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Athena Victoria

@athenathusfar.bsky.social

Writer, Podcaster, Roleplayer, proud trans and pan woman, slightly-less-proud business lady, board and video game fanatic. I'm probably writing right now, tbh.

44 Followers  |  52 Following  |  2 Posts  |  Joined: 30.08.2023  |  1.9202

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Announcement: Update on Season 5 Holiday Break β€” The Story Thus Far Network Athena shares an update on why the podcast has been on break and when it will return.

Hey everyone! Athena here, sharing an update on why we've been on break and we'll be back. Short answer: Mental Health is hard! Long answer: www.storythusfar.com/news/2026-br...

13.01.2026 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 109: Being Your Honest Self After Transition β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss how to balance fitting in versus finding yourself.

Between Quinn's recovery and Athena's general struggles with mental health, it's been hard to find time this week to record.

TSR will be off next week as a result, but check out this week's episode on being your honest self. See you in two weeks!

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-...

11.12.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 107: Can My Partner Set Boundaries on My Transition? β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss whether your partner has a say in your transition.

Guess who has 2 thumbs and forgot to make social media posts?

That's right, we're back with another episode of Trans Sister Radio! This week, Quinn and Athena tackle whether your partner can set boundaries on your transition.

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-...

28.11.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 106: Caregiving as a Trans Person β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss how transitioning impacts one’s role as a caregiver and how to balance your needs against those in your care

WE'RE BACK! We begin with a bit of an explanation for the frequently infrequent breaks, and then dive into an episode long requested: how to manage transition and care giving!

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-...

18.11.2025 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 105: Allegorical Monsters - The Intersection of Gender and Horror β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss how horror, and especially movie monsters, remind us of our own gender journeys.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

To celebrate, we're releasing next week's episode a little early!

This week, Quinn and Athena take a look at how horror (and specifically movie monsters) mirror their experiences with gender.

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-...

31.10.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 103: Do You Have to Medically Transition to Be Trans? β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn something they’ve covered only in passing, but that deserves its own episode: do you have to medically transition to be trans?

It's another Tuesday and that means we're back with more Trans Sister Radio! This week, Quinn and Athena dive in deep on a question they've answered before in passing, but never as a dedicated discussion. Do you have to medically transition to be trans?

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-...

07.10.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 102: Masc off: The Overlap of Gender and Neuro Diversity β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss whether the fact they’re trans ever slips their minds.

It's another week and another episode of Trans Sister Radio! This week, Athena and Quinn talk about an overlap they hadn't expected, but probably should have seen coming.

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-...

01.10.2025 02:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 101: Do You Ever Forget That You’re Trans? β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss whether the fact they’re trans ever slips their minds.

We're back again with more Trans Sister Radio! Season 5 continues with a deep dive into whether or not Quinn or Athena ever forget the fact that they're trans.

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-...

23.09.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 100: What Podcasting Has Taught Us About Ourselves β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss what doing this show has taught them about themselves.

It's a special anniversary this week! 100 Episodes of Trans Sister Radio! Join Athena and Quinn as they reflect on what podcasting has taught them about themselves.

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-...

16.09.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode 99: There I Go Misgendering Myself Again! β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss why we misgender ourselves, and why it may not be as big a deal as we make it out to be.

It's another week and another Trans Sister Radio episode! On the 99th episode, Quinn and Athena talk about how even trans folk misgender themselves sometime, and ways to make that feel less awful when it happens.

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-99

12.09.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 98: Why Negative Self-Talk Is So Harmful β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss how negative self-talk can seep into everyday life, and ways to help mitigate it.

We're back from our week off with a deep dive into something a ton of trans people struggle with: Negative Self-Talk!

Listen in as our cohosts cover how they have handled it in their own lives!

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-98

03.09.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 97: Managing Trans Fatigue β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss strategies to mitigate the unexpected ways trans folk can be fatigued.

Hey everyone! No episode of Trans Sister Radio this week; Athena is getting over being sick! But, if you missed it, we've got last week's episode ready for you!

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-97

26.08.2025 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 95: My First Pride β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss Athena’s first ever time at Pride, and what it’s taught her about why it matters.

WE’RE BACK! Season 5 of Trans Sister Radio is out!

Tune in as Athena and Quinn discuss Athena’s first time at Pride, and how it changed her perspective!

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-95

05.08.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

GUESS WHAT Y'ALL

Trans Sister Radio returns with Season 5 in TWO WEEKS!

Season 5 will premiere on Tuesday, August 5th! Patrons will get access to it a day early, as usual. See y'all then!

22.07.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 94: Season 4 Finale β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss the past season of Trans Sister Radio.

Athena was on vacation and unable to post, but that doesn't change that new episodes of Trans Sister Radio kept coming out!

This week, we end season 4 with a recap and a look at what's next. Check out this and our previous episodes at our website!

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-94

28.05.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 92: How to Deal with Transphobia β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss strategies you can use to deal with transphobia in your life.

Is it late? Yes! But Trans Sister Radio wasn't! A new episode is live now, where Quinn and Athena dive in to talk about tips on dealing with transphobia!

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-92

14.05.2025 04:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 91: Are We a Trend? β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn answer a question that’s obvious to every trans person ever.

We're back with another episode of Trans Sister Radio! This week, Quinn and Athena tackle a topic that every trans person ever already knows the answer to: are we a trend?

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-91

06.05.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 90: Lies Our Brains Tell Us β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss all the lies our brains tell us, and the consequences they create.

It's another week, and that means there's another episode of Trans Sister Radio! This week, we break down the lies our brains tell us, and what consequences they create.

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-90

30.04.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 89: Navigating Old Spaces as a New Gender β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss how to return to spaces as a new gender.

It might be Thursday, and Athena forgot to post to social media, but that doesn't change the fact that a new episode of Trans Sister Radio went live on Tuesday! Check it out at the link below!

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-89

24.04.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Missellaneous Episode 5: A History of Athena's Obsession with Card Games | The Story Thus Far Network Get more from The Story Thus Far Network on Patreon

We have a special release this week!

Episode 5 of Missellaneous went live for Patrons last night. Check it out if you want to learn exactly why Athena is so obsessed with card games!

www.patreon.com/posts/missel...

18.04.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 88: What if My Hobbies Are the Wrong Gender? β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss what to do if you suddenly don’t fit in with hobbies where you once belonged.

We're back from a short break with another episode of Trans Sister Radio! This week, Quinn and Athena tackle a concept they hear constantly: are hobbies gendered?

(Spoiler alert: nope!)

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-88

15.04.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 87: Why Does Visibility Matter? β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss why visibility is so important, to more people than even you might realize.

It might be April Fool's, but this episode is no joke! We're back with more Trans Sister Radio as Quinn and Athena reflect on yesterday's Trans Day of Visibility and why visibility is so important!

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-87

01.04.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 86: Our Relationship to Our Bodies β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss how their perception of their bodies has changed over time.

It's the day after Tuesday and you know what that means! Athena forgot to post that a new episode of Trans Sister Radio went live yesterday!

Tune in as Quinn and Athena continue their miniseries on how their relationship has changed with their own bodies!

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-86

26.03.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 85: Our Relationship to Our Voices β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss how their perception of their own voices has changed over time.

We're back for another Trans Sister Radio episode! This week, Quinn and Athena dive in to talk about their relationship to their voices, and how their feelings on them have changed over time.

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-85

18.03.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m sorry for your loss!

13.03.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My friend Ben, who mixed and mastered Ecstasy/Agony, passed away yesterday after a fight with cancer.
I've made the album NYP on Bandcamp and @ampwall.com to celebrate his life. I will donate all proceeds to any end-of-life fundraiser, or if there's not one to a cancer research charity.
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13.03.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 84: Regrets of a Dead Past β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss the things they regret from their past lives before transition

It's another Tuesday, and that means more Trans Sister Radio! This week, Quinn and Athena talk about how they handle the regrets of their past lives after they've transitioned.

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-84

11.03.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Heads up everyone! No TSR today, as Quinn and Athena ran into some technical difficulties.

We’ll be back next week with more episodes!

25.02.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 4: The Top Played Games Episode β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn discuss games they’ve spent far too much time playing.

We're back, this time with another episode of our Patreon-exclusive show, Missellaneous!

Join Quinn and Athena as they dive in deep on why their most played games might not be their favorites...

www.storythusfar.com/miss/episode-4

20.02.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 82: How to be a Good Ally in 2025 β€” The Story Thus Far Network In which Athena and Quinn revisit how to be a good ally, given the realities of the year 2025.

We're back with another episode! Quinn and Athena revisit a topic from the first season of Trans Sister Radio and update their advice for being a good ally in 2025!

www.storythusfar.com/tsr/episode-82

18.02.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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