Katy Jon Went is a public speaker, educator and campaigner on many subjects including sex and gender.

Katy's pronouns are they/them, she/her, but tolerates occasional he/hims. They see themselves as a transgender person, identify as non-binary and asexual, and where they've landed since our last conversation is post-gender. Find out what that means to Katy in this episode.

We also talk about holding opposing truths, internal comfort over external acceptance, having no surgery regrets, letting go of masks, the context of pronoun use, doing what you have to do to be happy, and arriving at simply being human.

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This is our second conversation; you can find our first one (episode 16) at https://fiftyshadesofgender.com/katy/

Leanne is a polyamory educator, writer, speaker, certified sex and relationships educator, and trainee psychosexual therapist.

Leanne's pronouns are they/she, and they are agender, non-binary, queer, autigender, and a demigirl. Find out what that means to Leanne in this episode.

We also talk about gender roles and expectations in Intimacy and sex, how pronouns may be context-dependent, the freedom that can be found in queer relationships, how sexuality and gender influence each other, claiming our own space with respect for others, and an email we exchanged 4 years ago.

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Neno is a writer, poet, book coach, and podcaster.

Neno's pronouns are they/she and they are a genderfluid lesbian word witch. Find out what that means to Neno in this episode.

We also talk about compulsory heterosexuality, performative femininity, how gender dysphoria can be fleeting, finding queer community as an introvert, active rest, imposter syndrome of queerness, representation in books and stories, and embracing your magick.

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A Pariera is a philosopher, guide, and mentor, rethinking self, identity, and reality.

A's pronouns are he/they, and he identifies as a non-binary trans man. Find out what that means to A in this episode.

We talk about his journey from transitioning to detransitioning to retransitioning, going inward on a soul quest, embracing the journey, deconditioning, returning to home in the body, feeling safe, redefining masculinity and femininity and a spiritual and energetic perspective on these, and taking the long road.

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Raven is a creative coach, artist, parent, and LGBTQIA+ community activist.

Raven's pronouns are they/them, and they are genderqueer, a relationship anarchist, and bisexual. Find out what that means to Raven in this episode. We also talk about queering everything, breaking the rules, the assumptions people make about gender in relation to bodies, how labels describe us but don't define us, the importance of local community and looking after each other, and letting the unknown be exciting and full of opportunity.

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Kelsey J.R.P. Byers is an evolutionary geneticist and chemical ecologist, lover of all things nature, and advocate for accessibility and inclusion of minoritized groups in academia.

Kelsey uses any/all pronouns, but they get a little frisson of gender-validation/euphoria when people don't use she/her. They are agender, asexual, disabled, neurodivergent, and queer. Find out what that means to Kelsey in this episode.

We also talk about the link between gender and neurodivergence, shared experiences, assumptions and stereotyping about disability and sexuality, split attraction, the nuance of asexuality, desire, and physical responses, the superpower and shadow sides of neurodivergence, how to have consensual conversations about personal subjects, and the importance of just listening.

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Deanna Marie Jones is a speaker, consultant, and LGBTQ+ advocate, with a history in corporate technology.

Deanna's pronouns are she/her, and she is a transgender woman. Find out what that means to Deanna in this episode.

We also talk about the positive evolution of the job industry, what good leadership looks like, the importance of finding community, and what allies can do to help.

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Finn Evans is an artist, writer, film director, and owner of the production company Chudatsi.

Finn's pronouns are he/him, and he is trans-masculine and queer. He also uses the label trans man. Find out what that means to Finn in this episode.We also talk about challenges with gendered language, finding your people, what labels feel like home, intersectionality and discrimination, the importance of accurate media representation and celebrating genuine efforts at it, tackling misinformation, and letting people evolve.

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