A Life Lived Trans
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.
Episodes

Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
On this week’s episode Mardi and Lenny are thrilled to be joined by the rising supermodel and youthful trans-advocate Vivian Jenna Wilson. They all share their stories of lives lived trans, and Vivian details her egg being cracked (beginning of her trans journey), what it was like to transition as a freshman in high school, peer support, as well as her takes on toxic masculinity, Zhoran Mamdani, the right’s fixation and targeted campaign against trans people especially youth, her hair care routine, changes in support for trans folk within the queer community over the years and a poignant message to trans youth just beginning to experience a gender expansive journey and what to do when it’s right for them.

Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
In this episode of the Life Lived Trans podcast, hosts Mardi and Lenny welcome Regina, who shares her brave journey of transitioning the day she retired at 65, 10 years ago. Living in a very conservative rural community Regina recounts her experiences of acceptance in her community, the significance of being true to oneself and the importance of queer community support and networking.We discuss the differences and similarities between early and late transitions, emphasizing the shared struggles within the transgender community.Greater awareness and respect for trans persons transitioning later in life is unfortunately. The significance of storytelling and sharing of our differing trans experiences within the trans community can not be stressed enough.Reference: transrurallives.org

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
In this episode, we explore the significance of Halloween as a time for self-expression and authenticity, particularly within the transgender community.
We discuss our first experiences dressing up, the evolution of gender expression, and the societal norms that impact identity.
The conversation highlights the importance of visibility and representation for trans individuals, as well as the ongoing fight against discrimination and authoritarianism.
We end with a teaser for upcoming guests and a call to action for listeners to support the trans community.

Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
The hard truths and surprising joys about our awkward baby tra**y phase — while diving into what it really means to live authentically in a world that loves us to live in a box.
Expect laughter, honesty, a few rants, and plenty of love as we explore the mess, magic, and milestones of being trans. Whether you're deep in your own journey or just trying to understand someone else's, this episode is here to make you feel seen — and maybe even chuckle through the chaos.

Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
We go deep into the DM’s and discuss handling trolls, being spooked and ashamed when clocked with other trans friends and those nasty hormones when they’re not moaning and a whole lot of other things!

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
"My Inner child"was a cockroach" (Mah D) -On today's episode your buoyant hosts discuss inner child work, childhood memories, and healing those parts of oneself that often remain unaddressed. Let us know in the chat how you nurture and support your inner child.

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
On this week’s episode, Mardi and Lenny discuss the challenges of finding trans community in real life and is it as rich to have parasocial connections via the space machines
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Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Hello and THANK YOU for joining us over the last 14 episodes! We have paused billing on here and will be taking a little break before we return in September with Season 2!
Listen to our little check in, explaining our thoughts, and letting you know when you can expect us back! All our love, and see you in the fall! 💕
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Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
This weeks free episode has us joined in the studio by Actress, Singer, Teacher, and Transsexual ICON Alexandra Billings!
We get stuck into the journeys we all took in our life lived trans experiences, explore how the world has changed, get a whole load of wisdom and express gratitude for the luck we were afforded to be sat here recording this podcast for you today.
Expect a bold insight into the life and mind of Alexandra, the usual knowledge and humour of your favourite old tr*nnies, and perhaps a few truly touching and wonderful moments from three trans elders who have truly, seen it all before.
Thank you Alexandra for joining us!
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Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Put the coffee on and grab yourselves a cookie cause our hosts with the most are talking all about their old aged pensioner tea being valid, and diving into everything that comes with aging whilst trans!
This is a free preview, if you want to hear the full episode then you'll want to head over to our Patreon!
From changing your hormone regime, to dilating that neo puzzaayy in retirement, this week we're talking all about the changes that happen to your body as you age, and the fun quirks that come from aging whilst a woman or man of a life lived trans experience (do you see what I did there?!).
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