• BONUS - Dr. Karen Tang
    May 7 2024

    In this bonus episode, Schuyler speaks with Dr. Karen Tang, gynecologist, viral TikToker, and author of the new book, It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (But Were Never Told) out May 7th.


    Schuyler and Dr. Tang discuss the ins-and-outs of reproductive healthcare, with particular focus on gender affirmation and the effects systemic oppression on effective, compassionate care. Dr. Tang also explains common reproductive health conditions including endometriosis, PCOS, and fibroids and Schuyler discloses a bit about his own journey with gynecological care.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • What is good representation? ✶ with Leo Sheng
    Feb 12 2024

    In the last episode of season one of Dear Schuyler, Leo Sheng chats with Schuyler about why representation matters and why good representation is trickier than some might think.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • How can sharing our stories help others feel less alone? ✶ with Ryan Cassata
    Jan 29 2024

    Isolation often allows hate to endure, making it crucial to break through such barriers. However, for trans people, recounting one's journey can be a complex experience.

    That is why Schuyler invited Ryan Cassata on to the show. Together, they explore Ryan's discussions about his gender journey on shows like Larry King Live and The Tyra Banks Show, and his approach to sharing his life story through music.

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    48 mins
  • How can we undo the gender binary? ✶ with Devin-Norelle
    Jan 20 2024

    The gender binary, or the idea that there are only two genders, is at the core of so many issues facing transgender people today. However, Schuyler speaks with the host of PBS' Brave Spaces and trans advocate Devin-Norelle about how this false assumption impacts those who may not believe gender plays a significant role in their life, and how radical self-reflection can help dismantle this societal norm.

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    59 mins
  • How do prisons shape society and gender? ✶ with Jaden Janak
    Jan 20 2024

    In many ways, the existence of police and prisons may feel natural to many people. However, Schuyler sits down with Professor and Scholar Jaden Janak to discuss how the Prison Industrial Complex we know today is actually a recent invention, and how this system serves those in power. Together they gather insight before Schuyler answers today's main question: How do prisons shape society and gender?


    This episode was recorded in April 2023


    Black and Pink PenPal program


    A guide to the Prison Industrial Complex by Critical Resistance

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    53 mins
  • How do parents support their transgender kid? ✶ with Nai and Leo
    Jan 6 2024

    Navigating the journey of caring for and supporting a transgender child can be overwhelming, especially for parents unfamiliar with the transgender experience.

    In this episode, Schuyler invites Nai and Leo, the first parent and child who reached out to him after his 60 Minutes feature aired. They delve into the discussion on how Nai affirmed Leo's identity, coped with less supportive relatives, and navigated the process of obtaining gender-affirming care.

    This interview was recorded in March 2023.

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    51 mins
  • Why are there so many anti-trans bills? ✶ with Chase Strangio
    Nov 27 2023

    Today, there are over 500 anti-trans bills that have either been passed or introduced throughout the United States. Though transphobia is not new, it is natural to wonder: why now?

    To address this question, Schuyler speaks with ACLU lawyer and activist Chase Strangio. He discusses why so many states are pushing for these laws, what their real intent is, and what we can do about them.

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    58 mins
  • How do I manage my relationship with parents that don't understand me? ✶ with Raquel Willis
    Nov 13 2023

    It can be tricky for all of us to maintain a healthy relationship with our parents. But for trans people, this relationship can be even more complicated. To help navigate this complicated connection, Schuyler sits down with author and activist Raquel Willis. She discusses how the dynamic between her and her religious parents morphed over time. Raquel also discusses her new book, The Risk it Takes to Bloom, out November 14th.


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    1 hr and 2 mins