Timestamps and Links;

• 00:00 - Waking up with Tranzmission
• 02:03 - Let The Info Dump Begin: Defining “Detransition”
• 03:20 - Roberts et al. (2022)
• 04:07 - Bustos et al. (2021)
• 05:40 - Cavve et al (2024)
• 08:10 - Questions: Qualitative VS Quantitative
• 09:32 - Defining the [D]: Henny (2023)
• 16:34 - Citing the Studies: The Meme-ification of Science
• 18:46 - Evidence Brief: Detransition (2024)
• 20:07 - Baum (2025) - Largest Trans Survey Ever
• 26:21 - Controversial Researchers: Kinnon MacKinnon
• 27:10 - Controversial Researchers: Ky Schevers

Further Reading

• Eva Feigerlova, Prevalence of detransition in persons seeking gender-affirming hormonal treatments: a systematic review, The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 22, Issue 2, February 2025, Pages 356–368, https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdae186
• Transgender Map - Kinnon MacKinnon and Transgender People
• Trans Safety Network - Author: Ky Schevers

Support Services

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

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

Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers.

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

This week Ez (he/him) and Rae (they/them) are in studio filling you in on the week in community news and events, including 'The Largest Trans Survey Ever.' There's also an interview with Leah Higl from PlantStrongCo. Together Ez and Leah (she/they) discuss nutrition and diet for trans people, as well as how to access a nutritionist, social stigma around trans bodies in the fitness industry. Ez also asked Leah questions about general health for trans and gender diverse people looking for some advice.

Timestamps and Links:

• 00:00 - Welcome to Tranzmission w/ Ez and Rae
• 01:43 - Community News and Events
• 01:49 - CNaE: 2025 QUEER NAIDOC @Brisbane Powerhouse - Sat July 5th 6pm
• 03:12 - CNaE: Shelf Lovers Sale - Online and @Hailey Cottage - Sat & Sun June 21st & 22nd
• 04:39 - CNaE: The Largest Trans Survey Ever Findings
• 07:19 - Leah Higl: Interview Part 1
• 08:40 - Leah Higl: Gender Diverse Practice
• 11:46 - Leah Higl: HRT and Nutrition
• 14:26 - Leah Higl: Gender Diverse Deficiencies
• 15:03 - Leah Higl: Gender Dysphoria and Eating Disorders
• 15:54 - Leah Higl: Advice for Youth with Gender Dysphoria
• 19:44 - Leah Higl: Interview Part 2
• 20:16 - Leah Higl: Surgery Considerations
• 23:35 - Leah Higl: Chronic Disease Management Plan
• 24:25 - Leah Higl: Eating Disorder Care Plan
• 24:48 - Leah Higl: Common Questions
• 25:33 - Leah Higl: Gender Affirming Care
• 27:17 - Leah Higl: Experiences as a Gender Diverse Practitioner
• 29:28 - Leah Higl: @plantstong_dietition, plantstrongco.com, Ideal Nutrition, and Podcasts

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

Backing Music of the Interview with Leah Higl by Denis Pavlov from Pixabay

Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers.

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

Timestamps and Links;

• 00:00 - Tranzmission
• 01:16 - Community News: Trigger Warning
• 01:33 - CN: QLD Blocker Review Panel Criticised
• 04:09 - CN: Biles Blasts ‘Bully’ Gaines
• 08:20 - CN: We Have Earned Our Spots Segment
• 13:13 - CN: Trans Owned Live More Opening Across Oz
• 16:48 - Trans Representation in Japanese Media (TRiJM)
• 18:05 - TRiJM: Princess Knight
• 19:40 - TRiJM: Gatchaman - Berg Katse
• 20:41 - TRiJM: Ranma ½
• 23:56 - Finding Yourself in The Media - Birdo
• 26:02 - ZED50 and more EVENTS

Support Services

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

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Produced and recorded by Hazel, Ez, and Rae for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers.

This week Ez (he/him) & Haydi (she/her) are joined in studio by local artist Acton Wickens leading up to his album release on the 6th of June. You can attend his album launch at Rat Planet Studios in Springhill from 7pm - All ages event. Ez & Haydi also shared some locals news and events to check out. This episode is packed with laughs and good music so be sure to listen!

Timestamps and Links;

• 01:06 - Community News and Events:
• 01:11 - CE: Whoroboros and Q̵u̵e̵e̵r̵b̵a̵i̵t̵ Dirty Linen Live in the Arcade
• 02:00 - CN: WA Gender Recognition Laws
• 03:24 - CN: Jack Ball wins Ramsay Art Prize
• 05:45 - Acton Wickens: The Boy Juice Journey
• 13:34 - Acton Wickens: Back to the Music
• 14:22 - Acton Wickens: Might Love
• 18:10 - Acton Wickens: Busking, Music, and PDA
• 24:05 - Acton Wickens: Recall Receive Release
• 28:10 - Acton Wickens: Album Launch @Rat Planet Studios

Support Services

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

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

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

Timestamps and Links;

• 00:00 - Welcome to Tranzmission
• 01:16 - Advocacy Toolkit: Puberty Blockers
• 02:21 - What Are Puberty Blockers? - GnRHa
• 03:19 - GnRHA: Australian Standards of Care
• 04:28 - Buying Time - Time to Think and Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS)
• 06:08 - Claims, Evidence, and Research - Cal Horton
• 08:54 - Main Concern: Bone Mineral Density - Dr Simona Giordano Statement
• 13:10 - Are Puberty Blockers Experimental Treatment? Dr Giodano on Off Label Use
• 15:06 - Accusation: No Randomised Controlled Trials - Issues
• 16:40 - Accusation: Lack of High Quality Studies - Grading System
• 18:40 - Cal Horton
• 19:14 - Time to Think: Part 2 - Johanna Olsen-Kennedy and Erin Reed on Olsen-Kennedy
• 22:49 - Rosenthal: Negative Impacts of/lack of Treatment
• 24:46 - Accusation: Puberty Blockers Effect Executive Function - Baxandale

Further reading:

• Cora Sargeant: Baxandale and possible conclusions about blockers

Support Services

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

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Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers.

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

Timestamps and Links;

• 00:00 - Tranz Art: and You
• 02:02 - Tranz Art: You Are Here Too
• 02:37 - Tranz Art: Nick Breedon
• 03:08 - Tranz Art: Ez’s Mirror - Body Sculpture
• 03:35 - Tranz Art: QueerFest and Gay Skate Shirt
• 05:15 - Tranz Art: Woah I’m Kind of Hyper
• 08:02 - Tranz Art: Public Art by Tara Heffernan - Tinder’s The Big Rainbow
• 09:08 - Tranz Art: Corporation Assimilation of Queer Symbols
• 12:24 - Trans Coding: Ponyo
• 13:36 - Trans Coding: Werwolves and Vampires
• 19:18 - Back to The Pink Triangle

Support Services

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

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Produced and recorded by Hazel and Ezarco at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers.

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

Timestamps and Links;

• 02:52 - Community News and Events
• 03:13 - CNaE: Queer Fest @Great Court
• 03:56 - CNaE: Trans Women Social Housing in NSW
• 05:18 - CNaE: Criminals Using Fake Profiles in Gay Dating Apps
• 07:41 - CNaE: Lesbian Visibility Week
• 08:32 - Support 4zzz
• 09:56 - CNaE: LGBT Free Zones Abolished in Poland
• 11:40 - CNaE: Brazil Goes Gender Neutral
• 13:22 - CNaE: Lush’s UK Trans Campaign
• 15:35 - CNaE: Airyn De Niro Interview with THEM
• 17:26 - CNaE: Trans History Week - WeAreQueerAF.com
• 19:26 - Trans History Week: Inanna Ishtar

Support Services

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

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Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers.

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