Tune in and learn all about the transwomen and lesbians who were persecuted in the 1800's, how the feminist movement excluded lesbians, and how Magnus Hirschfeld, a German physician, sexologist, and LGBTQ advocate, carried out the first advocacy for homosexual and transgender rights. Taras also shares his story about Christine Jorgensen, a transwoman who was the first person to become widely known in the United States for having sex reassignment surgery.

LGBTQ+ Resources:

The Trevor Project

Trans Lifeline

PFLAG - Our Trans Loved Ones

National LGBTQ Task Force

You can also find Let's Just Say It on Substack.

Show music provided by Drrrakhan.

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Kathy and Taras discuss myths like:

• Lesbians hate men (nope - we just love women - a lot)
• You can always tell when someone is trans (not the case)
• It's easier being a lesbian (let's fact check that)
• Transgender is a mental illness (throw away the DSM)

Tune in and learn why it's important to understand where these myths came from, why people believe them, and how we can educate ourselves and others about the LGBTQ community. 

LGBTQ+ Resources:

The Trevor Project

Trans Lifeline

PFLAG - Our Trans Loved Ones

National LGBTQ Task Force

You can also find Let's Just Say It on Substack.

Show music provided by Drrrakhan.

All content © 2026 Let’s Just Say It.

Kathy and Taras share their experiences when showing PDA (public displays of affection) with girlfriends and how they are (at times) super hypervigilant when out in public. Kathy talks about coming out to her parents (in her 20s) and how her older gay sister paved the road for her (it still wasn't easy!). 

Tune in and learn why Taras is now less fearful of showing PDA with his girlfriend, why many LGBTQ+ people "come out" to others more than once in their lives, and how the media covers hate crimes among transgender women and men. 

LGBTQ+ Resources:

The Trevor Project

Trans Lifeline

PFLAG - Our Trans Loved Ones

National LGBTQ Task Force

You can also find Let's Just Say It on Substack.

Show music provided by Drrrakhan.

All content © 2026 Let’s Just Say It.

Tune in and learn how Taras became afraid of needles a few months into starting hormone injections, how he mentally adjusted to the changes happening to him, and why he wants people to know when he made the decision to transition he was choosing himself (and encourages everyone to do the same).

LGBTQ+ Resources:

The Trevor Project

Trans Lifeline

PFLAG - Our Trans Loved Ones

National LGBTQ Task Force

You can also find Let's Just Say It on Substack.

Show music provided by Drrrakhan.

All content © 2026 Let’s Just Say It.

Tune in and learn what a black cat and golden retriever have to do with the LGBTQ community, how Kathy and a couple of co-workers used dating apps as a competition, and what Taras thinks about pick up lines.

We want to hear from you! Are you dating? Do you use the apps or are you meeting people out in the wild? Have you ever rented a U-Haul after the third date? Inquiring minds want to know - comment below!

Previously published on May 13, 2026 on Substack.

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Tune in and learn how better life became for Kathy when she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area after college, what it felt like for her to be with other gay women in the community, and how she gives back to queer teens where she currently lives.

Previously published on April 22, 2026 on Substack.

LGBTQ+ Resources:

The Gay Center

I Love NY - LGBTQ Resources

NY LGBT Network

Show music provided by Drrrakhan.

All content © 2026 Let’s Just Say It.

Tune in and learn when Taras had his first female crush, why the police got involved when he shared notes with a female friend, the fear of transitioning, and the absolute joy he felt when his son called him “Dad.”

Previously published on April 8, 2026 on Substack.

LGBTQ+ Resources:

The Trevor Project

Trans Lifeline

PFLAG - Our Trans Loved Ones

National LGBTQ Task Force

Show music provided by Drrrakhan.

All content © 2026 Let’s Just Say It.