This Is Not What I Had Planned
Carolyn Tate
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Join mother-son duo Carolyn Tate and Connor Radford for the conversations you wish you could have about life in a queer and neurodiverse family. No sugar-coating, no BS - just real talk about gender, identity and mental health, plus practical advice for any families still trying to figure this stuff out.
Whether you're questioning, supporting someone who is, or just trying to understand - this is your space to have some real chats, find your people, and know you're not the only one doing life a little bit differently.
Got a question you want us to answer? Email us at [email protected]
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S1E7 TINWIHP's FAQs episode
Here's your podcast summary in the established format:Ever wondered what questions you can and can't ask about trans people? In this episode, Connor and Carolyn tackle the most common FAQs they get…
S1E6 How do you navigate the medical side of a gender transition?
Connor and his mum Carolyn dive deep into the medical side of transitioning, sharing their real experience navigating hormone blockers, testosterone, and top surgery from ages 15-18. They discuss the…
S1E5 Is it hard to find love when you're trans?
Ever worried about whether your trans child will find love and happiness in relationships? The world can be a cruel place, so what can you do to make it better? In this episode, Connor and his mum…
S1E4 How do you deal with haters and bullying?
Trigger and potty mouth warning: Please note this episode discusses suicidal ideation for a brief moment. And sorry but we also drop a couple of F-bombs in this one.About this episode:Ever wondered…
S1E3 What's the deal with queer culture and body modifications?
Trigger warning: In this episode we do speak about self harm as it relates to body mods, and the blurry line there can be between the two. If you're concerned about listening with your child, maybe…
S1E2 How do you start your social transition?
Connor and Carolyn chat about the early days of social transition - from trying out new names at Starbucks to dealing with high school friend dramas. Lots of practical chat about what worked, what…
S1E1 How do you talk about gender identity with your family?
Ever wondered how to start that conversation about gender identity with your family? You're not alone. In this episode, Connor and his mum Carolyn share their journey - from those first uncertain…
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This Is Not What I Had Planned has published 7 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
This Is Not What I Had Planned is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 29m.
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