Talking Transparency
parents of trans kids talking transparently about life, news & parenting. Hosted by Cody Conner, Melissa Lukeson and Thea Ross. Produced in partnership with The Calos Coalition, a 501(c)3 registered in the state of Virginia. Head to https://www.talkingtransparency.com to learn more and listen to all of our published episodes or visit and subscribe via our Patreon to help support the program! https://www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency
parents of trans kids talking transparently about life, news & parenting. Hosted by Cody Conner, Melissa Lukeson and Thea Ross. Produced in partnership with The Calos Coalition, a 501(c)3 registered in the state of Virginia. Head to https://www.talkingtransparency.com to learn more and listen to all of our published episodes or visit and subscribe via our Patreon to help support the program! https://www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency
Episodes
May 30, 2025
Talking Transparency Episode 2.15
May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
1 hr 26 sec
the group is joined by the ever-amazing Cav, a local tattoo artist! We discuss upcoming events going on in our local area for Pride month- and ways to keep continuing to uplift and instill trans joy, cause it will defeat hate each and every time!
May 30, 2025
1 hr 26 sec
May 21, 2025
Talking Transparency 2.7
May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
32 min
The crew discusses the influx of executive orders, and the importance of holding space for people you know and yourself to know how to best navigate the ever-changing world day to day.
May 21, 2025
32 min
May 21, 2025
Talking Transparency Episode 2.10
May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
47 min
The Crew is back and better than ever- complete with new experiences taking care of trans family members and understanding and appreciating the value of having rest for yourself to build up communities for support rather than exhausting your valuable energy trying to tear down and fight back, and insight also on billionaires and the value they pretend to have and bring without actually having the credentials to be praised as they tend to be as of late.
May 21, 2025
47 min
May 20, 2025
Talking Transparency 2.12
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
1 hr 5 min
The group is discussing- The elimination of Dei all over the country ongoing, the miss-treatment of a local transgender prisoner, the upcoming events locally such as the trans family dinner, Schoolboard events ongoing too!
May 20, 2025
1 hr 5 min
Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025
1 hr 1 min
The Group Is Joined by a special guest tonight! As is often the case we try and recap what's going on with the current administration and methods to fight back and maintain a deep sense of community in these stressful times
Apr 2, 2025
1 hr 1 min
Mar 6, 2025
Talking Transparency Episode 2.9
Mar 6, 2025
Mar 6, 2025
1 hr 5 min
The Group is joined by a special guest tonight: Selena! Covering upcoming events to uplift your local community such as the rainbow prom hosted by Selena.To the upcoming trans family dinner taco nightAnd going over the ongoing hate fueled laws being pushed through trying to cause more disenfranchisement.
Mar 6, 2025
1 hr 5 min
Dec 17, 2024
Episode 2.4 -Talking Transparently w LeeBruhhh!
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
1 hr 31 min
The Hosts are Joined By the -Ever- Dazzling and Stunning and all around brilliant guest- Miss Lee Bruhhh! The group discusses experiences they had getting introduced to drag performing- all the work and care that goes into a performance- and the overlap between the current ongoing discourse with anti trans hate- and the grooming rhetoric on the Drag queens and Kings in modern day. https://www.instagram.com/lee.bruhhh/ Consider going to a local show where they -really- dazzle and shine!
Dec 17, 2024
1 hr 31 min
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
53 min
In this episode the group covers the upcoming excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the Trans Family dinner December 5th- at the local Chrysler Museum of art and all that yummy foods and sights to seeOther topics covered were navigating the struggles of having to deal with Conservatives in charge of business affairs-Covering ongoing political changes in the world far and wide and locally with the ongoing struggle within the American Government and its war against Trans FolksAnd Also having a heart felt reminder about how important and impactful small actions in your day to day life can be towards making great changes far reaching - and that most of all trans joy will defeat trans hate- each and every time
Dec 17, 2024
53 min
Nov 14, 2024
Nov 14, 2024
46 min
In this episode, we explore upcoming community events, the Transgender Week of Awareness, the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and more. We celebrate Sarah McBride's historic win, while Melissa highlights a powerful app that lets you "vote with your dollars." Cody shares a personal story about his youngest discovering the truth behind his intricate Elf on the Shelf setups.Visit our Linktree to connect with us on social media:https://linktr.ee/talkingtransCatch all our episodes and learn more at www.talkingtransparency.com and www.caloscoalition.com.
Nov 14, 2024
46 min
Nov 7, 2024
Nov 7, 2024
49 min
We are talking about upcoing community events, resilience and the outcome of the election with Producer Ty on the couch. Melissa and Thea share earnest and raw emotions - and Cody share's his retrospectives and thoughts on the future after his recent unsuccessful bid for Virginia Beach city council in district 8.check out our link tree to follow us on socials:https://linktr.ee/talkingtrans
Nov 7, 2024
49 min








