A Life Lived Trans
Zero Stress Productions
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About This Podcast
A Life Lived Trans is a podcast hosted by Mardi P. and Lenny Z., two trans elders who have been transitioning collectively for close to 100 years (yes, that is one whole-ass century)! Each week, they are bringing you their stories of what it was like transitioning in the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. For full episodes and to support our hosts, please visit our Patreon page.
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ALLT S03E15 - More Than Ever Pride Is A Protest
Most people believe Pride is just a celebration, but for many, and Today more than ever, it’s a Protest! A powerful act of resistance and affirmation—especially in places where being queer or trans…
S03E14 – Wall Street Trans Barbie Meets Her Match (Spoiler: It's Mardi P.)
Mardi and Lenny, two trans elders carrying over a century of lived experience, open their hearts about the realities facing the trans community today. The episode centers on the devastating violence…
ALLT S03E13 – Fighting for Trans Youth's Right to Exist
Join trans elders Mardi P. and Lenny Z. as they bring nearly 100 years of collective lived experience to the table in this deeply personal episode. Recording from their favourite spot – the elder…
REPLAY - Bridging generations even when they tell you to shut up. W/ The Alexandra Billings!
On this episode of A Life Lived Trans, Alexandra Billings drops by in all her hilarious glory and discusses together with Mardi P. and Lenny Z., the need for connection and understanding between…
S03E12 Pick me gays vs. the crows have eyes
Season three, episode 12 of A Life Lived Trans opens with hosts Mardi P. and Lenny Z. checking in personally before diving into a packed agenda. Lenny shares that he's navigating some difficult…
ALLT: S03E11 Passports, Patriarchy & Genital Operators
Mardi and Lenny open the episode with their signature irreverent energy, welcoming new Patreon supporters and giving a shoutout to their editor "Sparkly Fairy" for elevating the show's production…
Beyond Borders: One Trans Man's Journey to Safety, Self, and Belonging
In this deeply moving episode, hosts MahD and Lenny Z sit down with guest Justin A. for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation about life, identity, and resilience. Justin opens up about his…
ALLT S03E09: Our Trans Boots On The Ground Capital Hill Report, Threads "Final Boss of Trans People" Contest and Trans Elder Babble
Honey, pull up a chair — this one has got everything: psychiatry, policy and community celebration. Between them, Mardi and Lenny carry nearly a hundred years of a life lived trans – through the…
ALLT S03E08: "Glitter, Guts & Grey Hair: 50 Years of Not Shutting Up”
In this provocative episode, Mardi and Lenny peel back the layers of the current political landscape, from Minnesota’s legal battles to global efforts to erase trans identities. They share candid…
ALLT S03E07 - Honey, We Need to Talk — And Then Transition
In this episode of A Life Lived Trans, hosts Mardi P. and Lenny Z. welcome internet sensations Shay and Amanda Scott — a couple whose love story began in a tight-knit Mormon community, wound through…
ALLT S03E06: "Who's Afraid of the Gender Spectrum? (Spoiler: People With the Most to Lose)”
In this episode we dive into the complexities of gender identity and the freedom that comes with embracing fluidity over binary thinking. Drawing on candid personal stories and sharp cultural…
ALLT S03E05: Love First Not Fear First — A Conversation About What It Really Means to Support a Trans Child
In this episode Mardi and Lenny explore the trans experience from a parental perspective with Joy and Diana from the Transparently Speaking podcast. These parents stories are filled with strength,…
A Life Lived Trans | S03E04 "Trans Joy: Lions, Bras, and Kansas Laws"
In this episode Mardi P. and Lenny Z. begin with a guided breathing before diving into current events affecting the trans community. They recommend alternative news sources in light of mainstream…
ALLT S03E03: Dorothy, the Birkin Bag, and the Kansas ID Crisis
In Episode 3 of Season 3 of A Life Live Trans, we kick things off with Wizard of Oz banter before diving into the big topics of the day. Our main focus is the alarming (but potentially overhyped)…
ALLT S03E02 “We’ve Had It: Tropes, Tears & Trans Joy”
In this lively episode of A Life Lived Trans, Mardi and Lenny—self-declared trans elders with nearly a century of combined wisdom—tackle the “trans tropes” that make their eyeballs roll clear out of…
ALLT - S03E01: Still Standing Still Trans-itioning: Resilience, Rage & Ridiculousness
Mardi and Lenny open up about their journeys through aging, health scares, and the ongoing fight for visibility, sharing stories that will inspire you to stand tall despite the chaos. Unlock the…
ALLT S02E19: The Long Exhale: Grace Under Trans-ition
Staying centered isn’t about escaping life—it’s about knowing what to do when one of your wheels comes flying off at 60 miles an hour. It’s about meeting life exactly where you are, breath by breath.…
ALLT S02E18: Political Pick-Me’s & Yoga Granny Tata's
From 70s transitions to "yoga granny tata’s ," trans elders Mardi P. and Lenny Z. have seen it all—and their eyeballs actually ache from the view. This week, the duo tackles "political pick-me's,"…
ALLT S02E17: Interconnected Healing: Embracing Nature and Community
Join Lenny Z and MahD as they delve into the profound connections between nature, community, and personal healing. In this episode, they discuss the wisdom of indigenous cultures, the sentience of…
ALLT - S02E16: Toxic Inclusivity & Glory Hole Tea Room History
Is Toxic Inclusivity really a thing? Or is it just more "pick me" fodder? Lenny and Mardi go deep into the fear sweeping the trans community triggered by some current viral events caught on tape at…
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A Life Lived Trans has published 50 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
A Life Lived Trans is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 46m.
