Politics, community, and finding hope amid challenging times are in this weeks episode. Mardi and Lenny examine anti-trans political tactics, celebrate transgender candidates seeking office, and highlight encouraging stories of visibility, solidarity, and support, including Point of Pride’s letter-writing campaign. They also share deeply personal memories, including Mardi’s punk-rock past and Lenny’s loving tribute to his late sister. Naturally, the serious moments are balanced with plenty of laughter, especially when Lenny’s rebellious handlebar mustache becomes a topic of conversation. They wrap up with a playful tribute to their Patreon supporters and reminding listeners that friendship, humor, and community make the journey worthwhile. This, is a Life Lived Trans Podcast Say hello! - GMail: alifelivedtrans@gmail.com Edited by Niall Santo Questions: alifelivedtrans@gmail.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/alifelivedtrans Patreon - patreon.com/ALifeLivedTrans A Zero Stress Production **Views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or therapy. If you are struggling, please reach out to: Transgender Resources U.S. - https://glaad.org/transgender/resources/ TransLifeLine - translifeliine.org PFLAG - plfag.org Plume Clinic - getplume.co CANADA: List of funded 2SLGBTQI+ ORGANIZATIONS https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/funding/2slgbtqi-plus/list-organizations.html Enchanté Network - enchantenetwork.ca/ Trans News That Doesn't Suck - https://transnews.substack.com/