In the last episode of Trans Crush season 1 Thalia opens up in a way that really pulls you in. She talks about growing up without any support or without anyone who’d understand her. She shares the abuse she went through, the moments she disconnected just to cope, and how she slowly found her way back to herself. The whole conversation feels close and personal. It is soft, then heavy, then hopeful and, as always, real. So much realness it will make you blush every Thursday on Trans Cr...

Today on Trans Crush, Saskia opens up about her journey growing up with deaf parents, navigating a chaotic childhood, and finding herself as a trans woman. She shares her experiences with gender dysphoria, transitioning at 24, relationships, dating challenges, and the complexities of self-love and confidence. From surviving abuse to building a career in the music industry and advocating for trans and non-binary inclusion, Saskia’s story is truly inspiring. So much realness it will make you...

Today on Trans Crush our guest is Selena, our first ever trans woman from Latin America. She is from Panama and now living in Scotland, and her story is raw and heavy. We talk about coming out at eleven, being rejected by her family, becoming homeless, surviving violence, and growing up trans in a country with no protection. Selena opens up about street attacks, being denied medical care, and what it does to your body when survival becomes daily life. She shares how she left Panama, what she...

Today on Trans Crush our guest is Martin. He grew up in Nigeria, he was supposed to become a priest, and he has been dating trans women since he was nineteen. He talks about his attraction, his sexuality, and how natural it has always felt for him. He also shares how his mom had a trans friend when he was younger and how that presence shaped the way he understood womanhood and identity long before he had the language for it. We talk about black culture, patriarchy, masculinity, and the press...

Today on Trans Crush, Lexi shares her incredible journey from a childhood full of challenges to becoming the confident woman she is today. Born with a cleft lip and palate, she went through seven surgeries, faced bullying, and spent years figuring out who she truly was. Now she has found her chosen family, her community, and the freedom to define her own version of womanhood. This episode is full of inspiration, courage, and honesty. Lexi’s story shows how you can rise above what life throws...

Today on Trans Crush, our guest is Estelle. She’s a trans woman from London, an artist, and a creative soul with a story that stays with you. Estelle has an identical twin, and yes, we talk about whether her twin is trans too. We talk about how being surrounded by black women shaped her, how her family influenced her journey, and what it means to be comfortable in her own skin without trying to fit into any idea of how a trans woman should look. It’s raw, honest, and beautifully refreshing....

Today on Trans Crush, our guest is Oro. She’s half Palestinian, half Tunisian and lived in the UAE. We talk about what it’s like to be LGBTQIA+ in Arabic countries, how it feels to be a trans woman there, and why trans women and trans men are treated so differently. Oro speaks openly about life, fear, and freedom in places where hiding feels safer than being seen. So much realness it will make you blush every Thursday on Trans Crush. Support the podcast: http://patreon.com/transcrush http...

In today’s episode of Trans Crush, Lauren opens up about coming out to her wife, her son, and her mother after a lifetime of denial. She transitioned at 49 and shares what it was like to finally live in her truth, from fear and heartbreak to freedom and joy. She also talks about coming out at work in one of the most moving moments of the episode. Lauren’s honesty, warmth, and confidence shine through every word, reminding us it is never too late to choose yourself. So much realness it will ...

In this powerful episode of Trans Crush podcast, Rianne shares her deeply personal journey of transitioning in a conservative environment, from being her father’s “first-born son” to living her truth as a proud trans woman. We talk about the emotional weight of family rejection, religion, and the complicated layers of navigating gender identity in a world that often misunderstands it. We also dive into hot-button topics like: trans bathroom bans, rising anti-trans legislation, the pol...

In today’s episode we talk to Brandon, the partner of Renesmè, whose story you heard last week. Brandon opens up about his struggles and trauma, a painful and chaotic childhood, periods of homelessness, and abusive relationships including the difficult bond with his biological mother. Despite everything he has been through, Brandon shares how he finally found stability, love, and happiness with Renesmè. It is an emotional, raw, and deeply human conversation you do not want to miss. Watch t...

Today on Trans Crush we have Renesmé from Scotland. She opens up about surviving an abusive childhood and being sent to an all-boys boarding school where she never truly fit in. Renesmé talks about being labelled a “problematic child,” the heartbreak of having to put her transition on hold at 16, and why it took almost five years before she finally got access to hormones. We go deep into the biggest challenge of her life, the struggles of finding employment as a trans woman, and what reject...

Today on Trans Crush I sit down with Jules, my very first guest from the Czech Republic. We talk about her modeling career, how she began transitioning at 16, then de-transitioned for three years, and then transitioned again. Jules opens up about socially transitioning at school, why she had to use toilets for disabled people, navigating ADHD, repeating a year at school, and what it is like growing up in Czech culture. Her journey is very unique and full of teenage struggles that so m...

Our today’s guest is Ella, a 46-year-old trans woman from Croydon who came out three years ago. She’s eight months into her medical transition and feeling happier than ever. Ella opens up about coming out to her partner, at work, and the challenges of putting her transition on hold while caring for her mum. We also talk about authenticity, why trans women deserve to be celebrated, and her community at Leeds First Friday, a safe space for trans women to connect and thrive. https://www.leedsfir...

This week on Trans Crush I sit down with Samantha Gooding for a real conversation. We talk about what it was like for her to come out and how the people around us also go through their own transition when we do. Samantha shares her advice for anyone thinking about transitioning, how she deals with gender dysphoria, and what her personal triggers are. We also open up about mental health, what to do when we feel low, and how to ask for help. And of course we touch on politics, the NHS, and the...

Olivia Campbell Cavendish made history as the first Black trans lawyer in the UK and her journey was anything but simple. In this episode she opens up about the bullying she faced growing up, the challenges of navigating the legal world, and what it really feels like to stand in her truth as a Black trans woman in law. We go deep into her childhood, family, dating life, and dreams for the future. It’s real, it’s raw and, as always, very inspiring. So much realness it will make you blush eve...

Today on Trans Crush, we sit down with the one and only Jacqui Devon! A true front-of-house diva and London nightlife icon with an energy you can feel through the mic. From her childhood to the grind that got her here, Jackie opens up about her biggest challenges, her surgeries, and her vaginoplasty, plus some wild stories from her hospitality era in Soho’s queer bars. It’s real, it’s wholesome, and she’s never shared her story quite like this before! http://patreon.com/transcrush In this...

What if being trans was the least interesting thing about you? Today, Sam Parish joins us to talk about growing up in a Catholic school, surviving trauma without even knowing it, and how university became her quiet turning point. We talk about art, music, and the power of choosing a low-key life. Why she doesn’t talk about being trans and why that’s exactly her right. http://patreon.com/transcrush In this Patreon-only episode, Sam opens up about her dating life after vaginoplasty, the awkw...

She’s not just trans. Not just intersex. Samsara is both — and she’s rewriting everything you thought you knew. Raised in Hong Kong and sent to an all-boys school, Samsara’s story doesn’t start with acceptance — it starts with survival. Now, as a rising artist, she’s stepping into a version of herself the world isn’t ready for. What does it mean to exist outside the binary — in your body, in your relationships, in your everyday life? How does that shape the way people see you? How does it sha...

This one’s not pretty. It’s not glamorous. But it’s real — and it’s necessary. This week on Trans Crush, I sit down with Marc Svensson from You Are Loved, a non-profit organisation supporting trans women and other queer people dealing with addiction, overdose, suicidal thoughts, and mental health challenges. We talk about: – Why chemsex is so common in the queer and trans community – The real roots of self-harm, self-hate, and low self-worth – What’s fueling the pain — and what we can do to a...

This week on Trans Crush, we sit down with the incredible Adelle. Adelle shares her powerful journey as a parent and why it’s time the world stops underestimating trans families. She opens up about navigating life, love, and parenthood with honesty, humor, and grit — including the evolution of her relationship with her wife. Adelle is a Team Leader at Sky, where she manages engineers, and also serves as a Network Associate for Sky’s LGBTQ+ Network. She’s the creator of #IDontKnowHowToBeTrans...