Hey, Cis! Podcast
Hey Cis!
Hosted by Isaac (They/He) and Cyn (She/Her)
Join hosts Isaac and Cyn in ‘Hey, Cis!’ podcast as they tackle gender rights, stigma, and community building, fostering understanding and inclusion.
Hey, Cis! launched in 2020 as a head-on conversation centering current affairs and gender-based issues affecting transgender and non-binary youth, students, and adults within Canada.
Hosts Cyn and Isaac provide arts and culture with a beyond binary twist. They give a voice to doers and dreamers in this Atlantic Canadian conversational talk show. Their discussions break down cis-normative bias and smash stigma. This fosters a greater connection between cisgender, trans, and non-binary communities.
Season 3 of Hey, Cis! podcast produced in partnership with TD Bank Group.
Meet the Hosts
Isaac Cook (He/They)
“I look forward to supporting the end goal of creating gender inclusive spaces and spreading awareness of 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy and initiatives across Canada.”
Cyn Sweeney (She/Her)
Being a parent of trans child, Cyn is committed to shifting the bias and changing this narrative to one which empowers trans identities.
“Policies on paper aren’t actually worth the paper they’re being printed on, if they’re not being enforced.”
Barry Bedford, former school principal, parent, Pflag educator and fierce ally.
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Show Snapshot:
- Podcast Focus on Gender Rights and Community Building: Hey, Cis! is a podcast hosted by Isaac and Cyn that centers on issues affecting transgender and non-binary individuals, aiming to foster understanding and inclusion.
- Hosts’ Commitment to Advocacy and Awareness: Isaac and Cyn use arts and culture to challenge cis-normative bias, promote advocacy, and build connections between diverse gender communities in Atlantic Canada.
- Engaging Discussions and Impactful Stories: Episodes feature conversations on current affairs, policies, and personal stories that highlight the importance of enforcing gender-inclusive policies and overcoming stigma.
- Listeners’ Positive Feedback and Accessibility: Listeners appreciate the podcast’s informative content and accessibility, with many sharing how it helps them navigate gender-related challenges and educate themselves.
“I have a 15 year old that just came out as transgender. I have been listening to all your podcast interviews and you have helped me a lot already…”
– Parent Listener, May 2022
“I just listened to the first part of your travel series. It was fantastic and very informative. Thank you for doing this, looking forward to Part 2”
– Listener, S2: E:29 Traveling While Trans, The Baggage Fee for Biological Bias
S3: E39: How to THRIVE, not just Survive with Emma Stanley – Simply Beyond
“The best that we can do is continue to be visible, continue to organize, and continue to take action to secure our own space within our own culture.”Just in time for the Trans Day of Visibility, Isaac (They/He) sits down with Simply Good Form Director of Program Development Emma Stanley (She/Her), to talk about the challenges surrounding and importance of living visibly. Given the recent rise of anti-Trans legislation and sentiment, Isaac and Emma discuss the increased importance of this year's TDoV. The two discuss the barriers people face when trying to live visibly and the reasons why it is so important to see members of the Trans community succeeding in the more mundane aspects of life, drawing from their own lived experiences for context. Also in this episode, Emma shares an upcoming skills program called Thrive, which aims to help Trans and gender-diverse community members find careers that will encourage and support them to live authentically. This program includes resume building, a mock interview, and tips on how to determine if a prospective employer is serious about inclusion. Show links:- Hey, Cis! TD Connected Community Moment: Simply Good Form's Name and Gender Marker Change Pathway & Clinics- Check out THRIVE: Careers and Resiliency for registration and more info. – Da'Shaun (They/Them) on Twitter: "To be visibly Queer is to choose your happiness over your safety."Music: Hey, Cis! thanks musical artist Craymo for our intro/extro song: Be MyselfWritten by: Craig Stephen Raymo/Brandon Jarrett/Joshua Daniel Hershfield (c) (p) 2015 Craymo Music, BMI/Moho Music, ASCAPWebsite: http://www.Craymo.comThis podcast is created by Simply Good Form, with production assistance and editing from Podstarter. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simply-good-form/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SimplyGoodForm Hey, Cis! Season 3 is proudly partnered with TD Bank Group.Hosts: Cyn Sweeney (She/Her) and Isaac Cook (They/He)Producer: Connor Sampson (He/Him) podstarter.ioFor more beyond binary conversations on being better humans, tips for being an inclusive leader in your field and connecting with trans folks from coast-to-coast, subscribe to Hey, Cis! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.