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Rachel out of the shadows
@transitionvamp.bsky.social
World Traveler, Parent, Trans 🏳️‍⚧️ She/Her, Fixer of broken things, Climber of mountains, trig bagger, seaglunker, carboot camper, co-host of the Joy Tuck Club podcast and co-author of How To Transition.
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✨️New Episode✨️

Hair transplants as gender-affirming care: Dr. Dilan Fernando (www.treatmentroomslondon.com) shares how his work helps trans patients feel truly seen, from beard sculpting to hairline harmony. Risks, recovery & choosing the right provider.

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August 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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New on The Joy Tuck Club Podcast, Dr. Marci Bowers part two.

Her fearless work in gender-affirming surgery and mantra “Don’t be afraid of who you are” inspires deep compassion.

“Celebrate the journey, not fear it.”

Listen now dub.sh/tuck
joy and struggle, hand in hand.
July 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM
No marbles were lost in the recording of this podcast.
🇰🇷 South Korea just entered the JTC arena… and unlike Squid Game, we promise no green tracksuits or giant creepy dolls, just chats with gender-affirming care experts and the incredible trans folks rewriting their own narratives.

From Seoul to Sidcup, we're thrilled you're tuning in.

dub.sh/tuck
red+freckles
red+freckles is an LGBTQ+ enterprise serving the transgender community, as well as home to the How To Transition guide and The Joy Tuck Club pod.
dub.sh
July 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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A big Joy Tuck welcome to Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿
From cosmic launches 🚀 to horseback tug-of-war 🐎

The 9th largest country in the world is the 46th to join our listener list. Thanks for tuning in, Almaty to Astana!

Help make us truly transglobal and share the JTC
dub.sh/tuck

#podcast
red+freckles
red+freckles is an LGBTQ+ enterprise serving the transgender community, as well as home to the How To Transition guide and The Joy Tuck Club pod.
dub.sh
July 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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We are spoiling you today. Two pods in quick succession? Just like buses 🚌🚌 Hot on the heels of our news drop, we bring you a powerful JTC episode featuring Dr. Marci Bowers—trailblazing surgeon, advocate & trans icon—sharing her journey from small-town roots to making medical history.

dub.sh/tuck
June 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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India’s Andhra Pradesh Court affirms trans women are women, rejecting outdated gender norms.

Meanwhile, UK policies spiral into contradiction. Police Scotland split the difference in their trans policy.

Listen as Red and Freckles break it all down in our newbite-sized podette. 🏳️‍⚧️👀

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June 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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We discovered The Joy Tuck Club has been downloaded in 45 countries, which is amazing!

But we think we can go even further.

If you know someone in a country not highlighted in green, get them to listen to just one episode.

Help us become truly transglobal one download at a time! 🌍🎧

dub.sh/tuck
June 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Ian Dunts' latest substack is a wonderful summary of Faulkners grilling by the Women and Equality Select Comission and picks apart the EHRC guidance and highlights why workplaces could be open to legal action if they follow it. A must-read for every UK trans.

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June 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I had an unexpected encounter with my estranged mother yesterday in the ladies' toilet. She was waiting for the cubicle I was in! The irony wasn't lost on me, given that our estrangement stems from her refusal to acknowledge my gender identity.
June 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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We talked with Dr. Loren Schechter, a pioneer in gender-affirming surgery & president-elect of WPATH.

From the evolution of surgical techniques to the future of trans healthcare, essential listening for anyone passionate about medical advancements and human rights.

Listen now

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June 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Significant further falls in 🇬🇧 score under a Labour government…

…which is why the Pride bans are justified. There’s no pride in this government:
The #RainbowMap 2025 is live! Find out how 49 European countries rank on LGBTI human rights and see which ones are leading, or falling behind. Check it out now! rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org
May 14, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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My wonderful wife, @transitionvamp.bsky.social, has published her first blog post, an inside look at our recent journey through writing, podcasting, and the challenges therein. Love it! redandfreckles.com/blog/bloggin...
Starting a blog is something we’ve always discussed. I actually did start one about our trig bagging exploits (Two Triggered Trans), but it didn't get past the first post so it remains unpublished.
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May 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Gender-affirming care goes beyond surgery—injectables can refine, complement & even replace aspects of FFS! Dr. Oli Curwen joins The Joy Tuck Club to talk technique, credentials & needle phobia. 💉 Stream now! 🎧

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#GenderAffirmingCare #Injectables #FFS #Transgender #Podcast
May 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Hello World!

Welcome to followers changing channels from LinkedIn. Thank you everyone following me for the first time.
Here is a video link to an address I gave at the start of Trans History Week. Wherever you are, know the UK is trans-hostile. It will take 12mins of your life.
youtu.be/IPU6XN4lOvw
Trans judge taking UK to European Court Of Human Rights speaks out during Trans+ History Week
YouTube video by QueerAF | Understand the LGBTQIA+ news
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May 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Health isn't just physical.
If a part of your body makes you feel alienated from yourself, is it still “healthy”?
For some, bilateral mastectomy is the beginning of healing.

Listen to our interview with @Ioannisntanos.bsky.social to find out more.

dub.sh/tuck
April 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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On this weeks JTC, we chat with the London & Athens-based surgeon Ioannisntanos.bsky.social who's performed over 980 FTM top surgeries. More than just a skilled physician, Dr. Ntanos is a powerful ally with a Masters in Ethics & Law, cutting through anti-trans arguments with precision.

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April 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Sage advice from our latest guest Dani St James talking about trans charity Not A Phase in our latest episode, advice that is even more relevant after Wednesdays Supreme Court ruling. If you need any break from all the recent madness, listen to the full episode here dub.sh/tuck
April 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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In the latest episode of the Joy Tuck Club, we welcome top surgery top surgeon Dr Giueseppe Di Taranto and talk to him about his journey, his work, what patients can expect, and how best to approach a consult. Listen now!

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March 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Ever feel like your social media feed is a never-ending spiral of twerking drag queens? Listen to our latest podcast as we talk to Transpiration Freda Wallace about the rise in transphobia, the possible cause, and much more.

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#transgender #thejoytuckclub #podcasts #transisbeautiful
February 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Powerful convo with @missfreda.bsky.social on the latest JoyTuck Club podcast. We discuss trans activism, threats to LGBTQ+ rights, & the importance of visibility. Freda's resilience shines through. Tune in! Find her on YouTube Trans Lobby

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February 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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In our latest episode, one of the many subjects we talk to, @facialteam.bsky.social co-founder and surgeon Dr Daniel Simon, about is how puberty blockers can drastically reduce the number of ffs procedures a patient requires. Tune in to find out more!

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#genderaffirmingcare
#podcasts
February 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Thinking about feminization surgery? 🤔 This week's podcast dives into the 3 key pillars @facialteam.bluesky.social surgeons focus on: hidden incisions, natural results, and preserving core identity. Tune in to learn more!

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February 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Ever wondered about the cutting edge of facial feminization surgery?
We chat with Dr. Daniel Simon, co-founder of @facialteam.bluesky.social the world's leading FFS clinic! Learn about their innovative approach, the challenges they've overcome, and the future of FFS. Listen now!

dub.sh/tuck
February 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM