about the pod
Helping you make sense of gender, sexuality, and trans rights — one conversation at a time.
We get it — it feels like the world’s moving fast, and you’re trying to keep up.
You care about supporting trans people, using the right language, and showing up with integrity…and yet you know there is so much misinformation (and so many acronyms)! it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or scared to say the wrong thing.
That’s why Unpacking Gender exists.
This podcast is here to help you cut through the noise with clear, accessible, and grounded conversations about gender, sexuality, privilege, and power — so you can feel confident talking about these topics and supporting the people you care about.
This isn’t a podcast for experts.
It’s for anyone who’s:
trying to understand what gender really means
curious about why pronouns matter
confused by terms like cisgender, nonbinary, queer, and more
committed to showing up for LGBTQ+ rights without centering yourself
ready to unlearn the myths and learn what it actually means to be an ally
These episodes meet you where you are — no shame, no jargon, no perfection required.
why this work matters
We believe everyone deserves to live as their full, authentic selves — and that means creating a world where trans and queer people can exist safely, freely, and joyfully.
But that kind of world doesn’t just happen.
It takes education. It takes conversation. It takes all of us.
Unpacking Gender is one small part of that work — helping more people understand the basics, so we can build something better together.
Who’s behind the mic?
Hi, I’m Tristan Katz [they/he], a business consultant, conscious marketing strategist, and equity-inclusion facilitator with a lifelong commitment to human rights and justice.
This show draws on lived experience, justice-focused education, and a commitment to breaking down complex topics in a way that actually feels human.
