Dem Bois Podcast

Fulfillment Through Authenticity and Art as Self-Discovery with Wen Neale

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Mainstream education doesn’t teach much, if anything, about the history of Trans people, but we have existed forever! And we will continue to exist forever! In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, my guest Wen Neal shares how learning Trans history helped him understand gender more deeply. Wen also discusses the importance of online communities in understanding gender identity, the complexities of familial relationships, and the ongoing journey of understanding yourself and your place in the world. 


We talk:

9:27 - The role of online communities in self-discovery

17:26 - Family dynamics and growing up

24:03 - Navigating difficult conversations with parents

37:19 - Healthcare disparities: Florida vs. California

43:30 - The importance of Trans history education

52:40 - Art as a reflection of identity


Episode References:

Deviant Art

Maine-coon Cat Breed

My Strange Addiction

Deantrbl IG


Read more about Wen in his bio below:

Wen Neale is a Asian American transman who's been on HRT for over 10 years (and has four cats) - since the beginning of his transition, he's been an open book on the internet about his transgender journey, and was able to share his experiences as a speaker in UC Davis. Wen is an inspirational figure in the Asian American trans community for his outspoken experiences about living authentically and taking calculated risks in finding his own path to happiness, from personal life to his career.


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