EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 1H 13M
Tenzin Mingyur Paldron (USA) Transgender and Tibetan: The Intersection of Exile
from OUT OF TIBET · host Namri DAGYAB
In this episode of OUT OF TIBET, Namri Dagyab speaks with scholar and artist Tenzin Mingyur Paldron (DocTenzin) about the powerful intersection of being a Tibetan refugee and a transgender man. Mingyur shares his deeply personal journey—from growing up as an "outsider" in rural America and daydreaming of Tibetan boys' names, to navigating society with a stutter and facing real-world threats from university staff. The conversation explores the illusion of "safety," why understanding the pain of other marginalized communities is crucial, and how a stunning phone call from his mother provided the radical love he needed. Ultimately, Mingyur’s story is a testament to stubborn optimism, radical self-love, and community bridge-buildingFollow Tenzin Mingyur Paldron!Instagram: @doctenzin / Transroad Diaries / Tibet Learning SeriesWebsite / Venmo / Linktree for more info & materials & supportWant to support this podcast?Follow me on Instagram / Spotify / Youtube / LinkedinWant to support me financially?Patreon: patreon.com/OUTOFTIBETBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/outoftibetPaypal: paypal.me/nsldMusic by Prod. Pluvio
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In this episode of OUT OF TIBET, Namri Dagyab speaks with scholar and artist Tenzin Mingyur Paldron (DocTenzin) about the powerful intersection of being a Tibetan refugee and a transgender man. Mingyur shares his deeply personal journey—from growing up as an "outsider" in rural America and daydreaming of Tibetan boys' names, to navigating society with a stutter and facing real-world threats from university staff. The conversation explores the illusion of "safety," why understanding the pain of other marginalized communities is crucial, and how a stunning phone call from his mother provided the radical love he needed. Ultimately, Mingyur’s story is a testament to stubborn optimism, radical self-love, and community bridge-buildingFollow Tenzin Mingyur Paldron!Instagram: @doctenzin / Transroad Diaries / Tibet Learning SeriesWebsite / Venmo / Linktree for more info & materials & supportWant to support this podcast?Follow me on Instagram / Spotify / Youtube / LinkedinWant to support me financially?Patreon: patreon.com/OUTOFTIBETBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/outoftibetPaypal: paypal.me/nsldMusic by Prod. Pluvio
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