:07
Everett
In the 7th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Everett, a transgender man who recently graduated from college at the University of Sioux Falls and now works full-time as a photographer. TW: Su...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:49
Libby: Anti-Trans Legislation in SD & its Origin
In the 6th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack speak with Libby Skarin, Campaigns Director with the ACLU of SD. Libby has worked against anti-trans legislation longer than anyone else we know in the state, and walks...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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47:04
Allyship: Ayden & Elliott
In the 5th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Jack takes the opportunity to interview Ayden (she/they), 18 and Elliott (they/them), 17 to talk about Allyship for Pride month!Resources:
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34:21
Jane
In our fourth episode, we speak with Jane about being genderqueer and how family, friends and her workplace dealt with her coming out as transgender. Jane lives in Sioux Falls, SD, and works full-time an Engineer and is the parent t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:48
Rachel
In this episode, we speak with Rachel about being nonbinary, they/them pronouns, and how family and friends have reacted to their gender identity. Rachel lives in Sioux Falls, SD, and works full-time as a Communications Coordinator, volun...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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25:31