I SWEAR I’M REAL with Coach Alex Vaughan (they/them) is a recovery-based podcast exploring the transgender and noncisgender experience through honesty, healing, and radical self-acceptance. Each episode dives into identity, trauma, and transformation, blending recovery wisdom with lived truth. For those told they’re “too much,” this show reminds you: you’re not too much—you’re real.
I SWEAR I'M REAL: The Truth of the Transgender Experience
Claim This Podcastby Alex Vaughan (They/Them/Theirs)
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24 episodes
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I SWEAR I’M REAL with Coach Alex Vaughan (they/them) is a recovery-based podcast exploring the transgender and noncisgender experience through honesty, healing, and radical self-acceptance. Each episode dives into identity, trauma, and transformation, blending recovery wisdom with lived truth. For those told they’re “too much,” this show reminds you: you’re not too much—you’re real.
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Recent Episodes
October 16, 2025
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<p>In this raw and unflinching episode, we unpack the connections between trauma, manipulation, and political allegiance. We explore how patterns of control, gaslighting, and coercion—hallmarks of domestic abuse—can mirror the dynamics within extreme political movements. This episode is for anyone trying to understand the deep psychological hooks that keep people trapped in harmful systems, even when they don’t realize it. Expect honest conversations, critical reflections, and tools for recognizing trauma where it hides.</p><p><br></p><p>Shout out @OutFrontMagazine for their support and partnership! </p><p><a href="www.outfrontmagazine.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.outfrontmagazine.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
October 10, 2025
There's No Contact With My Children's Other Parent: Here's How To Keep Moving
<p>When co-parenting doesn't just break down but communication with your child’s other parent is impossible due to tactics of coercive control and narcissistic abuse, the challenges are amplified—especially for parents supporting transgender children. In this episode, we explore practical strategies for maintaining stability, advocating for your child, and moving forward. Drawing on the insights of <a href="www.doctor-ramani.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dr. Ramani,</a> a leading expert on narcissistic abuse, we discuss setting boundaries, managing emotional triggers, and navigating the unique complexities of identity, affirmation, and safety in families with transgender children. This episode offers compassionate guidance and real-world tools for resilience, recovery, clarity, and protecting both your well-being and your child’s.</p><p><br /></p><p>More on Alex's story: <a href="https://www.outfrontmagazine.com/holding-trans-hope-through-family-court/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Holding Trans Hope Through Family Court</a></p><p>Supported and Partnered with <a href="www.outfrontmagazine.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Out Front Magazine</a></p>
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