The PFLAG LA Podcast
Bridging family, friends, & allies of the queer community
Episode 3: Nereyda Hernandez on Supporting Her Trans Child Amid Controversy
For more about Nereyda Hernandez:
Instagram: @iam.nereydahernandez
Community Spotlight:
LA County Library’s ‘Rainbow Parenting & Family Programs’
https://lacountylibrary.org/pride/
PFLAG LA Tabling Event: LA LGBT Center Resource Fair, Saturday, March 21, 11:00am - 3:00pm
In this episode of The PFLAG LA Podcast, Nereyda (Nena) Hernandez, advocate and mother of transgender student-athlete AB Hernandez, joins PFLAG Los Angeles for a candid conversation about parenting in the public eye. Amid national controversy over trans youth in sports, Nereyda shares what it has been like to support her daughter through harassment, public scrutiny, and political backlash. She reflects on reexamining her own past beliefs, unlearning fear-based narratives, and choosing to stand beside her child with conviction and love. The episode’s Word of the Month is “Gender Expansive,” and the Community Spotlight highlights PFLAG LA tabling at the LA LGBT Center Resource Fair on Saturday, March 21 and LA County Library’s Rainbow Parenting & Family Programs.
Episode 1: Orlando Bishop on Accountability and Allyship (January 2026)
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moments that challenged him to rethink his words, assumptions, and responsibilities as a leader. The conversation explores accountability, learning, and what it means to show up with intention for LGBTQ+ people, youth, and families. The episode’s Word of the Month is Ally, from PFLAG’s National Glossary, and the Community Spotlight highlights New Year, New Me, an annual event hosted by the Los Angeles LGBT Center on January 31st. The episode also responds to a listener question about the difference between transgender identity and gender transition.
For more about Orlando Bishop:
Align Originals (YouTube): / @alignoriginals
On Alignment (Substack): https://coachorlando.substack.com/
Instagram: / alignp
Episode 2: NiK Kacy on Belonging, Burnout, and Community Care (February 2026)
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In this episode of The PFLAG LA Podcast, NiK Kacy (he/they), creator and executive producer of Equality Fashion Week, joins PFLAG Los Angeles for a reflective conversation about belonging, visibility, and sustainability in LGBTQ+ communities.
Kacy speaks candidly about burnout, caregiving, and the pressure many LGBTQ+ people feel to constantly show up for others. The conversation also explores creating inclusive spaces without sacrificing personal well-being, the difference between celebration and sustainability, and why rest and honesty are essential to long-term community care.
The episode’s Word of the Month is "Belonging," and the Community Spotlight highlights the live Dating’s a Drag (King) Game Show at the Harvard and Stone in Hollywood on Sunday, February 8.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Marsha Aizumi.
For more about NiK Kacy:
Website: www.nikkacy.com
Equality Fashion Week: www.equalityfashionweek.com
Community Event: Dating’s a Drag (King) Game Show (February 8, 2026)
LA Pride: https://lapride.org (June 14, 2026)
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Thomas Callahan
he/him Host and Moderator
Anthony Eftimeo
Farrah Dodes
she/her Co-Host
he/they Co-Host
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A Word of the Month from PFLAG’s National Glossary
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