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Welcome to Trans Joy Boise, the podcast where we celebrate the vibrant stories, resilience, and connections of Boise’s trans community. 🌈 Through heartfelt conversations, uplifting narratives, and shared experiences, we explore the many ways trans joy thrives despite challenges. Each episode highlights inspiring voices, from local advocates and artists to everyday heroes, showcasing the beauty and strength of being trans in Boise and beyond. Together, we foster understanding, amplify voices, ...
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Tarot, Trans Joy & the Boise Pride Flag Battle 🏳️🌈 | Queer Spirituality, Resistance & Visibility
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Send us a text When the City of Boise ordered the Pride flag to be taken down during Pride week, our community rose in sacred resistance. In this episode, we explore the spiritual fire that fueled the fight to have it fly again — and win. 🌈✊🏳️⚧️ Join Bonnie Violet and Pacey as they reflect on the divine strength in protest, the sacredness of queer…
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HB270 EXPLAINED: Idaho’s Anti-Trans ‘Indecent Exposure’ Law w/ Trans Politician Nikson Mathews
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Send us a text Idaho’s controversial HB270 law—framed as an “indecent exposure” bill—has v. raised alarm across the LGBTQ2SIA+ community for its potential to criminalize trans people in public spaces. In this episode, trans state senate candidate Nikson Mathews breaks down the bill’s dangers, shares personal experiences at the Capitol, and offers i…
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Confidence Shaken, But Still Standing: Trans Voices in Hostile Places
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Send us a text In this raw and real episode of the Trans Joy Podcast, hosts Bonnie Violet (trans femme, genderqueer spiritual drag artist & digital chaplain) and Pacey (trans masc, non-binary mental health and recovery advocate) return after a much-needed break to unpack the emotional toll of showing up, speaking out, and staying visible in hostile…
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🏳️⚧️ Trans Self-Defense & Activism: The Pink Pistols & Fighting for Our Rights in 2025 | Trans Joy Boise 🎙️
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Trans Joy Boise, Bonnie Violet (trans femme, genderqueer, spiritual drag artist, and digital chaplain) and Pacey (transmasc, nonbinary, mental health & recovery advocate) sit down with Elliot, a local activist and chair of the Idaho chapter of Pink Pistols—a queer-centric, ally-friendly gun club focused on…
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📖 Finding Eve: A Night of Storytelling, Family, & Trans Joy 🌈✨ Reading, Question & Answer - Mar 2025
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Send us a text Trans Joy Boise with Pacey & Bonnie Violet A Trans & Nonbinary Podcast based out of Boise Idaho This special event brought together community, conversation, and deep reflection as we welcomed Michael and Angie Devitt, authors of Finding Eve: Raising a Transgender Teen in Idaho. In a state where trans lives are often under attack, thi…
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Not Just Visible 🏳️⚧️ Becoming Known with Trans & Nonbinary Writer Blake Hunter
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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Blake Hunter (they/them), a non-binary journalist and writer in Boise, to talk about what it means to be visibly trans in Idaho. From writing the Hey Boise newsletter for City Cast Boise to founding a local literary press, Blake shares their journey of storytelling, activism, and survival. We dive in…
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Trans Joy & Comedy: Finding Laughter in Tough Times w/ Krystal Moore
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Send us a text Laughter is resistance, and comedy is survival! 🎭✨ In this episode of TransJoy Boise, hosts Bonnie Violet (trans femme, genderqueer, spiritual drag artist & digital chaplain) and Pacey (trans masc, non-binary mental health & recovery advocate) welcome stand-up comedian and comedy producer Krystal Moore! 🎤 Together, they dive into the…
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HIV Laws Must Change | Kerry Thomas on ‘HIV Is Not a Crime’ Awareness Day
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Send us a text HIV is NOT a crime! In this powerful episode of Trans Joy Boise, we sit down with Kerry Thomas, a passionate HIV decriminalization strategist, to discuss his personal experience with HIV criminalization, the impact of outdated laws, and why HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day (Feb 28) is more crucial than ever. Kerry shares his journey …
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🔥 Drag Under Attack: Fighting Idaho’s Anti-Trans Legislation | Trans Joy Boise w/ Jenna Damron
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Send us a text Idaho lawmakers are once again targeting drag and the LGBTQ2SIA+ community with harmful legislation. In this episode of Trans Joy Boise, we’re joined by Jenna Damron, LGBTQ Organizer at ACLU Idaho, to break down the latest anti-drag bill, the misinformation fueling it, and what we can do to fight back. 🏳️⚧️ Topics Covered: ✨ The his…
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Trans Joy, Politics & Fighting Erasure | Nikson Mathews on Advocacy in Idaho
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Trans Joy Boise, we welcome Nikson Mathews—genderqueer, transmasculine advocate, State Chair for the Idaho Democratic Queer Caucus, and policy expert at Add the Words Idaho. Nikson shares insights on the fight against anti-trans legislation, the importance of representation in politics, and how to stay res…
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Boise Speaks Out: Why We Showed Up for the 50 State Rally, Project 2025, ICE Crackdowns & Finding Support
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Send us a text In this episode of Trans Joy Boise, Bonnie Violet and Pacey dive into the 50 State Rally, a nationwide movement against Project 2025 and the rise of authoritarian policies threatening marginalized communities. Fresh from the rally, they share firsthand experiences, reflections on the diverse voices in attendance, and the urgent need …
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A matter of degrees: How to show up in the day to day
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Send us a text Who has the spoons these days?? Maybe some of us, but definitely not most of us. This presidency has been an onslaught of overwhelm, and this is being done on purpose. With the Trans community being specifically targeted we have to take a beat and understand that most of this federal fear-mongering is out of our hands. The stuff we c…
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Social Media, Safety, and Building a New Queer Community 🌈💻
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Send us a text Trans Joy Boise with Pacey & Bonnie Violet A Trans & Nonbinary Podcast based out of Boise Idaho In this episode of the Trans Joy Boise Podcast, we’re diving into how social media is changing—and not necessarily for the better. For many of us in the queer community, these platforms are starting to feel less like safe spaces and more l…
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Send us a text In this episode, Pacey and Bonnie Violet discuss the overwhelming feelings of the relentless news cycle. Sometimes, the best antidote to feeling overwhelmed is by being in community, which is why Trans Joy Boise will be hosting a café on the 25th of January at the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Yes, you read that right. The…
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Send us a text With the Inauguration just days away, we are already seeing an onslaught of hateful legislation for the LGBTQ+ community. Join us as we discuss Idaho legislation, the project 2025 agenda, Meta protections being removed, anticipated Inaugural attacks, and what we can do to challenge all of it. Support the show 💌 Join the conversation!…
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Collaborating for Joy: Trans-Led Community Goals for 2025
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Bonnie Violet and Pacey dive deep into the heart of what makes trans-led spaces so powerful. They reflect on the importance of creating communities that not only support but also center the experiences and voices of trans and non-binary individuals. As they look toward the year 2025, they share their exciti…
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Reflecting on 2024: Growth, Connection, and Trans Joy
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Trans Joy Boise, Bonnie Violet (she/they), a trans femme digital chaplain, and Pacey (they/he), a transmasc mental health and recovery advocate, reflect on the highs and lows of 2024. From personal milestones like starting hormones to community-building efforts and navigating the challenges of being visib…
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Surviving the Holidays: Tips for Trans, Gender Nonconforming, and Queer Folks
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Send us a text The holidays can be a time of joy, but they also come with challenges, especially for trans, gender nonconforming, and queer individuals. In this episode, Pacey and Bonnie Violet get real about navigating holiday gatherings, dealing with misgendering and family tensions, and finding affirming spaces during the season. With personal s…
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Trans Joy Boise Café? Boise State Silently Closed DEI Centers, Trans + Nonbinary Patients displaced in Pocatello + Bonnie Violet loses access to HRT & HIV Health Care, Paperwork Party & Allyship
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Send us a text Boise State Silently Closed DEI Centers, Trans + Nonbinary Patients displaced in Pocatello & Bonnie Violet loses access to HRT & HIV Health Care >>> @transjoyboise Instagram Post Big changes are happening at Idaho’s universities, and not for the better. Boise State, Idaho State, and soon the University of Idaho are closing their DEI …
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The Fight for Gender-Affirming Care 🏳️⚧️ #transjoyboise
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Send us a text "If gender affirming care is life saving, then why are they banning it? (question was submitted by a follower and listener. This week, we dive into a topic that’s deeply personal and critical: the importance of access to gender-affirming care for trans people. We share our own experiences, reflect on why this care is life-saving, and…
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Who are We? Trans Joy Boise with Pacey & Bonnie Violet
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Send us a text 🎙️Pacey (they/him) Preston Pace is a mental health and recovery advocate. From experience in public speaking on recovery, mental health awareness, and suicide prevention to helping organize Boise’s first Trans Pride March, they believe in supporting and advocating for their community and all those who are marginalized. As an example,…
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Trans Joy Boise Podcast Pilot Episode #transjoyboise
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Send us a text "Honoring, Healing, and Rising: A Trans Day of Remembrance Special https://www.transjoyboise.org https://www.instagram.com/transjoyboise 🔥 Temple of Remembrance Schedule - Let’s make this an unforgettable night! 🔥 In light of everything our community is facing, this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance will be a powerful night of unity, r…
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