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  <title>&amp;quot;Trans people have always existed&amp;quot; - Sophia Vi | S4E5</title>
  <description>In this episode, I am joined by actor, director and writer Sophia Vi. We deep dive into the state of trans rights, and Sophia shares the realities of what it's like living as a trans woman in the UK today. Sophia also reflects on how her journey of reclaiming her Cypriotness is rooted in her transness; and whilst sometimes conflicting, these identites can also exist in harmony.&amp;amp;nbsp; Sophia is also the CEO of Koupepia Films, a&amp;amp;nbsp;production company dedicated to creating roles for actors who are too often typecast, pigeonholed, or overlooked. Her work focuses on developing short-form LGBTQ+ and diasporic stories rooted in joy — something she captures beautifully in Koupepia, a film that explores how food can create unlikely bonds and open the door to acceptance. Keep up to date with this season and all other seasons over on Instagram @roottovinepod, and don't forget to leave a rating/review wherever you're listening!&amp;amp;nbsp; TW: this episode contains themes around violence and suicide that some listeners may find distressing. UK helplines if you or someone you know needs support:   Mindline Trans+: National helpline for trans, nonbinary, agender, and genderfluid people as well as friends and family.   Mermaids helpline&amp;amp;nbsp;and web chat for trans people under the age of 20 and their parents.   Gendered Intelligence support line&amp;amp;nbsp;for trans adults (18+) impacted by gender healthcare waiting lists. Also open to friends, family, and professionals.   Galop helpline and web chat for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse or violence.   Switchboard: National LGBTQ+ helpline.   </description>
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