SELLEST OSAST
This week on Tranzmission, Ez (he/him) brings you the latest in LGBTQIA+ community news including covering the latest from the US Midterm elections. Later in the show, Ez sits down with Sera (they/any), founder of Evolution Electrolysis, for an in-depth conversation about permanent hair removal and its place in gender-affirming care. Together they unpack what electrolysis actually is, how it differs from laser hair removal, and why it's often considered the gold standard for permanent hair removal. The discussion explores common myths, surgery preparation, informed consent, trauma-informed practice, and the unique role electrolysis can play in the lives of trans and gender-diverse people. Sera also shares insights from their background in science and medical research, offering practical advice for anyone considering treatment and advocating for more inclusive approaches to healthcare.
🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram.
Timestamps and Links:
- 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country
- 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission
- 02:15 - Gender Health Australia's: Community News and Events - Links in podcast notes
- 12:14 - Sera from Evolution Electrolysis: What is Electrolysis?
- 30:00 - Sera from Evolution Electrolysis: Managing Expectations
- 35:24 - Sera from Evolution Electrolysis: Electrolysis and Gender-Affirming Care
- 45:18 - Sera from Evolution Electrolysis: Comfort, Consent and Trauma-Informed Care
- 53:30 - Sera from Evolution Electrolysis: Looking Ahead
Community News and Events Links: brought to you by Gender Health Australia
- Pink News: US Republicans allegedly spent $183 million on transgender-related TV advertisements by Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou
- Them: Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Takano Wins Reelection by Samantha Allen
- Star Observer: Uni Cancels Queer Aboriginal Artist’s Exhibition After One Day After Complaints by Joanna Yang
- Cr Vicki Howard: 🎨 BRISBANE CREATIVES – THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! 🎨
- More Than Okay: What does it take for our trans kids to flourish? Online Conversation, Wed 18 November, 6:30pm
- Queer Zine Making Workshop @echo & bounce, Sat 14 November, 12-2pm
- faces: art exhibition @Woolloongabba Art Gallery Tue-Sat 24-26 November
Support Services
- QLife - 1800 184 527
- QC LGBT Mental Health Services
- Open Doors Youth Services Inc.
- LifeLine - 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
- How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth
- Transgender Map
Get Involved
💿 This week's playlist:
- The Neighborhood Kids (@theneighborhoodkidsmusic) X DAMAG3 (@itsdamag3) - START A FIRE
- Lambrini Girls (@lambrinigirlz) - The Basement
- No Splits (@no.splits) - Falling
- News to Me (@newstomemusic) - Stick it
- Jollee (@jolleemusic) - 199
- Red Hill (@redhillbandnotsuburb) - Sharehouse Blues
- Ruby Gill (@rubymarygill) - Porchlight
- Cygnette (@cygnettemusic) - Saturn Return
- Total Commander (@totalcommanderband) - Horns at the Front
- Worm Girlz (@wormgirlz) - Broken Tooth
- ISIS (@isis_music_bne) - Beautiful Thing
- Laura Jane Grace (@laurajanegrace) - Dysphoria Hoodie
- Midgee (@midgee.au) - Ain't Human
4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Produced and recorded by Ez for Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution via 4zzz Podcasts (@4zzzpodcasts) for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
