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.
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More to Athletic Training ft. Em Munson (they/them), MS, AT
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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 StudiosPor Kerin "KB" Berger
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Gender Diversity in STEM Classrooms ft. Sam Long (he/him)
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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: Teacher-Tested Lesson Plans for K–12 Classrooms which hits shelves August 2020.Por Kerin "KB" Berger
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2020 has been a year but we're back with new content and phenomenal guests.Por Kerin "KB" Berger
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Episode 28: Bodies, Barriers: Queer Activists on Health ft. Adrian Shanker
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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 poli…
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The Basics of Chest Binding ft. Frances Reed, LMT (they/them)
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"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 …
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Let's Talk About PrEP, Baby ft. Let's PrEP Wisconsin
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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 Ruth…
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Queer Health Policy ft. Carl G. Streed Jr, MD MPH FACP
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What is queer health policy and why is it important? Today, we chat with Dr. Carl G. Streed Jr, physician 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 dev…
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What Is a Doula? ft. Jenna Brown (they/them)
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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.…
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Queering Higher Education ft. Shane Whalley, LMSW
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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 wo…
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Minority Stress During Adolescence ft. Jeremy Goldbach, Ph.D., LMSW
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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.Por Kerin "KB" Berger
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Introduction to Hormone Therapy ft. Zil Goldstein, FNP-BC
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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.Por Kerin "KB" Berger
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Queer Womxn's Health ft. Angie Magaña, CNM, WHNP
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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.…
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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.…
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The Q Card Project ft. Genya Shimkin, MPH
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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.Por Kerin "KB" Berger
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Chronic Pain and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy ft. Michael Zabala Aquino, PT, DPT
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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…
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Mental Health in the South ft. Katie Leikam, LCSW
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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. ***Fu…
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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***Por Kerin "KB" Berger
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Queer Midwifery ft. Ray Rachlin LM, CPM, CLC
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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, Ref…
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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 p…
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Breaking Ground in the South ft. Amanda Keller and Lauren Jacobs
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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…
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Let's Talk HPV, Anal Cancer, and High Resolution Anoscopy ft. Jonathan Baker, MPAS, PA-C
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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 ana…
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Camp Brave Trails ft. Jessica Weissbuch and Kayla Weissbuch
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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.…
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The Importance of the Pin ft. Cassidy Bommer, M4
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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…
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A Special Interview with the Co-Editors of Headcase: LGBTQ Writers & Artists on Mental Health and Wellness
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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.queermedu…
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Sex, Intimacy, and OT ft. Kathryn Ellis, MOT, OTR/L
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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***Por Kerin "KB" Berger
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Improving Addiction Services ft. Beck Gee-Cohen, MA, LADC
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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 …
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HIV Meds Then and Now ft. Lauren Biehle Gory, PharmD, BCPS
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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…
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Research On Aging LGBTQI and Nonbinary People ft. Jason Flatt, PhD, MPH
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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. T…
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Transgender and Nonbinary Affirming Surgery ft. Kayla McLaughlin, PA-C
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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. Th…
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Queer Health and Hair ft. Jessie Santiago and Cal Bigari
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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 ed…
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Sex Positive Primary Care ft. David Alajajian, MD
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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 edu…
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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 i…
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