Our Life In Transition
By Shannon McDill
Our Life In TransitionSep 27, 2019
Slice Of Life
In this episode, Rachel and Shannon give an relationship update, discuss where they are, what has changed, and where they’re going.
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Critical Race Theory
In this season finale Shannon & Rachel talk about the controversy surrounding Critical Race Theory. What is it? What is it not? Why are people up in arms? Why is it important to our future?
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The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings That Formed the Movement
https://thenewpress.com/books/critical-race-theory
A People's History of the United States
White Fragility
https://www.robindiangelo.com/publications/
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
F*** The Patriarchy
Gender is innate. It is also performance. Today Rachel and Shannon talk about expectations of gender, defying those limits, and fighting against the power of the patriarchy.
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The Gender Rebels: “Manning” The Grill
Interviews
Interviews are patently weird. Today Rachel and Shannon dive into the world of existential and probing interview questions. Where DO you see yourself in five years? Let’s find out
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The probing question James Lipton always asked his celebrity guests
Pint-Sized Questions
It’s time to start explaining things to The Munchkin. This week Rachel and Shannon discuss topics to start teaching her, including lgbt issues, race, class, and the family’s future.
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Call The Doctor
The American healthcare system is garbage. Rachel and Shannon talk about the layers of bias, discrimination, and bigotry that women and minorities face obtaining medical services.
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How racism impacts health
Exploring Gender Bias in Healthcare
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Implicit Bias and Racial Disparities in Health Care
When & Why Women & People Of Color Face Lower Quality Healthcare & Worse Health Outcomes
Discrimination Prevents LGBTQ People From Accessing Health Care
“You Don’t Want Second Best” Anti-LGBT Discrimination in US Health Care
Nothing To Fear
Perspectives
In this special episode Rachel and Shannon take some individual time to talk about their feelings about their relationship and where they are going in to future.
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American Idiocy
2021 is starting to have a distinctly 2020 vibe. In this impassioned episode Rachel and Shannon discuss the top stories of the day, including covid updates, anti-trans legislation, voter suppression, and the latest wave of police brutality.
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Fighting Voter Suppression
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Anti-Trans Legislation
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BFFs
Everyone has a person. Sometimes your person isn't your partner. Sometimes they're your friend. In this very honest episode Shannon and Rachel discuss their relationship. Where it has been, where it is now, and where it is going. Change is inevitable. The key is to recognize it when it arrives.
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At The Movies
Everyone loves a good movie. Throughout the pandemic Rachel & Shannon have kept themselves entertained with a plethora of films and a big bowl of popcorn. This week they muse on the good, the bad, and the so bad it’s good of cinema.
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Trapped In The House
It has been almost a year of quarantine and everyone's patience is wearing thin. This week Shannon & Rachel discuss the mental, emotional, and physical toll that the pandemic has taken, and look ahead for the light at the end of the tunnel.
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2021
In the Season 3 premiere, Rachel and Shannon recap the month long insanity of January, look ahead to the remainder of 2021, and give a very important life and relationship update. You need to listen through to the end of this one!
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Coffee Break: The American Crisis
In the wake of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, Shannon talks through her thoughts on the day, how we got here, and where we go moving forward.
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Christmas Media
Merry Christmas! Were wrapping up our week of Christmas episodes with a dive into the fun and contentious world of Christmas Media. What are the best songs? Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? Listen to find out.
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“Jolly Old St Nicholas (Instrumental)” by E's Jammy Jams
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“We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Instrumental Jazz)” by E's Jammy Jams
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25 Alternative, Unconventional Christmas Movies You Should Watch Right Now
Shannon’s Christmas 2020 Playlist
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A Christmas Carol - Stave Five: The End Of It
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A Christmas Carol - Stave Four: The Last Of The Spirits
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A Christmas Carol - Stave Three - The Second Of The Three Spirits
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A Christmas Carol - Stave II: The First Of The Three Spirits
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“Yonder Hill and Dale” by Aaron Kennyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_AcKq_a9BE
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A Christmas Carol - Stave I: Marley's Ghost
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“Holiday Brass Ensemble” by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
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Holiday Traditions
In this special holiday episode, Shannon and Rachel chat about their family traditions, the joys of baking, the pros and cons of snow, and watching the joy of the season on The Munchkin’s face.
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"Home for the Holidays" by Aaron Kenny
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The Disney Dilemma
As we head into the holidays, Shannon and Rachel take some time to talk about some Disney classics and look, the good, the bad, and the problematic. What lessons do they teach and, as parents, how do you intelligently discuss them with your children.
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17 moments in Disney movies that haven't aged well
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270
The election is over! Today Shannon and Rachel give a wrap up of election 2020, discuss its importance, and ponder where this will take us all going forward.
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Sixth Sense
Just in time for Halloween we have a packed episode where we discuss our love or hate for the holiday, celebrating during a pandemic, and seeing dead people.
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F*** 2020
After a summer hiatus, Rachel & Shannon return to discuss where they’ve been, the dumpster fire that is 2020, the state of the election, and the joys of potty training
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Coffee Break: No Justice, No Peace
Shannon has had enough. In this Coffee Break episode, she discusses the current unrest in America and the oppressive systems built into the fabric of the country.
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Pandemic Parents
Raising a toddler is difficult under normal circumstances. When you’re doing it in the middle of a pandemic, your day to day becomes a challenge. Today, we talk about coping while being quarantined with a rambunctious two year old.
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Lullaby For Babies To Go To Sleep
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Potty training: How to get the job done
Coffee Break: Living In Pain
In this Coffee Break episode, Rachel discusses her journey living with chronic pain and how it affects everyday life.
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Coffee Break: Being Mom
Mother’s Day is almost here. In this Coffee Break episode, Shannon discusses being a mom and her relationship with that identity as a trans woman.
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Couples In Quarantine
Marriage is already difficult. When you add a global pandemic and a quarantine with an indefinite end, things get complicated. Today we talk about managing stress while stuck in the house and how to cope when you’re cooped up together.
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Coffee Break: Do You... Fondue?
In this Coffee Break episode, Shannon comes out... again! She discusses gender vs. sexuality, people's confusion between the two and how she identifies.
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What is pansexuality? 4 pan celebs explain in their own words:
https://www.glaad.org/blog/what-pansexuality-4-pan-celebs-explain-their-own-words
Coffee Break: It's Okay To Not Be Okay
In this Coffee Break episode, Rachel discusses the less-acknowledged journey that partners take when their partner transitions and offers some perspective on dealing with the upheaval that transition can often cause.
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https://www.hrc.org/resources/resources-for-people-with-transgender-family-members
Stuff IS Happening
There are people fighting for you. Legislators across the country are doing the positive work to protect and defend the LGBT+ community. Today we discuss pro-LGBT+ bills currently working their way into law and why they’re important.
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ACLU's listing of legislation affecting the LGBT community:
https://www.aclu.org/legislation-affecting-lgbt-rights-across-country
Freedom For All Americans legislative tracker:
https://www.freedomforallamericans.org/2020-legislative-tracker/
Human Rights Campaign
Lambda Legal
Coffee Break: The Power of Makeup
Shannon is all dressed up with nowhere to go. In today's Coffee Break she talks makeup, self-affirmation, and being comfortable in your own skin.
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Shannon's Makeup YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFAiPWD4XE3mHevbF-hxYtLLF1323XtX2
Shannon's Makeup Pinterest Board: https://www.pinterest.com/spmcdill/beauty/
Coffee Break: Life In Lockdown
Social Distancing isn't easy. In the first of our Coffee Break mini-episodes, join Rachel as she discusses how she's coping being stuck in the house and working from home.
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The End of The World As We Know It
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www.vote.org/
NJ covid-19 dashboard
www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_dashboard.shtml
CDC U.S. case updates
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html
CDC symptoms and guidelines
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Trans Lifeline
www.translifeline.org/
US: 877-565-8860 / Canada: 877-330-6366
Virtual museum, zoo, etc. tours
www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/
www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/12-virtual-museum-tours-kids-230000199.html
Face mask patterns
www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/
sweetredpoppy.com/how-to-sew-a-fitted-fabric-mask/
www.sewcanshe.com/blog/5-free-diy-face-mask-tutorials-using-fabric
#wontbeerased
Nationwide, legislators over the past few years have introduced some of the most sweeping anti-LGBT measures ever seen. In this episode, we discuss proposed anti-LGBT measures from across the country and why they are ridiculous.
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ACLU's listing of legislation affecting the LGBT community:
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Freedom For All Americans legislative tracker:
https://www.freedomforallamericans.org/2020-legislative-tracker/
ACLU
Human Rights Campaign
Lambda Legal
Husky Not High
Some women have deep voices. In this episode we discuss Shannon's difficulties with her voice, navigating in public as a trans woman, and options for adjusting how you sound. Also, we go off the rails on several tangents including musings about 1-900 numbers.
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Temple clinic helps transgender women find new voices: https://www.phillyvoice.com
Finding Your Voice: Trans IRL
Why We Do This
We’re back! After a winter hiatus, we’re here again to kick off Season 2. In this all new episode we discuss a heartwarming listener e-mail and delve into the reasons that we do this show.
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Visibility
Thank you all for listening this season. Well See you in 2020!
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Transgender Awareness Week: www.glaad.org/transweek
Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2019: www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-transgender-community-in-2019
Fear
HRT (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Pickles)
Healthcare
The U.S. “healthcare” system is frustrating to say the least. Things get more complicated when you have a chronic illness or are lgbtq. This week Rachel & Shannon discuss their own health issues and fun times with insurance companies.
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Supreme Court Case:
https://www.out.com/news/2019/7/29/if-youre-lgbtq-and-dont-know-about-october-8th-pay-attention
https://www.instagram.com/p/B238o7XgoL4/
Patricia Arquette Emmy Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OXS7uVU0xA
Shannon’s Health Scare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZffXit6-sc
GLAAD LGBTQ Presidential Forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0k1rGd5oZA&t=1552s
CNN LGBTQ Presidential Town Hall: https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/05/politics/cnn-lgbtq-issues-town-hall/index.html
The Terrible Twos
God help them! Rachel and Shannon have a two year old. With an opinionated toddler trying to run their house, they discuss challenges with teaching, instituting schedules, discipline, and more.
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Communication 101
Building a family takes time, patience and communication. One of the hallmarks of a well functioning family unit is that they communicate effectively. This week Rachel and Shannon discuss the challenges of communicating as a couple, how their upbringing influenced that, and how they're creating a new dynamic with their daughter.
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Talk To Me Like I'm Someone You Love: https://www.nancydreyfus.com/home.html
Marriage Communication - 3 Common Mistakes and How To Fix Them: https://psychcentral.com/lib/marriage-communication-3-common-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them/
10 Steps to Effective Couples Communication: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/201605/10-steps-effective-couples-communication
This Is America
America has a real problem with race. In the wake of the recent domestic terrorists attacks, Shannon and Rachel discuss racism and bigotry in America, how it manifests and how it has impacted their lives.
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Jordan Cofer
This Is Us
Building Community
On the heels of the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference, both Rachel and Shannon are amped to to more. In this episode they discuss the importance of community and ways to help build and support the community around you.
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Shannon's Vlog: https://youtu.be/zR4mO60p9X4
Ally workshop presenter: Kryss Shane, kryss.shane@gmail.com, ThisIsKryss.com
Voter registration: https://www.rockthevote.org/voting-information/
Running for office: https://runforsomething.net/
Sponsors
Self Care
Life can be stressful and it is difficult to find time to take care of yourself. This is complicated even more when you have a chronic illness. In this episode, Rachel and Shannon discuss the challenges of chronic physical illnesses, mental health, and the importance of self care.
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Two Moms & a Baby
LGBT Themed Books
21 Inspiring LGBTQ-Themed Children's Books
It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity
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