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Aces and Dakota Fox Paul and Cody welcomed the show’s two most supportive and dedicated international listeners: Aces Fox, and Aces’ non-binary daughter Dakota. Aces is a return guest to The I in Us and Dakota has joined the show for the first time. So, Paul and Cody had two Foxes in the House, well, the studio. The first ever weekly US based FM K-pop radio show was discussed during the show. Further, this K-Pop radio show was created and produced by Aces and hosted by Dakota. Indeed, your hosts and their guests’ stars were already aligned. Aces was a training Olympic athlete, so Paul and Cody also discussed the recent IOC guideline change through the lens of Aces’ lived experiences as an intersex elite athlete. So buckle up folks for another fun and thought-provoking podcast, you’re guaranteed to enjoy it. To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Aces and Dakota Fox 2 April 2026 appeared first on The I in Us.

Paul and Cody welcome Margie McCumstie to this episode of The I in Us. Margie is the InterAction for Health and Human Rights Training and Communications Coordinator in Australia. They highlight the inaugural intersex women and non-binary retreat, plus her whirlwind, ten-day trip to New York. Margie participated in Outright International’s Advocacy Week off-site events. These events are associated with the Seventieth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The event featured a session on the rights of intersex people, particularly women. CSW is the principal global intergovernmental body which exclusively promotes gender equality and the empowerment of women. Outright International invited Margie to attend this event which testifies the place Australia and InterAction holds internationally in respect to intersex rights. In conclusion, Margie shared, “It was such an honour to participate in the first-ever intersex side-event inside the UN Headquarters in New York as part of 70th Commission on the Status of Women.” Enjoy listening to this great episode.. To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Margie McCumstie appeared first on The I in Us.

Stephan Mills On this episode of The I in Us Paul and Cody were delighted to welcome intersex activist and medical student Stephan Mills (he/him) to the show. Currently based in Italy, Stephan is in his last year of medical school and just weeks from graduating. He started doing activism in 2019 with the Italian intersex group “Intersexioni” and throughout these years has participated in many interviews, including on Italian National TV, has given lectures on intersex issues to various Italian universities, and has collaborated with other associations and medical professionals in the creation of an information website on intersex variations. As a future medical doctor graduating in a few short weeks, Stephan will be at the forefront of how intersex people are supported in medical settings for years to come. On this episode we gain insight into what drives him and what he hopes to achieve. Please enjoy this wonderful podcast and if you like what you hear, share it widely… because the more people we reach, the more people we can help.   To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Stephan Mills 12 March 2026 appeared first on The I in Us.

Mardi Gras Special The Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has been held in Sydney every year since 1978. Notably, the event has now become a colourful and joyous celebration of all things LGBTIQA+. This year, Mardi Gras was held on Saturday 28 February. Additionally, Mardi Gras saw the return of Australia’s intersex community. Plus, this is the first time they have marched since 2018. Besides, Intersex representatives travelled from across Australia and marched and danced along to the cheers of onlookers. They sported the wonderful intersex flag inspired attire and caps, inviting everyone to join the wave of change for intersex rights. Special guests, Gwen Smith and Bonnie Hart, joined Paul and Cody on tonight’s episode. They talked about their participation in Mardi Gras, and what was an extraordinary weekend in Sydney. Enjoy!! To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Mardi Gras Special with Bonnie Hart and Gwen Smith 5 March 2026 appeared first on The I in Us.

Intersex hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome international intersex advocate Crystal Hendricks to The I in Us. Crystal Hendricks (she/her) is a queer intersex feminist and human rights defender. Crystal has been at the forefront of advocating for policy change for intersex people. She currently serves as the Sex Characteristics Programme Officer at ILGA World. In addition, she formally worked as the Intersex Programme Officer at Iranti, a regional organisation based in South Africa, as well as the Acting Administrator for Intersex South Africa. She is also a former Rainbow Advocacy Fellowship scholar. With over seven years of experience in intersex advocacy, Crystal’s work is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring that intersex people can freely exercise their rights and freedoms. Her passion lies in placing intersex issues at the forefront of policy discussions and ensuring that intersex voices lead the conversations that shape their lives. Please enjoy this wonderful, thought-provoking and heart-felt show   To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Crystal Hendricks 26 February 2026 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us Cody and Paul welcomed Mauro Cabral Grinspan to the JOY airwaves. From Brussels in Belgium, Mauro is a highly respected and awarded international intersex and transgender advocate, researcher, and writer. Born in Argentina, Mauro was involved in diverse initiatives at the national, regional, and international level since 2005. Thus including co-founding the Global Action for Trans Equality (GATE) in 2009. As its Co-Director until 2017, and Executive Director until 2022, Mauro coordinated international initiatives on trans and intersex depathologisation at the World Health Organization. In addition, he participated in the elaboration and revision of several international reports, including WHO’s “Sexual health, human rights, and the law. Also, Mauro contributed to the drafting and passing of the Argentine Gender Identity Law and co-authored the Argentine Bill on the Comprehensive Protection on Sex Characteristics. In January 2024 Mauro was appointed the Principal Consultant and Project Coordinator of a new international depathologisation project led by Australia’s own InterAction for Health and Human Rights To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Mauro Cabral Grinspan 12 February 2026 appeared first on The I in Us.

On the returning episode of The I in Us for 2026 Paul and Cody welcomed Stephanie Summers. Stephanie is an Australian intersex community member, LGBTQIA+ field umpire and athlete Stephanie Summers to the JOY 94.9 airwaves. During Melbourne’s Midsumma Carnival (Sunday 18 Jan 2026) Stephanie reluctantly approached the InterAction/IPSA information marque and bravely disclosed to Bonnie, Kylie and Gwen that she is intersex. When I returned from a wander Stephanie, a 47XXY individual from Melbourne was introduced to me, and within the shortest time, Stephanie felt comfortable to open up to us all. Growing up wasn’t easy nor good for Stephanie as both her mother’s and father’s sides of her family didn’t accept how she was born, and who she is. But now Stephanie has found her accepting, supportive intersex family and she shares her perspective on being intersex and her experiences as an elite athlete on this wonderful show. To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Stephanie Summers 5 February 2026 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us for 2025 Cody and Paul welcomed intersex advocate Tony Briffa back to the show to unpack two significant intersex events that had just occurred in Australia that week; the launch the Missing Voices Report, presenting findings of an Equality Australia project to obtain hospital records detailing the ongoing practice of performing deferable, medically unnecessary surgeries on Australian intersex children; and, the tabling of a Bill in the Victorian Parliament, that once passed, with make such practices unlawful. Paul, Cody, and Tony also looked back on the year that was 2025, shared some of their favorite shows, and looked forward to Feb 2026 when the world’s only intersex radio show will return and continue to be the voice of our local and international intersex community. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Tony Briffa 4 December 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us, Paul and Cody were joined by Italian endosex researcher Dr Marta Prandelli. Marta has a PhD in Social Sciences, is a postdoctoral fellow and part-time lecturer at Dublin City University. Plus, she is a prolific author of research and commentary on the intersex community. Further, she organised a global conference showcasing intersex studies in Dublin, Ireland in 2025. Marta said of the conference, “The result was far more than a conference. It became a space of depth, scholarship, safety, creativity, and connection”. Also on this episode, Marta explains what led her to develop an interest in the intersex community, projects she has undertaken since, what continues to drive her to participate in this valuable work, and lastly, what “makes Marta human” … i.e., what occupies her time when she’s not engaged in research. joy.org.au/theiinus/2025/12/15/the-i-in-us-with-marta-prandelli-27-november-2025/   In order to relive the previous episode, visit: The I in Us with Steph Saal and Gabe Filpi 20 November 2025 ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Marta Prandelli 27 November 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us Cody and Paul were joined by Intersex Peer Support Australia’s Queensland community and youth representative Stephanie (Steph) Saal and ACT-based intersex advocate and recently appointed ACT Co-IPSA Rep, Gabriel (Gabe) Filpi. Tonight they share their experiences attending IPSAs recent 40th Anniversary Celebrations, and IPSAs annual retreat, which followed.   Steph In addition to being an IPSA Rep, Steph is an advocate in Queensland for intersex bodily rights, speaking on her experience as a woman who lives with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and serves on several community and LGBTIQ+ boards, providing advice and strategies to enhance and improve services for Queenslanders.   Gabe Until recently Gabe was the Senior Project Officer (Health) at InterAction for Health and Human Rights For many years Gabe worked at Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT providing health education, peer support, professional learning and advocacy in areas of sexual and reproductive health, intersex human rights and healthcare. Also, Gabe was heavily involved in LGBTIQA+ advocacy and transgender and intersex community needs in Australia. Gabe continues to fulfil these roles as the current Intersex Project Coordinator at the ACT’s A Gender Agenda, which aims to support the goals and needs of the intersex, transgender and gender diverse communities of Canberra We are sure you are going to enjoy hearing from Steph and Gabe tonight. So, if you enjoy what you hear, please share it with others – because the more people we reach, the more lives we change. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Steph Saal and Gabe Filpi 20 November 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us Paul and Cody celebrated International Intersex Day of Solidarity and Remembrance (Nov 8) by interviewing Kimberly Zieselman. Kimberly is a USA-based intersex lawyer, author, human rights advocate, and media production consultant. Kimberly has served as Senior Advisor to U.S. Special Envoy for the Advancement of Human Rights for LGBTQI+ Persons at the US State Department. She was the Executive Director of the Premier intersex policy organization in the U.S, InterACT. Kimberly is currently the Senior Advisor on Global Intersex Rights at Outright International This organisation is dedicated to working with partners around the globe to strengthen the capacity of the LGBTIQ human rights movement, document and amplify human rights violations against LGBTIQ people, and advocate for inclusion and equality. In March 2020 Kimberly published her memoir, charting her intersex discovery and her journey to self-acceptance, and more recently joined global intersex activists, including Australia’s Dr Morgan Carpenter, to deliver a powerful intervention to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, calling for stronger allyship from movements, including those working on children’s rights. We are sure you are going to enjoy hearing from this powerhouse in intersex advocacy. So, if you enjoy what you hear, please share it with others – because the more people we reach, the more lives we change. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Kimberly Zieselman 6 November 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us we welcomed two champions of our community, Director of Australian X and Y Sex Chromosome Support Group (AXYS) Richard Bradley (47XXY), and long-time sex chromosome advocate, Candice Cody (47XXY), when they shared their personal experiences of trying to access Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), a government program set up to support people with disability to access services and supports to live life free from barriers. 47XXY (also known as Klinefelter Syndrome) is an innate variation in sex characteristics that usually presents as physical sex characteristic differences, and also, physical, cognitive and psychological challenges, including learning difficulties, cognitive and physiological developmental delays, and neurodiversity. Richard has first-hand experience trying to navigate the NDIS application process for his own needs, and through his own experience and great knowledge of related legislation, has also supported countless parents of 47XXY children to do the same. Candice’s experience of trying to access the NDIS has been extremely challenging and unfortunately continues today. There is nothing like hearing our guests’ lived experiences when trying to bring about positive changes for our community, and this episode is no exception. You are guaranteed to enjoy this episode, and if you like what you hear, please share with your networks, because the more people we reach, the more lives we change.   joy.org.au/theiinus To catch up on last week’s episode of The I in Us with Betsy Driver and Morgan Carpenter, visit https://joy.org.au/theiinus/2025/11/12/the-i-in-us-with-betsy-driver-and-morgan-carpenter-23-october-2025/ ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Richard Bradley and Candice Cody 30 October 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

International Intersex Awareness Day is celebrated on October 26 each year, and to celebrate, we welcomed two champions of Intersex Awareness Day to the JOY airwaves, Betsy Driver and Morgan Carpenter. Betsy Driver co-founded Intersex Awareness Day in 2004, and in 2015, Morgan Carpenter co-founded The Intersex Day Project. On this podcast, you’ll hear a wonderful discussion about the origins and continuing importance of this now internationally celebrated day, and learn about other contributions both of our guests have made to supporting the intersex community to live full, safe, and supported lives. You are guaranteed to enjoy this episode, and if you like what you hear, please share with your networks, because the more people we reach, the more lives we change.   joy.org.au/theiinus To catch up on last week’s episode of The I in Us with Georgiann Davis, visit https://joy.org.au/theiinus/2025/11/12/the-i-in-us-with-georgiann-davis-16-october-2025/ ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Betsy Driver and Morgan Carpenter 23 October 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode, Cody and Paul welcomed North American intersex community member and advocate Georgiann Davis to of The I in Us, for the first time. Georgiann is an intersex scholar-activist whose research, teaching, and activism are at the intersection of institutional violence and feminist theories. She is a former board president of InterACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth, is a past-president of InterConnect Support Group and currently works as an associate professor of sociology at the University of New Mexico. Georgiann is also a prolific author and recently published her new book, “Five Star White Trash: A Memoir of Fraud and Family”. Philip N. Cohen, author of Citizen Scholar: Public Engagement for Social Scientists, says of Georgiann’s newest book, “Davis has written a gripping sociological memoir, which explores key contradictions in American family life, including sex and gender, race and privilege, poverty and addiction, commitment and betrayal. You are guaranteed to enjoy this episode, and if you like what you hear, please share with your networks, because the more people we reach, the more lives we change.   joy.org.au/theiinus To catch up on last week’s episode of The I in Us with Robin Link, visit https://joy.org.au/theiinus/2025/10/08/the-i-in-us-with-robin-link-2-october-2025/ ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Georgiann Davis 16 October 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us, Paul and Cody welcomed intersex Canadian Robin Link to the JOY airwaves. Robin (they/them/theirs) is an intersex, bigender fluid, poly and pan middle-being, living with super-senses of synesthesia. Robin learned they are intersex just five years ago, but has known about their differences since the age of four. In 2022, Robin recognised the need for intersex-specific support in their region and so founded Orchids, an intersex-focused division of a Canadian organisation that mainly supports Transgender and gender-diverse persons. On this episode we hear about Robin’s early years, attempts by others to change who they are and how they appear, and how Robin’s Indigenous heritage and lived experience intertwine to enable Robin to navigate their experience of being intersex, and to become completely comfortable in their own skin, and body. We also find out what makes Robin Human!! joy.org.au/theiinus To catch up on last week’s episode of The I in Us with Margie McCumstie, visit https://joy.org.au/theiinus/2025/10/01/the-i-in-us-with-margie-mc-cumstie-25-september-2025/ ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Robin Link 2 October 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us Cody and Paul welcomed Margie McCumstie back to the show to share some exciting updates about the imminent availability of Australia’s Yellow Tick Intersex Diversity and Inclusion Training, and some news about Margie’s involvement in education and advocacy, at some recent community and industry events and festivals. Margie is the Training and Communications Coordinator at Australia’s InterAction for Health and Human Rights. We also learned why Paul created an image of Margie as an intersex-inspired female Trojan Horse and then posted it on the show’s socials to promote the episode … what on earth? Our conversations with Margie are always fun, informative, and uplifting, so enjoy hearing yet another wonderful episode with this friend, and favourite of the show.     joy.org.au/theiinus To catch up on last week’s episode of The I in Us with Pidgeon Pagonis, visit https://joy.org.au/theiinus/2025/09/24/the-i-in-us-with-pidgeon-pagonis-18-september-2025/ ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Margie Mc Cumstie 25 September 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us Cody and Paul welcomed Pidgeon Pagonis to the show. Pidgeon is an internationally renowned, Chicago-based intersex activist, artist, and media disruptor. Pidgeon co-founded the Intersex Justice Project. Also, they are a face of National Geographic’s Gender Revolution. Pidgeon brought intersex issues to global audiences through writing, film, and art. Their memoir “Nobody Needs to Know” and short films “A Normal Girl “and “The Son I Never Had” uplift intersex voices and push against erasure. Pidgeon’s work exposes the ongoing harms done to intersex children in the name of “normalcy.” Further, they insist on a broader truth: intersex bodies have always existed and always belonged. Although the work is not finished, intersex activists, artists, and organizers have made justice impossible to ignore. Overall, the message is clear: fix your hearts, not our parts. Important: should any part of this episode be disturbing in any way, please contact https://www.joy.org.au/support This conversation will enthrall, challenge and, inspire you as Paul, Cody and Pidgeon delve into some tough but important topics, and later, on a lighter note, find out what makes Pidgeon human. joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Pidgeon Pagonis 18 September 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this week’s episode of The I in Us, Cody and Paul welcomed to the JOY airwaves, Cameroonian intersex advocate, Claude Batle. Claude dialled in all the way from rural Cameroon, which has added even more flavour to this inspiring episode. Claude was raised as a female until his male characteristics emerged. This lead to oppression, humiliation, physical attacks, accusations of witchcraft and social ostracization that impacted much of his life. However, Claude didn’t let these terrible experiences hold him back. In fact, these negative experiences made him more determined to create something truly positive. He has become a father, a passionate intersex advocate, and in 2012, founded Intersex Cameroon. So, Claude, through his hard work and determination, has become some-one to be really admired. joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Claude Batle 11 September 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode Paul and Cody welcomed Tanzanian intersex advocate, human rights activist and intersex champion, Baby John Musamba to our JOY audience for the first time. Baby John is a proud intersex individual, the Executive Director of Tanzania Voice of Humanity, a Young Leader Fellow, scientist, student of pharmacology, and pharmacological professional working at the Tanzanian Ministry of Health. Baby John has never let the challenges of the past hold her back and works tirelessly to improve the lives of intersex people across her region. This episode of The I in Us will inspire, inform, and uplift you. joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Baby John Musamba 4 September 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this week’s episode, Paul and Cody welcomed back the show’s first-ever international guests, AJ Dea and Jelly O’Shea from Aotearoa / New Zealand, who appeared on the show in mid June 2024 to share about their important local intersex advocacy. You can catch that podcast here – The I in Us: Jelly O’Shea and AJ Dea | The I in Us On this episode, Paul and Cody flip the tables by asking AJ and Jelly not about their advocacy, but “what makes them human” (a new segment usually assigned to the end of interviews), and in doing so, we hear about their other interests and at times quirky passions, including New Zealand’s unique natural history, and their personal art. So please enjoy this fun and uplifting episode of the world’s only radio show about and by the intersex community. joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with AJ Dea and Jelly O’Shea 28 August 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us, Paul and Cody welcomed Western Australian and Western Australia’s Intersex Peer Support Australia’s Peer Support Co-Rep Tash to the JOY Airwaves. Learning they were intersex in their late 20’s while slightly groggy with anaesthesia, Tash has been on a wild ride ever since. Since 2025, Tash has been a proud half of the Intersex Peer Support state representatives in Western Australia. Residing in Whadjuk Noongar country, Tash is the culmination of too many fantasy/science fiction books, unmoderated internet access and the crushing realisation that they could not, in fact, be a starving artist. Tash believes in living in a way that makes sense to you, brings joy and in finding your people. The world is dreary without them. joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Tash 21 August 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us, Paul and Cody welcomed Intersex Peer Support Australia Peer Support Coordinator Kylie Bond to the show for the very first time. Kylie’s journey of self‑discovery began in 1996 when she learned she was intersex. That pivotal moment led her to attend the first peer‑led Intersex Support Group at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital. This was her very first step in her healing journey. It was there, among others like her, that she found a profound sense of belonging and the transformative power of shared experience. In addition, she met friends who became lifetime friends. In her new role at Intersex Peer Support Australia, Kylie is committed to extending that healing to others, and amplifying the stories of intersex individuals to foster understanding, build community connection and strength, and empower acceptance and resilience. Paul and Cody also welcomed back Executive Director of InterAction for Health and Human Rights, Morgan Carpenter for the second iteration of the show’s new segment, “now in intersex news, with Morgan Carpenter”. https://joy.org.au/theiinus/2025/08/28/the-i-in-us-with-small-luk-7-august-2025/ ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Kylie Bond 14 August 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this, the 70th episode of The I in Us, Paul and Cody welcomed Hong Kong-based Chinese Doctor and intersex human rights activist Small Luk to the show. In addition to earning degrees in social work and traditional Chinese medicine, Small holds a Master’s in gender studies and nowadays runs a holistic treatment clinic in Hong Kong. Small was the first intersex person to openly acknowledge her biological sex characteristics in Hong Kong, and in 2011, she founded the organisation: “Beyond Boundaries– Knowing and Concerns Intersex” to spread awareness about intersex people and promote the rights of intersex people, including ending forced genital surgeries. Small continues to work tirelessly to achieve human rights and positive health outcomes for her community, and it was a delight to discuss her life, challenges, and passions on this wonderful episode. joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Small Luk, 7 August 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode Paul and Cody welcomed Associate Professor Bridget Haire, Dr Kate Burry and Professor Adam Bourne to the JOY Airwaves. The topic of discussion in this episode is the Australian five-year Interconnect Health Research Project – https://interconnect.org.au/ Associate Professor Bridget Haire is an empirical bioethicist. Bridget has over a decade’s experience in conducting participatory research on sex, sexuality and gender issues in collaboration with community partners. Dr Kate Burry brings over a decade of experience in sexual, domestic and family violence, human rights, and sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice. Also present is Professor Adam Bourne. Adam brings more than 15 years’ experience in health and wellbeing research among marginalised populations with a particular focus on LGBTIQ+ communities. A hugely significant piece of work the Interconnect Project is striving to develop co- designed, integrated, person-centred models of care to improve the physical and mental health of people with innate variations of sex characteristics. On this episode enjoy hearing from each guest about the process, progress and next steps in this world-leading, innovative research project.   joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Bridget, Kate and Adam 31 July 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us: Intersex Representation in Media(part 2), Paul and Cody flew solo again to continue the discussion they commenced on June 4 2025 about the representation of persons with innate variations of sex characteristics in the media. They explored what they perceive as good and bad representations, the importance of doing “inclusion” well, and the potential impact of negative, poor or inaccurate representation on members of the intersex community, in all forms of media. Overall, they introduced some new examples into the mix. So, enjoy hearing Paul and Cody share more about this important and at times, challenging subject. joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us -Intersex Representation in Media (part 2), 17 July 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode Cody and Paul welcome intersex actress, influencer, TikTok star, and advocate extraordinaire Juleigh A Mayfield to the JOY airwaves. Currently living in Florida USA, Juleigh, like so many, learned she has 47XXY sex chromosomes late in life, answering the many questions she had had about her body and life since her early years. Juleigh has said: “We all struggle through life. My story is no more important than yours. We all have depth, but if we don’t talk about our problems collectively then solutions can’t be found and shared“. Nowadays Juleigh shares her story in a variety of ways including a podcast series, and her recently published memoir, penned over four years, “Genderless, Fearless and Fabulous – The Juleigh Mayfield Story (An Intersex Outlaw)”. Enjoy hearing Juleigh discuss her early experiences, travels, journeys of self-discovery and of course, what drives her to do the things she does, in so many wonderful ways, today.   ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution   The post The I in Us Juleigh A Mayfield 3 July 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode Paul and Cody welcomed USA-based Apollo Robert and Australian- based Stephanie Lum to the show to discuss intersex youth engagement. Apollo Robert is the Youth Program Manager at InterACT Advocates for Intersex Youth. During his time so far with the organization, he focused on facilitating InterSpace —InterACT’s online peer support/community group—and overseeing the yearly development of youth-led advocacy projects. Steph is an intersex advocate and poet living on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land (ACT, Australia). She believes strongly in youth intersex voices and founded YOUth & I in 2019. This is an intersex youth anthology of creative artwork and writings, to help establish a platform for young creatives to share and be visible (youthandi.org). Further, her poetry has been published in various publications including the Australian Poetry Journal and Not Very Quiet. On this enthralling episode enjoy hearing Apollo and Steph share about the importance of intersex youth engagement, including local and international challenges, and successes.   ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Apollo and Stephanie 24 July 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode Paul and Cody welcome intersex ally Grant Martinson to the show. Heralding from the West Canadian province of Saskatchewan, Grant has been on a lifelong path of exploration—of body, energy, gender, and sexuality. During this journey Grant met someone who was intersex. Their conversations stirred something within him and while he’s never sought to find out if he too is intersex, the conversations did make him wonder, what if, through shame or fear or survival, he too was intersex but had held it all down? Whether Grant is intersex or not, his story gives rise to questions we can all ask. Beyond the physical, in what other ways do our sex characteristic manifest in our life, and how do they shape our life path, sense of self and understanding of who we are, and why we exist. Also, to commence the show, Executive Director of InterAction for Health Human Rights, Morgan Carpenter launched a new periodical segment of The I in Us – “In Intersex News” – when Morgan will offer updates on local and international events and achievements in intersex advocacy. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Grant Martinson 26 June 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this week’s episode Paul and Cody welcome Aboriginal LGBTIQA+ community member, health educator and artist, Peter Waples-Crowe, to the JOY 94.9 studios for our NAIDOC Week show. NAIDOC Week is an annual event when Australia’s First peoples and their allies celebrate the rich culture, strength, resilience, and contribution of Australia’s First Nations communities. This week’s NAIDOC episode explores subjects and experiences such as invisibility and erasure, the impact of colonisation on First Nations languages, oral history and social structures, the importance of social, emotional and culturally safe spaces for First nations intersex people to disclose having an innate variation of sex characteristics, the importance of NAIDOC week, and also, Peter’s art and the role art has played in Peter’s journey as an Aboriginal gay man. Important: if any of this episode is found to be triggering in any way, be sure to contact https://www.joy.org.au/support The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing NAIDOC episode promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Peter Waples-Crowe(NAIDOC Special) 10 July 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this week’s episode of The I in Us Paul and Cody welcome Michigan (USA) based dancer, choreographer, and intersex advocate, Kassie Logan Keil to the JOY airwaves. Kassie received their Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance and choreography from Ohio University in 2020. They are currently in their fifth season dancing professionally and instructing for Fun Girl Dance Company and School. Also they are a remarkable and inspiring member of the global intersex community. Further, in 2024, Kassie was a member of InterACT’s youth advocacy cohort, where they choreographed and directed their first dance film “Strange Girls.” Kassie believes creativity and movement empowers one’s sense of agency and bodily autonomy. That is central in their choreography and instruction. Important: if any of this episode is found to be triggering in any way, be sure to contact https://www.joy.org.au/support The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Kassie 19 June 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us Paul and Cody welcome relationship counsellor, teacher, visionary and intersex advocate Dr Gávi Ansara (He/him) to the show. Gávi is renowned for many things, including leading a ground-breaking therapeutic practice. On this episode we explore what informs, inspires and drives everything Gávi brings to therapeutic spaces and the people he teaches, guides and supports through his vocation. Accordingly, Gávi has a deep understanding of who he is as a person, his place in the world, and how different biopsychosocial frameworks and theories intersect and play out in the world. Whether he is discussing “liberation psychology”, “feminist theory”, “consciousness raising” or “reframing therapeutic techniques”, he has a profound ability to cut through the dross to bring clarity and understanding to otherwise complex conversations. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Gávi 12 June 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

On this episode of The I in Us: Intersex Representation in Media Paul and Cody flew solo without a guest. Alternatively, they discuss the representation of intersex: persons with innate variations of sex characteristics, in film and literature. Furthermore they explore what they perceive as good and bad representations, plus the importance of doing “inclusion” well, and the potential impact of negative, poor or inaccurate representation on members of the intersex community, in all forms of media. Important: if any of this episode is found to be triggering in any way, be sure to contact https://www.joy.org.au/support The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us Intersex Representation in Media 5 June 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

This compelling JOY Radiothon special episode of The I in Us with Joe and Tony, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, beneficial and overall educational episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome two amazing special guests, Joe and Tony, to the JOY Radiothon special program. Joe Ball was the CEO of Switchboard and is now the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Tony Briffa is a politician who is notable for being the world’s first known intersex and non-binary mayor and public office holder. She was Deputy Mayor of the City of Hobsons Bay 2009-2011, and Mayor from 2011-2012. She was active on the City of Hobsons Bay Council from 2008 – October 2024, when her Ward was abolished. Joe and Tony discuss with The I in Us the Victorian Government intersex policy and law reform. In addition, they speak about current work in Victoria to achieve protections and positive health outcomes for intersex Victorians. So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to Joe and Tony speak about their backgrounds and their important involvement in the intersex, and wider, communities. The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Joe and Tony (JOY Radiothon Special) 15 May 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

This compelling episode of The I in Us with Morgan, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, beneficial and overall educational episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guest Morgan to the program. Morgan is an Associate Professor and bioethicist at Sydney Health Ethics, University of Sydney School of Public Health. He holds a PhD in bioethics from the University of Sydney. Morgan’s work focuses on human rights and ethics in relation to the treatment of people with innate variations of sex characteristics. So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and hear Morgan discuss his accomplishments, his all important work and involvement within the Intersex community. Further, listen to Morgan as he unpacks the Federal Election with Paul and Cody. The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Morgan 8 May 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

This compelling episode of The I in Us with Margie, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, beneficial and overall educational episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome return special guest Margie to the program. Margie discusses and celebrates the launch of the new InterLink site: ilink.net.au InterLink is a new intersex information hub which provides de-pathologized, trauma-informed resources. Listen to Margie unpack to The I in Us the many resources and services this hub offers. The InterLink website has been live since 20th May 2025. So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to Margie speak about the new InterLink website. The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Margie 22 May 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

This gripping episode of The I in Us with Mani Bruce Mitchell, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, beneficial and overall educational episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guest from New Zealand, intersex elder Mani Bruce Mitchell, to the program. Mani is a storyteller, dreamer, agent of change, educator, queer activist, and a resilient survivor. At one year of age they were incorrectly identified as a ‘hermaphrodite’ at birth and subjected to laparotomy surgery to change their sex to female. After more surgeries throughout their early years and with no knowledge or guidance to know otherwise, Mani’s parents raised them as female. Mani speaks to The I in Us about their early years. They discuss how, later in their life, they have been at the forefront of intersex and LGBTIQA+ activism. Mani is recognized worldwide for their determination and unrelenting advocacy. Hear about Mani’s many remarkable accomplishments So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and hear all about Mani’s experiences from their childhood through to a rewarding adult life. The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution. The post The I in Us with Mani 24 April 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

This brilliant episode of The I in Us with Ronie, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, intriguing and overall educational episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome return special guest, Ronie, back to the program. Ronie is a passionate intersex activist and human rights advocate. They have been at the forefront of the fight for intersex rights in Zimbabwe for many years. Also, Ronie founded the Intersex Community Zimbabwe Trust in 2018. In addition, they they gained recognition in 2020 after their contribution to the Zimbabwe National Inquiry on Access to Documentation process. They presented an information note on the Rights of Intersex Persons in Africa to the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner. Further, Ronie co-produced and presented a Rights of Intersex Women and Girls in Zimbabwe shadow report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against women. Ronie came to Australia as an Asylum Seeker in July 2023, after having experienced persecution, hate speech and attempts at being silenced namely because people misunderstood what intersex people are. So tune into JOY 94.9 and listen to Ronie speak about their background in Zimbabwe and their experiences of settling here in Australia. Hear about their difficulties navigating Australia’s government, social and support services in order to find security, safety and shelter. This is a deep, rich, and personal conversation which is guaranteed to inform, inspire and uplift our community. The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Ronie 29 May 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

This gripping episode of The I in Us with Aces and Alex, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, beneficial and overall educational episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guests Aces and Alex to the program. Aces and Alex speak about their experiences with having the innate variation of sex characteristics: Chimerism. Individuals with Chimerism have the cells of two or more individuals, and their bodies contain two different sets of DNA. These people may also have two different blood types. They may be themselves and their twin. Further, they may have two reproductive systems and may develop differently on the opposite sides of the body. This is a deep, rich, and personal conversation which is guaranteed to inform, inspire and uplift our community. So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to Aces and Alex discuss the interesting topic Chimerism. The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post The I in Us with Aces and Alex 1 May 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

This gripping episode of The I in Us with Jesf Benedict, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, beneficial and overall educational episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guest from the USA, Jesf Benedict, to the program. Jesf speaks about their background: where they grew up and the occupations they held. They became an advocate after having studied Intersex and its many variations for over a decade. Here, they speak about how, at just 4 years of age, they were surgically assigned a sex with which they disagreed as an older, more aware, individual. In addition, visit their Facebook page: The Original Intersex Connect Live. So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to Jesf outline their experience. Learn about the dangers of surgical intervention on infants. Knowing about experiences such as the one discussed during this episode is vitally important to the intersex community. . The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution.   The post The I in Us with Jesf Benedict 17 April 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

Incredible program, The I in Us(Paul and Cody chat Intersex), delivers to the JOY airwaves another fantastic episode of truly informative and educational material. Tonight on The I in Us our fabulous hosts, Paul, and Cody, discuss everything intersex. This episode is a wonderfully beneficial refresher on the subject of intersex. Paul and Cody chat about intersex: what it is to be “intersex,”as well as their own experiences as intersex individuals. Overall, they reminisce previous episodes. They also touch on the Darlington Statement: Australasia 2017 Statement. The Darlington Statement outlines what the Intersex Community aspires to achieve, and how. So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to the only radio show known to exist which concentrates on the subject of Intersex. The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. Tonight’s episode is an excellent opportunity for a revision on intersex matters. As such, this episode is really an absolute must and promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed.   Songs played during The I in Us: Paul and Cody Chat Intersex –Joyride(Roxette), Private Dancer(Tina Turner) ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution. The post The I in Us Paul and Cody chat Intersex 10 April 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

This awe-inspiring program of The I in Us with Aileen Kennedy, brings to the JOY airwaves another truly informative, educational episode. Aileen’s Background Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guest, human rights lawyer and intersex ally, Aileen Kennedy, to the program. Aileen is a cisgender endosex woman. Her interest is in advocacy for intersex people which began when she was researching for her PhD in law. She started reading about medical interventions on young infants and children to ‘normalize’ their bodies. On The I in Us with Aileen Kennedy, the fabulous hosts, Paul and Cody, speak to Aileen about her valuable contributions to the intersex community. She mentions how appalled she is with the blatant human rights breaches which appeared to attract so little academic and public attention.   Aileen’s Work Aileen recommends the Health and Human Rights (InterAction) website to The I in Us(https://interaction.org.au) as being the most reliable source of information. She is now on the Health and Human Rights InterAction Board. She joined as a Director in 2016 and was Chair from 2022 to 2024. Also, Eileen has appeared before the NSW parliament advocating for law reform. She has participated in workshops leading to law reforms in the ACT. Further, during this episode of The I in Us, Aileen chats about books, articles and submissions to Government departments that she has written. Plus, she has advocated for law reform. Aileen is also a member of the expert reference group advising on the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into intersex human rights in medical settings. So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to the extraordinary Aileen Kennedy speak about her invaluable contributions to the intersex community. The I in Us: a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us This intriguing episode is absolutely a must, and promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed.   ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution. The post The I in Us with Aileen Kennedy, 3 April 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

This gripping episode of The I in Us with Elliot Polak, brings to the JOY airwaves another truly informative episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guest, Elliot Polak, to the program. Elliot founded the My XXY Chromodiversity Foundation in 2020(https://chromodiversity.org). Chromodiversity highlights the natural diversity in DNA. This was inspired by Elliot’s own journey through the healthcare system when raising his XXY son. Elliot’s mission was to revolutionize support for genetic and developmental differences. This would ensure families access to resources providing support for children and adults with DNA differences; allowing them to thrive. Plus he introduced the term ‘Chromodiversity’ in 2022 to depathologize genetic language. He remains committed to raising awareness and reducing the stigma of DNA differences. Elliot speaks to The I in Us about his achievements so far, including building an international team of genetic experts and ambassadors, and developing groundbreaking AI platforms like the ‘Chromodiversity Compass’. The Chromodiversity Compass empowers children to discover their strengths through personalized neurodevelopmental tracking. So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to Elliot Polak speak about his accomplishments which are vitally important to the intersex community. The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us with Elliot Polak promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed.   ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution. The post The I in Us with Elliot Polak, 27 March 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

This fascinating program of The I in Us with Gabriel and Margie, brings to the JOY airwaves another truly informative, educational episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guests, Gabriel Filpi and Margie McCumstie to the program. Gabriel and Margie are both highly regarded Australian intersex individuals and advocates. On The I in Us with Gabriel Filpi and Margie McCumstie, the fabulous hosts, Paul and Cody, speak about intersectionality. They discuss the parallels and intersectionality between having an innate variation in sex characteristics and being neurodiverse. The potential reasons for what anecdotally seems to be a high prevalence of neurodiversity within the intersex community was also explored. Further, during this special episode of The I in Us, Paul and Cody paid tribute to Del Victus. Del sadly passed away last December. Del was a staunch and tireless advocate for raising awareness about the challenges associated with being intersex and neurodiverse. In addition, Del was actually scheduled in to be a guest on this episode. The song at the end of this program is ‘Don’t Stop me Now’ by Queen. So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to Gabriel and Margie speak about their lives, being both intersex and neurodiverse . The I in Us: a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode is really an absolute must, and promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed.   ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution. The post The I in Us with Gabriel Filpi and Margie McCumstie 13th March 2025 appeared first on The I in Us.

Inspiring program, The I in Us with Nyx, brings to the JOY airwaves another truly spectacular and informative episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guest, Nyx(they/them) to the program. Nyx, from Nyx and Nightmakers, is a Melbourne-based intersex music producer. They describe their music and performances as an “eclectic range from hard-core to Electronic Dance Music(EDM), with a bit of Reggae.” They discuss with Paul and Cody how this music “explores the inner workings of one born both male and female, like the Angels.” On tonight’s intriguing episode Paul, Cody and Nyx unravel Nyx’s experiences as an intersex person and what informs and inspires their music. The three songs Nyx, Paul and Cody discuss in The I in Us are, in order of play: Red Flags, It’s My Fault and Avarice. So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to Nyx speak about their life and being intersex through their music. The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community -for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us with Nyx is an absolute must and promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed.   ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution. The post The I in Us with Nyx appeared first on The I in Us.

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Exciting program, The I in Us with Monique, brings to the JOY airwaves another truly inspiring, educational episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guest, Monique to The I in Us. Paul and Cody explore the age-old question: what is it like to be in a relationship with an intersex person. Monique unravels her much treasured relationship with a person who is Intersex. So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to this Valentine’s day episode of the only radio show known to exist which concentrates on the subject of Intersex. The I in Us, a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community- for all of us. https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us Tonight’s intriguing episode of The I in Us with Monique is an absolute must and promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish. Not to be missed. ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au/ipsa   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast: donate, become a valued member: https://www.joy.org.au/become-a-member Your opinion is highly valued. Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution. The post The I in Us with Monique appeared first on The I in Us.