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S4 | E4: Clara Lefton - Living in Power
The newest episode features an amazing conversation with Clara Lefton, a Trans man from Wisconsin, who shares his journey. He talks about...
Nov 10, 20231 min read
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S4 | E3 Juliany, Storyteller Tells Their Story
On this episode, Layne talks with storyteller, playwright, poet, and artist Juliany Taveras about their journey to finding themselves,...
Sep 27, 20231 min read
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S4 | E2 It Takes a Village
This powerful episode is centered on family as Layne talks with two of his aunts, both from different states, about how his transition...
Sep 13, 20231 min read
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S4 | E1 The Long Hiatus
The Reconstructed Man Podcast is back and Layne is ready to talk... about everything. This season he'll share what he absolutely loves...
Aug 3, 20231 min read
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Being a Trans Kid in America
On this amazing episode, Layne talks with Tyler, a 17 year old high school student from Michigan, who knew he was Trans from the age of...
Apr 28, 20221 min read
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S3: Ep. 2 - Being a Trans Woman in America
Layne talks with Tahtianna "Candy" Fermin about her experience as a Trans woman in America, growing up on the East Coast trying to find...
Apr 13, 20222 min read
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S3, Ep. 1: Trans, Studs, Pillow Princesses & More
In the Season 3 opener Layne talks with Meeka Webb, Barber extraordinaire and Michigan native about how and when she knew she was part of...
Mar 2, 20221 min read
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S2. Ep. 4: DAWN ENNIS
Layne goes one-on-one with Trans advocate, Forbes contributor, journalist, columnist and nationally known trailblazer Dawn Ennis. They...
Jul 28, 20211 min read
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S2. Ep. 3: Damien Lopez
On this week's show, Layne talks with Damien Lopez, author of the inclusive LGBTQIA+ children's book: I Am a Prince. Damien shares his...
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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S2. Ep. 2: PRIDE w/Micah Porter
In this Pride Month episode, Layne goes one-on-one with LGBTQ+ Advocate and fierce Trans Ally Micah Porter. After spending much of his...
Jul 11, 20211 min read
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S2 Ep. 1: NEW BEGINNINGS
The Season 2 Premiere of The Reconstructed Man Podcast! Layne talks about current events including the anti-Trans legislation sweeping...
Jun 16, 20211 min read
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Jun 2, 20210 min read
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LESSONS
Layne and Daniel discuss some of the most important lessons they learned about being Trans. Despite having vastly different experiences,...
Mar 17, 20211 min read
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DATING
Layne and Daniel share their personal experiences dating, coupling and honoring their Trans identities with others. How to approach...
Mar 7, 20211 min read
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Q&A | Feb. '21
In this new, monthly segment called Q&A, Layne and Daniel take 30 minutes to answer as many questions as they can about trans-related...
Feb 17, 20211 min read
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COMING OUT
Layne and Daniel share their many 'coming out' stories which include hilarious, beautiful and painful moments and the lessons they have...
Feb 3, 20211 min read
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MOVIES
Looking for some exceptional films that capture the Trangender experience in an authentically documented way? Layne and Daniel discuss...
Jan 20, 20211 min read
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TESTOSTERONE
Hormone therapy is a powerful gender-affirming experience for Transgender people and the transformation we undergo is truly...
Jan 6, 20211 min read
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PUBERTY
Puberty… a most awkward and uncomfortable time for everyone. But for Trans kids, puberty is particularly painful and can be downright...
Dec 12, 20201 min read
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FAMILY
In this powerful episode, Layne’s dad and sister talk about what it’s been like to negotiate Layne’s very public transition, how they...
Dec 2, 20201 min read
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