Vanesstradiol
Welcome to the Vanesstradiol podcast; formerly Transcending Humanity! I'm Vanessa, an AuDHD, lesbian, transgender photographer from the South Sound in Washington State! (formerly from NE Ohio) This show covers a BROAD range of subjects... I honestly don't know if it has a set "theme". All I know is that I have a blast making it, and I get some amazing guests!
Episodes
After seven months away, I'm back with a long overdue life update. A lot has happened since October; two facial feminization surgeries, 134 days of unemployment and 225 resumes, some genuinely transformative friendships, a relationship that turned into one of the most important people in my life, and as of last Friday, a job offer I am beyond excited about.
I talk about rejection sensitivity, dating while sapph...
Delving deeper into my move from Ohio to Washington, including the who's, what's, when's, where's, how's and sometimes why's.
Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol
Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2026 Vanessa Joy
I moved to Washington finally! Also, I explain why we can't just start manufacturing stuff in the US right now without a MAJOR overhaul of our government.
Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol
Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2026 Vanessa Joy
Jenni and I talk about the current political climate, allyship, ways to cope, and how we're exhausted with this absolute madness.
Find Jenni online:
TikTok & BlueSky - @translovinmama
Youtube - @transparentslive
Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol
Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2026 Vanessa Joy
Summary
In this candid conversation, Vanessa Joy discusses the current political climate and its implications for marginalized communities, particularly the trans community. She emphasizes the need for personal safety, the importance of allyship, and the necessity of community support in navigating these unprecedented times. Vanessa shares her personal experiences and the challenges she faces, urging listen...
Today, I'm joined by two of my absolute favorite influencers, Landon Reid and Alex Cascio to discuss various topics related to the experiences and frustrations of younger generations. We touch on issues such as the challenges of finding affordable housing, the impact of credit scores, the lack of enthusiasm for driving among young people, and the need for gun control.
We also discuss the barriers to r...
Somehow I managed to get these two amazing women as guests this week! I chat with Ohio State House Representatives Michele Grim and Beryl Brown-Piccolantonio about navigating the Republican supermajority as Democrats, the importance of voting, advice for running for office, challenges faced by women in politics and more.
I'm proud of these two, they fight daily for all Ohioans. Absorb their words! Chec...
This week, I sit down with Klaus von Hohenloe, a professional voice actor and YouTuber, to discuss their experiences in various creative industries. The conversation delves into Klaus's journey into voice acting, sharing the challenges of finding consistent work, creating authentic voices for characters, and dealing with the rise of AI-generated voices that eerily mimic real ones. He touches on the physical cha...
50 FRAKKING EPISODES! YASSSS!
To celebrate, I TRIED live streaming... keyword, TRIED.
This week I'm joined by Nikki Smith the Death Doula, Landon Reid aka June Rogers and Zach Borodkin to talk about the latest goings-on in politics!
So, it's essentially 58 minutes of us talking about how much conservative politicians suck in comparison to the absolute legendary push from the Left...
This week on the Transcending Humanity Podcast, I sit down with frequent co-host Erica Vogel, affectionately known as "The Trans Aunty" and a soon to be published author. We discuss a range of topics from writing and creativity to navigating the complexities of transgender issues.
Erica shares her journey as a writer, influenced by a strong family background in writing and her early passion for art and des...
In this insightful episode of the Transcending Humanity Podcast, Vanessa Joy welcomes Nikki Smith, a dedicated death doula, to discuss the profound and often challenging experiences surrounding death and grief. Nikki shares her journey to becoming a death doula during the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing how she found this work rewarding and established her LLC to support families during their most vulnerable moments. T...
In Episode 47 of the Transcending Humanity Podcast, hosts Vanessa Joy and guest Sarah Wayte delve into their personal experiences with late diagnosis of neurodiversity and the challenges they face in balancing this with high-intensity careers. Both Vanessa and Sarah share how understanding and accepting their neurodivergent identities have influenced their creative endeavors and personal growth. The conversation tak...
In this hilarious yet heartfelt episode of Transcending Humanity, host Vanessa welcomes guest host Kate Bridal (Hannibal Lecter's Girlfriend) and special guest Chloe Anna Milligan for an in-depth exploration of the challenges and triumphs at the intersection of faith, identity, and queerness. Titled "Too Queer to be Christian... too Christian to be Queer," the episode dives into burnout, religion, and...
Join Vanessa Joy in this engaging episode of the Transcending Humanity Podcast as she dives into an insightful conversation with the brilliant copywriter Emily Aborn. This episode is packed with insights and laughs as Vanessa and Emily discuss the art of copywriting, the importance of brand blueprints, and the challenge of writing about oneself.
Discover how clear and effective copy can drive actions and why consiste...
"Bring your personality out and inject it into your products to make them more personal."
This week, Vanessa and Jenni interview Jonna Michelle, a personal brand photography expert, and an avid proponent of anti-corporate branding! In her own words:
"I’m here to shine a light on the rebellious small business owners, creatives, activists, and self-led entrepreneurs who are making a BIG impact ...
They also various topics ...
Dr. Cecile Ferrando, a urogynecologist specializing in gender affirming surgery, discusses her journey into medicine and her focus on gender affirming surgeries. She explains the difference between vaginoplasty and vulvoplasty, the various procedures she performs, and the importance of revisions in achieving the desired outcome. Dr. Ferrando also highlights the poetic aspect of gender affirming surgery, where male s...
In this episode of Transcending Humanity, Jess takes the lead, joined by Vanessa and our guest to Misty discuss supporting queer businesses, the definition of a taco, the background story of Euphoria Threads, marketing strategies, and the Pride collection.
They also explore the challenges of holding inventory, the importance of representation in merchandise, and the impact of stickers in spreading awareness...
Jess and Vanessa are joined by Jenni, co-host of the Long Term Pickles podcast!
We aimed for a lighter theme this week, as last episode was a bit... heavy.
Of course, as we're wont to do, we do get into heavier stuff at the end. Ope. Enjoy the show! We had fun doing this, and Vanessa has been itching to share her Natalie Knepp story!
Jenni's Podcast, Long Term Pickles: https://po...
CONTENT WARNING! This episode features a lot of conversation around suicide and self harm. Listener & viewer discretion is advised!
We're back! This week, Taryn and Vanessa are your Aunties giving advice on some pretty deep stuff.
Vanessa kind of... well, went off the rails a month ago, which we talk about in this episode. We also discuss the job market, advice for career searching, mental...
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