Let's Rethink This

Let's Talk Trans, Part 1

July 19, 2021 Abby Berger Episode 10
Let's Rethink This
Let's Talk Trans, Part 1
Show Notes
Date: July 19, 2021 

Name of Show:  Let’s Rethink This  

Episode title and number: Episode 010  Let's Talk Trans, Part 1

Brief summary of show: Today we are talking to Sayer Johnson from the Metro Trans Umbrella Group or MTUG. Sayer started MTUG in 2015 with the intention of bringing together the transgender community in the St. Louis Metro Area, the organization now serves all individuals that fall under the “umbrella term” of Trans which includes but is not limited to: transexuals, genderqueer, androgynous, agender, intersex, drag, and questioning and helps to mend the resource gaps, provide support, and resources to Trans folks in St. Louis. We talk about Sayer’s lived experience as a Trans person.   

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:   

2:10- 6:00 Sayer’s Story  

6:44 – 9:28 Transgender Identity 

11:09 - 15:30 Pronouns 

16:12 – 18:28 Gender Identity v Sexual Orientation 

19:14 – 22:40 History of Trans Identity in Medical Community  

27:46 - 29:29 Gender Euphoria  

List of resources mentioned in episode:   

History of Trans Identity 

Metro Trans Umbrella Group 

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