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 plants, and the transformative power of meditation. Tune in for a journey through the ancient rainforests of Vancouver Island and discover how embracing interconnectedness can lead to resilience and peace in turbulent times.

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 several Planet Fitness locations.

Digging into LGBT history they discuss how being marginalized has left us to connect in unsafe places. Has this suppression by society continued to stunt us in acting out inappropriately?

Community support, mental health, the need for open dialogue and understanding, and the complexities of navigating gender identity in today's society has always been lacking.

We are community that has just began to heal. And sometimes it really shows by the way we interact with each other.

It's time for some group therapy kittens!!! We also highlight Raquel Willis' expertly hosted and wonderfully produced documentary podcast 'Afterlives' on Marsha P. Johnson.

Email us: alifelivedtrans@gmail.com Afterlives podcast - https://www.afterlivespod.com/

CBC Opinion piece: Trans rights? Yes. Toxic, in-your-face activism? No https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-trans-rights-radical-activism-1.6220106

What a journey it has been to navigate healthcare for Lenny and Mardi thru these last, almost 100 collective years!

Lenny talks about meeting progressive doctors in the 1970s, while Mardi's shares surviving the more common and dangerous DIY journey of the streets for transition needs.

They also discuss ageing and trans healthcare and how they are still teaching the medical establishment because not many of us survived this long.

They have a discussion on the importance of gender-affirming care, and the challenges faced by trans youth today. ie., legislative issues in Alberta and the U.S.

Thanks for listening to the podcast and please send us you thoughts and questions to alifelivedtrans@gmail.com and we will be sure to read some of them on air.

Happy 2026 everyone. Be kind to your mind, stay close to the ones that lift you and hang on, we think it's going to be quite the Year!