The Laverne Cox Show

The Laverne Cox Show

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Years ago, a therapist said in our very first session that there are only two things that we can truly control in our lives - our own perception and our own behavior. That's it. Nothing more than that.  Each week, The Laverne Cox Show will feature intimate conversations with folks who help me to see and think differently so that maybe I can act differently. It is my hope that this becomes a place that fosters perspectives that might inspire new behavior in each of us, which in turn gets us closer to becoming the very best versions of ourselves. Le...

Poppin’ Off with Amanda Kloots

Poppin’ Off with Amanda Kloots

Danielle and Simone discuss this week’s pop culture stories with Amanda Kloots, co-host of “The Talk” and moderator on Live from the Other Side with Tyler Henry. What’s the best way to connect with your child-free friends? And is sharing gum with your partner hot or not? Simone, Danielle, and Amanda weigh in. Check out our episode with Michaela Jaé’ here! And click here for more information on the Elle open casting call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 2024 • 38:05

Laverne Cox on “Uglies,” Beauty Standards, and Being Herself

Laverne Cox on “Uglies,” Beauty Standards, and Being Herself

A decade ago, Laverne Cox burst on to the scene with her role as Sophia Burset on Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black,” becoming the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. This month, Laverne stars in the Netflix film “Uglies,” a dystopian story set in a future society where everyone undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery at the age of 16 to become “pretty.” Laverne joins the Bright Side to discuss her latest role, her changing perceptions o

Sep 24, 2024 • 25:23

Laverne Cox Visits Jay Shetty’s On Purpose Podcast

Laverne Cox Visits Jay Shetty’s On Purpose Podcast

Hi, Laverne Cox Show fans! Today we bring you an exclusive listen to Laverne’s conversation with mental health guru Jay Shetty on his podcast, On Purpose. Check it out to hear Laverne discuss unresolved trauma, rewiring your brain, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 2024 • 1:17:03

Introducing: Bridgerton The Official Podcast Season 3

Introducing: Bridgerton The Official Podcast Season 3

Hi, Laverne Cox Show listeners! We are super excited about the return of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast and want you to share in the excitement with us. Alongside a new season of the TV show the companion podcast, which takes you behind the scenes through interviews with actors, writers, directors, and more. We think you'll want to tune in, but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself! Ready for more? Tune in weekly to Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. Ava

May 16, 2024 • 2:40

André Leon Talley: A Tribute w/ Norma Kamali & Robin Givhan (Season Finale)

André Leon Talley: A Tribute w/ Norma Kamali & Robin Givhan (Season Finale)

Larger than life fashion journalist, stylist, creative director and editor André Leon Talley passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2022. In this episode of love, respect, admiration and reflection, Laverne and her exceptional guests remind us why the world, the fashion world in particular, will miss the late great André Leon Talley. Iconic fashion designer and André’s longtime friend Norma Kamali shares stories starting from their early days in 1970’s New York City and Pulitzer Prize-winning W

Nov 16, 2023 • 1:26:34

No Notes for Broadway Star Alex Newell

No Notes for Broadway Star Alex Newell

**Be sure to hear ALEX NEWELL'S 2023 TONY AWARD ACCEPTANCE SPEECH (X or TikTok) Laverne has a fun catch-up sesh with her good friend Broadway supertalent Alex Newell. This year, Alex was one of the two gender nonconforming actors to ever win a Tony. They got theirs for their show-stopping performance as Lulu in the hit new musical Shucked. They walk Laverne through their rise to the Broadway stage, their unusual anatomy which plays a big role in their incredible voice, what’s next on their calen

Nov 9, 2023 • 49:33

Anti-Trans Troll Legislation w/ Alejandra Caraballo

Anti-Trans Troll Legislation w/ Alejandra Caraballo

The legislative war against the LGBTQ+ community has been relentless and according to powerhouse civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo it may get even worse next year. Conservative republicans have introduced over 500 state bills this year alone to deny healthcare, threaten businesses and allies, and to try to force LGBTQ+ folks back into closets and shadows. But there are things we can do - and the first thing is to congratulate Alejandra.  This conversation was recorded in June (2023) when

Nov 2, 2023 • 53:38

Diary: Where Fashion Meets Art

Diary: Where Fashion Meets Art

Some fashion rises above normal clothing and becomes at some point art. Laverne shares her passion for fashion and the thrill of the chase. Her vintage designer collection is not only a resource for joy but the thrill of owning seminal pieces and seeing the development of a brilliant designer over time is just fun. Then there’s SEAM RIPPING!   Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Fac

Oct 26, 2023 • 23:04

The Voice of the Operatic Angel Blue

The Voice of the Operatic Angel Blue

*Please note the opera glossary and links to audio below! Laverne has a passion for divas - from Beyonce to Leontyne Price, and closer to home, Angel Blue, the history-making operatic soprano who has become a dear friend as well. Angel shares her road to the spotlight including her early years of artistic difficulty and personal tragedy. Angel is a two-time grammy winner and was the first Black diva to sing the leading role in Verdi’s “La Traviata” at The Metropolitan Opera in New York, Covent G

Oct 19, 2023 • 1:03:29

Becoming a Good Sexual Citizen w/ Ellen Friedrichs

Becoming a Good Sexual Citizen w/ Ellen Friedrichs

Content Warning: this important episode contains talk about sexual situations, assault and rape. Resources for survivors are below. It may not be anyone’s favorite topic, but taking care of business is empowering and this is the business, educating ourselves and, importantly, our kids and younger generations on how to be safe and considerate with our bodies.  It seems obvious that in order to clarify the lines of intimacy, words should be involved. But it’s probably true that many people don’t k

Oct 12, 2023 • 49:48

Diary: My Voice, Mia Voce

Diary: My Voice, Mia Voce

There are few things more vulnerable than singing, unless you’re Leontyne Price, of course. For the rest of us, though, it can be fraught. Laverne shares with us her journey through developing her voice as a transgender woman and as a lover of singing. And while the road, she says, has had some traumatic moments, she knows she will never stop. In fact, she has recently released her own version of the operatic classic “Summertime” from the opera Porgy and Bess - pop diva style! In this diary, Lav

Oct 5, 2023 • 23:06

The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part II: No Club For You!

The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part II: No Club For You!

Connie Fleming. In this two-part episode honoring the legendary runway model, cabaret performer and NYC “door bitch”, Laverne gets allll the tea about Connie’s life then and now. These episodes are bursting with history, HERSTORY and fun, juicy details of incredible stories from back in the glorious (and terrifying) day. Part II: The 90’s to Today In this episode Laverne and Connie continue their no-holds-barred chat about her incredible life in New York City picking up in the 90’s  as the famou

Sep 28, 2023 • 51:05

The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part I: Too Funky!

The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part I: Too Funky!

Connie Fleming. In this two-part episode honoring the legendary runway model, cabaret performer and NYC “door bitch”, Laverne gets allll the tea about Connie’s life then and now. These episodes are bursting with history, HERSTORY and fun, juicy details of incredible stories from back in the glorious (and terrifying) day. Part I: The 80’s and 90’s In this episode Laverne and Connie talk about her life in the 80’s and 90’s New York. She was a groundbreaking transgender model who walked for Thierry

Sep 26, 2023 • 48:59

Copaganda and the Criminal System w/ Olayemi Olurin

Copaganda and the Criminal System w/ Olayemi Olurin

Movement lawyer and political commentator, or “professional loudmouth”, Olayemi Olurin sheds light on what she knows about the American criminal “justice" system - which is a ton. Having come from The Bahamas as a young woman, she had seen plenty of poor Black folks. But she says America has a very different way of treating Black and brown people, which is that there is a focus on breaking down, criminalization and imprisonment, and just maybe there’s a lucrative payoff for it. A report by the A

Sep 21, 2023 • 48:21

Diary: Thinking About Privilege

Diary: Thinking About Privilege

The recent episode honoring bell hooks with Darnell Moore and Imani Perry got Laverne thinking even more about ideas around privilege. Just because you have it, doesn’t make you bad. Just because someone else has it doesn’t make them an oppressor. Privilege is relative. You can be the most privileged person in one room and the least privileged person in the next. Perhaps it’s time to stop blaming other people, look also at ourselves, and move forward together. Just some thoughts. Please rate, re

Sep 14, 2023 • 18:48

The Spirituality of Club Culture w/ Honey Dijon

The Spirituality of Club Culture w/ Honey Dijon

Laverne reunites with her long-time friend world-renowned DJ and record producer Honey Dijon to talk about her legendary career, their early days of New York City nightlife, and the universal energy shared on a dancefloor that can be a deeply profound spiritual experience. Honey is committed to sharing her club culture history and she’s got some names to drop. Honey Dijon is one of the first transgender artists to win a Grammy award, which she received for her production work on Beyonce’s latest

Sep 7, 2023 • 52:59

Transitioning as a Child and Beyond w/ Nicole Maines

Transitioning as a Child and Beyond w/ Nicole Maines

With all of the misinformation and laws taking rights away from trans youth and their parents who want to support them through a tricky childhood, it’s time to hear from someone who lived it. Transgender actress and activist Nicole Maines first rose to prominence as a teenager fighting for her civil rights. Not long after winning a groundbreaking legal challenge, she found herself cast as the first transgender superhero in television history playing Dreamer on The CW’s Supergirl. She is thriving

Aug 31, 2023 • 56:26

The Work and Legacy of bell hooks w/ Imani Perry & Darnell Moore

The Work and Legacy of bell hooks w/ Imani Perry & Darnell Moore

Gloria Jean Watkins, the revolutionary Black feminist intellectual known as bell hooks, died on December 15, 2021. She was 69. In her time with us she wrote over 30 books and became a powerful voice in social criticism and commentary. Laverne and her friends, author and activist Darnell Moore and scholar and author Imani Perry, all had close personal relationships with Ms. hooks. In this loving tribute they discuss her impact, legacy, themes and teachings that have profoundly impacted each of th

Aug 24, 2023 • 1:02:05

Diary: My Body

Diary: My Body

In this audio diary Laverne explores how her relationship with her body has evolved through her transition and over the years since. As a Black trans woman over 50 in a sexist, transphobic, fatphobic, ageist, white supremacist society, she says she feels RELIEF when she looks in the mirror. May we all find acceptance of and peace with our bodies regardless of our age, color, gender expression, mobility and size, because our bodies matter. Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox

Aug 17, 2023 • 22:54

The Supreme Court Crisis w/ Elie Mystal

The Supreme Court Crisis w/ Elie Mystal

Attorney, writer and political commentator Elie Mystal joins Laverne to talk about the radically conservative United States Supreme Court, the constitutional amendments through history and his eye-opening book, Allow Me To Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution. He explains how the judges’ own personal tastes make the largest impact on decisions and how the right’s unification has reaped a pipeline of conservative judges the left cannot replicate. They also talk about options like stack

Aug 10, 2023 • 47:58

Reclaiming the Trans Narrative w/ Chase Strangio and Miss Peppermint

Reclaiming the Trans Narrative w/ Chase Strangio and Miss Peppermint

Chase Strangio is Deputy Director for Transgender Justice with the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project, and a nationally recognized expert on transgender rights. Miss Peppermint is an actress, musical performer, and she nearly won season 9 of RuPaul’s Drag race. She's become the ACLU’s first-ever Artist Ambassador for Trans Justice.  Laverne has brought these two powerhouses on to discuss how we can change the conversation about trans people from surgery and transition to humanity and privacy. They ta

Aug 3, 2023 • 54:21

Holding Space for the Hard Things w/ Glennon Doyle

Holding Space for the Hard Things w/ Glennon Doyle

Content Warning: this episode contains discussion about eating disorders, addiction, and recovery. This interview was recorded in March 2023.  In this incredibly vulnerable conversation, Laverne and Glennon Doyle, writer and co-host of the podcast We Can Do Hard Things, give a masterclass in real talk. Nothing is off limits as they dig into everything from addiction, perfectionism, boundaries and figuring out how much is “enough” in our hustle culture, to honoring their inner child, their bodies

Jul 27, 2023 • 50:06

The Laverne Cox Show Is Happening Now!

The Laverne Cox Show Is Happening Now!

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Jul 27, 2023 • 2:12

Diary: Trying to Walk the Talk

Diary: Trying to Walk the Talk

Laverne is back for Season 2! In this intimate recording, she fills us in on her big, busy beautiful life, what she's been up to, and how she’s changed. It's dreamy! But there’s still work; there’s always the work. This time she’s tackling her second season with a whole new perspective. Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal. As always, stay in the love.

Jul 25, 2023 • 21:49

The Laverne Cox Show Is Back July 27th!

The Laverne Cox Show Is Back July 27th!

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Jul 20, 2023 • 2:05

Season 2 Is on Its Way. Time for a Season 1 Refresh!

Season 2 Is on Its Way. Time for a Season 1 Refresh!

Season two of The Laverne Cox Show is dropping July 27th! In the meantime, why not re-listen to all of the amazing episodes from Season 1? The conversations were so good, so deep and so important, one listen is not enough! Episodes Featured: Class & Poverty Shaming w/ Mary O'Hara Overcoming Trauma Through Art w/ Billy Porter Residential Segregation & Structural Racism w/ Richard Rothstein Beauty as Capital w/ Kimberly Foster Becoming a Love Warrior w/ Dr. Cornel WestSee omnystudio.com/li

Jul 11, 2023 • 2:45

Introducing:  Go Ask Ali Season 3

Introducing: Go Ask Ali Season 3

Hi, Laverne Cox Show listeners! We're excited for the new season of Go Ask Ali with funny woman Ali Wentworth. She's back for another round of stimulating conversations with some of today's most interesting people. Don't just take our word for it, though. Check out this trailer to get a dose of Go Ask Ali for yourself! About Go Ask Ali: Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends, and ce

Oct 6, 2022 • 2:06

Introducing Bridgerton: The Official Podcast Season 2

Introducing Bridgerton: The Official Podcast Season 2

Hi, Laverne Cox fans! iHeartPodcasts and host Gabrielle Collins are excited to launch Bridgerton Season 2! With guest hosts from the show's creative team, Bridgerton: The Official Podcast will take you inside the NEW season of the hit Netflix show. The conversation each week will deep dive into Bridgerton’s social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more. Get the inside scoop directly from the cast and all the drama you can handle from the rewatch podcast. Don't

Apr 5, 2022 • 2:18

Introducing: Katie’s Crib

Introducing: Katie’s Crib

Hi, Laverne Cox fans! iHeartPodcasts and Shondaland are excited to announce Katie’s Crib Season 5 - a show about unexpected joys, pains, foibles, and hilarity of new motherhood hosted by Scandal actress Katie Lowes. Each week Katie conducts a frank, intimate conversation with a fellow mom about the ups and downs of being a new parent and then brings in an expert to help put things into perspective. A fulfilling talk show-style podcast but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer to

Mar 9, 2022 • 2:11

Introducing: Inventing Anna

Introducing: Inventing Anna

Hi, Laverne Cox fans! iHeartPodcasts and Shondaland are excited to announce Inventing Anna. The companion podcast of a Netflix series that will delve deeper into the story of Anna Sorokin - the fake heiress who stole the hearts – and money – of New York’s social elite. A story that will keep you guessing but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer to decide for yourself! About Inventing Anna: Based on the Netflix show, Inventing Anna, the companion podcast will delve deeper into

Mar 2, 2022 • 2:08

Introducing: #Matter

Introducing: #Matter

Hi, Laverne Cox fans! iHeartPodcasts and Shondaland are excited to announce #Matter - a brand new show about a father that intervenes in his son's beating by police and later finds himself, his badly hurt son, and a wounded cop barricaded in a nearby restaurant. A shocking thriller but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer to decide for yourself! About #Matter: When Gerald Hayes witnesses his teenage son Niles’s brutal beating by police officers, a split-second decision leads t

Feb 16, 2022 • 2:59

Introducing: Dominant Stories with Jess Weiner

Introducing: Dominant Stories with Jess Weiner

Hi, The Laverne Cox Show fans! We're excited for the launch of the Dominant Stories podcast hosted by culture expert Jess Weiner. It's a brand new show from Shondaland and iHeartRadio and we think you'll enjoy it too. Don't just take our word for it, though. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself! About the podcast: Dominant Stories is a conversation series that reclaims and rewrites the stories we’ve been told about our bodies, our beauty, our creativity, and our identities. For example,

Oct 27, 2021 • 2:35

Overcoming Trauma Through Art w/ Billy Porter (Season Finale)

Overcoming Trauma Through Art w/ Billy Porter (Season Finale)

On this final episode of the season, the one and only Billy Porter talks about his life in show business. He also candidly shares the trauma of his student days at Carnegie Mellon, the AIDS crisis, and bankruptcy, and his evolution into a multi-award winning superstar. Billy has wisdom to share about what it means to be a true artist dedicated to your craft and explains how his creative expression has been a tool to work through his trauma. Much of that trauma ironically stemming from working in

Oct 21, 2021 • 50:33

Trauma Resilience & Healing Encore w/ Jennifer Burton Flier

Trauma Resilience & Healing Encore w/ Jennifer Burton Flier

On this episode, Jennifer Burton Flier joins Laverne again to go deeper into the Community Resiliency Model and to tie in so many of this season’s episodes on healing. They’re all connected! Laverne and Jennifer go over practical skills that you can use to build your resiliency for this (very) challenging world. Those skills are tracking, resourcing, grounding, gesturing, shift and stay, and help now. You can find more helpful therapeutic tips and information in the first episode with Jennifer B

Oct 14, 2021 • 49:09

Class & Poverty Shaming w/ Mary O’Hara

Class & Poverty Shaming w/ Mary O’Hara

Poor people have always been shamed. Writer, producer and award-winning journalist Mary O’Hara says that’s not new, but the last 40 years of government and corporate interests have created a focused initiative to demonize people who need financial and social assistance. Between the creation of the Welfare Queen trope in the 80’s and vilifying single mothers in the 90’s, most people do whatever they can to not be associated with safety nets. They’re ashamed. In this powerful conversation, Laverne

Oct 7, 2021 • 1:00:55

Opera Diva Worship w/ Ira Siff

Opera Diva Worship w/ Ira Siff

In this episode, Laverne introduces us to her opera singing teacher of 25 years, the celebrated opera lecturer, Metropolitan Opera Broadcast co-host and retired diva, Ira Siff. Ira is the creator of La Gran Scena, the all-male cross-dressed opera troupe that performed internationally for over 20 years to much critical acclaim with a cult-like following. Ira was the prima donna of La Gran Scena as his diva alter ego, Madame Vera Galupe-Borszkh. Vera was an amalgamation of the most famous opera st

Sep 30, 2021 • 1:18:08

A Psychospiritual Shift w/ Valerie Spencer

A Psychospiritual Shift w/ Valerie Spencer

There truly is no better person to discuss spiritual matters with than the delightfully foul-mouthed Reverend Valerie Spencer, therapist, activist and creator of Holistic Empowerment Institute. After an epiphany while meditating on the beach, Valerie decided to “take the God out,” which she explains. Now she specializes in healing that goes beyond physical and mental health. Valerie makes spiritual and relational healing approachable while drawing from a mélange of religious, ethno-spiritual, an

Sep 23, 2021 • 58:43

Pushing Back Against Anti-Trans Media & Policies with Chase Strangio

Pushing Back Against Anti-Trans Media & Policies with Chase Strangio

This episode is about addressing misinformation, educating, and correcting the record. Right wing media has gone largely unchecked making false claims, distorting statistics, and outright lying primarily about gender-affirming care for trans kids and trans women and girls in sports. The mean-spirited outcry has led to legislators quoting this media and bills becoming very real laws intended to extinguish transgender people. 2021 has seen the highest number of state bills presented and passed in

Sep 16, 2021 • 1:16:09

The Power of Mind Over Body w/ Dr. Joe Dispenza

The Power of Mind Over Body w/ Dr. Joe Dispenza

In this episode, Dr. Joe Dispenza shares with us techniques to heal the body through meditation. When Joe was a young man he had his spine crushed in a biking accident. Doctors told him that without invasive surgery he may never walk again. Defying the odds, he was able to rebuild his spine in just a few short months using nothing but his thoughts. Since then, he’s devoted his life to the healing potential of the mind-body connection. // Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox S

Aug 19, 2021 • 38:54

Adverse Childhood Experiences w/ Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

Adverse Childhood Experiences w/ Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is changing the way governments think about and treat mental health. As the founder of the Center for Youth Wellness, she pioneered a system for evaluating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in order to treat the physical symptoms of childhood trauma. Now, in her role as California’s first Surgeon General, she’s bringing that system to doctor’s offices across the state. Her goal is to integrate mental health evaluations into your regular physicals and check-ups— especia

Aug 12, 2021 • 44:48

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome w/ Dr. Joy DeGruy

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome w/ Dr. Joy DeGruy

We get way more from our ancestors than our height, nose or personality. We absorb life lessons that have been passed down from generation to generation. But what if those life lessons were first learned while trying to survive slavery? What if those skills are now more harmful than helpful and we don’t even know what we’re doing? Psychologist, social worker, researcher and teacher Dr. Joy DeGruy explains how descendants of slaves are more connected to their ancestors than they realize. But simp

Aug 5, 2021 • 53:01

Fierce Self-Compassion w/ Dr. Kristin Neff

Fierce Self-Compassion w/ Dr. Kristin Neff

Laverne, like many of us, struggles with self-criticism. She says it comes from a place of trying to protect herself, but in reality, it can be more debilitating than helpful. Dr. Kristin Neff is a professor and a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research. In this episode, she gives us tools to be more kind to ourselves—- which does not mean being easy on ourselves. Dr. Kristin Neff recently released a book entitled Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim

Jul 29, 2021 • 44:44

Ending Violence Toward Trans People w/ Dr. Karen Franklin

Ending Violence Toward Trans People w/ Dr. Karen Franklin

Warning: Please be aware this episode discusses targeted violence and may be triggering for some, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community.If you can understand the cause of something, you can fix it, right? Don’t treat the symptoms; treat the disease. Laverne talks with award-winning forensic psychologist Dr. Karen Franklin about why transgender people, especially women, are so often targeted in violent hate crimes; the role of religion; and if offender reform is possible. What is the psychol

Jul 22, 2021 • 1:06:17

Black Women Are Enough w/ Sarah Adeyinka-Skold

Black Women Are Enough w/ Sarah Adeyinka-Skold

What are your dating preferences? Do you prefer a certain ethnicity or race over another? What does it mean to have this sort of preference and where does it come from? Sociologist and social worker Sarah Adeyinka-Skold's latest research involved interviewing Black women about the unique difficulties they experience dating on and offline. In this episode, she and Laverne breakdown how the structures of white supremacy and patriarchy imprint themselves onto our dating habits. //Please rate, revie

Jul 15, 2021 • 50:46

Becoming a Love Warrior w/ Dr. Cornel West

Becoming a Love Warrior w/ Dr. Cornel West

Dr. Cornel West, renowned professor and philosopher, and one of the greatest American orators alive speaks with Laverne about what it means to be a love warrior. “Justice is what love looks like in public just like tenderness is what love feels like in private,” is a Cornel West quote that Laverne repeats so often people mistakenly attribute it to her. In this conversation they discuss the resiliency of the Black spirit, how to hold our institutions accountable, and how to be a wounded healer in

Jul 8, 2021 • 1:02:46

The Groundbreaking Fashion Career of Tracey 'Africa' Norman

The Groundbreaking Fashion Career of Tracey 'Africa' Norman

Laverne visits with one of her idols and sources of inspiration Tracey ‘Africa’ Norman to talk about her dramatic career in fashion in the 70s and 80s. Norman became a trailblazer when she was chosen as the first Black woman on a box of Clairol hair color in 1975. This was momentous for the entire Black community. It was also momentous for the transgender community, but nobody knew it then. Tracey had been assigned male at birth. She came up in the days of secrecy, but she’s open now and finally

Jun 17, 2021 • 1:06:52

Attachment Theory & Why It Matters w/ Dr. Wendy Walsh

Attachment Theory & Why It Matters w/ Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh, psychologist, author, radio and podcast host, explains just how important our first three years on earth are to the relationships we have over the rest of our lives. There’s this thing called Attachment Theory and it’s based on what happened to us as tiny little beings (thanks, Mom and Dad). As always, there’s hope. Regardless of your personal circumstances, there are definitely ways to rise above! //Dr. Wendy Walsh is the author of three books on love and is the writer and host

Jun 10, 2021 • 41:16

The Truth & Consequences of Dating as a Trans Woman w/ Jen Richards

The Truth & Consequences of Dating as a Trans Woman w/ Jen Richards

Dating as a trans woman can be complicated, frustrating and even dangerous. Longtime friend, actress and writer Jen Richards, joins Laverne for a very candid truth-only conversation. Together they dish on what they have learned over the years, like why some men are attracted to trans women and why so many men have a hard time being honest about their attraction. Of course they go deep, and Jen shares what she thinks is the biggest kept secret about trans women, opens up about why she thought she

Jun 3, 2021 • 50:45

Residential Segregation & Structural Racism w/ Richard Rothstein

Residential Segregation & Structural Racism w/ Richard Rothstein

In this powerful episode, Laverne talks with Richard Rothstein, the author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. Rothstein breaks down how the government implemented housing policies in order to segregate Black people primarily in the 1930s and 50s. Though many decades ago, the effects are as present as ever in the education gap, income gap, wealth gap, and “slums.” As violations of the Constitution, it is a requirement to correct past injustices. //I

May 27, 2021 • 47:29

The Intellectual Underpinnings of Beyonce’s Awesomeness w/ Kevin Allred

The Intellectual Underpinnings of Beyonce’s Awesomeness w/ Kevin Allred

Laverne speaks with Kevin Allred, author, scholar, speaker, who came on the pop culture radar when he started teaching a university course on Beyonce back in 2010. It’s called Politicizing Beyonce, with a syllabus composed entirely of black feminist writers. It’s his mission to facilitate conversations that disrupt America’s racist and heterocentrist status quo by studying America through the eyes of female Black artists and intellectuals, like Beyonce. He draws connections through history and a

May 20, 2021 • 1:06:06

Reclaiming MeToo w/ Tarana Burke

Reclaiming MeToo w/ Tarana Burke

It was the fall of 2017 when the MeToo Movement exploded. It seemed every woman on social media was typing #MeToo. The reality of how many people had experienced some sort of sexual harassment, assault or other violence shocked nearly everyone. MeToo was the charge that galvanized millions of survivors and allies around the world. MeToo = You Are Not Alone.The founder of the MeToo Movement, Tarana J. Burke, talks with Laverne about how the narrative has changed from focusing on the survivors to

May 13, 2021 • 36:16

The Laverne Cox Show Returns in May 2021!

The Laverne Cox Show Returns in May 2021!

The Laverne Cox Show will return from its brief hiatus in May! Just a few guests lined up are activist and MeToo creator Tarana Burke on reclaiming the movement; award-winning author, educator, and musician Kevin Allred on politicizing Beyonce; and researcher and academic Richard Rothstein on the roots of housing inequality in America. //Thank you for listening to The Laverne Cox Show! Please rate, review, subscribe and share with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter

Apr 3, 2021 • 0:47

Loud, Live and in Her Glory w/ Ts Madison

Loud, Live and in Her Glory w/ Ts Madison

There are not enough words to describe Ts Madison. Bold. Brash. Outrageous. Loud. Colorful. Savvy. But first and foremost Entrepreneur. Ts is an openly transgender entertainer who learned young how to hustle and make that coin. She learned business the hard way as a sex worker, but her head for business, marketing and promotion has led her to mainstream television. She is the first openly transgender person to have her own reality TV show. You can watch “The Ts Madison Experience” on WE TV. She

Mar 18, 2021 • 45:56

Beauty as Capital w/ Kimberly Foster

Beauty as Capital w/ Kimberly Foster

Beauty. What is it? Who has it and who doesn’t. Does it really matter? Sure, everyone would probably like to be “beautiful” if given a choice, but does it actually matter? Kimberly Foster says yes. Actually she says hell, yes. The way a person is perceived in the world affects everything from job security to healthcare, which means there are real consequences for anyone brave enough to push back and opt out of the high heels, slinky dresses and eyelash extensions. //Kimberly Foster is a writer,

Mar 11, 2021 • 47:17

Trauma Resilience and Healing w/ Jennifer Burton Flier

Trauma Resilience and Healing w/ Jennifer Burton Flier

Jennifer Burton Flier is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice and a senior faculty member with Trauma Resource Institute (TRI). She is also certified in Brene Brown’s Daring Way and Rising Strong models. The Community Resiliency Model she teaches with TRI focuses on stabilizing the nervous system when we are under stress or triggered by traumatic events. Jennifer says learning some simple concepts about the body and brain can reduce our stress responses, creating more bal

Mar 4, 2021 • 41:07

Moving Beyond the Gender Binary w/ ALOK

Moving Beyond the Gender Binary w/ ALOK

Alok Vaid-Menon, also known simply as ALOK, joins Laverne for an inside perspective on what it means to live in the world as a person who does not belong on either side of the traditional gender binary - meaning strictly male or female. ALOK (they/them) is a gender non-conforming writer and performance artist. As a mixed-media artist ALOK explore themes of gender, race, trauma, belonging, and the human condition. They are the author of Femme in Public (2017) and Beyond the Gender Binary (2020).

Feb 25, 2021 • 54:16

Fatphobia and Diet Culture w/ Virgie Tovar

Fatphobia and Diet Culture w/ Virgie Tovar

Writer, fat activist and podcast host Virgie Tovar teaches us about the roots of fatphobia and the many pitfalls of diet culture. She and Laverne cover everything from discrimination to health care, white supremacy and social policing. Even if you’ve never been on a diet a single day in your life, this is for you, too. Virgie Tovar is the author of You Have the Right to Remain Fat and The Self-Love Revolution: Radical Body Positivity for Girls of Color. She is a contributor for Forbes.com, where

Feb 18, 2021 • 49:32

Dating Over 40 w/ Damona Hoffman

Dating Over 40 w/ Damona Hoffman

Professional dating coach and media personality Damona Hoffman takes Laverne’s questions on the best way to find a mate as a person over 40. Find out the top three challenges people face in the search for a partner, what to do about them, what we need to let go of along the way, why there's no such thing as a wasted relationship, and more. The romance pool changes as we age, but the guideposts to love stay the same. // You can find Damona Hoffman on Twitter/IG/FB @DamonaHoffman, DatesandMates.co

Feb 11, 2021 • 51:00

Moving Beyond Us Vs. Them w/ Brené Brown

Moving Beyond Us Vs. Them w/ Brené Brown

For the premier of The Laverne Cox Show, Laverne talks with one of her biggest influences, researcher, speaker, author and storyteller Dr. Brené Brown. They talk candidly and vulnerably (of course) about the state of the country and what we must do and *stop* doing to heal our current division. Spoiler alert: We are all humans.Dr. Brené Brown is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of five books including Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness and The Gifts of Imperfection. Learn more about you

Feb 4, 2021 • 50:27

Introducing: The Laverne Cox Show

Introducing: The Laverne Cox Show

Years ago, a therapist said in our very first session that there are only two things that we can truly control in our lives - our own perception and our own behavior. That's it. Nothing more than that.   Each week, The Laverne Cox Show will feature intimate conversations with folks who help me to see and think differently so that maybe I can act differently. It is my hope that this becomes a place that fosters perspectives that might inspire new behavior in each of us, which in turn gets us clos

Jan 26, 2021 • 2:01

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