Wed, 13 May 2026 07:17:28 -0400 https://change-podcast.com en-us © 2026 Change Podcast yes 02f34850-f9ba-5bd2-bc0b-5f7f90392e55 Shane episodic false Shane and Jem Clifton explore life and its many transitions: transgender and queer, disability, faith and spirituality, aging.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Shane https://storage.buzzsprout.com/68l7ngu6y353dd72jhelgzz44rbf?.jpg Episode 15: Dating as a trans women Jemma and Shane explore sexual orientation and her dating experiences, including the mire of dating apps. She has some fascinating insights into the relative power between men and women in the dating game - hint men think women have the power, but .....

]]> Jemma and Shane explore sexual orientation and her dating experiences, including the mire of dating apps. She has some fascinating insights into the relative power between men and women in the dating game - hint men think women have the power, but .....

]]> Shane Buzzsprout-15529339 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2742 15 full false Episode 14: Exploring gender Shane and Jemma discuss what they've been doing for the last eight months, including work, breast surgery, and the journey of self-acceptance
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]]> Shane and Jemma discuss what they've been doing for the last eight months, including work, breast surgery, and the journey of self-acceptance
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]]> Shane Buzzsprout-15173880 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2779 14 full false Episode 13: Healing, sexuality, spirituality and mental health Ten months after gender reassignment surgery,  we update the status of Jemma's healing and discuss orgasms, changing sexual preferences, and mental health challenges. Beyond the specifics of transition, we also talk about faith and self-acceptance. We think this was a rich conversation, and we hope you enjoy it.

]]> Ten months after gender reassignment surgery,  we update the status of Jemma's healing and discuss orgasms, changing sexual preferences, and mental health challenges. Beyond the specifics of transition, we also talk about faith and self-acceptance. We think this was a rich conversation, and we hope you enjoy it.

]]> Shane Buzzsprout-13643012 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0400 3068 13 full false Episode 12: Gender reassignment surgery 3-month follow-up! Jemma has been through gender reassignment surgery and has been recovering for 3 months. We chat about what the experience is like and how she is feeling. Disclaimer: this podcast displays the lived experience of Jemma as she moves through her trainsition and does not seek to present objective truths.

]]> Jemma has been through gender reassignment surgery and has been recovering for 3 months. We chat about what the experience is like and how she is feeling. Disclaimer: this podcast displays the lived experience of Jemma as she moves through her trainsition and does not seek to present objective truths.

]]> Shane Buzzsprout-12685571 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0400 3563 1 12 full false Episode 11: The exciting and nerve-wracking decision to have surgery In an earlier podcast, Jemma had mentioned it was unlikely she would seek surgery. She has since changed her mind. We have a frank conversation about what has led her to this point, and what risks she faces. Not everyday you hear dad/daughter talking about designer vaginas!

]]> In an earlier podcast, Jemma had mentioned it was unlikely she would seek surgery. She has since changed her mind. We have a frank conversation about what has led her to this point, and what risks she faces. Not everyday you hear dad/daughter talking about designer vaginas!

]]> Shane Buzzsprout-11628472 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2808 1 11 full false Episide 10: Steff's decision to transition Jemma chats with Steff Fenton about their decision to start taking testosterone hormone replacement therapy. They discuss the effects of testosterone HRT, surgery, and what it means to be transmasculine and non-binary.

]]> Jemma chats with Steff Fenton about their decision to start taking testosterone hormone replacement therapy. They discuss the effects of testosterone HRT, surgery, and what it means to be transmasculine and non-binary.

]]> Shane Buzzsprout-11365153 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 3707 1 10 full false Episode 9: Jem and Shane talk bathrooms, transphobia and more transition While Shane may or may not have had a tad too much whisky, Jem corrects some of her thinking from the previous updates and talks about her growing fear of public bathrooms

]]> While Shane may or may not have had a tad too much whisky, Jem corrects some of her thinking from the previous updates and talks about her growing fear of public bathrooms

]]> Shane Buzzsprout-11178152 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400 3129 1 9 full false Episode 8: Anthony Venn-Brown, 'I love being gay' Jem and Shane chat with Anthony Venn-Brown about his religious background, conversion therapy and tireless advocacy for LGBTQI people of faith. Shane and Anthony also reminisce about their long 'queer' friendship.
Anthony is the founder and CEO of Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International https://www.abbi.org.au/
More information about Anthony's autobiography is available here https://alifeofunlearning.com/

]]> Jem and Shane chat with Anthony Venn-Brown about his religious background, conversion therapy and tireless advocacy for LGBTQI people of faith. Shane and Anthony also reminisce about their long 'queer' friendship.
Anthony is the founder and CEO of Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International https://www.abbi.org.au/
More information about Anthony's autobiography is available here https://alifeofunlearning.com/

]]> Anthony Venn-Brown Buzzsprout-11092090 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0400 3055 conversion therapy, queer faith, friendship 1 8 full false Episode 7: Time for another update. 6 months into transition! Jem shares an update on how she is going at 6 months into her transition, the joys of being a women and the challenges of transition.

]]> Jem shares an update on how she is going at 6 months into her transition, the joys of being a women and the challenges of transition.

]]> Shane Buzzsprout-10895857 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 3630 1 7 full false Episode 6: Being gender queer is a good thing! Jem and Pastor Steff Fenton talk about how being gender diverse can actually be beautiful and empowering, and can help all of us live as whole and free human bengs. They also discuss the judeo-christian tradition of gender roles and how the bible can be a message of liberation! 

]]> Jem and Pastor Steff Fenton talk about how being gender diverse can actually be beautiful and empowering, and can help all of us live as whole and free human bengs. They also discuss the judeo-christian tradition of gender roles and how the bible can be a message of liberation! 

]]> Shane Buzzsprout-10277726 Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3656 1 6 full false Episode 5: The trauma of coming out in evangelical churches Shane talks to Pastor Steff Fenton about their journey of coming out queer in homophobic evangelical churches (Sydney Anglicanism), and about the joy and challenge of leading an inclusive congregation.

]]> Shane talks to Pastor Steff Fenton about their journey of coming out queer in homophobic evangelical churches (Sydney Anglicanism), and about the joy and challenge of leading an inclusive congregation.

]]> Steff Fenton Buzzsprout-10082027 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2255 trans,gay christian,transgender,ftm,philosophy,trans issues,trans difficulties,journey,early,ftmtransgender,transgenderpride,lgbt,lgbtq,transisbeautiful,queer,transgirl,nonbinary,gender,sex,genderspectrum, change, transactivist, evangelicalism, homophobia 1 5 full false Episode 4: Overcoming social conditioning and fears Jem has had a breakthrough in understanding the origins of her fears and insecurities discussed in Episode 2. Her and shane unpack the influence of film and media on her self-image, and the importance of positive representation of trans people publically. 

]]> Jem has had a breakthrough in understanding the origins of her fears and insecurities discussed in Episode 2. Her and shane unpack the influence of film and media on her self-image, and the importance of positive representation of trans people publically. 

]]> Shane Buzzsprout-10010759 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500 2613 1 4 full false Episode 3: Transformative choice Shane and Jem discuss the challenge of making choices that transform who you are as a person. They explore disability, beginning and end of life ethics, and gender transition - aiming to get us thinking about complex life choices

]]> Shane and Jem discuss the challenge of making choices that transform who you are as a person. They explore disability, beginning and end of life ethics, and gender transition - aiming to get us thinking about complex life choices

]]> https://change-podcast.com/ Buzzsprout-9905406 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500 2071 disability, euthanasia, abortion, transgender, choice 1 3 full false Episode 2: Joy & Challenges of Transitioning Jem and Shane discuss what has been going on in her transition, it's joy's and challenges,  7 weeks after beginning male to female hormone replacement therapy.

]]> Jem and Shane discuss what has been going on in her transition, it's joy's and challenges,  7 weeks after beginning male to female hormone replacement therapy.

]]> Shane Buzzsprout-9853447 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 3022 1 2 full false Episode 1: Exploring transition Shane Clifton and his trans daughter Jem discuss her decision to transition, as she prepares to begin hormone therapy. 

]]> Shane Clifton and his trans daughter Jem discuss her decision to transition, as she prepares to begin hormone therapy. 

]]> Shane Buzzsprout-9580761 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0500 2742 1 full false