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Love Within the Transition

Love Within the Transition

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Love Within the Transition: Discovering Yourself While Loving Another is a podcast centered on Black queer love, relationships, and the transformative journey of loving through life’s transitions.


Inspired by our lived experience; a cisgender Black woman and a Black transgender man whose relationship evolves through gender transition. We create space for the conversations our community does not always get to have. We explore how identity, intimacy, communication, family, culture, and love evolves when one partner transitions, and how both people are transformed in the process.


Too often, the Black experiences of queer couples, and especially relationships involving Black trans men, are overlooked, misunderstood, or left out of the conversation. We are here to change that.


This show is a space where Black queer partners, trans men, and our broader community can hear honest stories, ask difficult questions, and find language for the experiences they have carried in silence. Together, we will explore what it means to support one another, nurture yourself, while building relationships rooted in authenticity, compassion, and growth.


Because loving someone through transition is not only about witnessing who they are becoming, it is also about discovering who you are.


Welcome to Love Within the Transition, where healing begins, truth is spoken, and love has room to grow.

© 2026 Love Within the Transition Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Love and Loss: The Story of Mister

    Love and Loss: The Story of Mister
    22 Oct 2026

    On July 6th, 2026, we had to say goodbye to our beloved fur baby, Mister. So we wanted to take a moment to honor him and speak about how much he meant to us. Because the truth is, we would not be here without him. And, in this heartfelt episode of Love Within the Transition, we reflect on his profound impact on our relationship. We share the story of how Mister came into our lives, the challenges of co-parenting after our separation, and how our shared love for Mister kept our communication alive and ultimately brought us closer together.


    We talk:

    2:58 - The story of Mister's arrival

    10:48 - Navigating co-parenting with Mister

    22:43 - Navigating health challenges and communication

    26:05 - Grieving the loss of a beloved pet

    40:06 - Tribute to Mister: A reflection on love and loss


    Episode References:

    Ep. 1 - How We Built a Strong Foundation of Love

    The Color Purple (1985)

    Imitation of Life (1959)

    Three Men and a Baby (1987)


    Follow us on Instagram @lovewithinthetransition

    Email us at lovewithinthetransition@gmail.com
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    50 min
  • Understanding the Journey of a Black Trans Man

    Understanding the Journey of a Black Trans Man
    8 Oct 2026

    In this episode of Love Within the Transition, we delve into Shawn’s journey as a Black Trans man. We explore his mindset and the events that led to his medical transition, their impact on family dynamics, and the evolution of our relationship. And, we emphasize the need for understanding and support from loved ones, as well as the significance of individual identity in the context of a partner's transition.


    We talk:

    3:01 - The beginning of Shawn’s transition

    6:37 - Navigating family conversations

    11:45 - The impact of transition on relationships

    19:00 - Identity evolution and self-discovery

    32:30 - Advice for partners of trans folks


    Episode References:

    Phase 10

    Dominoes

    Ep. 1 - How We Built a Strong Foundation of Love


    Follow us on Instagram @lovewithinthetransition

    Email us at lovewithinthetransition@gmail.com
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    38 min
  • How We Built a Strong Foundation of Love

    How We Built a Strong Foundation of Love
    24 Sep 2026

    In this very first episode of Love Within the Transition, we share our unique love story, detailing how we met in a library, our first date traveling to and from a wedding in Vegas, and the challenges of blending our relationship with parenthood. We emphasize the importance of communication, chemistry, and open conversation. And, we discuss how a strong foundation of love can help relationships endure challenges. The conversation also highlights the significance of humor in our relationship, as we share funny stories that illustrate our bond.


    We talk:

    10:04 - The first date: chemistry and connection

    23:57 - Navigating parenthood and relationships

    37:42 - Coming out and family acceptance

    49:30 - Creating a platform for honest dialogue

    58:27 - Reflecting on humorous moments


    Episode References:

    When Harry Met Sally (1989)

    Toni Braxton - Just Be A Man About It (Official Video)


    Follow us on Instagram @lovewithinthetransition

    Email us at lovewithinthetransition@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 3 min
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