The Parent Advocate Podcast

Isle of Misfit Dads

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette Trujillo and Stephen Chukumba chop it up about b’day parties, karaoke, SXSW and Stephen losing his voice.

In Today’s Topics, we cover the United Nations rejecting the US’s attempts to redefine gender, the US Senate rejecting Trump’s SAVE Act, and 72% of Americans supporting protections for LGBTQ+ people.

We interview the Hell Raiser Dad and "Dadvocate," Casey Deck, and talk testifying at the state capital, standing up for trans kids, and holding space for parents.

In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate librarian Luanne James for refusing to uphold book bans, and drag the Portuguese Parliament for advancing three anti-trans bills.

We listen, we do not judge.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette and I catch up on all the partying in the street she’s been doing, my kid losing school shirts and AirPods, and my final prep for SXSW.

In Today’s Topics, SCOTUS weighs in on a California lawsuit about schools outing trans students, Missouri passes three trans bathroom bans out of committee under the cover of darkness, and NY AG Letitia James orders major medical centers to resume gender affirming care for youth.

In this episode we're joined by Cora Davidson, a neurodivergent queer mom of two gender expansive kids, and get her kids' origin stories, navigating queerness and neurodivergence, and finding joy in small things.

Finally, in Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Lyft for helping trans and nonbinary residents get around in Kansas, and drag Joe Rogan for using his platform to spew hateful disinformation to his massive audience.

Stick around to the end for a '79 throwback with our outro song, Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles.

Hope Is Invented Every Day

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen talk Spain’s version of Burning Man, prepping for SXSW and showing up for families in distress. In Today’s Topics we cover Kansas stripping people of their licenses, Trump targeting trans people during the last State of the Union, and a study of over 3,000 trans athletes conclusively disproves the fallacy of their physical advantage.

In Allies & Assholes we celebrate Brandi Carlile for her support of Minnesota, holding a concert that raised over $600,000 for families impacted by ICE. And we drag Dennis Quaid for his full throated support of our pedophile in chief.

Stay until the end to listen to Brandi Carlile's haunting and powerful single "The Story".

Juzgas cómo eres (you judge as you are)

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette and I catch up on our respective weeks - hanging with transplants from New Jersey, following EU’s support of trans women, putting the finishing touches on The Dads, and Middlesex (by Jeffrey Eugenides).

In Today’s Topics, we get into mass shootings (and not talking about he-who-shall-not-be-named), the GOP co-opting immigrant gold at the Olympics all while demonizing immigrants, and the Heritage Foundation’s president Kevin Roberts talking about taking gender-affirming care away from trans adults.

This week’s Allies & Assholes celebrates the city of San Antonio for painting it’s sidewalks in Pride colors, and drag Redwood High School in California’s Central Valley for holding roundtables on civility instead of holding homophobic seniors responsible for bullying gay eighth graders.

Make sure to stay to the end for Lift Every Voice and Sing by Melba Moore, featuring Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Bebe Winans, Freddie Jackson, the Clark Sisters, Brian McKnight, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jeffrey Osborne, Bobby Brown, and Louis Gossett, Jr.

Grindin' Ain't Against The Law!

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, we catch up on Lizette’s V-Day Wuthering Heights in Spanish, Charlie XCX, Adidas, and deep conversations with the kids. In Today’s Topics we address the removal of the Pride flag from the Stonewall Monument in New York City, the GOP rep from Tennessee seeking an investigation into “gay sex acts” in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime show, and the European Parliament overwhelmingly passing a non-binding resolution affirming the full recognition of trans women as women.

This week we speak to Evanston Mayor, Congressional candidate, and father of two trans and nonbinary kids, Daniel Biss and talk public service, staring down ICE, and finding hope in difficult times.

In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate the Blade Angels, the 2026 USA Women’s figure skating trio for standing with the LGBTQ community, and drag USA Hockey for quietly banning trans athletes from participating on teams that align with their gender identities.

Wind Beneath My Wings

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual abuse of children by a caregiver. Please take care while listening and prioritize your well-being.

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, we catch up on The Dads (feature) world premier at SXSW, loony siblings, and wind phobias. In Today’s Topics we discuss the AMA’s recommendation to delay gender affirming surgeries until 19, Texas A&M eliminating its women's and gender studies programs, and the Pentagon threatening the Boy Scouts funding if they don’t eliminate their DEI programs.

This week we interview Minnesota retreat alumni, Stephen Leidy, and talk bodies, lived experience, loss, and the importance of self-reflection. In Allies & Assholes, we give it up to our ally, and this year’s Super Bowl halftime performer, Bad Bunny, for standing ten toes deep with the LGBTQ+ community AND for planning the gayest halftime show ever! And on the flip side, we drag this week’s assholes, the GOP, for turning a hearing about ICE abuses into another referendum on trans people.

Who's The Boss?

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette and Stephen get into Don Lemon being arrested by the feds, Trump deporting LGBTQ+ asylum seekers to countries where they’ll be killed, and GLAAD reporting a nearly 400 % increase in anti-LGBTQ+ attacks during Pride this year.

In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate the Boss, Bruce Springsteen for holding a benefit concert for Minneapolis and for releasing a powerful new protest song titled “Streets of Minneapolis.” We drag Tennessee Republican state representative and 2026 gubernatorial candidate, Monty Fritts, for suggesting execution for parents and caregivers of transgender kids and those who care for them.

99 Problems (But This Episode Ain't One)

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In our 100th episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and I bring back their our first guest, Emmy award winning director, Luchina Fisher, and talk about her upcoming feature, The Dads, what life has been like since she first appeared on our show, and advice she has for parents navigating this moment.

In Today’s Topics we cover the end of Tucson Pride, Nicki Minaj going off on a homophobic tirade on Don Lemon, and the Department of Education opening a Title IX investigation into a middle school because a trans student joined the co-ed cheerleading squad.

Finally, in Allies & Assholes we celebrate MacKenzie Scott for her historic $45 million donation to the Trevor Project to support LGBTQ suicide prevention. And we drag Bill Donohue, president of Catholic League, for his unhinged screed about Renee Nicole Good, the mother killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis.

No ICE please. I'll take it straight.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen air it out about oral arguments before the Supreme Court in Little vs Hecox and BPJ vs West Virginia, ICE murdering people in broad daylight, and LGBTQ+ Americans increasingly retreating “back into the closet” under Donald Trump’s second term. In Allies & Assholes we celebrate the Gender Liberation Movement for its amazing activism on their one year anniversary, and drag the University of Arkansas for rescinding its offer to hire Emily Suski as dean of its law school because of her pro-trans athletes stance.

Allies & Assholes 2025 Recap

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this special edition of the Parent Advocate podcast we look back at the pivotal Allies and forgettable Assholes of 2025. Show hosts Lizette and Stephen are joined by their unofficial executive producer, third co-host and Stephen's younger brother, Anthony, to review the 12 most impactful people, institutions and events of the last year.

Manifesting and Manifesting.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette and I break down BPJ v. West Virginia, the Human Rights Campaign’s class action lawsuit against the Trump administration, and revelations from a former New York Times editor confirming that the paper’s anti-trans shift was deliberate and driven from the top.

In Allies & Assholes, we give snaps—again—to Marlon Wayans for publicly and unapologetically supporting his trans son, and we call out the far-right, racist group Let’s Go Washington for advancing a ballot initiative backed by 400,000 signatures that would subject children to genital inspections as a condition for playing sports.

Lock 'em up! It's Christmas!

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen unpack bombshells from the latest Epstein dump and examine how pervasive the depravity actually was, Nicki Minaj selling her soul at TPUSA, and the 60 Minutes episode on detainees at CECOT that the administration didn't want you to see. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate D.L. Hughley for a surprising clap back at Nicki Minaj, and drag University of Oklahoma student, Samantha Fulnecky for being a genuinely awful person (and by extension the University of Oklahoma for capitulating to said awful person).

Jesus Take The Wheel

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate Lizette and Stephen interview transgender youth activist, Brett, and talk being recognized for advocacy, elevating the voice of trans youth in political discourse, and the comfort of boring echo chambers. In Today's Topics, we discuss the FBI's bounties on trans advocates issued by Pam Bondi's DOJ, the House's passage of the latest anti-trans bill criminalizing doctors for providing gender affirming care to youth, and the latest HHS rule seeking to bar Medicaid and Medicare funds to hospitals providing gender affirming care. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate NY AG Letitia James for standing with trans people, and drag RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz for treating their HHS presser like a reality-show segment.

Dear White People

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette and Stephen catch up on her son's advocacy award, Stephen's leadership award, and disappointing news from Sundance. In Today's Topics we discuss the city of Arlington removing anti-discrimination protections for trans people, a Trevor Project survey which showed people whose pronouns are respected are less likely to attempt suicide, and the Republican attorney in Florida filing a RICO complaint against WPATH, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Endocrine society for promoting gender affirming care as evidence based science. In Allies & Assholes we celebrate Margaret Cho for calling out Pam Bondi and the DOJ, and drag bleach blonde bad built butch body George representative Marjorie Taylor Greene for introducing an amendment to funding discussions that would criminalize medical practitioners for providing gender affirming care.

Separate But Equal?

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette and Stephen talk Trump tariffs, impact grants and film festival aspirations. In Today's Topics, we get into Texas’ bathroom ban which recently went into effect, and two bills for Missouri's upcoming legislative session to ban social transition in schools, and banning all gender affirming care in the state - for minors AND adults. In Allies & Assholes we celebrate Cecilia Gentili posthumously for her work on Casa Cecilia an LGBTQ center in Harlem, and we drag Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego for his transphobic, misogynistic and sexist leaked texts.

Give Thanks!

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen catch each other up on their respective holiday shenanigans, including Lizette wandering the streets of Spain like an oblivious horror movie victim, and Stephen throwing down in the kitchen. We talk Congressional Dems asking Pam Bondi to do her job and enforce federal hate crime statutes, the federal court's smackdown of the DOJ’s request for CHOP patient’s private medical records, and the continued erasure of trans people from federal programs and websites. In Allies & Assholes we uplift New York’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for selecting trans rabbi and activist Abby Stein to his transition team. And we drag Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy for his campaign to investigate 18 states for permitting trans athletes to participate in girls sports.

We The People

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast Lizette and Stephen interview Ed Diaz, the owner of a construction business in San Antonio, father of a teenage trans daughter and subject in the upcoming feature-length follow up to the Netflix short, The Dads. Ed talks about the early years supporting his daughter, anti-trans legislation in Texas and the decision to move his family to Canada to protect his daughter.

In Today's Topics we cover the normalization of violence towards women and girls on the right with the Epstein dump, New Zealand banning puberty blockers for youth based on the discredited Cass report, and the 213 House Democrats demanding that Speaker Johnson restore decorum on the House floor and stop allowing members to use dehumanizing slurs to refer to trans people.

Finally, in Allies & Assholes, we highlight gay representative Robert Garcia for introducing a bill to protect the human rights of trans people internationally, and drag former National gymnast Jennifer Sey for trying to bribe female soccer players to turn against trans women.

Turning the tables

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In this special episode of the Parent Advocate, occasional third co-host, self-appointed executive producer, and younger brother Anthony Chukumba turns the table on show host Stephen to talk The Dads, advocacy, and support of trans people in the age of Trump. In addition, we launch the first ever Parent Advocate Spotify Playlist!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BB6ZBmYJoQpFokvKFqgnC?si=U4ES_dYESk6J_6wrg4Et4A

We've Been AWOL!

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and I catch up after a month apart and bring each other up to speed on all things parenting, advocacy, and current events. We talk homesickness on the 7 month anniversary of Lizette’s flight from the US, and celebrate the milestone of submitting the dads documentary to the Sundance and SXSW film festivals. In Today’s Topics, we cover Democratic strategists David Axelrod, James Carville and David Plouffe throwing trans people under the bus, the Department of Health and Human Services’ refusal to permit Medicaid or Medicare coverage for gender affirming care for transgender minors, and young Republicans exposed as racists, misogynists and homophobes in text messages. Finally, in Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Robert DeNiro for supporting his trans daughter Airyn, and drag JK Rowling for her transphobic response to Glamour UK’s cover celebrating Women of the Year.

Holding the mirror.

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen discuss the FBI designating trans people and their families as domestic terrorists, USA Swimming banning trans girls and women, and Jimmy Kimmel's suspension by ABC. In allies & a$$holes we give big ups to AOC for voting no to the recent house resolution honoring Turning Point's leader despite their well-documented history of hatred, and we drag the 95 Democrats who voted for this resolution despite it.

Empathy is a made up word.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this week's episode Lizette and Stephen catch up after the Colorado and Utah shootings and discuss radicalization, white male fragility, and the continued scapegoating of the trans community for all that ails America. We celebrate the three families suing the Trump administration as this week's Allies, and give double middle fingers to Utah Governor Spencer Cox for "hoping and praying" that the Utah killer wasn't "one of us" and the Wall Street Journal and its trash journalism for publishing information about the "transgender ideology" of the shooter.

The Chaos Demon in coming!

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode Lizette and Stephen talk about the distractions and deflection around Trump’s health, share stories of feeling out of control, commiserate about calls from parents in crisis and finding space. We give it up to this week’s ally, the man who called JD Vance a “couch f*cker” and drag Ro Khanna, Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom and Malcolm Gladwell for switching their stances on support for trans people.

Dads in different area codes

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen play catch-up and bring each other up to speed on things happening in their respective neck of the woods. They talk policed sidewalks in Florida, the apathy surrounding the widespread detention of immigrants, and we get an update on The Dads.

Savannah - not bedsheets

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen interview dual gender cross-dresser, Savannah Hauk, and talk about appreciating duality, finding acceptance and the importance of connecting with one’s true self. In Today’s Topics, we address the United Nations, Stonewall and ICE. Finally, in Allies & Assholes we celebrate NFL Bears QB Caleb Williams for unapologetically rocking painted nails and drag Puerto Rico’s Governor Jennifer Gonzales Colon for restricting care for trans people.

LGBTQ Politicians Hall of Fame

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this inaugural episode of the LGBTQ Politicians Hall of Fame, Stephen and the self-appointed executive producer, third co-host and younger brother, Anthony, review the top LGBTQ+ politicians making a difference.

Serendipity Doo Dah

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen bring back last week’s guest, Kate Okeson and continue their discussion about the Skrmetti decision, Trump’s Big B*llsh*t Bill, and having difficult conversations with friends, families and colleagues. In Today’s Topics, we talk about Florida forcing a transgender teacher to misgender themselves in the classroom, and UPenn capitulating to Trump by banning trans athletes from participating on sports teams. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate NY Assemblymen, Zohran Mamdani for centering the LGBTQ community during Pride, and drag Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for banning Rainbow flags on federal roads.

Advocacy in Action

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen interview queer advocate and educator Kate Okeson, who shares her path from community organizing to spearheading New Jersey's 2019 LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum law, emphasizing the vital role of intersectional advocacy. In Today’s Topics, we talk defiant Trans flags at the Stonewall Monument, the harms from the recent SCOTUS Skrmetti decision, and the survey of over 90,000 trans people establishing that trans people are happier when they receive gender affirming care. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate out gay USTA Chairman Brian Vahaly, and drag Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

SCOTUS, Skrmetti, and the Struggle for Trans Rights

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate Lizette and Stephen unpack the Supreme Court’s recent decision in the United States vs Skrmetti decision, which allowed Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for transgender youth to take effect, and the implications of that decision for trans kids and their families.

Baby I’m A Star!

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this special Pride edition of the Parent Advocate, Stephen is joined by the show’s self-appointed executive producer, third host and younger brother, Anthony to talk about the inaugural LGBTQ+ Entertainer Hall of Fame, highlighting Elliot Page, Angelica Ross, Laverne Cox, Gena Rocero, Alan Cumming, Colman Domingo, Nicole Maines, Janelle Monáe, Freddie Mercury, and Billy Porter.

Dear Abby, is my husband trans?

Wed, 21 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen are joined by trans scholar, writer, producer and historian, Susan Stryker. They talk about discovering who they were in a Dear Abby column, growing up trans in the ‘90s, their path to recording and forging a path to capture and preserve trans histories. In Today’s Topics, we cover the Trump administration pulling funds from LGBTQ suicide prevention programs, Pittsburgh police raiding a popular trans nightclub, the Vatican’s questionable selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the next pope, and SCOTUS declining to hear the challenge to Trumps ban on trans military members. In Allies & Assholes we celebrate California Representative Robert Garcia for shaming transphobic Representative Nancy Mace, and drag Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for signing a law banning trans girls in sports in his state.

The world breaks everyone

Sat, 10 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen interview Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist and visionary founder of TransLash Media, Imara Jones. We talk about growing up Black and bougee in Atlanta, working in the Clinton Administration, and traveling the globe as a journalist, storyteller and activist. In Today’s Topics, we discuss Planned Parenthood in AZ resuming services, Alabama Republicans requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools, a Georgia teacher dismissed for supporting LGBTQ students, and the Department of Health and Human Services recognizing gender dysphoria as a disability under federal law. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Texas Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons for standing up for intersex kids, and drag Bill Maher for jockriding Trump.

Why Would I Not Want You To Be Trans?

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, Stephen and Lizette welcome a truly special trio — Michelle, Andy, and 10-year-old Violet DuMont — to the Parent Advocate Podcast!

The conversation dives deep into what it means to parent with unconditional support, how schools are navigating attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, and how Violet’s bright spirit shines through it all. Violet shares her dreams, her inspirations, and what she wants lawmakers — and the world — to know about kids like her.

Stephen and Lizette cover troubling court rulings in the UK, dangerous rhetoric from Trump and Nancy Mace, and glimmers of hope from Montana and Maine.

Stick around for the Allies & Assholes segment, where we celebrate Maine Governor Janet Mills and call out the unacceptable transphobia of Congresswoman Nancy Mace.

This episode is packed with love, laughter, advocacy, and the powerful reminder that trans kids deserve to be celebrated exactly as they are.

Tune in, subscribe, and join the movement to uplift trans youth and their families!

We are the champions!

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this special episode of the Parent Advocate, recurring guest host, Anthony Chukumba helps us celebrate a few LGBTQ+ athletes serving as possibility models for trans and nonbinary youth, including Greg Louganis, Megan Rapinoe, Chris Mosier, Daniela Ryf, Schuyler Bailar, Lia Thomas, and Brittney Griner.

I’ll Walk Through Hellfire

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen speak with father and son duo, Eric and Doug about origin stories, supporting trans children, and following our children’s lead. In Today’s Topics, we cover SCOTUS taking up a challenge to conversion therapy bans, the Texas attempts to criminalize gender affirming healthcare, federal officials placing trans women in men’s prisons, and Republican officials crossing the aisle to defeat a drag ban in Montana. In Allies & A**holes, we celebrate Texas Rep. Al Green for getting into good trouble at the State of the Union, and drag California Governor Gavin Newsom for regurgitating debunked anti-trans talking points about trans athletes.

They Not Like Us!

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Buckle up for an eye-opening episode of the Parent Advocate as Stephen and Lizette welcome clinical psychologist and interfaith minister Dr. MaryBeth Napier. In this powerful interview, Dr. Napier shares her 25-year journey providing gender-affirming care and the challenges she's faced navigating the ever-changing political landscape.

Today's Topics tackle the alarming rollbacks of transgender rights, from Google's removal of cultural events to the NCAA's discriminatory sports policy. We also spotlight the CDC's shameful directive to erase transgender identities from public health research.

But it's not all doom and gloom - our Ally of the Week is Delta Airlines, who's doubling down on diversity despite political pressure. On the flip side, the Asshole of the Week goes to CDC Chief Science Officer Dr. Sam Posner for leading the charge to censor transgender terminology.

Tune in as Stephen, Lizette, and Dr. Napier provide a powerful dose of resilience, community, and hope in the face of relentless attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community.

Honoring our Transcestors

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette and Stephen speak with transgender and gay activist Landon Richie of the Transgender Education Network of Texas and talk about his passion for advocacy, the HERO campaign, finding joy in difficult times, and what hope looks like. In today's topics we cover Trump's EOs, backlash against Target for removing their DEI program, the 15 state Attorneys General suing the Trump administration, and the racism of Emelia Perez Best Actress Oscar nominee Spanish transgender actress Karla Sofia Gascon. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church for winning the Proud Boy's trademark, and drag newly appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio for suspending the processing of passports for transgender and nonbinary citizens.

Essential Reading

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen are joined by the unofficial executive producer, third co-host and Stephen's younger brother, Anthony Chukumba, and talk about nine LGBTQ+ books including Page Boy, by Elliot Page, Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H, The Bold World by Jodie Patterson, American Teenager by Nico Lang, No Ashes in the Fire by Darnell L. Moore, Maeve Rising by Maeve Duvally, History of the Transgender Child by Jules Gill-Peterson, Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt, and Native Country of the Heart by Cherrie Moraga.

2024 Allies & Assholes!

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this season's final episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Stephen Chukumba, Lizette Trujillo (and a special surprise guest) recap this year's most memorable Allies, like Sarah McBride, Will Ferrell and Vivian Wilson, and forgettable Assholes, including the Trump campaign, the Heritage Foundation, and Elon Musk.

(Radical) Hope is a decision!

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen speak with Garden State Equality Department of Training and Trans Resiliency trans activist, Aisling MacDonald, and talk surviving addiction, assault, and mental health struggles, mutual aid, and navigating systems of support. In today's topics, we cover Nancy Mace's campaign against Sarah McBride, Matt Gaetz stepping down as Trump's AG nominee, Linda McMahon's ironic nomination as Education Secretary, and 2024's spike in violence against trans people. In allies & assholes, we celebrate AOC for standing with trans women, and drag Representative Mike Johnson for banning trans women from public spaces in the halls of Congress.

How 'bout you do your job?

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this Transgender Awareness Week episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen interview Sundance Official Selection star and trans activist, Daniel Trujillo, and talk Trans Prom, being featured in a short, advocating at the state capitol and favorite bands. IN today's topics, we talk Trump's batshit crazy cabinet picks, the resistance by Democratic leaders in blue states, and the Department of Education's findings around the death of Nex Benedict. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Kelly Clarkson for elevating the stories of trans people, and drag NY Rep Tom Suozzi for trying to (once again) scapegoat trans people for this year's election losses.

This flipping blows my mind!

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this post 2024 election episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen are joined by Boston clinical therapist Rachel Hulstein-Lowe, and unpack the election results, what it means for the mental health of trans and gender expansive children, and the importance of hope and finding joy in difficult circumstances. In today's topics we talk about MAGA Republican and AG prospect threatening NY AG Letitia James, white supremacists telegraphing harm to women during the next Trump presidency, a spike in crisis calls after the election, and the election of multiple LGBTQ+ officials across the country. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Massachusetts Governor, Maura Healey for refusing to assist president elect Trump's planned mass deportation in her state. We drag Democrat Seth Moulton for suggesting that the Democratic support of trans people caused this year's election losses.

Epic Rant: 2024 Election Edition

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0400

On this special 2024 Election Edition of the Parent Advocate, Stephen and the unofficial third co-host, Anthony, chop it up and rant about Tuesday's election results, their fears for another Trump terms, what the election says about America, and their commitment to keep fighting.

I just wanna do my homework!

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen are joined by actor, author and activist, James Rose, and talk Hedwig and the Angry Inch, being targeted by Trump and Desantis in anti-trans ads, and their debut memoir, sorry i keep crying during sex due out next year. In today's topics, we cover trans wrestler Mack Beggs lawsuit against Senator Ted Cruz, AG Ken Paxton's suit against a doctor for providing GAC to minors in Texas, a new law in Odessa Texas, which allows citizens to sue trans people if they're ‘caught” using the wrong restroom, and misleading billboards in Missouri suggesting that Amendment 3 to the constitution which would enshrine a women's right to an abortion is promoting "child gender surgery." In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate the patrons of Wetherspoons Pub in Sheffield England for throwing out transphobes and we drag the RNC and the Trump campaign for spending $30M in anti-trans ads in the month of October.

Heather love the kids!

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen continue in the "work" theme, interviewing fellow parent of trans kids, Heather Postelwait, and discuss raising two trans kids in conservative Arizona, life as a former Mormon seeking spirituality, teaching middle graders, book reviews and reading clubs. In today's topics, we talk a new CDC report and the GOP spending on anti-trans ads. Finally in Allies & Assholes we celebrate Selena Gomez for her support of the trans community, and drag Micah Beckwith for his proposal to fire people who add pronouns to their signatures.

The Work. Family, Friends & Allies

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen are joined by Jose Trujillo and discuss Lizette's recent experience in her friend group and how sometimes you need to cut a transphobic b*tch off! We also get into the sometimes complicated relationships we've had with family and friends, and discuss the advice we've given parents at odds with their spouses over affirming their gender expansive kids. Finally, we wrap with advice for being better allies to parents of trans kids.

Real men cry

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette & Stephen interview Kym and Mike Hoffman, parents of a trans daughter and facilitators of TRANSpirational family support group, and talk raising a trans child, creating spaces for kids to see themselves reflected, and the importance of affirming our children. In today's topics, we talk Project 2025 architect Corey DeAngelis' gay porn past, a new study out that links the effects of anti-trans legislation to increased suicide risk in trans youth, and Toyota's backlash for their LGBTQ+ and DEI initiatives. Finally, in Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Will Ferrell for his support of his trans friend Harper Steele, and drag Megyn Kelly for attaching the Sirius XM owner (and her boss) Martine Rothblatt for being trans.

Gender Liberation!

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette & Stephen interview Hazel & Christoph Heinzer, parents of two nonbinary kids in Tuscon, AZ, and talk about the Gender Liberation March, leaning into their advocacy, and learning from their kids. In Today's Topics, we discuss the NH school board which allowed a trans girl to play soccer defying state law, trolls spamming the Texas gender marker change reporting inbox, NC Lt Gov Mark Robinson's disturbing posts on porn forums, and fellow NC GOP candidate Michelle Morrow's interesting take on the "+" in LGBTQ+. In our Allies & Assholes segment, we celebrate Gov Andy Beshear for his executive action banning conversion therapy in KY, and drag Donald Trump for suggesting that immigrant inmates shouldn't have access to GAC.

Epic Rant: Sade Edition

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this Epic Rant: Sade Edition of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen chop it up about the beating of a trans teen Jayden Tzaczyk in Dogtown, Sade's new track and ode to her son Izaak Theo, Young Lion on the forthcoming Red Hot album, Donald Trump's unconvincing attempt to distance himself from Project 2025, and the upcoming Gender Liberation March in Washington, DC.

Finding joy!

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen chat with Indivisible Chicago's Laura Tanner and talk Hillary Clinton's loss to Donald Trump, text banking for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, learning about transphobic colleagues, and finding joy. In today's topics, we cover Donald Trump's weird belief that trans kids are getting operations in schools, AGs targeting the medical records of trans patients, Idaho Gov Brad Little's executive order blocking Biden's Title IX, and the New Hampshire Supreme Court upholding student's right's to privacy. In our Allies & Assholes segment, we celebrate Sheryl Lee Ralph for teaching older people to respect pronouns and we drag Sweet Briar College in Virginia for using a 100 year old will to prevent trans people from enrolling in their institution.

Epic Rant: DNC Edition

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this Epic Rant: DNC Edition of the Parent Advocate Podcast, Lizette and Stephen talk about Stephen’s experience at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, the historic moments and missed opportunities for trans representation. Lizette celebrates a major legal victory in Arizona for transgender youth, while also addressing disheartening news from Texas, where new policies restrict trans peoples' ability to change gender markers on driver's licenses. We wrap on a high note talking about the importance of a Harris/Walz presidency, the challenges and triumphs in the ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ rights.

Testosterone darts!

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette & Stephen interview, Harvard, Yale and Stanford educated author of Free to Be: Understanding Kids & Gender Identity, Dr. Jack Turban and get into the myth of rapid onset dysphoria, sports bans and supporting parents and families in transition. In today's topics, we discuss the French lawsuit against Elon Musk and J.K. Rowlings, declining LGBTQ+ acceptance, Hawaii's first ever trans lawmaker, and the GOP's investigation and impeachment inquiry into superintendent Ryan Walters. In our Allies & Assholes segment, we celebrate viral TikToker Jools Lebron and drag SCOTUS for their shitty Title IX ruling.

BIPOC Baddies!

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette & Stephen interview trans youth activist, Mya Figueroa (and her parents) talk cheerleading, starting high school and convincing Arizona State Senators to abandon their misguided anti-trans bills. In today's topics, we cover the Planned Parenthood lawsuit, Washington State Senator Emily Randall, Valentina Gomez's failed primary run, and the Olympic Team LGBTQ+'s medal run. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Governor Tim Walz for his LGBTQ advocacy and activism, and drag GOP VP candidate JD Vance for weaponizing anti-trans sentiment.

A family affair

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate Podcast, "A Family Affair," Lizette and Stephen chat up DOJ attorney Sonia Murphy, and talk about advocacy, the Gender Cool Project, and parenting a trans youth. In today’s topics, we highlight a significant ruling on the Biden administration's Title IX sex discrimination rule, a federal court's support of an Ohio school district's anti-bullying policy, transphobia at the Olympics and the far right group Ziklag's AI purge of voter rolls. In "Allies and Assholes," we name an unlikely Ally in FOX News’ Laura Ingraham while Logan Paul is our Asshole of the Week for spreading misinformation about Olympic boxer Imane Khelif.

History Making. Kamala Harris Edition

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette & Stephen interview queer nonbinary historian & author, Lydia Otero, and they spill tea on growing up queer in the Southwest, coming of age queer in LA, and run-ins with Madonna. In today's topics we talk Alpa Phi Alpha's proposed ban on trans men becoming brothers, a slap down for Moms for Liberty, the RNC crashing gay-dating app Grindr during their convention, and Kamala Harris’ record-breaking fundraising and volunteer numbers. Finally in Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Vivian Wilson for standing up to this week's Asshole, her father, Elon Musk.

Flip the script!

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen switch places with self-appointed executive producer and third co-host, Anthony Chukumba, who grills them on what brought them to advocacy, their proudest moments, best (and worst) guest, and tips for parents of TGNC youth.

It takes a village!

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen interview queer Star Tribune reporter Nicole Norfleet, and talk Pride, disinformation, objectivity in journalism and Project 2025. In today's topics, we cover the Missouri AG trying to get medical records of trans kids, the White House's clarification on surgery for trans minors, a federal judge halting Biden’s new Title IX gender identity protection rules, and gay furry hackers group SiegedSec hacking the Heritage Foundation. Finally, in Allies & Assholes we celebrate the new Black nonbinary CEO of the Trevor Project, Jaymes Black, and drag Donald Trump Junior for thinking hurricanes have gone woke.

Special Rant Edition: SCOTUS F*ckery!

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen kinda go off on SCOTUS, Trump, MAGA Republicans, the Heritage Foundation and the steady decline in the country caused by sycophants in elected office.

Chinese Chorizo! A recipe for solidarity.

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen are joined by queer food artist activist Feng Feng Yeh, talk assimilation, the history of Mexican & Chinese solidarity, and the importance of preserving cultural traditions. In today's topics, we discuss the Supreme Court's taking up a transgender rights case, a new survey revealing that LGTQ+ students don't feel safe in schools, and the permanent closure of an LGBTQ+ center. In Allies & Assholes, we highlight Precious Brady Davis for her groundbreaking appointment as the first black transgender woman to hold public office in Cook County, and drag is Beth Bourne, the chairwoman of the California Chapter of Moms for Liberty, for her outrageous verbal attack on drag queens at a Hawaiian resort.

Come again. Say what?

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen interview nonbinary researcher Em Matsuno of the Arizona State University and talk parent support programs, supporting trans youth, understanding what it means to be nonbinary, and a Night of Trans & Nonbinary Joy. In Today's Topics, we discuss the win for abortion rights at the Supreme Court, the federal appeals court siding with a middle school on a First Amendment case over a "there are only two genders" t-shirt, the Colorado GOP referring to LGBTQ people are "godless groomers" and the federal judge in Florida striking down the state's ban on gender affirming care for trans youth and adults. In our Allies & Assholes segment, we celebrated Marlon Wayans for standing up for the LGBTQ community against trolls, and drag Pope Francis for using a derogatory term to describe gay men attempting to enter the seminary.

B6. We throw Hands!

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast "B6. We Throw Hands!" Lizette & Stephen interview nonbinary Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access for housing at the University of Arizona, John-Peter Wilhite. Join them as they talk the lessons he learned working with ACT UP!, the AIDS epidemic and survivor's guilt, the importance of supportive parents, and listening to our LGBTQ youth to help them thrive. In Today's Topics, we cover Dwyane and Zaya Wade launching Translatable the online support community for Black families of trans youth, the appeals court in Maryland who ruled that religious parents don’t automatically have the right to pull their children out of schools based on LGBTQ+ curriculum, Summer Bushnell, the conservative blogger ordered to pay more than $1.1 million in damages after defaming a drag queen online, and the Missouri attorney general seeking medical records of patients who received care at the Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Finally, in Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett for her epic clapback at MJG and drag Colorado state GOP director of special initiatives, Darcy Schoening for suggesting that trans kids can turn other kids trans.

Did I answer your question?

Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Join Lizette and Stephen as they interview trans artist Dante Celeiro and get into the NYC underground ballroom scene, discovering his people on Christopher Street, building a LGBTQ+ performance art space, and finding time to breathe. In Today's Topics, we discuss the deadly sin of Pride per Harrison Butker, the 18 Republican-led states suing the Biden Administration, Mississippi's attack on trans people in public spaces, and a former klansman coming out as transgender. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Kristen Chenoweth from her vocal red carpet support of LGBTQ+ people, and we drag Republican candidate Valentina Gomez for suggesting Americans stop being "weak and gay."

Twinny, twin, twin!

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette and Stephen interview Rutgers University Associate Dean, Marta Esquilin and we get into racial microaggressions, parenting twins, raising trans masculine children, and the attack on DEI in education. In today's topics, we get into South Carolina’s ban on GAC for TGNC youth, the class action lawsuit against Aetna to cover fertility treatments for LGBTQ+ couples, a gay North Carolina teacher fired for announcing his wedding on Facebook, and a NY Supreme Court ruling blocking Nassau County's ban on trans women in sports. In our Allies & Assholes segment, we celebrate Molly Cook the first out LGBTQ person to serve in the Texas Senate, and we drag Timothy Simmons, the conservative sVirginia school board member who singled out a queer student for their artwork.

Fuck hope! I wanna feel whole!

Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette and Stephen speak with fellow parent and children's book publisher nadeen "mothasistah" herring. Join us as we spill the tea on her company blaq noyz, finding common ground for conversation, listening to our trans children and the value of hugs. In today's topics, we get into the United Methodist church lifting their ban on LGBTQ clergy, the Arkansas lawsuit over new restrictions on drivers license gender markers, the death of trans nonbinary teen River Nevaeh Goddard, and the Republican-led states suing the Biden administration over new Title IX regulations. Finally in Allies & Assholes, we highlight Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Judy Shepard for her tireless work on behalf of LGBTQ+ people, and we drag American Independent Party candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., for affiliating with the avowed anti-LGBTQ party.

Drag me out on my shield!

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette and Stephen chop it up with Erin Russ of Southern Arizona Senior Pride, and talk Boy Scouts, coming out to their father, fears of being ostracized and finding purpose. In today's topics, we discuss the SCOTUS decision in Idaho, Moms for Liberty saying Americans have a lot in common with Trump, and Tennessee lawmakers criminalizing assisting trans youth. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate trans high school athlete Maelle Jacques for her powerful testimony in front of the New Hampshire legislature and drag Texas Governor Greg Abbott for suggesting that trans people shouldn't be school teachers.

Epic Rant - TDOV Edition

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this special episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Lizette and Stephen discuss the killing of Diamond Brigman, and the arrest of the killer of Aisha Davis, the lawsuits brought by Stephen Miller's America First Legal, Scientific American's article on the shrinking safe places for trans people and their families, and the reasons we are both visible advocates for trans youth.

Cactus & Sunshine

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, join Lizette & Stephen as they talk with scholar activist Stephanie Troutman-Robbins about attacks on reproductive rights, gender and sexuality, finding white allies in the mountains, and re-Imagining the invisible knapsack in higher education. In our today's topics, we talk about the NCAA lawsuit challenging trans women's participation in collegiate sports, the hate crime shooting of a gay man in Florida, the hunt for the killer of Torrence HIll, and the medical examiner's ruling of Nex Benedict's death as suicide. In Allies & Assholes, we elevate Planet Fitness for standing with trans people and permanently banning a transphobe, and we drag the US House of Representatives for voting to force the sale of TikTok.

I pooped on myself!

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episodes Lizette and Stephen talk going from education to comedy, cycles of gender expression, wellness and movement with nonbinary educator, movement specialist, doctoral candidate and comedian, Em Bowen.

In today's topics, we cover Ohio's thousands of comments to Governor DeWine, a North Dakota judge's ruling that Christian groups don't have to provide health coverage for their trans workers, trans golfer Hailey Davidson's banning from the NXXT Women’s Pro Tour, and Republicans in Florida’s House of Representatives passing three new anti-LGBTQ+ bills.

In Allies & Assholes we highlight Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Burlington, Vermont’s first woman and openly out queer mayor. And we drag Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman for pulling funding from an LGBTQ center because of a tweet from Lis of TikTok!

Player Hater Degree!

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, join hosts Lizette Trujillo and Stephen Chukumba as they interview Emeritus member of the Parents for Transgender Equality Council, adjunct professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies andEthnic Studies, Dr. Priya J. Shah. We get down to the history of bathroom and swimming pool bans, successful examples of coalition building, and centering trans kids in movement building. In today's topics, we discuss the Owasso High School walkout, Indiana's ban on gender affirming care, Mississippi's ironically titled Dignity and Safety for Incarcerated Woman Act, and the successful hate crimes conviction of the killer of Dime Doe. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate U.S. Senator Laphonsa Butler of California for reading banned books in the record, and drag Oklahoma Republican State Senator Tom Woods for referring to trans youth as filth in the wake of the death of Nex Benedict.

Regular schmegular girl from the hood.

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette Trujillo and Stephen Chukumba are joined by Tamilia Valenzuela, a bilingual, disabled, neurodivergent Queer Black Latina' and at-large member of the Washington Elementary School District, and talk cat ears, being doxxed, and her dream for educational opportunities for all kids. In today's topics, we discuss the tragic death of Nex Benedict, the hypocrisy of the Catholic church and its response to the funeral of Cecilia Gentili, and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signing into law the ability to refuse to solemnize marriage. In this week's Allies & Assholes segment, we celebrate the solidarity of Paramore, who rejected the acknowledgment from Tennessee's racist Republican-controlled House for rejecting a similar resolution to acknowledge fellow Black Grammy award winner, Allison Russell. And we drag Oklahoma’s new Republican superintendent of public schools, Ryan Walters for appointing Chaya Raichik, the creator of Libs of TikTok to the state’s library advisory committee.

The kids are gonna be okay!

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, join hosts Lizette Trujillo and Stephen Chukumba as they interview nonbinary author Joelle Retener about their upcoming book, Marley's Pride. We find out how she went from diplomatic service with the State Department to homeschooling nonbinary kids in the woods to writing books. In today's topics, we dig into the Tennessee bill allowing discrimination against same sex couples, the Super Bowl "He Get Us" ads, and right wing media trying to make the Joel Osteen shooter trans. This week's Allies & Assholes highlights Lyft for expanding safety precautions to protect women and nonbinary people, and we drag North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson for being a transphobic tool.

American Teenager

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Parent Advocate, Lizette Trujillo and Stephen Chukumba interview nonbinary journalist, author and advocate, Nico Lang as they prepare for the release of their upcoming book, American Teenager. We dive into their recent piece on Dave Chappelle and their problematic comedy, writing about the nuanced lives of trans youth, and what they would be doing if they weren't documenting the attacks on queer people. In our today's topic segment, we discuss how the Maryland House committee killed a bill that would have banned trans kids from playing sports, the defeat of 11 anti-trans bills proposed by Republican legislators in Virginia, and the Missouri Republican candidate who posted a video of herself burning LGBTQ books with a flamethrower. We also highlight the amazing life of Cecilia Gentili, the Argentine American transgender activist who passed away this week, and drag Natalie Cline the Utah State Board of Education official who falsely claimed that a teenage basketball player was trans.

Transplaining.

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In our Transplaining episode Lizette Trujillo and Stephen Chukumba interview Dr AC Goldberg a world renowned intersex/transgender DEIB consultant, Professor and Speech/Language Pathologist, and talk about helping trans youth literally find their voices, standing up to the system, and grappling with institutional bias and discrimination. In Today's Topics, we discuss the ‘end game’ for anti-trans legislation, Utah becoming the first state to advance anti-trans legislation this year and LGBTQ+ establishments in Washington state being charged with lewdness. Finally, in Allies & Assholes, we elevate Ohio Democratic state representative Shontel Brown for standing up for trans youth, and drag Bud Light for standing with avowed racist and transphobe/homophobe Shane Gillis.

Joyful Defiance!

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 2 of season 2, Lizette Trujillo and Stephen Chukumba interview Emmy award winning producer, Nicole Bozorgmir, and talk about becoming a parent, raising trans kids in America, and the importance of joyful defiance in the face of adversity. In Today's Topics, we cover Texas' appeal to the United Nations, the myth of trans regret, and the importance of Tias to trans youth. Finally in our Allies & Assholes segment, we celebrate Will Ferrell and his documentary Will & Harper which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to a standing ovation, and drag the Ohio Legislature for overriding Governor Dewine's veto and enshrining anti-trans laws on their books.

My Freedom Dream!

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In our season two opener, join Lizette Trujillo and Stephen Chukumba as we ring in the new year with the newly appointed CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition, Dr. David Johns, and talk Black liberation, letting the babies talk, and taking up space. What would a show be without Allies & Assholes? This week we highlight our ally Arienne Childrey, the transgender woman running for Ohio's state legislature, and we drag Dave Chappelle who can't seem to leave transgender people out of his damn mouth!

Allies & Assholes!

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In the final episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, Stephen Chukumba, Lizette Trujillo (and a special surprise guest) recap this year's most memorable Allies and forgettable Assholes, including Luchina Fisher, POTUS & FLOTUS, Dwyane Wade, Machaela Cavanaugh and the organizers of Trans Prom.

Jump on the pendulum!

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 31 of the Parent Advocate, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we get into LGBTQ muslims calling for a ceasefire at Stonewall, SCOTUS declining to take an appeal banning conversion therapy, a Florida lawsuit over pronouns, and Ohio's gender-affirming care and sports bans headed to the desk of Governor DeWine. Lizette and Stephen interview one of People's Sexiest Men Alive - Brian Michael Smith. We talk trans visibility, affirming love, and the responsibility of media. In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Elliot Page and drag former president Donald Drumpf.

Let the damn kids play!

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 30 of the Parent Advocate, join hosts Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as they interview the first mother of trans kids, I Am Jazz's own Jeanette Jennings, as we talk about being the parent of the most visible trans kid in America, landing an interview with Barbara Walters and eight seasons on TLC. Listen to today's topics as we discuss Oklahoma!, the loss of health care providers in South Carolina, Title IX and Governor Tony Evers's veto. In our Allies & Assholes segment, we celebrate Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her brilliant takedown of transphobic bigots (aka Riley Gaines) and drag Rep Jim Banks of Indiana for his "SAFE Home Act".

SCOTUS for sale!

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 29 of the Parent Advocate, co-hosts Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo interview activist and fellow PTEC parent, Debi Jackson. Join us as we talk trolls and being inspired by hate mail, the Problem with Jon Stewart, TransHood, effective comm strategies and fighting for trans equality despite the shenanigans of SCOTUS. In Today's Topics, we get into George Santos, Moms for Liberty being roasted by middle schoolers, and conservative outrage over Froot Loops. In our Allies & Assholes segment, we celebrate the Monarch High School students walkout in solidarity with their trans classmate and volleyball player, and we drag Rafael Edward Cruz aka Senator Ted Cruz for being - well, an asshole.

"Hope is a discipline."

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode join hosts Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as they interview Melanie Willingham Jaggers, the first Black nonbinary Executive Director of GLSEN, and talk about being named to the Out 100 list, making whole children, and creating safe learning environments for kids. We also dig into Raquel Willis's memoir, The Risk It Takes Bloom, observe a moment of silence for TDOR, and review the Netflix movie, Rustin. In our Allies & Asshole segment, we uplift Marlon Wayans for acknowledging his son Kai, and drag Moms for Liberty for aligning with the Proud Boys.

An Uncle and Two Dads

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In a very special Episode 27 of the Parent Advocate podcast, we celebrate the Netflix release of the documentary short The Dads, with 'uncle' Anthony Chukumba returning as our guest host to interview two of the film's stars, podcast host Stephen Chukumba and co-host Lizette Trujillo’s husband Jose. Join us as we learn more about their backgrounds, first impressions of each other, being “invited in” by their transgendered children, their ongoing advocacy, what they hope viewers take away from The Dads, and whether there will be a The Dads 2 (or a 'The Uncles' for that matter). The Dads airs on Netflix on November 17.

Not Philly Buster! Filibuster!

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In Episode 26 of the Parent Advocate, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we interview Nebraska State's Machaela Cavanaugh, whose historic 60-day filibuster shut down the Nebraska legislature. We chop it up about Mike Tyson defending gay men with the support of his non-binary child, and Danica Roem, a three-term Virginia lawmaker and a former journalist, on Tuesday became the first openly transgender person to be elected to a State Senate seat in the South. We talk inviting in vs coming out and unpack the Vatican finally opening up to trans people. This week, we acknowledge the ACLU national as our Ally of the Week for bringing trans health care to SCOTUS, and we drag U.S. District Judge Roy Altman as the Asshole of the Week for upholding SB 1028, the so-called Fairness in Women's Sports act.

It's Gaelle-tines Day!

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In Episode 25 of the Parent Advocate podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we interview activist Gaelle Esposito with Creosote Partners, Arizona's progressive lobbying, government relations, communications, and legislative advocacy firm. We are also go in on all the crazy sh*t that’s been going on in the world including comments by Yung Joc, the inordinate number of trans deaths in October and our asshole of the week House Speaker Mike Johnson. We also celebrate our Ally of the Week, Dolly Parton!

They're ready for you Mister President.

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In this super special episode of the Parent Advocate podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we discuss HRC's Equality Convention and National Dinner. Listen in on the speeches delivered by award recipient Matt Bomer, Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride, and Trail Blazers Awardees, Daniel, Grayson, Hobbes and Libby, who brought the house down with their speech. IN our Allies & Assholes segment, we prop up Dennis & Judy Shepard for their tireless work on behalf of LGBTQ+ youth and drag alt-right pundit Matt Walsh for being a douchebag.

Is there a doctor in the house?

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Ugo Ezenkwele of Mount Sinai Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine joins hosts Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo to talk about standards of care for dealing with transgender and gender diverse patients in emergency room settings. We also talk about the appointment of California's first Black out lesbian serving in the United States Senate, and pour a little out for former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (sorry not sorry). In Allies & Assholes, we celebrate Delaware State representative Eric Morrison, and put transphobe and far right Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on blast.

Nothing but the facts, Jack!

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Join hosts Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we chat up our guest, Dr. Russ Toomey (of vs the State of AZ fame). Listen as we gab about the NY Times disinformation machine, being 'mansplained' by Congressional staffers, and the general fuckery that is 'debating' trans lives. Check out this week's Allies & Assholes, the Biden Administration and Rep. Lauren Boebert. Episode 22. One for the ages.

Did someone order a funeral?

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 21 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we dig in on 'parental grieving', California's Trans History Month announcement, Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment acquittal, and the coming LGBTQ takeover of politics . We also chop it up with our guest, Gender Specialist Rebecca Minor. Listen to what the fuss is all about!

Decolonize your mind!

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In this special 'rant' episode number 20, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we dispense with our traditional format to get shit off our chests! Join us as we talk about Kappa Kappa Gamma's lawsuit by seven sorority sisters (say that three times fast), Georgia's stay on its gender affirming care ban, and the 25th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard. In our Allies & Assholes segment, we celebrate Olympian Adam Rippon, and drag Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen.

Calling all my Drag Kings and Queens!

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 19 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we get into The Dads part 2, back to school, an attack on Pride flags, gender affirming care ban challenges, and an HRC report about the mental state of trans people in the wake of all these anti-trans GAC bans. We interview photography artist Rachel Castillo, who talks about her coming out experience and rasing a trans kid. And we give two thumbs up to D. Smith of Kokomo City fame, and two thumbs down to Spanish football president, Luis Rubiales.

Down with the patriarchy!

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 18 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk Baylor University being exempted from protecting LGBTQ folks, Target bitchin' about slumping profits, New Hampshire banning the trans panic defense, and dealing with our children's doctors. We interview trans activist, Nghia Nguyen working for trans liberation in the south and highlight this week's Allies & Assholes: Beyonce and the North Carolina House and Senate Republicans.

Jesus! Hand me a folding chair!

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Parent Advocate Podcast join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk pastors, passports and parent groups. This week we interview Reverend Louis Mitchell, and get his take on his path to spirituality and the importance of self-love. We look at how religious freedom worked against a Catholic couple seeking to foster, the beatdown of crackers in Alabama, and a University of Michigan study that found that trans people don't experience regret from gender confirming surgery. We also elevate Skittles for standing with the trans community, and poop on the New College of Florida Education board of eliminating their gender studies program.

Tales of a White House Heckler.

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 16 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk parental support, back to school sweet 16s and sometimesy families. We get to speak with Jennicet Gutierrez, who talks about being an undocumented trans Latinx woman fighting for the rights of marginalized people in the wake of anti-immigration, anti-trans opposition. In our Allies & Assholes segment, we highlight Doc Martens and Mike Pence. Can you guess which is which?

Give it to me straight doc!

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In Episode 15 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we chat with Dr. Robert Abreu about supporting families of trans children, parental grief. We also get into the Barbie movie, Twitter and and Virginia's rollback of trans affirming policies. In our Allies & Assholes segment, we highlight Sir Charles Barkley and give CNN the gas face.

Two Spirits and Crackers.

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In Episode 14 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we interview our show's first Two Spirit guest, Eli Rigatuso and we talk about his journey to self-discovery, being seen by his mother, and navigating life as a 'late-bloomer'. We celebrate Imagine Dragons as our Ally of the Week, and drag Studio 8 Hair Lab owner Christine Geiger as the Asshole of the Week for her transphobic rant on Facebook.

Liberation isn't possible if it's not collective!

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 13 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we discuss Kansas, Tennessee, the 6th Circuit and the erosion of privacy rights in light of recent decisions. We speak with Jamie Bruesehoff, author of Raising Kids Beyond the Binary, about her accidental activism, having child protective services show up at her door, and raising a viral transgender child.

You can miss me with that!

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In our 12th episode of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk with ACLU super attorney, Chase Strangio on the Supreme Court, learning from elders, where he finds joy and Trans Prom. We give the SCOTUS Six double middle fingers and celebrate VPOTUS Kamala Harris for her historic visit to the Stonewall Inn.

Don't make me get my machete!

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 11 of The Parent Advocate Podcast join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk family vacations at Disney, forgetting Father's Day, trials of travel soccer and Netflix. We interview Ngozi Nnaji, the mother of Andraya Yearwood, and get her take on parenting a trans athlete, being a mama bear and redlining. In our recurring segment, Allies & Assholes, we give props to Lizzo and drag Lance Armstrong and Caitlyn Jenner.

Are you sure he's your son?

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In Episode 10 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, it's a Chukumba takeover! Co-host Anthony Chukumba, joins his brother, Stephen Chukumba, as they interview Trans Prom co-organizer Hobbes Chukumba, and they talk Trans Prom, visiting the White House, being on TV and standing in solidarity and community with other trans youth. We also highlight our ally of the week, President Joe Biden, and drag presidential contender Nikki Haley for - well being an idiot.

He’s Out! He’s Proud! (and he’s much faster than you)

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

On this special Chukumba Brother's & Pride Month edition of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and special co-host brother Anthony Chukumba we interview Matthew Llano, and out gay professional marathoner, and get his take on being a role model to young athletes, finding his voice and the costs of coming out. We also highlight Lego and drag Fox late night host Greg Gutfeld, aka "The Ghetto Stephen Colbert."

Everything tastes like ash in my mouth.

Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 8 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk Trans Prom, book bans, possibility models and superheroes. We interview trans activist and actor, Nicole Maines, who talks Yellowjackets, her life as a superhero, standing up for herself and what it means to be a role model for trans youth. We also celebrate ACLU trans attorney, Chase Strangio and drag Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.

Situational Awareness & Blue Lamp Posts

Sat, 20 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 7 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk to pediatric physician, Keisha Michaels as she unpacks the myths surrounding gender affirming care, the firing of doctors at Dell Children's Medical Center in Texas, and the hopes and dreams she has for her daughter. We drag Governor Ron "De Satan" DeSantis, and celebrate Nebraska Senator Megan Hunt who literally trashed her colleagues from the Senate floor.

The crowd goes wild!

Sun, 14 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In our Mother's Day episode 6 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo and fellow The Dads cast member and Lizette's hubby, Jose Trujillo, who talks about being the father of a trans kid, what it's like being an immigrant, and the importance of building community. We examine the firing of physicians at Dell Children's Medical Center in Texas, the Supreme Court, and CNN.

No working! We're walking!

Sat, 06 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In episode five of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we get inside the head of Jeannine LaRue, Board Chair of the Garden State Equality Fund, and talk piano lessons, coming out of the closet, policy and proximity. We elevate Brittney Griner and drag Kerri Seekins-Crowe in our recurring Allies & Assholes segment.

Mess with me and we're gonna tussle!

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In our fourth episode of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk dog portraits, finding purpose, and making good trouble with our guest, photographer Jesse Freidin. We give props to LIzzo, and the finger to Montana Republicans.

Drumpfs & Dingleberries

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In the third episode of The Parent Advocate join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk crucifixions, exploding rockets and underwear flying from the gallery. We also have an insightful interview with Dr. Scholar Lee our first guest of transgender experience, who talks spirituality and walking one's own path.

Supergirl's Dad is a Badass who Cries

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

This week, hosts Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo are joined by surprise co-host, Jose Trujillo, as we interview Wayne Maines, the first out father of a transgender child and CW superhero Supergirl (Nicole Maines). We talk about his journey raising a transgender child and his efforts to get more fathers to connect and acknowledge their role in the fight for trans equality.

We discuss Kid Rock, Caitlyn Jenner, Kelly Cadigan, as well as our Ally & Asshole of the Week: Athlete Ally and Representative Webster Barnaby.

Not here for the Bullsh*t!

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we meet the show's hosts, Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo, two BIPOC parents of transgender kids who discuss the events of the day, including Drag show reading bans and the growing spate of anti-trans legislation taking over the country. We interview award winning filmmaker, Luchina Fisher, as she discusses two of her films, Mama Gloria and The Dads. We also highlight our A$$hole of the Day, Governor Mark Gordon for allowing Senate File 133.