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Transvox: Understanding the Trans+ Experience through 'The Traitors'
In this episode of Transvox, hosts Gillian and Jenny Harvey discuss how the UK TV show 'The Traitors' provides insightful lessons applicable to trans people and therapy patients. Jenny, donned in her Saturday football-watching attire (a green cloak...!) describes her fascination with the show's dyna...
Transvox: Looking forward to 2026
In this episode of Transvox, hosts Gillian and Jenny discuss a variety of topics ranging from ongoing cultural and political developments to personal anecdotes and hopes for the future. They touch on the symbolic relevance of items like the unicorn and the 'Blojhaj' shark in the trans community. A c...
Transvox: Reflecting on 2025 and the Ongoing Struggle for Trans Rights
Hosts Jenny Harvey and Gillian Russell discuss the key events and themes impacting the trans+ community in 2025. They reflect on the political climate, noting the ongoing challenges despite the change in government. Key topics include the impact of the Supreme Court ruling on trans rights, legal bat...
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Meeting Virginia Maine - Journey of Transition: Virginia Maine's Story | Transvox
Join us on Transvox as we dive into the inspiring and candid story of Virginia Maine, known as Ginny. In this episode, Ginny shares her journey from growing up in Bath, realising her true identity at 12, navigating life's challenges, and achieving gender-affirming surgery. She talks about her suppor...
Trans+ Research Conference - Hybrid - News!
Trans+ Research Conference: Free Event Promoting Inclusive Research! Join host Gillian as she chats with Abigail Parkes from Beyond Reflections, a transgender charity based in southern England, about the upcoming Trans+ Research Conference. Scheduled for May 15th at Bournemouth University, this conf...
Emergency Episode: Supreme Court Ruling and the Impact on Trans Rights
In this emergency episode of Transvox, recorded on April 16, 2025, host Gillian is interviewed by PR agent Aby Hawker in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The ruling redefines women's rights around biology rather than gender, creating immediate confusion and concern in the trans community. ...
Conversations with Aby Hawker: Transforming Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion
Join Gillian as she sits down with PR specialist Abby Hawker to discuss her extensive career in PR, her commitment to trans and non-binary inclusion, and her efforts to counteract misinformation in the media. Discover how Aby transitioned from working with major brands to founding Transmission PR, a...
Meeting Helen Webberley
Transforming Transgender Healthcare with Dr. Helen Webberley In this episode of Transvox, Dr. Helen Webberley shares her incredible journey into transgender healthcare, beginning in 2015, and details her ongoing mission to improve medical care for trans individuals. Dr. Webberley discusses her fight...
BR Trans+ Conference May 15th 2025.
Introducing the Beyond Reflections Trans+ Research Conference 2025 Join Gillian Russell and Abigail Parkes from Beyond Reflections as they discuss the upcoming Trans+ Research Conference, happening on May 15, 2025, at Bournemouth University and online. This conference aims to unite academics, Master...
Chadwan Al Yaghchi
Exploring Gender Affirming Voice Surgery with Chadwan Al Yaghchi | Transvox In this episode of Transvox, Gillian interviews Chadwan Al Yaghchi, an ENT consultant specializing in laryngology, to discuss various aspects of gender affirming voice surgery. Chad explains the intricacies of surgeries aime...
Meeting Marianne Oakes
Navigating Trans Healthcare and Entrepreneurship with Marianne Oakes In this episode of Transvox, our host is joined by Marianne Oakes. Marianne shares her journey from being an apprentice carpenter to transitioning and becoming an influential figure in the trans community. The conversation delves i...
Meeting Jamison Green
Trailblazers of Trans History: A Conversation with Jamison Green In this episode of Transvox, host Gillian welcomes Jamison Green, a pioneer in the transgender community. Jamison shares his journey from growing up in Oakland, California, to becoming a trailblazer in trans rights advocacy. They discu...