transgender

In this episode of Transvox, host Gillian welcomes Petra Wenham, a prominent figure in the trans community, known for her significant contributions and public presence. Petra shares her life story, starting from her early realization of being different, through her academic and professional journey ...

In this episode of Transvox, host Gillian chats with Michaela Pashley, a proud transgender woman and entrepreneur from Glasgow. Michaela shares her journey of becoming an entrepreneur after her idea was rejected by her employer, emphasizing the resilience and self-awareness often seen in the trans c...

On this episode of Transvox, Gillian welcomes Lilly-Emma Thynne, a geography and politics teacher turned researcher and co-founder/director of Trans Plus Health Research UK, to share her journey and impact on trans healthcare research. They explore how lived experience informs robust, community-driv...

In this episode of Transvox, hosts Gillian and Jenny discuss with Laura from Beyond Reflections, the experiences and challenges faced by trans+ parents, particularly focusing on Laura's journey of transitioning while raising a teenage daughter. The episode touches upon the emotional struggles, socie...

In this episode of Transvox recorded a few months ago, Gillian welcomes Danielle St. James, who joins from Margate, Kent. Danielle shares her life's journey from Wales to London, her career development, and her subsequent move to Margate with her husband. She discusses her roles as the Chief Executi...

In this episode of Transvox, Jenny and Gillian welcome Jude Guaitamacchi, an experienced trans and non-binary activist and founder of the Trans Solidarity Alliance. Jude shares insights into their extensive work in advocating for trans rights, including impactful campaigns like 'L with the T' and re...

In this episode of Transvox, the Gillian welcomes Dr. Oli Curwin, an aesthetics doctor and full-time surgical trainee specialising in colorectal surgery. Dr. Curwin discusses their work in providing gender-affirming care within the trans and non-binary community. He explains the various treatments a...

In this episode of Transvox, Virginia Maine, also known as Ginny, shares her heartfelt and inspiring journey of gender transition. She recounts her initial realisation of being a girl at age 12, her struggles with gender dysphoria, and the challenges faced during the HIV/AIDS crisis. She details her...

This week Gillian and Jenny discuss the recent developments taking place since the Supreme Court ruling and they begin to wonder whether many of the activities taking place are the sign of a fight back happening with some degree of progress. They touch on the IGLA survey, a recent recording of the W...

In this episode of Transvox, host Gillian welcomes Abi Parks from Beyond Reflections to discuss the upcoming Trans+ Research Conference. Scheduled for May 15th at Bournemouth University, the conference has recently become free to attend thanks to a generous donation from Facial Team.. Abi and Gillia...

In this emergency episode of Transvox, recorded on April 16, 2025, host Gillian invites PR agent Aby Hawker to discuss a disturbing Supreme Court ruling that defines women's rights and health based on biology rather than gender. The conversation explores the implications for the trans community, soc...

In this episode of Transvox, Gillian interviews Aby Hawker, a PR expert specialising in trans and non-binary inclusion. Aby discusses her extensive career in PR, how she transitioned to working with GenderGP, and eventually started her own agency, Transmission PR. Their conversation covers the chall...

In this episode of Transvox, hosts Gillian and Jenny explore the concept of allyship with a focus on the trans community. They discuss the importance of moving from symbolic gestures of support to actionable, meaningful help. The conversation covers personal experiences, the roles of celebrities, an...

In this episode of Transvox, hosts Gillian and Jenny address a listener's question about the concept of dog whistles related to anti-trans sentiments. They discuss the subtle and coded language used in politics and society that conveys discriminatory views without overtly hateful expressions. Key to...

In this episode of Transvox, Gillian and Jenny discuss various European countries and their progressive policies toward trans rights, healthcare, and protections. Highlighting nations like Iceland, Malta, Spain, and Portugal, they explore how these places compare to the UK and others in terms of leg...

In this episode of Transvox, Gillian chats to Chadwan Al Yaghchi, an ENT consultant and laryngologist specializing in gender-affirming voice surgery. The discussion delves into various surgical procedures aimed at voice modification for trans individuals, such as the 'trach shave' and different tech...

In this episode of Transvox, Gillian talks to Marianne Oakes, a renowned figure in the trans community, to discuss her journey, including her transition and career evolution. From starting as an apprentice carpenter to owning her own business, Marianne shares insights into her experiences in the bui...

This week, Gillian talks to Jamison Green and they discuss his personal journey as a transgender individual, including his experiences with transitioning, advocacy work, and professional life in the United States. Discussions also touched on the current political climate and challenges faced by the ...

In this episode of Transvox, we're joined by Chloe from Sapphic Bison. Chloe is here to discuss a variety of topics centred around trans healthcare, particularly blood testing. Learn about Chloe's work with Sapphic Bison, a UK-based blood testing nonprofit, and the unique challenges trans individual...

This week Jenny and Gillian run into the wonderful Laura Millerchip and discuss voice coaching, voice dysphoria and how to begin the process of changing a mature voice to match our gender presentation. Laura takes us through a range of concepts including pitch and resonance and demonstrates a few te...