SEASON TWO
NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY
YOUTUBE / SPOTIFY / APPLE PODCASTS
S2/Ep3: Mandolin Foster
AJ asks political activist Mandolin Foster about almost losing her platform for calling out the similarities of the Trump Administration to N@zl Germany. She also shares how YOU can continue to use your voice and protest online without getting silenced!
S2/Ep2: NH Rep. Billie Butler
AJ asks New Hampshire State Rep. Billie Butler about what it’s like to be a trans woman in a publicly-elected office, and what keeps her motivated despite backlash from a Republican-dominated House.
S2/Ep1: AJ
Host AJ Nichols shares the second part of her story of survival, and now coming to terms with being trafficked and understanding her dissociative identity disorder diagnosis.
SEASON ONE
ALL EPISODES NOW STREAMING ON YOUTUBE / SPOTIFY / APPLE PODCASTS
SEASON ONE FINALE: BREA
Author and artist, Brea, talks about growing up as queer in a small town, and what has helped her friendship with AJ overcome almost any obstacle.
S1/Ep 14: APHRA
As a fast-growing influencer on social media, Aphra shares how leaving the dance world helped her find her trans identity and begin developing her voice online.
S1/Ep 11: CASS
Leatherworker and costume designer, Cassiopeia of “The Astral Artificery,” shares how the Renaissance Faire community has not only lifted up her crafts- but her trans identity, as well.
S1/Ep 8: JAINA
D&D Dungeon Master, Jaina The Adventurer, shares how joining a role-playing group at her local game store not only saved her life— but helped her rebuild it, as well.
S1/Ep 5: PARCHER
Emerging pop artist from Kentucky, Parcher, dishes on finding confidence through music despite experiencing homophobia and losing family over his identity as a gay man.
S1/Ep 3: AMARA
Rapper and artist, Amara, shares how her desire to create art has survived a lifetime of adversity through growing up and dating as a two-spirit indigenous woman.
S1/Ep 16: SEASON RECAP
AJ and Mike recap the first 15 episodes of the season, and share their favorite memories with each guest-- and some exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, as well.
S1/Ep 13: ELEANOR
Actress and singer, Eleanor, shares her insights on the challenges of being a woman in the entertainment industry, and also how she once helped a friend get out of a dangerous situation.
S1/Ep 10: GIGSY
UK-based pop star, Gigsy, shares how she's learned that evolution is a natural part of being a neurodivergent artist, and how music helps her understand and express emotions.
S1/Ep 7: SKAI / PUNZIE
New Brunswick drag performer, Skai (known onstage as “Punzie”), talks about her transition, an interesting run-in with a Drag Race alumni, and how the art form saved her life.
S1/Ep 4: MANDOLIN
Mandolin has lived with BPD since she was 12, but it has not stopped her from becoming a mother, an outspoken political commentator and an actress in several indie film projects.
S1/Ep 2: MIKE
AJ introduces her boyfriend and co-host, Mike, and the couple share what has helped them navigate her PTSD for nearly two-and a half-years of their relationship.
S1/Ep 15: TERRY
Game store ambassador Terry shares what has helped him accomplish over 15 years of sobriety within gaming spaces.
S1/Ep 12: STARTING EMDR
AJ recounts her PTSD struggles since coming back from Boston, including a hospital visit and starting EMDR with a new therapist.
S1/Ep 9: OOOFTA
Gender studies scholar and drag performer, Ooofta Altair, breaks down how trauma is portrayed in movies, and how you can research triggers before your Halloween Movie Night.
S1/Ep 6: BOSTON TRIP
Mike and AJ talk about their experience going down to Boston to see Ethel Cain, and why that trip proved troubling for AJ's PTSD and mental health.
S1/Bonus Ep: CHETWYND
In this micro-episode, AJ breaks down the inspirations and meaning behind our haunted deer logo— “Chetwynd”.
SEASON PREMIERE: AJ
Former TV producer and transgender woman, AJ, shares how she was trafficked after using a hookup app in college. [TW:// Trafficking, SA, SH, DR*GGING, GR**MING, AB*SE & MEDICAL TRAUMA]