The E(Queer)ity Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the recent attacks in media and legislation regarding the harms of drug culture, but with a positive spin. How has drag uplifted the lives of millions of queer people experiencing depression? What have drag performers done to promote healthy sex habits, such as condom usage? Drag should be a celebrated example for promoting health equity for LGBTQ+ people. I have the pleasure of speaking w/ local Tennessee drag star and activist, Vidalia Anne Gentry, whose voice and fearlessness have stood out in the spotlight.

In this episode, we discuss the essential parameters of healthy, equitable healthcare visits for LGBTQ+-identifying patients, and what implications and misunderstandings result from negative interactions between patients and providers. Dr. Lauren Beach, an expert in chronic conditions related to sexual and gender minority health and translational research into improving health equity systems, informs us of their background working in research and nonprofit spaces to uplift marginalized queer populations, in particular bisexual individuals, and improve sex, sexual orientation and gender identity collection practices overall.

In this episode, we discuss the emergence of oppressive laws and legislation that disadvantage the access to gender affirming care and/or hormone replacement therapy for transgender and gender-diverse youth. Chanel Haley gives us an overview of the current attitudes and political climate in the state of Georgia regarding this issue and what role she plays to challenge this injustice.

In this episode, you'll receive a basis for understanding health equity conversations. This includes differing between health inequities vs. health differences, discussing inequity vs. equity vs equality vs. liberation, and understanding some of the specific barriers that impact the health access and outcomes for queer folx.