TRANS JOY BOISE
Welcome to Trans Joy Boise, the podcast where we celebrate the vibrant stories, resilience, and connections of Boise’s trans community. 🌈 Through heartfelt conversations, uplifting narratives, and shared experiences, we explore the many ways trans joy thrives despite challenges.
Each episode highlights inspiring voices, from local advocates and artists to everyday heroes, showcasing the beauty and strength of being trans in Boise and beyond. Together, we foster understanding, amplify voices, and create a space for joy, healing, and solidarity.
Tune in, connect, and celebrate with us. Trans joy is here—and it’s unstoppable. 💜
#transjoyboise #transjoy #boiseidaho
| Trans | Nonbinary | Two Spirit | Gender-diverse |
🏳️⚧️ Organizers of Idaho's first Trans Pride March 🏳️⚧️
Episodes
27 episodes
🎙️ Drag, Disruption & Dangerous Laws: Trans Joy in a Bathroom Ban State 🏳️⚧️🔥 Guest: Tacoma / Rachel Lee Motivated
🎙️ Drag, Disruption & Dangerous Laws: Trans Joy in a Bathroom Ban State 🏳️⚧️🔥Guest: Tacoma / Rachel Lee MotivatedWhat happens when your drag be...
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🛑 Supreme Court Sides Against Trans Youth: Skrmetti Ruling | Trans Joy Boise 🏳️⚧️💔
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Skrmetti decision—upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth—we’re coming together to process, reflect, and rise. 🏳️⚧️ Learn more at
🎙️ Idaho's Not Cute—We're Critical: Trans Power, Disruption & Showing Up Anyway 💥🏳️⚧️ World & Canyon County Pride, Human Rights Conference & ICE Raids - Oh My My!
We are pretty cute though 👅😉From sneaking into national conferences to fighting for trans liberation in rural Idaho, Bonnie Violet and Pacey break down what it means to resist, speak truth, and survive when your existence is political. T...
TikTok Trans Dad to Be, Goes Viral Asking for Help to Leave Idaho
Today on Trans Joy Boise, we welcome Asher, a trans local in Idaho whose viral TikTok post about wanting to flee the state with his pregnant wife caught our attention. From gr...
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🚨 Policing Pride: Trans Bodies, Religious Trauma & Resilience in Canyon County with Trans Parent & Organizer Van
In this heartwarming and hilariously real episode of the Trans Joy Boise Podcast, your hosts Bonnie Violet (trans femme genderqueer drag artist and spiritual chaplain) and Pacey (trans masc non-binary mental health and recovery advocat...
Tarot, Trans Joy & the Boise Pride Flag Battle 🏳️🌈 | Queer Spirituality, Resistance & Visibility
When the City of Boise ordered the Pride flag to be taken down during Pride week, our community rose in sacred resistance. In this episode, we explore the spiritual fire that fueled the fight to have it fly again — and win. 🌈✊🏳️⚧️Join B...
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HB270 EXPLAINED: Idaho’s Anti-Trans ‘Indecent Exposure’ Law w/ Trans Politician Nikson Mathews
Idaho’s controversial HB270 law—framed as an “indecent exposure” bill—has v. raised alarm across the LGBTQ2SIA+ community for its potential to criminalize trans people in public spaces. In this episode, trans state senate candidate...
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Confidence Shaken, But Still Standing: Trans Voices in Hostile Places
In this raw and real episode of the Trans Joy Podcast, hosts Bonnie Violet (trans femme, genderqueer spiritual drag artist & digital chaplain) and Pacey (trans masc, non-binary mental health and recovery advocate) return after a much...
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🏳️⚧️ Trans Self-Defense & Activism: The Pink Pistols & Fighting for Our Rights in 2025 | Trans Joy Boise 🎙️
In this powerful episode of Trans Joy Boise, Bonnie Violet (trans femme, genderqueer, spiritual drag artist, and digital chaplain) and Pacey (transmasc, nonbinary, mental health & recovery advocate) sit down with Elliot, a local ac...
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📖 Finding Eve: A Night of Storytelling, Family, & Trans Joy 🌈✨ Reading, Question & Answer - Mar 2025
Trans Joy Boise with Pacey & Bonnie VioletA Trans & Nonbinary Podcast based out of Boise IdahoThis special event brought together community, conversation, and deep reflection as we welcomed Michael and Angie Devitt, authors ...
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Not Just Visible 🏳️⚧️ Becoming Known with Trans & Nonbinary Writer Blake Hunter
In this episode, we sit down with Blake Hunter (they/them), a non-binary journalist and writer in Boise, to talk about what it means to be visibly trans in Idaho. From writing the
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Trans Joy & Comedy: Finding Laughter in Tough Times w/ Krystal Moore
Laughter is resistance, and comedy is survival! 🎭✨ In this episode of TransJoy Boise, hosts Bonnie Violet (trans femme, genderqueer, spiritual drag artist & digital chaplain) and Pacey (trans masc, non-binary mental health & re...
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HIV Laws Must Change | Kerry Thomas on ‘HIV Is Not a Crime’ Awareness Day
HIV is NOT a crime! In this powerful episode of Trans Joy Boise, we sit down with Kerry Thomas, a passionate HIV decriminalization strategist, to discuss his personal experience with ...
🔥 Drag Under Attack: Fighting Idaho’s Anti-Trans Legislation | Trans Joy Boise w/ Jenna Damron
Idaho lawmakers are once again targeting drag and the LGBTQ2SIA+ community with harmful legislation. In this episode of Trans Joy Boise, we’re joined by Jenna Damron<...
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Trans Joy, Politics & Fighting Erasure | Nikson Mathews on Advocacy in Idaho
In this powerful episode of Trans Joy Boise, we welcome Nikson Mathews—genderqueer, transmasculine advocate, State Chair for the Idaho Democratic Queer Caucus, and policy expert at Add the Words Idaho. Nikson shares insights on the fig...
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Boise Speaks Out: Why We Showed Up for the 50 State Rally, Project 2025, ICE Crackdowns & Finding Support
In this episode of Trans Joy Boise, Bonnie Violet and Pacey dive into the 50 State Rally, a nationwide movement against Project 2025 and the rise of authoritarian policies threatening marginalized communities. Fresh from the r...
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A matter of degrees: How to show up in the day to day
Who has the spoons these days?? Maybe some of us, but definitely not most of us. This presidency has been an onslaught of overwhelm, and this is being done on purpose. With the Trans community being specifically targeted we have to take a beat ...
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Social Media, Safety, and Building a New Queer Community 🌈💻
Trans Joy Boise with Pacey & Bonnie VioletA Trans & Nonbinary Podcast based out of Boise IdahoIn this episode of the Trans Joy Boise Podcast, we’re diving into how social media is changing—and not necessarily for the better....
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Church: An unlikely ally
In this episode, Pacey and Bonnie Violet discuss the overwhelming feelings of the relentless news cycle. Sometimes, the best antidote to feeling overwhelmed is by being in community, which is why Trans Joy Boise will be hosting a café on the 25...
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Storms to weather: Trumps America
With the Inauguration just days away, we are already seeing an onslaught of hateful legislation for the LGBTQ+ community. Join us as we discuss Idaho legislation, the project 2025 agenda, Meta protections being removed, anticipated Inaugural at...
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Collaborating for Joy: Trans-Led Community Goals for 2025
In this inspiring episode, Bonnie Violet and Pacey dive deep into the heart of what makes trans-led spaces so powerful. They reflect on the importance of creating communities that not only support but also center the experiences and voices of t...
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Reflecting on 2024: Growth, Connection, and Trans Joy
In this heartfelt episode of Trans Joy Boise, Bonnie Violet (she/they), a trans femme digital chaplain, and Pacey (they/he), a transmasc mental health and recovery advocate, reflect on the highs and lows of 2024. From personal mileston...
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Surviving the Holidays: Tips for Trans, Gender Nonconforming, and Queer Folks
The holidays can be a time of joy, but they also come with challenges, especially for trans, gender nonconforming, and queer individuals. In this episode, Pacey and Bonnie Violet get real about navigating holiday gatherings, dealing with misgen...
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Trans Joy Boise Café? Boise State Silently Closed DEI Centers, Trans + Nonbinary Patients displaced in Pocatello + Bonnie Violet loses access to HRT & HIV Health Care, Paperwork Party & Allyship
Boise State Silently Closed DEI Centers, Trans + Nonbinary Patients displaced in Pocatello & Bonnie Violet loses access to HRT & HIV Health Care>>>@transjoyboise...
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The Fight for Gender-Affirming Care 🏳️⚧️ #transjoyboise
"If gender affirming care is life saving, then why are they banning it? (question was submitted by a follower and listener. This week, we dive into a topic that’s deeply personal and critical: the importance of acces...
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