
Trandescendant
Father/daughter duo, Joe and Rya, discuss LGBTQ family issues and how to preserve positive relationships
Podcasting since 2022 • 154 episodes
Trandescendant
Latest Episodes
The Hard Questions Parents Don't Want to Admit They Have About Their LGBTQ Child
When your child comes out as LGBTQ+, suddenly you have questions you never expected to face. Did you cause this somehow? Will they ever truly be happy? What if this is just a phase and you're enabling something harmful? These are the 2 AM thoug...
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Season 4
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Our Response to Charlie Kirk's Assassination
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated today at a college speaking event in Utah. Regardless of where you stand politically, murder is never the answer to disagreement. In this special episode, Joe and Rya give us their personal re...
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Season 4
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LGBTQ Questions You Want to Ask But Shouldn't
Understanding the difference between supportive curiosity and invasive questioning isn't just about avoiding awkwardness. Many of us want to ask questions about LGBTQ experiences. We care deeply and want to show genuine interest, but the fear o...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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When Your Child and Grandchild Are Both Trans
It's our third year anniversary of Trandescendant Podcast! And boy, do we have a shocking episode for you. We decided to expand our podcast from two to three generations. And this might surprise you, but Rya has a transgender son. This is his s...
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Season 4
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How To Discuss Hard Topics Without Conflict
Have you ever tried to have an important conversation with a family member only to watch it explode into an argument you never wanted? Most people think there are only two choices when something needs to be addressed: stay silent and let resent...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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