The Unedited Body

This week I break down the actual science behind CAIS and what it all means.Brought to you by Gazelle Sports

Season 2 starts here. 🎙️✨In this premiere episode of The Unedited Body, I’m reintroducing myself, sharing the story behind my intersex variation (Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome / CAIS), and opening up about why this podcast matters now more than ever.If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to start.If you’ve been with me since Season 1, welcome back. 💛This season, expect honest conversations about bodies, identity, medical trauma, bodily autonomy, womanhood, advocacy, and the stories we’re too often told to keep quiet.No edits. No softening. Just truth.This episode of The Unedited Body is brought to you by Gazelle Sports 👟💜Whether you’re training for your next race, starting a wellness journey, or simply looking for a community that celebrates movement at every level, Gazelle Sports has been a trusted name for runners and active women alike. 🎧 Subscribe, follow, and if this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs it.#TheUneditedBody

I wasn’t sure if I’d share this yet.But after looking at the numbers, the messages, and the quiet loyalty of people who kept listening even when I went silent, I realized something mattered more than fear.This episode marks the end of Season 1 of The Unedited Body. Not because it failed, but because it’s time to move forward with intention.Next week, Season Two begins with a new mission and a renewed sense of purpose.If I can ask you for one thing: choose one episode that meant something to you and share it with one person. That single act helps more than you know.Thank you for being here. I’m not walking into what’s next alone.

Unedited has become more than a podcast name for me, its a way of life. I am choosing to not allow myself to be edited anymore in how I live. There was a time though where I let others dictate my worth and decisions. Today I dive into a decision deeply regret as an intersex woman and human rights advocate.

I was able to connect with Kimberly once again this time to talk about her work as an advocate and what we need to do going forward o continue to make change.

I am back! The hiatus was needed and I explain it all in todays episode.If you haven't already, rate the show, share, and find me on socials @mrsjackieblanks

Happy Intersex Awareness Day! It's a day of visibility for intersex people around the world.

This week we continue our conversation with Kimberly about intersex diagnosis, advocacy, secrecy and more.

Todays episode is a bonus- After an argument ensued in my comments section I found myself spiraling about identity and community.

This week I had the honor of talking with on of my biggest inspirations in the intersex advocacy world, Kimberly Zieselman.Kimberly is an intersex advocate, attorney, and the author of XOXY, She has spent years fighting for informed consent in medicine for intersex people.Our conversation is an honest look at how intersex people are often made to feel wrong and disordered.Listen wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget you can support the show by heading over to, www.buymeacoffee.com/mrsjackieblanks

Depression is an ugly thing and I would rather be honest with you than make something up. I am struggling lately and it has effected my content.Hopefully I am getting out of it and I think I'll have fresh new episodes for you coming soon!For now here is part 2 of my interview with Kyra

My most commonly asked question is "Do I blame my parents for having my testes removed?" Absolutely not! The information we had in 1989 when I was diagnosed is dramatically different than what we have today.There are so many ways my parents excelled at parenting and my intersex story is really just a small part of who I am.

The most therapeutic part of my journey of self discovery is meeting other intersex people like me. This is a two part episode with special guest Kyra an intersex baddie from Hawaii!

Last week something unexpected happened to me. I did an interview with a big news outlet and when they shared it online it was super sensationalized leading to some horrific comments about me and my body. This week we talk about click bait and sensationalizing bodies that work different- is there a way to get our message across without being a little click baity though?

In this powerful episode of The Unedited Body, Jackie sits down with fellow intersex advocate Kaylee for a raw, eye-opening conversation about growing up intersex in a world that rarely talks about it.Together, they share personal stories, compare experiences, and open up about the medical trauma, identity questions, and strength it takes to speak out. This episode is about truth, healing, and the power of finding someone who just gets it.Whether you're intersex, an ally, or just ready to listen and learn — this is a conversation you won’t forget.

This week something happened that stopped me in my tracks. My 9 year old daughter overheard a TikTok questioning my gender- and she asked, "why do people think you're a boy?" In this episode I share that unexpected conversation and why I think so many people ask me that.

Being a woman is hard enough with a vagina, so lets talk about what its like with out one and how we push and pull ourselves mentally and physically to get one.

One TikTok comment led me to think about questions I have asked myself since I was young. What does it mean to be a woman? Is it your chromosomes or something else entirely?

In this debut episode of The Unedited Body, I share the gritty behind the scenes moments when I learned my body wasn't what I thought it was; I was intersex. XY chromosomes, internal testes and apparently- no vagina!My life turned completely upside down.