Queer MEDucation
Queer MEDucation is a platform to educate medical professionals and the general population on LGBTQI+GNC health care. Please enjoy a series of expert interviews featuring medical providers, mental health professionals, advocates, and community members.
S1 E30 · Wed, August 26, 2020
More to Athletic Training ft. Em Munson (they/them), MS, AT
Today, we chat with Em Munson (they/them), MS, AT who is working hard to breakdown archaic, gendered barriers in athletics. ***This episode was recorded pre-COVID.*** Produced by Sonic Culture Studios
S1 E29 · Tue, August 11, 2020
Gender Diversity in STEM Classrooms ft. Sam Long (he/him)
Today we chat with high school biology teacher, Sam Long, about creating gender inclusive curriculum in STEM classrooms. Also, we chat with Sam about his contribution to new publication Teaching about Gender Diversity: T eacher-Tested Lesson Plans for K–12 Classrooms which hits shelves August 2020.
Tue, July 28, 2020
Bodies, Barriers: Queer Activists on Health ft. Adrian Shanker
Adrian Shanker is editor of the critically acclaimed anthology Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health and the executive director of Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown, PA. A specialist in LGBT health policy, he developed leading-edge health promotion campaigns to advance health equity through behavioral, clinical, and policy changes. Today, we chat about the importance of telling queer stories and the impact on health equity.
Trailer · Tue, July 28, 2020
We're Back!
2020 has been a year but we're back with new content and phenomenal guests.
S1 E27 · Tue, August 27, 2019
The Basics of Chest Binding ft. Frances Reed, LMT (they/them)
"Chest binding" or "binding" is utilizing various materials and techniques to change the contour of the chest. Studies are few and far between when it comes to standardized guidelines, recommendations, and safety protocols. Today, we chat with Frances Reed, LMT (they/them) about their experience specializing in techniques for relieving pain caused by chest binding and top surgery. Frances is the owner of Freed Bodyworks and HealthBinding.com .
S1 E26 · Tue, August 20, 2019
Let's Talk About PrEP, Baby ft. Let's PrEP Wisconsin
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, also known as PrEP, is a medical approach to preventing HIV transmission. Truvada (tenofovir TDF and emtricitabine) was FDA approved in 2012 for PrEP and is extremely effective in preventing HIV transmission. So who is a candidate for PrEP? How can someone access PrEP? Does my insurance cover PrEP? Today, we chat with Ruthie Weatherly founder of Let’s PrEP Wisconsin and Alex Corona PrEP Advocate, about their mission to end new HIV infections in the Midwest.
S1 E25 · Tue, August 13, 2019
Queer Health Policy ft. Carl G. Streed Jr, MD MPH FACP
What is queer health policy and why is it important? Today, we chat with Dr. Carl G. Streed Jr, p hysician and research lead at Boston Medical Center for Transgender Medicine & Surgery. For over a decade, Carl has been dedicated to understanding and eliminating disparities among sexual and gender minorities through education reform, professional development, and systems redesign.
S1 E24 · Wed, August 07, 2019
What Is a Doula? ft. Jenna Brown (they/them)
What is the scope of a doula? Are doulas medical practitioners? How can doulas aid in pelvic health and reproductive care? Today we chat with queer doula and radical activist Jenna Brown (they/them). Their mission is to shift the narrative from fear to love by using person-centered care to cultivate self-awareness, connection, and autonomy.
S1 E23 · Tue, July 23, 2019
Queering Higher Education ft. Shane Whalley, LMSW
How can we improve health and well-being of LGBTQI and nonbinary individuals? The straightforward answer is through education and conversation. Today, we chat with Shane Whalley licensed master of social work and lifelong social justice educator. Shane and I discuss how lived experiences as an elder genderqueer person motivates zir to facilitate workshops on issues faced by LGBTQIA communities at the University of Texas and the greater Austin area.
S1 E22 · Tue, July 16, 2019
Minority Stress During Adolescence ft. Jeremy Goldbach, Ph.D., LMSW
Today, we chat with Dr. Jeremy Goldbach, Doctor of Social Work and Director of the Center for LGBT Health Equity at the University of Southern California. Dr. Goldbach's research focuses on how the minority stress model specifically affects the health and well-being of youth and adolescents.
S1 E21 · Tue, July 09, 2019
Introduction to Hormone Therapy ft. Zil Goldstein, FNP-BC
Today, I chat with Zil Goldstein, board certified family nurse practitioner and current Associate Medical Director for Transgender and Gender Non-Binary Health at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, about the basics of medical transition and hormone related services.
S1 E20 · Tue, July 02, 2019
Queer Womxn's Health ft. Angie Magaña, CNM, WHNP
Many opportunities are missed to test, treat, educate and advocate regarding medical and social concerns of queer womxn. Today, we chat with Angie Magaña, a womxn's health nurse practitioner and founder of the Audre Lorde Health Program at the LA LGBT Center, regarding the extreme health disparities affecting lesbian, bisexual, and queer womxn.
S1 E19 · Tue, June 11, 2019
QUEERFLEX ft. Kyle Fairall
How do we define wellness? It means whatever it means to YOU. Today, we chat with Kyle Fairall (they/them) founder of QUEERFLEX about how they address LGBTQIA2S+ fitness accessibility in Edmonton, Canada through queer-centred personal and group training, public education, and direct advocacy in the broader community.
S1 E18 · Tue, June 04, 2019
The Q Card Project ft. Genya Shimkin, MPH
How can we create positive health outcomes for our vulnerable queer young people? How can we help queer youth communicate in a healthcare setting in a way that is comfortable and safe? Today, we chat with Genya Shimkin, MPH the founder of the Q Card Project .
S1 E17 · Tue, May 28, 2019
Chronic Pain and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy ft. Michael Zabala Aquino, PT, DPT
Most people utilize physical therapy for orthopedic purposes, however, physical therapy has so much more to offer. Today, we chat with Dr. Michael Zabala Aquino, PT, DPT, the founder of Deconstruct Health . Michael discusses their mission to alleviate the barriers that exist for the queer community, particularly queer people of color and transgender/gender nonconforming individuals, through the use of physical therapy and whole body wellness.
S1 E16 · Tue, May 21, 2019
Mental Health in the South ft. Katie Leikam, LCSW
According to the World Professional Organization for Transgender Health referral letters are not required transition related services. However, many health professionals act as gatekeepers. Today we chat with Katie Leikam, a licensed clinical social worker focusing on the mental health needs of queer individuals in South Carolina and Georgia. ***Full transcription: www.queermeducation.com***
S1 E15 · Tue, May 14, 2019
Cripping Up Sex ft. Eva Sweeney
When it comes to sex and disabilities, the resources are limited for individuals and medical professionals. Today, we chat with Eva Sweeney about her mission to improve sexual education through platform Cripping Up Sex. ***Full transcription: www.queermeducation.com***
S1 E14 · Tue, May 07, 2019
Queer Midwifery ft. Ray Rachlin LM, CPM, CLC
This week, we chat with Ray Rachlin about how to create a safe prenatal, postnatal and birthing experience for LGBTQI and nonbinary folx. Ray is a Licensed Midwife (LM), Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and the President of the Pennsylvania Association of Certified Professional Midwives . Their practice, Refuge Midwifery, is currently based in Philadelphia, PA. ***Full transcription: www.queermeducation.com***
S1 E13 · Tue, April 30, 2019
Rainbow Families ft. Darren Paul-Vance
According to the Family Equality Council, approximately, 2-3.7 million children are being raised by a LGBTQ parent, a combination of couples and single parents. Today, we chat with Darren Paul-Vance. Darren is the CEO of Rainbow Families, a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to support and connect LGBTQI and nonbinary parents and prospective parents by providing educational programs, advocacy, social events, and discussion forums. ***Full transcription queermeducation.com***
S1 E12 · Tue, April 09, 2019
Breaking Ground in the South ft. Amanda Keller and Lauren Jacobs
Magic City Acceptance Center is the first LGBTQI and nonbinary youth center in Alabama. It was founded in 2014 as an extension of Birmingham AIDS Outreach and continues to expand exponentially each and every year. Today, we chat with co-founder and director, Amanda Keller and Youth Outreach Coordinator, Lauren Jacobs about the dedicated, passionate, and strong community of Birmingham. ***Full transcription on website***
S1 E11 · Tue, April 02, 2019
Let's Talk HPV, Anal Cancer, and High Resolution Anoscopy ft. Jonathan Baker, MPAS, PA-C
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world. It is also the cause of cervical cancer, anal cancers, and oropharyngeal cancers; but disproportionally affects HIV positive individuals. But why? What screening tools can be used to prevent anal cancer? Today, we talk to Jonathan Baker, MPAS, PA-C about anal disease, HPV, anal cancer, and High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA). ***Full Transcription on website***
S1 E10 · Tue, March 26, 2019
Camp Brave Trails ft. Jessica Weissbuch and Kayla Weissbuch
Imagine a camp that affirms all parts of you. Camp Brave Trails is more than just your average summer camp. Today, we sit down with the co-founders and co-executive directors of Camp Brave Trails, Jessica Weissbuch and Kayla Weissbuch, to discuss how they use summer camp and innovative programming to transform LGBTQ youth and families into leaders. ***FULL TRANSCRIPTION ON WEBSITE***
S1 E9 · Tue, March 19, 2019
The Importance of the Pin ft. Cassidy Bommer, M4
Symbols are an interesting topic in any context, particularly in LGBTQI and nonbinary communities. Today, we chat with Cassidy Bommer, a fourth year medical student and the founder of Kaleidoscope Health Alliance, a non-profit organization that distributes rainbow caduceus pins nationwide to medical training programs, students, medical institutions, and organizations.
S1 E8 · Tue, March 12, 2019
A Special Interview with the Co-Editors of Headcase: LGBTQ Writers & Artists on Mental Health and Wellness
A special episode of Queer MEDucation featuring co-editors of the recently published book Headcase: LGBTQ Writers and Artists on Mental Health and Wellness . We speak with Stephanie Schroeder and Teresa Theophano about the importance of documenting personal accounts of LGBTQI and nonbinary mental health challenges.***Full transcription www.queermeducation.com***
S1 E7 · Tue, March 05, 2019
Sex, Intimacy, and OT ft. Kathryn Ellis, MOT, OTR/L
What is occupational therapy? How can providers utilize occupational therapists to address sex and intimacy concerns? In today’s episode, we sit down with Kathryn Ellis, MOT, OTR/L to discuss occupational therapy as a means to address sexuality. ***Full transcription: www.queermeducation.com***
S1 E6 · Tue, February 26, 2019
Improving Addiction Services ft. Beck Gee-Cohen, MA, LADC
LGBTQI persons have a greater likelihood than non-LGBT persons of experiencing a substance use disorder (SUD) in their lifetime, and they often enter treatment with more severe SUDs, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse . Addiction treatment programs offering LGBTQI and nonbinary specific care shows better outcomes for clients compared to those in non-specialized programs. Today, we talk to Beck Gee-Cohen, master's level addiction counselor and transgender advocate, about bridging the gap between LGBTQI+GNC communities and treatment. ***Full transcription www.queermeducation.com***
S1 E5 · Tue, February 19, 2019
HIV Meds Then and Now ft. Lauren Biehle Gory, PharmD, BCPS
HIV and AIDS have had a huge impact on the LGBTQI and nonbinary communities. Not only did the disease wipe out an entire generation of people, individuals in power created a stigma around the disease that further decreased access to care. It’s taken years to improve the medical and societal implications of this disease. But I am a cup is half empty kind of person and my work in sexual health allows me to educate and dispel stigma around current HIV infection. Today’s show focuses on how far we’ve come as a medical community and a queer community. We’ll focus on the amazing medical strides we’ve made by discussing medications in depth. I’d like to dedicate this episode to the many individuals who were lost in this terrible epidemic. We promise to continue fighting to decrease stigma and end HIV/AIDs. *** Full transcript here ***
S1 E4 · Tue, February 12, 2019
Research On Aging LGBTQI and Nonbinary People ft. Jason Flatt, PhD, MPH
Research On Aging LGBTQI and Nonbinary People ft. Jason Flatt, PhD, MPH ***DISCLAIMER: KB ONLY*** This podcast is a series of interviews with medical providers, mental health professionals, community members and advocates. Each interview represents the opinions of the individual. Individuals may use different terminology than what you’re used to. The intention is to educate not discriminate, and we welcome positive and constructive feedback. Please keep in mind; this is not a replacement for medical care or advice. I am simply presenting my views along with educational information that will be both evidence based research and external networks that have an impact on LGBTQI and nonbinary health care. Consult your provider for any medical or mental health concerns. My name is Kerin “KB” Berger and welcome to Queer MEDucation! ***INTRO MUSIC*** ***INTRO TO EPISODE: KB ONLY*** Thank you for joining us for our fourth episode of Queer MEDucation. When you get the chance, please leave a little review for us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. We are so grateful for the love and support, but also to all those dedicating their lives to the health and well being of LGBTQI and nonbinary individuals. Thank you. And special thanks to Erica Berger-Hausthor and her associates for their kindness and their dedication to the aging LGBTQI and nonbinary communities. Erica Berger-Hausthor is a lawyer practicing estate planning and elder care law in Orlando, Fl. They recently visited the LGBT Center in Orlando, Fl to present to a group of twenty five aging LGBTQI and nonbinary on end of life legal concerns and documentation. Not only did they educate the folx on queer end of life planning, but they drafted advanced directives free of charge. Although the world seems like a bizarre and negative place these days, it’s important to focus on the positivity instilled in our guests, community members, advocates and allies. Did you know only 25% of aging LGBTQI and nonbinary individuals are in a legal partnership? Not only that but a quarter of the aging queer individuals have concerns about who is going to take care of them when they can no longer care for themselves. Talk about marginalized population: the first large population based study funded by the NIH on the aging queer population was published in 2011 under President Obama. Aging LGBTQI and nonbinary people are defined as “a population of sexual and gender minorities over the age of 50” according to the NIH. Studies show there are between 1.75-4 million queer aging adults. Now, I live in LA. Housing is a HUGE problem for everyone, especially our aging LGBTQI and nonbinary population. In this week’s, episode we talk to Dr. Jason Flatt about his research at UC: San Francisco on the aging LGBTQI and nonbinary population. Jason has his hands in many pots but a with a single mission of understanding and improving the lives of aging quee
S1 E3 · Tue, February 05, 2019
Transgender and Nonbinary Affirming Surgery ft. Kayla McLaughlin, PA-C
Transgender and Nonbinary Affirming Surgery ft. Kayla McLaughlin, PA-C ***DISCLAIMER: KB ONLY*** This podcast is a series of interviews with medical providers, mental health professionals, community members and advocates. Each interview represents the opinions of the individual. Individuals may use different terminology than what you’re used to. The intention is to educate not discriminate, and we welcome positive and constructive feedback. Please keep in mind; this is not a replacement for medical care or advice. I am simply presenting my views along with educational information that will be both evidence based research and external networks that have an impact on LGBTQI and nonbinary health care. Consult your provider for any medical or mental health concerns. My name is Kerin “KB” Berger and welcome to Queer MEDucation! ***INTRO MUSIC*** ***INTRO TO EPISODE: KB ONLY*** Welcome back to Queer MEDucation. Special thanks to our friends Jessie and Cal from Salon Benders for joining us on last week’s episode. Salon Benders’ is more than just a salon. They believe transformation is an inclusive process affecting all gender identities. They draw inspiration from gender minority narratives and resilience. And guess what: they’re hiring full and part time stylists, cosmetologists, and barbers to lovingly serve our impeccable community. For more information, visit www.salonbenders.com/jobs Transgender and nonbinary affirming care is a hot topic these days. There are many steps to transition, every individuals transition process looks different, and generally speaking, transition is time consuming and costly. So what are the procedures available for surgical transition? In today’s episode we talk to a physician assistant working in gender affirming surgery. Some of the information is, some might say…medical. No problem! Please visit queermeducation.com for show notes, which includes references for medical terminology, anatomy 101, and visual animations of each procedure,. For those completely new to surgical transition related topics, you may want to take a peak at the references first, so you can enjoy the interview even more. Please enjoy! ***INTERVIEW: KB AND KAYLA MCLAUGHLIN*** KB: Hey, what's up? It's KB. I have a very special guest today. I'm just going to let her introduce herself. Kayla: Hi, my name is Kayla McLaughlin and I am a physician assistant in southern California at Kaiser Permanente and I do gender affirming surgery, including complex bottom surgeries and facial feminization. KB: How did you get into that work? Kayla: Actually, I kind of sort of fell into it, so whenever I was in my clinical year of PA school I did a focus on cultural medicine, so I modeled my clinical year to kind of go to a bunch of different minority groups across the United States and kind of study how marginalized popula
S1 E2 · Tue, January 29, 2019
Queer Health and Hair ft. Jessie Santiago and Cal Bigari
Health and Hair ft. Jessie Santiago and Cal Bigari ***DISCLAIMER: KB ONLY*** This podcast is a series of interviews with medical providers, mental health professionals, community members and advocates. Each interview represents the opinions of the individual. Individuals may use different terminology than what you’re used to. The intention is to educate not discriminate, and we welcome positive and constructive feedback. Please keep in mind; this is not a replacement for medical care or advice. I am simply presenting my views along with educational information that will be both evidence based research and external networks that have an impact on LGBTQI and nonbinary health care. Consult your provider for any medical or mental health concerns. My name is Kerin “KB” Berger and welcome to Queer MEDucation! ***INTRO MUSIC*** ***INTRO TO EPISODE: KB ONLY*** Welcome back to Queer MEDucation. Special thanks to our friends at Kaleidoscope Health. For LGBTQ and nonbinary folks, accessing healthcare presents a number of challenges. Knowing that your provider is a safe space can be a game changer. Show support for your LGBTQI and nonbinary patients and colleagues by wearing a Kaleidoscope Health pin on your white coat, daily attire or ID badge. Order pins at www.kaledioscopehealth.org Today’s episode focuses on the relationship between LGBTQI and nonbinary health and hair. Have you ever felt uncomfortable getting your hair cut? Have you ever walked into a barbershop and they didn’t know what to do with you? Was getting your haircut ever triggering? In this week’s episode we chat with the owners’ of Salon Benders’ about creating affirming spaces that encompass bravery. As a queer person, getting your hair cut is so much more than a hair cut. The physical and mental health outcomes are tremendous. Please enjoy. ***INTERVIEW: KB, JESSIE SANTIAGO, AND CAL BIGARI*** KB: I'm here with some friends from Salon Benders'. Why don't you introduce yourselves? CB: Hey, I'm Cal and my pronouns are he, him, his and I am co-founder of Salon Benders. JS: And I am Jessica Santiago and the other founder of Salon Benders. Pronouns she/her. KB: Well, thanks for being on the show today. Can you tell us a little bit about what Salon Benders is and what that means? JS: Yeah, so basically we are a space that is, I'm queer and trans competent and we do hair for everyone. Um, but we, we like to call ourselves a straight friendly place instead of the place. Um, so we basically, you know, try to keep up with all of the lingo and tried to keep up with all the, um, all of the stuff that you know is important. Um, yeah. And so, and also like trends and styles too. Like, um, having somebody come in here and say, this is my gender expression and I'm not quite
S1 E1 · Tue, January 22, 2019
Sex Positive Primary Care ft. David Alajajian, MD
Sex Positive Primary Care ft. David Alajajian, MD ***DISCLAIMER: KB ONLY*** This podcast is a series of interviews with medical providers, mental health professionals, community members and advocates. Each interview represents the opinions of the individual. Individuals may use different terminology than what you’re used to. The intention is to educate not discriminate, and we welcome positive and constructive feedback. Please keep in mind; this is not a replacement for medical care or advice. I am simply presenting my views along with educational information that will be both evidence based research and external networks that have an impact on LGBTQI and nonbinary health care. Consult your provider for any medical or mental health concerns. My name is Kerin “KB” Berger and welcome to Queer MEDucation! ***INTRO MUSIC*** ***INTRO TO EPISODE: KB ONLY*** Hello and welcome to our pilot episode of Queer MEDucation, a platform to educate medical professionals and the general population on LGBTQI and nonbinary health care. So many LGBTQI and nonbinary individuals are constantly asked sexual history and past medical history questions that are not applicable. Today’s episode will highlight creating a sex positive environment in a primary care setting with a physician practicing in Los Angeles, California. Thank you for joining us and I hope you enjoy this interview. ***INTERVIEW: KB AND DAVID ALAJAJIAN*** KB: Hey, what's up? It's KB. I'm here with a very special guest today. I'm going to allow this person to introduce themselves. DA: Hey. I'm David, Alajajian. I'm a primary care doctor, internal medicine and I specialize in taking care of the LGBT population. KB: Awesome. And where are you practicing currently? DA: I work at a practice called Pacific Oaks medical group. It's technically in Beverly Hills, close to West Hollywood. KB: How long have you been there? DA: Um, it's about a year and a half now. KB: Awesome. And tell us a little bit about Pacific Oaks and kind of how you got from your training to that particular setting. DA: Um, so I did internal medicine residency at, um, a residency program in Long Island, at Northwell Health, um, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine to be exact. And I was looking to move back to Los Angeles with my partner at the time. And, um, I signed up with a recruiter and I had just told them, hey, I'm looking for a primary care practice because I'm passionate about preventative medicine. And they said, well, here, we'll set you up with a bunch of interviews. And, um, they said, you know, one day they called me and they said, well, you know, there's this practice that's been around since the 80s, and, uh, we're having problems finding the ideal person for this practice because a lot
Trailer · Sat, January 12, 2019
Welcome to Queer MEDucation
Hello Queer MEDies! Hello and welcome to the introductory episode of Queer MEDucation . I am your host Kerin “KB” Berger. I am a Physician Assistant practicing in Los Angeles California. My pronouns are She/Her/Hers and I identity as a queer woman. I am excited to launch the very first season of Queer MEDucation . This podcast is a series of expert interviews featuring medical providers, mental health professionals, advocates, and community members. There is a huge gap between the medical community and the queer community in terms of competency, research, general knowledge, and overall resources. My goal with this podcast is to bridge that gap by educating medical professionals and the general population on LGBTQI+GNC health and well-being. This season will feature a slew of individuals and organizations that dedicate their lives to improving health and mental health outcomes. We will discuss how to create sex positive primary are with a physician practicing in Los Angeles. We will dive into HIV medications with a clinical pharmacist and discuss treatment protocols from the 1980s to today. We will chat with a PA working in gender affirming surgery and learn the many options of surgical transition. We have the pleasure of conversing with the founders of a queer hair salon in Long Beach California where we evaluate the relationship between physical and mental health and hair. I am excited and privileged to introduce Season 1 of Queer MEDucation . Please tune every week for new episodes. For information about upcoming episodes, visit us at queermeducation.com. You can find us on iTunes and anywhere else you access your favorite podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Instagram and twitter @queermeducation. Please enjoy. Love, KB
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