The PFLAG LA Podcast

Episode 6: Trevor Norcross Talks Advocating for His Transgender Child

In this episode of The PFLAG LA Podcast, Trevor Norcross joins PFLAG Los Angeles for a conversation about his journey from ally to advocate after his daughter came out as transgender. Trevor shares how his family responded with love and support, the challenges of navigating a changing political landscape, and why he has chosen to speak out on behalf of transgender youth and their families. Trevor is also Vice President of the GALA Pride & Diversity Center in San Luis Obispo. In honor of Pride Month, this episode’s Person of the Month is Jean Manford, widely recognized as the mother of PFLAG. The Community Spotlight highlights PFLAG Los Angeles’ participation in WeHo Pride and LA Pride this June.

Episode 5: Max Joshua on her journey of understanding and living as a trans person

In this PFLAG LA Podcast Max Joshua, joined our hosts for a conversation about her journey of understanding and living as a trans person—from self-discovery and coming out, to navigating healthcare, workplaces, and different cultures.

Episode 5: Max Joshua on her journey of understanding and living as a trans person

In our fifth episode of the PFLAG LA Podcast our guest, Max Joshua, joined our hosts for a conversation about her journey of understanding and living as a trans person—from self-discovery and coming out, to navigating healthcare, workplaces, and different cultures.

Episode 4: Bryant Huddleston on misconceptions about fostering & adopting in the LGBTQ community

In this episode of the PFLAG LA Podcast, Bryant Huddleston, Emmy-award winning television producer and writer, discusses misconceptions about fostering and adopting within the LGBTQ community. Bryant recounts his experience with the LA County foster care system and how that led him to become a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ foster parents and adoptions.

Episode 3: Nereyda Hernandez on Supporting Her Transgender Child Amid Controversy

In this episode of The PFLAG LA Podcast, Nereyda (Nena) Hernandez, advocate and mother of transgender student-athlete AB Hernandez, joins PFLAG Los Angeles for a candid conversation about parenting in the public eye.   Amid national controversy over trans youth in sports, Nereyda shares what it has been like to support her daughter through harassment, public scrutiny, and political backlash. She reflects on reexamining her own past beliefs, unlearning fear-based narratives, and choosing to stand beside her child with conviction and love.   The episode’s Word of the Month is “Gender Expansive,” and the Community Spotlight highlights PFLAG LA tabling at the LA LGBT Center Resource Fair on Saturday, March 21 and LA County Library’s Rainbow Parenting & Family Programs.