Joining us on the Fertility Forward podcast today is Trystan Reese, an award-winning author, facilitator, and longtime advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with nearly two decades of experience in the trans community. Trystan is the author of the acclaimed memoir How We Do Family (2021) and co-author of the children’s book The Light of You, written with his partner, Biff Chaplow. A Lambda Literary Fellow, Trystan first captured national attention with his viral storytelling performance on The Moth’s mainstage. He is also the founder of Collaborate Consulting, LLC, where he leads training on LGBTQ+ inclusion, and his work has been featured in multiple anthologies focused on mental health and social justice. In today’s conversation, Trystan shares his powerful story of navigating pregnancy as a transgender man. He reflects on how he researched and prepared for the experience, offers thoughts on current “best practices” around hormones and gestational care, and unpacks both internal and systemic barriers to trans-inclusive fertility support. Most importantly, he leaves listeners with a message of hope, resilience, and deep wisdom. Don’t miss this inspiring and eye-opening episode, tune in now!

Ep 167: Navigating Pregnancy and Parenthood as a Transgender Man: A Conversation with Trystan Reese