Girl Found

The Bay, Walt Whitman, and the impossible. This week I look back on the city that met me first, and the things that happen when you stop saying “I can’t.” I interview Tyler Prescott, executive director of the Upstate LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce located in Greenville, SC, and improv comic. We talk about the funny, the sad, and the wistful of growing up queer in the religious south.

Letters, drama, and saved face. This week on Girl Found, my siblings and I hold the leaders of the Adventist church accountable for Eric and Ann Marie’s abuse, and the conference replies. I interview Elaina Matthews on her experience in and out of the church, and how the systems of leadership and power protect abusers. || This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Unclockable. Unclockable exists to make life easier for all those who tuck. Their Tuck Kit is the best way to get a euphorically flat, swim-proof tuck that stays in place. 5-star rated, and available now at the link their bio: @unclockableyou || Get access to exclusive content, early episode reads, unique patron only merch, and more by visiting Patreon.com/girlfound!

Threats, growth, and romance. This week on Girl Found, I save my youngest sibling on their 18th birthday, I run from the police, and I tell Ann Marie to shut the fuck up. I also talk to Haley about her grade school experience in the Catholic faith, and why she left. || This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Unclockable. Unclockable exists to make life easier for all those who tuck. Their Tuck Kit is the best way to get a euphorically flat, swim-proof tuck that stays in place. 5-star rated, and available now at the link their bio: @unclockableyou || Get access to early content, exclusive episodes, merch, and more at Patreon.com/girlfound!

Depression, double lives, and being God’s right hand. This week on Girl Found we talk about my own experience with mental illness, what I was taught about fixing people with depression, and introducing you to my deconstruction. I also interview Charlie, a long time friend, about their experience in the church. Listen to the end to hear us talk about our friend breakup. This podcast was recorded and produced by Evan Bates, with music from Adobe Stock. Visit our Patreon (patreon.com/girlfound) to support the podcast, get early access to content, and cool merch too!

A review of Christmas from 2015-2020. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Caroline, and everyone else who makes Girl Found a success. This week I asked you to share what the holidays mean to you. Thanks for responding. May this holiday season be warm and bright.

William Miller, white robes, and bold announcements. This weeks episode creates the foundation from which we will explore the cult I grew up in. And I come out to my parents the first of many times. *Views expressed in the interview format of this episode are those of the speaker, and are not endorsed or approved by the creators of this podcast* Patreon coming soon! Keep listening for some ~cool merch~

Cat and mouse. Awakenings. Baptism. This week on Girl Found I begin to realize I’m different, we talk about baptism, and the game of cat and mouse begins. I also interview Zoe Parsons on her balance of religion, awareness of social issues, and identity.

Coming out. Childhood. Religion. I tell the in medias res beginning of my story, and interview my wife Caroline on what life looks like right now, her religious experience, and her favorite read at the moment. I’m so excited to share this new podcast with you on my exploration of queerness, cults, and growth.

Girl Found, a new podcast documenting and exploring my journey of transition as a transgender woman, and the dynamics of growing up in a religious cult. Join me weekly for an exploration of queerness, cults, and growth. This is Girl Found.