47: Polyamory & Transgender Inclusion, Visibility & Allyship

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions about discrimination, bullying, aggression, and suicide. Trans and non-binary people continue to face widespread hostility, including physical and verbal attacks, online harassment, exclusion in schools and workplaces, and restrictive laws that limit their rights. If you need support, please reach out to:

• The Trevor Project (U.S.) – www.thetrevorproject.org

• Trans Lifeline (U.S. & Canada) – www.translifeline.org

• Egale Canada – www.egale.ca

• LGBT YouthLine (Canada) – www.youthline.ca

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people while recognizing the challenges they continue to face. In this important episode of the podcast - Polyamory & Transgender Inclusion, Visibility & Allyship - we cover:

• Understanding Identity – The differences between biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and relational identity
• Why Visibility Matters – How representation influences acceptance, mental health, and societal change
• Polyamory & Inclusion – The role of identity in relationships and how to create more inclusive polyamorous spaces
• The Current Climate for Trans People – The rise of anti-trans rhetoric, policies, and restrictions around the world
• How to Be an Ally – Actions we can all take to support trans people in personal life, workplaces, and communities

Trans people are facing increasing threats to their rights, from healthcare restrictions to limitations in schools, sports, and public spaces. Many also experience harassment, violence, and exclusion, making visibility and allyship more important than ever. It’s crucial for all of us—especially in polyamorous communities—to stand up, advocate, and create spaces where everyone belongs.

Listen now and let’s work together to build a world where everyone has a place.

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Show Resources:

• GLAAD - https://glaad.org/tdov/ and https://glaad.org/transgender
• PFLAG - ⁠www.pflag.org⁠ and https://pflag.org/transgender-day-of-visibility/
• Egale Canada - ⁠www.egale.ca⁠
• The 519 (Toronto-based LGBTQ+ support) - ⁠www.the519.org⁠
• Contact legislators to support trans rights - Canada - https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en and United States https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
• Let’s Talk Polyamory Facebook Group & Community - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly⁠⁠
• Looking for therapy? Reach out to host André Turcotte and book a consultation call at ⁠andreturcottepsych@gmail.com⁠
• Looking for coaching support? Book a consultation call with Tara - ⁠⁠https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue⁠⁠
• Poly Newbies Digital Course - https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiescourse