Trans Research w/ Kai

Hosts: Brody (they/them) w/ Repeat Special Guest Tara (they/them)

This week Brody (they/them) was joined in the studio by Tara (they/them) to chat all things Trans mental health and what we want to see in this space. Brody also interviewed Kai Schweizer (he/they) about their research in the intersections of trans folks and eating disorders

Timestamps and Links;

• 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country
• 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission
• 01:21 - Interview w/ Kai - TW: Eating Disorders
• 02:57 - Kai: Research and Focus
• 04:22 - Kai: Binding and Exercise
• 06:07 - Kai: Eating Disorders, Mental Health, and Trans Research
• 10:00 - Kai: Challenges with Support and Treatment
• 15:35 - Kai: Tattooist Support Network
• 22:09 - Mental Health Week Chats w/ Tara 
• 24:10 - Tara: The Sex Ed You Didn’t Get  

Upcoming Community Events;

• WEST END GIRLS - SPRING EDITION 2025 w/ Porpoise Spit, Alison & Soma's Secret @The Junk Bar Fri, 24 Oct, 7pm
• Fashioning Queer Identities @Queensland Multicultural Centre Thurs, 29 Oct, 5-9pm
• The Sex Ed You Didn't Get Series; Trans & Gender Diverse Sex Ed @Windsor QLD Sat, 1 Nov, 1pm - 3pm 
• Sparkle Saloon: ODYS Young People @Brisbane Powerhouse Sun, 2 Nov, 2-6pm

Support Services

• QLife - 1800 189 527
• QC LGBT Mental Health Services
• Open Doors Youth Services Inc.

4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.

Produced and recorded by Brody at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.  

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