On today’s show, we're talking with Ryan Skinner, co-owner of Summit Financial Partners, recovering addict, and philanthropist, about the stigma of addiction.  Be sure to check out Ryan's website at www.ryantakesstock.com 

"Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" is a weekly featured show on the Left of Str8 Radio Network, currently airing on Thursdays at 2pm PST / 5pm EST right here on Blog Talk Radio. Co-host Kevin Hogan is a high-profile stigma survivor, who's taken his experience and created the Healing Stigma Program, an amalgamation of peer counseling, seminars, workbooks, and classes designed to help in all areas of healing stigma. Co-host Scott Fullerton is an LGBT activist and host of two highly successful LGBT and ally Internet radio shows centered around LGBT issues, the entertainment industry, foodies, and books. Together, Kevin and Scott's goal is to shine the light on stigma and how to heal it in both the LGBT and straight communities, 

Our website is www.healingstigmaradio.com, & follow us on Twitter @HealStigmaRadio! Be sure to subscribe to get information on all of our upcoming shows. Any sponsors interested in sponsoring the show or advertising their services on "Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" can email us at [email protected]. Any other questions can be sent to [email protected].

On today’s show, we're talking with Ryan Skinner, co-owner of Summit Financial Partners, recovering addict, and philanthropist, about the stigma of addiction.  Be sure to check out Ryan's website at www.ryantakesstock.com 

"Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" is a weekly featured show on the Left of Str8 Radio Network, currently airing on Thursdays at 2pm PST / 5pm EST right here on Blog Talk Radio. Co-host Kevin Hogan is a high-profile stigma survivor, who's taken his experience and created the Healing Stigma Program, an amalgamation of peer counseling, seminars, workbooks, and classes designed to help in all areas of healing stigma. Co-host Scott Fullerton is an LGBT activist and host of two highly successful LGBT and ally Internet radio shows centered around LGBT issues, the entertainment industry, foodies, and books. Together, Kevin and Scott's goal is to shine the light on stigma and how to heal it in both the LGBT and straight communities, 

Our website is www.healingstigmaradio.com, & follow us on Twitter @HealStigmaRadio! Be sure to subscribe to get information on all of our upcoming shows. Any sponsors interested in sponsoring the show or advertising their services on "Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" can email us at [email protected]. Any other questions can be sent to [email protected].

The "Left of Str8 Show," is currently broadcasting LIVE, 2 days a week for our LGBT Community, Allies & Friends on Mondays and Tuesdays. Your host, Scott Fullerton, brings together Fun Chat, and Celebrity Interviews, for a great variety of listening fun, primarily in the areas of Entertainment, Foodies, Books, and News of the Day of Interest to our Community. Find us every Monday and every Tuesday, right here on Blog Talk Radio, at 2pm PST / 5pm EST on www.blogtalkradio.com/leftofstr8. Be sure to subscribe here at my host page or on my soundcloud page: www.soundcloud.com/leftofstr8 and check out the Left of Str8 website at www.leftofstr8.com

Today I have a FANTASTIC Co-Host, the lovely Virginia Anzengruber, Entertainer, and host of the Super Hungry Podcast.  We will find out all about her recent marriage, the music video she is directing, and her podcast.

Virginia and I will also be talking to the AMAZING Mindy Sterling, actress and comedian, known for the Austin Powers Movies, ICarly, and much much more, as she talks about her current projects and her commitment to raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of L.A. as a breast cancer survivor.

Finally, we will be talking to the band, "Mildly Medicated," whose personal stories are as great as their music.  We will hear a couple of their songs and talk to the Band members, Rocky, Steve, Ryan, Amanda, and Jenna.

Be sure to follow the show on Facebook at "Left of Str8 Show" and host "Scott Fullerton" on Facebook as well

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:   @leftofstr8

The "Left of Str8 Show," is currently broadcasting LIVE, 2 days a week for our LGBT Community, Allies & Friends on Mondays and Tuesdays. Your host, Scott Fullerton, brings together Fun Chat, and Celebrity Interviews, for a great variety of listening fun, primarily in the areas of Entertainment, Foodies, Books, and News of the Day of Interest to our Community. Find us every Monday and every Tuesday, right here on Blog Talk Radio, at 2pm PST / 5pm EST on www.blogtalkradio.com/leftofstr8. Be sure to subscribe here at my host page or on my soundcloud page: www.soundcloud.com/leftofstr8 and check out the Left of Str8 website at www.leftofstr8.com

Today I have a FANTASTIC Co-Host, the lovely Virginia Anzengruber, Entertainer, and host of the Super Hungry Podcast.  We will find out all about her recent marriage, the music video she is directing, and her podcast.

Virginia and I will also be talking to the AMAZING Mindy Sterling, actress and comedian, known for the Austin Powers Movies, ICarly, and much much more, as she talks about her current projects and her commitment to raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of L.A. as a breast cancer survivor.

Finally, we will be talking to the band, "Mildly Medicated," whose personal stories are as great as their music.  We will hear a couple of their songs and talk to the Band members, Rocky, Steve, Ryan, Amanda, and Jenna.

Be sure to follow the show on Facebook at "Left of Str8 Show" and host "Scott Fullerton" on Facebook as well

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:   @leftofstr8

On today’s show, we're talking with Dr. Jonny Bowden, The Nutrition Myth Buster™, about weight stigma and how it can affect not only people’s weight loss efforts, but also damage their identities. We also discuss his highly successful Truth About Fat Loss summit—and find out what AWESOME surprise Dr. Jonny has in store for our listeners!

"Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" is a weekly featured show on the Left of Str8 Radio Network, currently airing on Thursdays at 2pm PST / 5pm EST right here on Blog Talk Radio. Co-host Kevin Hogan is a high-profile stigma survivor, who's taken his experience and created the Healing Stigma Program, an amalgamation of peer counseling, seminars, workbooks, and classes designed to help in all areas of healing stigma. Co-host Scott Fullerton is an LGBT activist and host of two highly successful LGBT and ally Internet radio shows centered around LGBT issues, the entertainment industry, foodies, and books. Together, Kevin and Scott's goal is to shine the light on stigma and how to heal it in both the LGBT and straight communities, through guests who are able to share, educate, heal, and bring these stigmatizing issues to a new format.

Check out our website at www.healingstigmaradio.com, and follow us on Twitter @HealStigmaRadio! Be sure to subscribe to Blog Talk channel to get information on all of our upcoming shows. Any sponsors interested in sponsoring the show or advertising their services on "Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" can email us at [email protected]. Any other questions can be sent to [email protected].

On today’s show, we're talking with Dr. Jonny Bowden, The Nutrition Myth Buster™, about weight stigma and how it can affect not only people’s weight loss efforts, but also damage their identities. We also discuss his highly successful Truth About Fat Loss summit—and find out what AWESOME surprise Dr. Jonny has in store for our listeners!

"Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" is a weekly featured show on the Left of Str8 Radio Network, currently airing on Thursdays at 2pm PST / 5pm EST right here on Blog Talk Radio. Co-host Kevin Hogan is a high-profile stigma survivor, who's taken his experience and created the Healing Stigma Program, an amalgamation of peer counseling, seminars, workbooks, and classes designed to help in all areas of healing stigma. Co-host Scott Fullerton is an LGBT activist and host of two highly successful LGBT and ally Internet radio shows centered around LGBT issues, the entertainment industry, foodies, and books. Together, Kevin and Scott's goal is to shine the light on stigma and how to heal it in both the LGBT and straight communities, through guests who are able to share, educate, heal, and bring these stigmatizing issues to a new format.

Check out our website at www.healingstigmaradio.com, and follow us on Twitter @HealStigmaRadio! Be sure to subscribe to Blog Talk channel to get information on all of our upcoming shows. Any sponsors interested in sponsoring the show or advertising their services on "Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" can email us at [email protected]. Any other questions can be sent to [email protected].

The "Left of Str8 Show," is currently broadcasting LIVE, 2 days a week for our LGBT and Ally & Friends audience on Mondays and Tuesdays, on two great internet radio stations. Your host, Scott Fullerton, brings together Fun Chat, and Celebrity Interviews, for a great variety of listening fun, primarily in the areas of LGBT issues, Entertainment, Foodies, and Books. Find us every Monday at 3pm PST / 6pm EST on www.ubnradio.com Channel 1, and every Tuesday, right here on Blog Talk Radio, at 2pm PST / 5pm EST on www.ubnradio.com/leftofstr8. Be sure to subscribe to both at my host pages or on my soundcloud page: www.soundcloud.com/leftofstr8 and check out the Left of Str8 website at www.leftofstr8.com

My first guest today is the Amazingly talented Damien Escobar, a reknown Violinist, who has fused classical with hip hop, jazz and other genre's, to become one of the most sought after musicians around.  Originally from Jamaica Plains, NY, he calls in to the Left of Str8 Show, mid tour, getting ready to play Mothers Day in DC this weekend.

My second guest today is a singer and songwriter from Texas, who has recently released his second record, "Royalty," and brings a fresh sound to Pop and Dance Music.  Openly out and proud, this is Preston's second album and he stops by to chat about where he is going from here.

The "Left of Str8 Show," is currently broadcasting LIVE, 2 days a week for our LGBT and Ally & Friends audience on Mondays and Tuesdays, on two great internet radio stations. Your host, Scott Fullerton, brings together Fun Chat, and Celebrity Interviews, for a great variety of listening fun, primarily in the areas of LGBT issues, Entertainment, Foodies, and Books. Find us every Monday at 3pm PST / 6pm EST on www.ubnradio.com Channel 1, and every Tuesday, right here on Blog Talk Radio, at 2pm PST / 5pm EST on www.ubnradio.com/leftofstr8. Be sure to subscribe to both at my host pages or on my soundcloud page: www.soundcloud.com/leftofstr8 and check out the Left of Str8 website at www.leftofstr8.com

My first guest today is the Amazingly talented Damien Escobar, a reknown Violinist, who has fused classical with hip hop, jazz and other genre's, to become one of the most sought after musicians around.  Originally from Jamaica Plains, NY, he calls in to the Left of Str8 Show, mid tour, getting ready to play Mothers Day in DC this weekend.

My second guest today is a singer and songwriter from Texas, who has recently released his second record, "Royalty," and brings a fresh sound to Pop and Dance Music.  Openly out and proud, this is Preston's second album and he stops by to chat about where he is going from here.

On today’s show, we're talking about using humor and other emotions to heal stigma with the fabulous Margaret Cho—comedy pioneer, fashion designer, LGBTQ & human rights advocate, three-time Grammy Award winner, and Emmy nominee. We’ll also discuss her new album, American Myth, and the inspiration behind both its songs and videos.

"Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" is a weekly featured show on the Left of Str8 Radio Network, currently airing on Thursdays at 2pm PST / 5pm EST right here on Blog Talk Radio. Co-host Kevin Hogan is a high-profile stigma survivor, who's taken his experience and created the Healing Stigma Program, an amalgamation of peer counseling, seminars, workbooks, and classes designed to help in all areas of healing stigma. Co-host Scott Fullerton is an LGBT activist and host of two highly successful LGBT and ally Internet radio shows centered around LGBT issues, the entertainment industry, foodies, and books. Together, Kevin and Scott's goal is to shine the light on stigma and how to heal it in both the LGBT and straight communities, through guests who are able to share, educate, heal, and bring these stigmatizing issues to a new format.

Check out our website at www.healingstigmaradio.com, and follow us on Twitter @HealStigmaRadio! Be sure to subscribe to Blog Talk channel to get information on all of our upcoming shows. Any sponsors interested in sponsoring the show or advertising their services on "Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" can email us at [email protected]. Any other questions can be sent to [email protected].

On today’s show, we're talking about using humor and other emotions to heal stigma with the fabulous Margaret Cho—comedy pioneer, fashion designer, LGBTQ & human rights advocate, three-time Grammy Award winner, and Emmy nominee. We’ll also discuss her new album, American Myth, and the inspiration behind both its songs and videos.

"Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" is a weekly featured show on the Left of Str8 Radio Network, currently airing on Thursdays at 2pm PST / 5pm EST right here on Blog Talk Radio. Co-host Kevin Hogan is a high-profile stigma survivor, who's taken his experience and created the Healing Stigma Program, an amalgamation of peer counseling, seminars, workbooks, and classes designed to help in all areas of healing stigma. Co-host Scott Fullerton is an LGBT activist and host of two highly successful LGBT and ally Internet radio shows centered around LGBT issues, the entertainment industry, foodies, and books. Together, Kevin and Scott's goal is to shine the light on stigma and how to heal it in both the LGBT and straight communities, through guests who are able to share, educate, heal, and bring these stigmatizing issues to a new format.

Check out our website at www.healingstigmaradio.com, and follow us on Twitter @HealStigmaRadio! Be sure to subscribe to Blog Talk channel to get information on all of our upcoming shows. Any sponsors interested in sponsoring the show or advertising their services on "Healing Stigma on Left of Str8 Radio" can email us at [email protected]. Any other questions can be sent to [email protected].