From 70s transitions to "yoga granny tata’s ," trans elders Mardi P. and Lenny Z. have seen it all—and their eyeballs actually ache from the view. This week, the duo tackles "political pick-me's," the anatomy of Quebec’s prison laws, and why you should never get breast implants. It’s raw, it’s radical, and it’s served with a side of Annie Sprinkle-inspired glitter. If you think the world is going to hell in a handbasket, Mardi and Lenny are here to smoke a cigarette and tell you, "We told you so." This episode covers the terrifying reality of SCOTUS, the beauty of Bowie-inspired labradorite, and Annie Sprinkle's legendary performance art piece involving a speculum. It’s peer-reviewed science meets primal cave-woman energy. This week features fantastic, chaotic energy that is both deeply poignant and hilariously unfiltered. https://sprinklestephens.ucsc.edu/

Join Lenny Z and MahD as they delve into the profound connections between nature, community, and personal healing. In this episode, they discuss the wisdom of indigenous cultures, the sentience of plants, and the transformative power of meditation. Tune in for a journey through the ancient rainforests of Vancouver Island and discover how embracing interconnectedness can lead to resilience and peace in turbulent times.

Is Toxic Inclusivity really a thing? Or is it just more "pick me" fodder?

Lenny and Mardi go deep into the fear sweeping the trans community triggered by some current viral events caught on tape at several Planet Fitness locations.

Digging into LGBT history they discuss how being marginalized has left us to connect in unsafe places. Has this suppression by society continued to stunt us in acting out inappropriately?

Community support, mental health, the need for open dialogue and understanding, and the complexities of navigating gender identity in today's society has always been lacking.

We are community that has just began to heal. And sometimes it really shows by the way we interact with each other.

It's time for some group therapy kittens!!! We also highlight Raquel Willis' expertly hosted and wonderfully produced documentary podcast 'Afterlives' on Marsha P. Johnson.

Email us: alifelivedtrans@gmail.com Afterlives podcast - https://www.afterlivespod.com/

CBC Opinion piece: Trans rights? Yes. Toxic, in-your-face activism? No https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-trans-rights-radical-activism-1.6220106

What a journey it has been to navigate healthcare for Lenny and Mardi thru these last, almost 100 collective years!

Lenny talks about meeting progressive doctors in the 1970s, while Mardi's shares surviving the more common and dangerous DIY journey of the streets for transition needs.

They also discuss ageing and trans healthcare and how they are still teaching the medical establishment because not many of us survived this long.

They have a discussion on the importance of gender-affirming care, and the challenges faced by trans youth today. ie., legislative issues in Alberta and the U.S.

Thanks for listening to the podcast and please send us you thoughts and questions to alifelivedtrans@gmail.com and we will be sure to read some of them on air.

Happy 2026 everyone. Be kind to your mind, stay close to the ones that lift you and hang on, we think it's going to be quite the Year!

In this shorter holiday episode Lenny and Mardi discuss the importance of sharing personal stories to combat misinformation and the documented tactics used by anti-trans groups.

Through humor and candid reflections, they highlight the ongoing struggle for acceptance and understanding in society.

If you are not a Patreon member watching the video episode, Mardi is giving exhausted Greek tycoon widow, with low grade migraine, from the flooded end zone of it all.

Please help her lol, our testimony and our podcast by rating and reviewing our show wherever you listen to our podcast.

HAPPY 2026 xoxo

Join us this holiday week for some heartfelt stories, insights and knee slapping ha ha that would make any Grinch’s frown turn upside down.

We also talk about how to navigate unsupportive family at this time of year and make a call-out for greater understanding and inclusion of trans voices in the media.

Remember you can email us at lifelivedtrans@gmail.com and send us questions, admirations, upcoming tranniversaries or any stories that we have missed that you think we should be taking about.

Thank you for supporting us and making this podcast a safe space for us to come together and share each others experience, strength and hope.

Have a fabulous New Year!

💜M & L

Just days out of surgery Lenny still shows up to tape an episode with Mardi for you all. Naturally the conversation veers into the daunting, almost 100 years of navigating, healthcare between us.

The last 15 minutes Mardi, who is very disheartened, goes off, like really off, about young Trans creators who are not walking their talk in supporting trans elders and how being shadow banned from social media apps feels one in the same. (I think Mardi could use some cyber hugs folks)

They also give a couple hot takes on some current hot topics. Remains of Canadian Indigenous Women Found in Landfill https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlyz04q23qo

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 04:27 Lenny's Surgery Experience 09:00 Medical Journeys in the Trans Community 10:48 Healthcare News and Updates 18:20 The Importance of Self-Care 21:39 Cultural Reflections and Reconciliation 27:35 Navigating Political Landscapes 31:11 Canada's Evolving Relationship with Europe 35:58 Understanding Trans Youth and Medical Care 41:40 The Importance of Supporting Trans Voices 46:18 Reflections on Community and Activism

Mardi & Lenny reveal some of the things that has been bothering them, (Beefs). Mardi’s was sparked by a back and forth since deleted post by Indya Moore who Mardi had no idea it was. They did end up finding common ground. Written online discourse is so dicey and lacks nuance for topics that need to be discussed in real time to paraphrase boots the house so you know each other are talking about the same thing!!! They also discuss some things that have inspired them lately (bouquets) and get into some of the Hot Topics. taimi.com getplume.com anne.health