The Queer Public Health Podcast

In this episode of the Queer Public Health Podcast, I interview Elizabeth Yonko, a PhD student in Epidemiology at UCLA, focusing on LGBTQ issues. We discuss the pressing policy changes facing the LGBTQ community like the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the importance of gender-affirming care, and the intersection of religious freedom and civil rights.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dylan Richard, a queer mental health professional known as the “punk psychologist.” We talk about how punk culture shapes their approach to therapy, blending nonconformity with mental health practices. Dr. Richard shares their journey to becoming a psychologist, their work with queer and trans veterans, and the layered experiences of gender identity and transit...

In this episode, Bismarck Bisonó Garcia and I talk about how LGBTQ+ rights connect with public health. We dive into the challenges LGBTQ+ people face when accessing healthcare, the harm caused by misinformation, and why advocacy is so important in public health. Bismarck shares his experience working in infectious diseases, highlighting the need for education, understanding, and support for margin...

In this episode of the Queer Public Health Podcast, Ambassador Wally Brewster discusses his experiences as an openly gay ambassador, the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in politics and business, and the current challenges facing LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. He emphasizes the need for education, advocacy, and voting to support LGBTQ+ rights, while also addressing the rol...

In this episode of the Queer Public Health Podcast, Richard De Los Santos and Eva Izquierdo engage with Danielle Winston, co-founder of Seed Scout, a known donor matchmaking service aimed at making sperm donation more ethical and inclusive. Danielle shares her journey from law to launching Seed Scout, highlighting the ethical dilemmas in traditional sperm donation practices, particularly the lack...

In this episode of the Public Health Podcast, host Richard De Los Santos Abreu and co-host Josh Klett engage with Dr. Max Brito, an infectious disease specialist, to discuss the evolution of HIV prevention strategies, the impact of stigma on public health, and the importance of innovative approaches to reach vulnerable populations. The conversation covers the effectiveness of circumcision, the int...

In this first episode of the Queer Public Health Podcast , hosts Richard, Calix, and Eva come together for an open and heartfelt conversation on mental health in the LGBTQ+ community. They explore the unique challenges queer individuals face, from navigating barriers to mental health care to addressing alarming rates of homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth. With warmth and compassion, the hosts highlig...