Episode 36 - Ben Greene - “TransMission of Joy”
Published on: April 23, 2024
Ben Greene has been out and proud as a transgender man for nearly a decade. He is an international public speaker, with clients spanning hospitals, governments, parent groups, corporations, and more. He’s also the author of an upcoming book (available for pre-order now!, coming out May 7!), “My Child is Trans, now what?” and he has an instagram with fantastic advice for both trans people and for friends and family of trans people. Ben also has spoken at rallies and protests for trans rights, which are especially under attack in his home state of Missouri.
And yet, even in the face of the extraordinary backlash and hatred against trans people in the US and other countries right now, Ben loves to be the face of and to tell stories about trans joy.
Ben’s recommended action: Reach out to your local LGBT organization and ask them how to act and how to support them. Ben’s local group is PROMO.
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Missouri don’t say gay bill article from NBC
Over 120 Bills Restricting LGBTQ Rights Introduced Nationwide in 2023 So Far - ACLU article
New poll shows Americans overwhelmingly oppose anti-transgender laws - PBS News
Thread on trans parties - by @DrSamiSchalk on twitter
Obergefell v Hoges case - on Wikipedia
Recommended by Ben:
Erin in the Morning newsletter - for the latest on anti-trans legislation
PFlag support groups - for parent support groups
Tales of the City - TV show ‘for gays’ not just ‘about gays’
Books mentioned in this podcast:
Real Queer America - LGBT Stories from Red States
Something That May Shock and Discredit You - Daniel M. Lavery
Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender - Dr. Kit Heyam, Ph.D
Monk and Robot - Becky Chambers
Left Hand of Darkness - Ursula K. Leguin
Ancillary Justice - Anne Leckie
Flutter - Jennie Wood (comic)
Detransition, Baby - Torrey Peters
Ben’s Book Recommendations - Search “Pseudo bro” on The Story Graph
Check out Ben’s Work:
Free Coaching for Parents of Trans Youth - fill out Ben’s contact form
BG Trans Talks - Ben’s website
My Child is Trans, Now What? - book preview
Follow Ben:
@Pseudobro - TikTok
Pseudo.bro - Instagram
Ben Greene - LinkedIn
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Transcript
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