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The Spectrum

The Spectrum

Auteur(s): Linda Thomas-Fowler
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 The Spectrum is a podcast looking at issues important to the LGBT communities. If you don't happen to associate with one of those letters that's ok! This show is aimed at helping people outside those communities understand just how important these issues are and why we need your support. Politique
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  • Emma's Story, Part 3

    Emma's Story, Part 3
    Sep 16 2025
    This is part three of a three part series that explores the life of a transgender woman. We're calling her Emma here but this is not her name. She has chosen to remain anonymous to protect her and her family from the harassment so often directed at transgender people today. To protect her identity, we've digitally altered her voice and appearance but the emotion you will hear is hers.. This part of Emma's story covers the time period from when she decided to have gender confirmation surgery through the present. 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Deciding on surgery 01:12 Party 02:23 Surgery 05:24 Next Phase 07:38 Reflecting on her life 09:12 On gender-affirming care 12:01 Conclusion
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    13 min
  • Emma's Story, Part 2

    Emma's Story, Part 2
    Sep 1 2025
    This is part 2 of a three part series that explores the life of a transgender woman. We're calling her Emma here but this is not her name. She has chosen to remain anonymous to protect her and her family from the harassment so often directed at transgender people today. To protect her identity, we've digitally altered her voice and appearance but the emotion you will hear is hers.. This part of Emma's story covers the time period from when she decided to see if transitioning was an option for her through making her transition. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Finding Help 03:09 Support Group 04:54 Telling People 09:43 Testing the Water 12:24 Life Test 13:21 Father's Rejection 14:53 Work Transition 20:03 Conclusion
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    20 min
  • Emma's Story, Part 1

    Emma's Story, Part 1
    Sep 1 2025
    This is part 1 of a three part series that explores the life of a transgender woman. We're calling her Emma here but this is not her name. She has chosen to remain anonymous to protect her and her family from the harassment so often directed at transgender people today. To protect her identity, we've digitally altered her voice and appearance but the emotion you will hear is hers.. This part of Emma's story covers her early childhood through what she calls her breaking point. 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Start of Emma's story 01:26 Earliest Memories 03:19 Elementary School 05:58 Junior & Senior High School 06:24 College 09:55 Trying to cope 11:57 Deciding 13:20 Condlusion of part 1
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    14 min
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