There are so many ways to be a family, and every kind of family has something to teach you. Family Proclamations is all about the history and evolution of relationships, gender, and sexuality. Award-winning journalist Blair Hodges talks to best-selling authors about dating, marriage, divorce, single life, parenting, childlessness, gender identity, human biology, sex, and more.
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This podcast aims to help parents become educated about the differences between gender and sexuality, as well as how to open up conversation with our children about it.
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Sexual Harassment against Women in the Workplace
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A podcast from the Consortium for Gender, Sexuality, Race and Public Culture at the University of Southern California - Dornsife College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
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In this podcast we discuss the idea of gender roles and norms and sexuality and how evident it is in TV shows today, looking at it thoroughly through a gender lens
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Celebrate sex and gender with Giselle Mirasol, a seasoned crossdresser from California as she explores gender-related topics ranging from crossdressing and sexuality, to fashion and relationships. Giselle’s experiences, along with exciting guests, will help guide you through the vast world of gender. Curious about crossdressing? Do you know the difference between sexual identity and sexual orientation? Or dumbfounded at the idea of why a man would ever consider wearing a thong? Well, tune in ...
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Beyond Barbie Feminism (with Rafia Zakaria)
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Mainstream feminism today was created mostly by white women, for white women. It has soaked into American pop culture, social media, the economy, politics, and more. Rafia Zakaria wants that to change. In this episode, we discuss her book Against White Feminism: Notes on Disruption. About the Guest Rafia Zakaria is a Pakistani-American attorney, fe…
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Trans in the Latter Days (with Laurie Lee Hall)
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Laurie Lee Hall was a promising college student studying architecture, and she was known to the world as a man. When she encountered The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she saw a well-defined path that fit the gender she was assigned at birth. So she buried her past to become the perfect Mormon man. Wearing her male disguise, she marrie…
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Border Separations (with Efrén Olivares)
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Trump's 2018 zero tolerance policy which separated immigrant children from their parents at the border with no plan for reuniting them shocked the conscience of many Americans. And even though Trump claimed to cease the practice within weeks, zero tolerance is rooted in American law that dates back 100 years and remains on the books today. It can e…
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MINI EPISODE: Return of the Childless Cat Ladies
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"We are effectively run in this country via the Democrats, by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they've made and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable, too. And it's just a basic fact, if you look at Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, AOC, the entire future of the Democrats is con…
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Celebrating Black Women (with Catherine Joy White)
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As a Black woman growing up in England, Catherine Joy White sometimes felt out of place at home, but also disconnected from the heritage of her Jamaican ancestors. Until she began connecting with the stories of remarkable but often forgotten Black woman from history. Their stories helped her re-envision what beauty means, how silence can also be st…
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Pink Shoes (with Abi Maxwell)
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Abi Maxwell's daughter wanted the pink shoes. She wanted to dress as a witch on Halloween in kindergarten. She wore her hair long and envied the dance costumes other girls got to wear for the recital. The problem was that Abi's daughter was "known" to her, and to their conservative New Hampshire town, as a boy. Suddenly, Abi's beloved hometown beca…
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Women Without Children (with Peggy O'Donnell Heffington)
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History is full of women who never gave birth to children, whether because they couldn't or even didn't want to. Historian Peggy O'Donnell Heffington says her research about women without children made her feel more settled about her own choice not to have kids, but it also surprisingly made her feel greater solidarity with women who make the oppos…
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Women's Reproductive Health Matters (with Dr. Karen Tang)
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Up to 90% of women and trans men experience menstrual abnormalities or pelvic issues at some point in their lives. Dr. Karen Tang says too many people are suffering in silence, and that's why she wrote a comprehensive guide called It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told). We're talking all …
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Finding Happiness in Single Life (with Bella DePaulo)
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Bella DePaulo has been single her entire life, but she doesn't want anyone's pity about that. This social psychologist loves being single, and she always has. In her latest book Single At Heart she highlights the lives of people who are thriving not in spite of being uncoupled, but because of it. She joins us to talk about what her research uncover…
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The Only Child Mythbuster (with Lauren Sandler)
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Lauren Sandler is an "only child" expert. She is one. She has one. And as an award-winning journalist, Lauren dug deep to answer some of the most pressing questions about singletons. Are they more lonely? Are they more selfish? Would they be better off with siblings? She answers these questions and more in her book, One and Only: The Freedom of Hav…
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Kissing Girls on Shabbat (with Sara Glass)
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As an ultra-Orthodox Jew, Sara Glass was raised to believe her purpose in life was to marry a righteous man and bear children, all to the glory of God. On the outside, she was following that plan to perfection. But on the inside, something was pulling her in a very different direction. It was traumatic, and she would have to risk everything to find…
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Roamin' Masculinity (with Mike Pope)
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What does it mean to be a man? It depends on who you ask. And it depends on *when* you ask, because masculinity has always been a moving target. In this episode we travel back to ancient Rome, where manly men loved war, violence, and sexual conquest. Mike Pope says this history has powerful relevance for us today. We're talking about his book, Lucr…
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Nonbinary Thinking (with Eris Young)
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Eris Young is author of the go-to book on everything non-binary. They break down the basics of the gender binary, painting a more expansive, inclusive, and accurate picture of human identity. What is it like to be nonbinary? What challenges do people face? What about healthcare for nonbinary folks? All this and more, as we talk to Eris Young about …
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A Remarkable Divorce Memoir (with Maggie Smith)
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Maggie Smith gives us an unflinching look at divorce today and what it means to live and write our own lives. Her best-selling memoir, You Could Make This Place Beautiful, is a story about a mother’s fierce and constant love for her children, and a woman’s love and regard for herself. Need some divorce catharsis? Want to hear what it's like to keep…
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Child Protective Services is Broken (with Jessica Pryce)
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Jessica Pryce believed a career at Child Protective Services would be a rewarding way to help keep kids safe. What she learned on the job completely changed her mind, as the system itself kept getting closer and closer to home. Now she's a scholar of the system and works as a public advocate to help change it for the better. About the Guest Dr. Jes…
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The Red Suitcase (with Deborah J. Cohan)
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Caregiving for aging and dying parents can be tough for anyone, but it's even tougher when it forces you to confront longtime family dynamics of abuse. Sociologist Deborah Cohan blurs the lines between academic research on family caregiving and violence, and her own personal story about a father she calls both adoring and abusive. Her memoir is cal…
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Building LGBTQ Families (with Abbie E. Goldberg)
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With the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015, queer families are more visible today than ever. But the path to becoming a parent is complicated for LGBTQ people. We talk about about the challenges and joys of queer family building with expert Abbie Goldberg, author of LGBTQ Family Building: A Guide for Prospective Parents. About the Guest Dr.…
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Women Revolutionized Divorce Law (with April White)
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Divorce can be a difficult process today, but it's nothing compared to what it used to be. In the late 1800s, women from around the country had to fight for the right to separate from their husbands on their own terms. April White explains how their stories still impact us today. About the Guest April White is author of The Divorce Colony: How Wome…
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CrossYAAS Rants: Giselle talks Stoicism and Faces
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Giselle's back with her ranting self. This week, she talks stoicism and faces. Oh and join the CrossYAAS Confidential Discord if you haven't already!Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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The Truth About Interracial Adoption (with Angela Tucker)
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Angela Tucker is a Black woman who was adopted by white parents as a very young child. Angela says transracial adoptees like her grow up wrestling with complicated feelings of gratitude and love, but also rejection, loss, and confusion about their heritage. About the Guest Angela Tucker is author of “You Should Be Grateful:" Stories of Race, Identi…
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CrossYAAS Comeback, Giselle's Return, and Giving the OGs their Flowers
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Giselle is back to explain where she's been, what's she's learned during her hiatus and what to expect from CrossYAAS moving forward. She also wants to thank all the wonderful CrossYAAS listeners and amazing people who've built the podcast with their unwavering support throughout the years who have helped make this podcast what it is today. Thank y…
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Curi - YAAS Convo with Alexis Charboneau
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Giselle is back from her two year hiatus with another Curi - YAAS Convo! This time, it's with Alexis Charboneau, a crossdresser from Montana who shares her wonderful journey into the crossdressing world!Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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This Family Was All In the Closet (with Jessi Hempel)
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When Jessi Hempel came out of the closet she had no idea her whole church-going family had been hiding in there with her. And things got complicated fast when the closet door kept swinging open. About the Author Jessi Hempel is author of The Family Outing: A Memoir. She is also host of the award-winning podcast Hello Monday, and a senior editor-at-…
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Giselle Returns! CrossYAAS is Back!
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Giselle returns! Possibly for good?!Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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How Children's Rights Impact Everyone (with Adam Benforado)
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One hundred years ago, a bright new age for children was dawning in America. Child labor laws were being passed, public education was spreading, and more. But Adam Benforado says America stopped short in its revolution of children's rights. Today, more than eleven million American children live in poverty. We deny young people any political power, …
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Healing From Family Trauma (with Mariel Buqué)
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Your family is...loving? Your family is...hurtful? Your family is...all this and more? If you feel overwhelmed when you think about your family, this episode will help you understand your anxiety and give you evidence-based tools to repair it. Dr. Mariel Buqué is a leading specialist in trauma psychology. She says our physical and mental health cha…
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Curi - YAAS Conversation with Kade!
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Billie has a Curi - YAAS Conversation with Kade, a 27 year old Transwoman from Montana.Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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How the Female Body Drove Evolution (with Cat Bohannon)
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Cat Bohannon says for far too long the story of human evolution has ignored the female body. Her new book offers a sweeping revision of human history. It's an urgent and necessary corrective that will forever change your understanding of birth and why it's more difficult for humans than virtually any other animal species on the planet. Her best-sel…
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Curi - YAAS Conversation with Lauren!
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In episode 180, Billie has a Curi-YAAS conversation with her ex wife Lauren. They talk about Lauren's personal journey into sexuality, a little bit about Billie's coming out, and where she is now.Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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Curi - YAAS Conversation with Lilly... part 2!
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Here is a bit of an update from a recent guest, This was from a convo we had in August so I know a lot has already changed. Love y'all!Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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Curi - YAAS Conversation with Sarah K! She's back back back again
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In episode 178, Billie has a Curi-YAAS conversation with Sarah K. Sarah K. returns to tell more of her earlier story, gender healthcare around her, micro agressions, and more!Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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Curi - YAAS Conversation with Lilly!
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In epidose 177, Billie has a Curi-YAAS Conversation with Lilly! So oh my gosh we had this convo on April fools day and I am I quite the fool for waiting for so long to get this episode out, so long in fact that Lilly has already recorded an update which maybe out of date soon.Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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Curi - YAAS Conversation with Alexa!
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Billie has a Curi - YAAS Conversation with her friend Alexa. Alexa talks about her relationship with her parents, doing drag, and much more.Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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Introducing Family Proclamations - Trailer
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Dad, mom, two kids, a white picket fence, and everybody knows their role. It's the classic nuclear family. I grew up believing this was the one right way to be a family—until I started getting to know real people who didn’t fit that mold. Now we're watching this old nuclear family model explode in real time, but we don't need to hit the panic butto…
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Billie and Giselle are back! This time, they talk about what they've been up to, Bhormones, and life changes.Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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Curi - YAAS Conversation with Rei
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In Episode 173 Billie has a Curi-YAAS Conversation with Rei! We talk about going to the doctor for gender stuff, Rei's clothing brand, and more. Happy Transgender Day of Visibility!Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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Curi - YAAS Conversation with Coworkers
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Billie has a chit chat with Josue and Marco Jr (coworkers) about coming out at work.Oleh Giselle Mirasol
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