Best Hingston Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Dr. Jill Hingston about Trans Youth 45:40

21d ago45:40

45:40

Dr. Jill Hingston, LMFT is a psychotherapist, fierce ally of the trans community, and brilliant queer cisgender woman who currently serves as the Director of Behavioral Health Services at the LGBTQ Center of the Desert in Palm Springs. During this episode, Elle talks with Jill about her extensive experience working especially with transgender youth…

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Queer Experiences of Religious Harm - a sermon by Pastor Elle 50:29

5h ago50:29

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This week's episode is a recording of a sermon/lecture that Elle gave back in May at Paradox Church in Redlands (see their website here). In the speech, Elle reflects on some of the unique ways that queer people are often harmed by especially high control religions. As a spiritual person and one who practiced rigid religion for many years, Elle has…

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The Outrage News Cycle & Trans Identities 41:30

10d ago41:30

41:30

In this edition of the show, Elle talks about the idea of the 24/7 news cycle, and how it creates predictable waves of outrage throughout our culture, and into our lives. She reflects on the common denominators of the cycle as described by author Mark Manson (from the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck) in a ⁠block post⁠, and explores how these dynami…

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Taking Breaks 44:25

1M ago44:25

44:25

In this episode, Elle addresses the elephant in the room and plans for the show going forward. She furthermore reflects on the many kinds of breaks we all take through our lives and transitions. This latest installment touches on themes of anxiety, trust, mindfulness practices, vacations, privilege and class, and of course transgender identities. .…

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How to Be a Girl (or the Socialization of Gender) 52:34

4M ago52:34

52:34

After an unplanned hiatus, Elle talks about the learned nature of gender, how gender is socialized, and the validity of gender and sex being changed and performed. She talks about the reasons we might choose to do gender in different ways, including safety, joy, and internal personality alignment. Some of the resources and additional materials refe…

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Tattoos 34:22

6M ago34:22

34:22

In this week's installment, Elle talks about a recent tattoo she got commemorating her graduation from therapy school. In addition, she reflects on some of the history and conversation in and around body modifications, including the perjorative accusation of "mutilation". Elle references her tattoo artist, Adrianne Marcella, as well as the work tha…

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The End Of The Look Mum I'm Hustling Podcast | #112 12:56

6M ago12:56

12:56

We are ending a chapter in our podcast journey. Although getting over 100 episodes is a milestone, at this time we have decided to put the podcast on hiatus to peruse our other passions. We just want to say a big thank you to everyone that has followed along and supported us, this isn't a goodbye forever just goodbye for now. If you want to see wha…

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3 Body Problem is Netflix’s Best Series of 2024 | #111 27:26

6M ago27:26

27:26

In this weeks episode we chat about entering a new chapter as well as discuss Netflix’s new sci-fi show 3 Body Problem. We also discuss what it means to optimise for happiness. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - A Book Report 39:58

6M ago39:58

39:58

On this episode, Elle brings back her book report format, exploring her reactions and thoughts about Taylor Jenkins Reid's masterful novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Among the themes included in this monologue are: reflections on allyship, the difficulty of being in the closet, how names and labels for the queer experience have changed ove…

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Why You Should Go All In On Your ONE Great Idea | #110 25:30

6M ago25:30

25:30

In this weeks episode we chat about how honing skills and leveraging can help create a product like Lebron James podcast talking about basketball or Ludwig helping other creators with Offbrand. We also chat about the future transparency needed when using AI in YouTube videos. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube…

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The Boom of Fantasy Events Made Popular By BookTok | #109 27:12

6M ago27:12

27:12

In this weeks episode we chat about the boom of immersive fantasy events and how romantasy is the latest growing book genre. We also discuss skills in leadership and how applying the knowledge and turning it in to wisdom is essential to personal growth. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Religious Trauma 49:19

6M ago49:19

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In this episode of the program, Elle talks about some of her understanding of religious trauma or spiritual abuse. As a former pastor and lifetime member of the Seventh-day Adventist Christian denomination, she resonates very strongly with many of the experiences folks identifying as victims of religious trauma describe. In the program, Elle also r…

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TikTok's Growth Era Is Over | #108 34:50

6M ago34:50

34:50

In this weeks episode we chat about having slow days and flying under the radar at school. We also discussed how TikTok is plateauing and what the largest cities looked liked throughout history. Apologies for the camera autofocus issues. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Bitcoin is Making a Comeback & Why It's Going Mainstream | #107 43:07

7M ago43:07

43:07

In this weeks episode we chat about Joe Rogan being back YouTube as well as Mr Beasts tweet on changing his strategy to focus more on storytelling rather than big overproduced style videos. We also discuss why Bitcoin is back in the news cycle and becoming part of the mainstream finance conversation. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube…

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Nex Benedict 44:21

7M ago44:21

44:21

Nex Benedict was a 16 year old trans child who used he/him/they/them pronouns and lived in Oklahoma outside of Tulsa. Early in February, they were bullied to death in the girls bathroom at school. Before passing, video and text messages were captured from Nex reflecting on the experience of the fight that took his life and the years of harassment a…

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Why Dune Will Be The Greatest Sci-Fi Blockbuster of All Time | #106 29:56

7M ago29:56

29:56

In this weeks episode we chat about watching Dune 2 and whether it’s better to read the book or watch the movie first. We also discuss what upcoming blockbusters would be worth spending money and see them on the big screen. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Make Money With TikTok Live Battles & Avatar The Last Airbender | #105 38:43

7M ago38:43

38:43

In this weeks episode, we chat about Beyonce and her new viral chart topping song Texas Hold 'Em. We also discuss how TikTok is using live battles to drive revenue and retention as well as give our thoughts on the new Avatar The Last Airbender series on Netflix. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Responding to Hate & Judgment 41:45

7M ago41:45

41:45

Elle talks about some recent experiences she's had with haters, and how she chose to respond. She reflects on some of the principles she's used in the past (and present) for shaping reactions, offering a matrix of priorities that may arrive in a variety of priorities depending on the situation. The themes and topics addressed in this episode includ…

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Apple Vision Pro The Best & Worst Use Cases | #104 33:04

7M ago33:04

33:04

In this weeks episode we chat about the group mentality and what can happen at music concerts. We also discuss why creators are going crazy over the Apple Vision Pro VR Headset, can it enhance productivity or is it just for fun? Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Interview with Bekki Lorton, Nonbinary Community Organizer 46:07

7M ago46:07

46:07

This week's show features an interview recorded some time ago with one of Elle's coworkers at the LGBTQ Center of the Desert in Palm Springs, Bekki Lorton. They are a nonbinary person who shares their experiences on the path of self-discovery and self-love. In addition to doing community work at The Center, Bekki also worked with exotic animals in …

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Mesmerised By 3000 Year Old Ancient Egyptian Artefacts | #103 42:59

8M ago42:59

42:59

In this week's episode, we talk about the reality of doing a week's worth of work in just a few days so we could enjoy some time off. We also discuss our experience at the Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition at the Australian Museum, what our favourite parts were and what the VR experience was like. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube…

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Am I Transgender? (Part 7) 41:45

8M ago41:45

41:45

This episode concludes (for now) Elle's series asking the question about gender identity, Am I Transgender? This final episode again will work just fine on its own but will be best absorbed in the context of the previous six (linked below). In it, Elle talks about the Erin in the Morning's fabulous response to a transphobic hit piece published by t…

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Removing Creative Blocks & Knowing When To Call It Quits | #102 41:07

8M ago41:07

41:07

In this weeks episode we chat about the implications of Universal Music pulling its artists songs from TikTok and how hard it is as an artist to build your brand. We also discuss what happens we you get stuck creatively and how being stubborn wont help. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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The Fall of Novak Djokovic & Understanding Your Archetypes | #101 36:02

8M ago36:02

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In this week's episode, we discuss Novak Djokovic's loss at the Australian Open and Tony Robbins Time To Rise Summit on YouTube and how understanding your archetypes can help enhance personal growth. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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The Impending Doom 39:56

8M ago39:56

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Elle this week reflects on the stress of existing as a trans person (and more generally a minority person) in the world today. She talks about the weight of discouragement and hopelessness that some trans people get covered by, and why it shows up for us. Among other themes, Elle recommends the work by Erin in the Morning who tracks anti transgende…

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Our Celebration Turned In To A Curse | #100 35:39

8M ago35:39

35:39

Join us for our 100th episode where we predict the future and jinx ourselves! Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Understanding Transgender Identities: Four Views | A Conversation with Christian Educators 43:43

8M ago43:43

43:43

In this episode, Elle reflects about a conversation she had with educators and medical providers at Loma Linda University, a Seventh-day Adventist college and hospital in southern california. The table talk itself was not recorded, but Elle brings her report before, immediately after, and in retrospect of what happened. What she had erroneously tho…

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CES 2024 Popular Tech Trends & Weirdest Gadgets | #99 32:54

8M ago32:54

32:54

This week we react to the CES 2024 tech showcase and share our thoughts on how these new gadgets will be used in everyday life. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Stanley Cup Craze & Mickey Mouse Copyright Expires | #98 37:42

9M ago37:42

37:42

In this week's episode, we chat about how a simple reusable cup from Stanley has become a viral sensation and the implications for Disney with Mickey Mouse entering public domain. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Interview with Wendy Cole 47:55

9M ago47:55

47:55

In this first episode of 2024, Elle interviews a fellow transgender sister, Wendy Cole. Wendy is a transition coach and elder in our community. She speaks about her experiences coming out of the closet as a child in the mid 20th century, what life was like for trans people in the 80s and 90s, and how things changed after 2012. Wendy's wisdom and ki…

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What Is The Future Of Social Media, Marketing & Tech in 2024? | #97 44:23

9M ago44:23

44:23

In this episode we chat about upcoming trends for tech, social media and marketing in 2024. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Our Biggest Lessons & Takeaways From 2023 | #96 54:03

9M ago54:03

54:03

In this weeks episode we recap the year of 2023 and discuss some of the main highlights and milestones that have influenced us and the world around us. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Quantum Steps with Terry Rudolph 1:08:24

9M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Leaving a legacy through your side hustle.... We talk to Terry Rudolph about his writing as a side hustle and how he used it to leave a legacy. Terry Rudolph is a ground breaking physicist and walks us through getting out of his comfort zone to write a book that often tops the ranks of academic physics reading on amazon..... Check out more about Te…

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McDonald's Taking On Starbucks & TikTok Is The Future Of Online Shopping | #95 39:49

9M ago39:49

39:49

In this weeks episode we chat about McDoldalds's new business adventure and wanting to take over the beverage market. We discuss the future of selling online and how TikTok is already ahead and making it the new shopping experience. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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The Voices in Our Heads 36:11

10M ago36:11

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Elle talks about the voices of doubt and self-hate and transphobia that rattle around in our heads -- where they may have come from, and how she navigates them in the present. She reflects on a conversation she once had with Rachel Freemon Sowers (of Road to Radical Visibility) about people's projections on us, in addition to her work in the therap…

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GTA 6 Will Be The Biggest Game Of The Century | #94 47:46

10M ago47:46

47:46

In this weeks episode, we chat about what's actually needed to enjoy retirement and how KISS plan on continuing their legacy. We also break down the numbers of the new GTA 6 and discuss how fast Rockstar Games could recoup their 2 billion development costs. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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How To Be A Niche Of One | Lessons From Andre 3000 & Emma Chamberlain | #93 54:13

10M ago54:13

54:13

In this week's episode, we discuss what Spotify Wrapped says about you as a listener and producer. We also talk about Andre 3000's new album and Colin & Samir's unfiltered interview with Emma Chamberlain about creative intuition and becoming a niche of one. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Chosen Families and Survival (Live Lecture from Kinship Kampmeeting) 59:20

10M ago59:20

59:20

For this week's episode, Elle shares a lecture she gave for SDA Kinship's 42nd annual Kampmeeting held in Riverside, California. Her lecture was given to a small audience of queer Christians in a hotel conference room. The lecture features her reflections on queer and chosen families, the imperfections amongst families, the ways in which we survive…

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Is Homesteading the Answer To The Cost of Living Crisis? | #92 54:13

10M ago54:13

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In this weeks episode, we discuss what would happen if a natural disaster hits and how life can change at any moment. We also discuss the impact of the increasing rental prices in Australia and if homesteading or being a pepper is the answer. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Finding the Off Switch & Avoiding Social Media | #91 44:45

10M ago44:45

44:45

In this weeks episode, we recap our holiday and why deleting social media apps when trying to switch off can be a good thing. We also chat about several new Netflix documentaries like Sly and the Escaping Twin Flames series. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Interview with Stephanie Kolton from Patchwork 59:59

11M ago59:59

59:59

This week on the program, Elle interviews the founder and leader of Patchwork, a network of mutual support communities for and by transgender people. In the episode, Stephanie reflects on her own personal journey with gender, some of the key experiences that shaped her, and what she gives her heart and soul to today. In addition, she also discusses…

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Intersectional Identities 40:26

11M ago40:26

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During this episode, Elle reflects on some of her experiences with intersecting aspects of marginalization, as well as with enjoying privilege. She highlights the AWIS map of intersecting oppressions and privileges (click here), as well as similar diagrams from Sylvia Duckworth (click here). She talks about how she grew from dismissing systemic rac…

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Last Stop Larrimah & Life on Our Planet Netflix Series | #90 48:50

11M ago48:50

48:50

In this weeks episode we chat about new updates to the Threads app and discuss if all apps are just becoming the same or is it important to do your own thing. We also talk about Netflix's new series Last Stop Larrimah and Life on Our Planet. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Blink 182's 'One More Time' Album & The Latest YouTube Updates | #89 51:55

11M ago51:55

51:55

In this week's episode, we chat about coming full circle with the release of the new Blink 182 album as well as discuss the latest YouTube updates and how it benefits viewers and creators. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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David Beckham Documentary & Tayla Swifts Marketing Genius | #88 44:43

11M ago44:43

44:43

In this weeks episode, we chat about the new Netflix David Beckham documentary 'Beckham' and how it highlights the passion and drive behind the famous athlete. We also discuss Taylor Swifts marketing and business success with the release of the Eras Tour movie. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Trans Joy 39:51

11M ago39:51

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Mass media portrayals of trans lives can often be downers -- this podcast is no exception. The reality of living as transgender in a transphobic, cissexist, and heterosexist world is that suffering is nearly unavoidable. However, most of us who transition and live our lives authentically do so with the expectation of, and experience of genuine joy.…

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Am I Transgender? (Part 6) 35:56

12M ago35:56

35:56

This episode continues Elle's series asking the question about gender identity, Am I Transgender? This edition stands alone but is probably best absorbed in the context of the previous five (linked below). Elle talks about the spiritual nature of her transition, and how she made sense of it as someone who believes in the divine, the camaraderie she…

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Spotify Will Destroy Audible | #87 57:29

12M ago57:29

57:29

In this week's episode, we discuss Spotify launching audiobooks as part of their subscription model and how their recommendations algorithm and community focus will set them apart from Audible. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Interview In The Metaverse With Mark Zuckerberg & Lex Friedman | #86 54:05

12M ago54:05

54:05

In this weeks episode, we react to Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse interview on the Lex Fridman Podcast as well as celebrate Googles 25th birthday. We also discuss Spotify's voice translation and what it means for accessing a larger audience. Connect On Instagram Twitter YouTube

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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - Mental Impacts 35:43

12M ago35:43

35:43

In this week's episode, Elle tackles a question submitted by a listener about the mental and emotional effects of hormone replacement therapy. Discussions about the physical bodily results of HRT are discussed ad-nauseum on forums like Reddit, but sometimes the subtle impacts that take place between our ears are lost in the shuffle. For many trans …

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