The E(Queer)ity Podcast

Renée Brown
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The E(Queer)ity podcast centers on the root causes of LGBTQ+ health inequities and the efforts to dismantle them. Twitter/X: @equeeritypod Instagram: @equeeritypodcast TikTok:@theeqpod Youtube: @EQPodProductions

  1. Sep 23

    Lived Experiences: Rio Antoné

    We now return with our newest Lived Experiences story! Get hype! This time, I spoke with the amazing Rio Antoné (uses universal pronouns) who is a multimodal artist, changemaker, award-winning advocate, storyteller, educator, artist, and media personality. Rio's own powerful experiences transcend mental health challenges, self-discovery, and public health experiences as we discussed: growing up Black and Queer in Flint, Michiganworking in the sexual health space related to HIV and STI testingwhat it means to be non-binaryRio's upcoming book, Manifest Destiny: Crafting the Life You've Always ImaginedEnjoy!! 😊 . . . Thank you for listening in! I want to thank Rio for sharing their story, perspective, and creativity with us today, and for continuing to create spaces where queer and trans people can be seen in the fullness of who they are. You may visit Rio’s website (rioantone.com) in the episode description so you can learn more. Look out for their book, Manifest Destiny: Crafting the Life You've Always Imagined, releasing later this Fall 2026! . . . If you want to hear more content, watch clips of our conversation, or keep up with the show, let’s push the conversation more on Instagram @EQueerityPodcast or on TikTok @theeqpod. Full video podcast episodes are posted on YouTube which is also linked in bio, or you can type The E(Queer)ity Podcast in the search bar. If you liked what you heard today, please give the show a quick star rating, follow, and/or subscribe on your preferred listening platform. Take care and see you in the next episode! 😊 . . . If you have any ideas on another segment, yourself or someone you know who would like to come on as a guest, or any feedback/comments/questions, email media@eqpod.info. . . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's and guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the organizations they are apart of or the people with whom they collaborate. . . #health #healthcare #medicine #publichealth #queerpride #lgbtq🌈 #podcast #healthdisparities #queerinmedicine #blackownedbusiness #latinxownedbusiness #queerownedbusiness #livedexperiences #honest

  2. Aug 12

    Breaking Down Barriers in Mutual Aid Funding for Black Trans Folks

    In this episode, we’re breaking down mutual aid, health equity, and what it means to truly support Black trans communities. 🖤 Mutual aid beyond charity: What makes community-centered support different—and why dignity and trust matter. 🌱 From survival to thriving: How access to food, housing, transportation, mental health support, and emergency funds can directly shape health and well-being. ✨ Investing in the next generation: Why developing Black trans leaders and creating pathways for community leadership is essential for long-term change. I’m joined by Gabrielle Inès Souza, Executive Director of The Okra Project, for a powerful conversation about community care, equity, leadership, and creating spaces where Black trans people can not only survive—but thrive. . . . References: theokraproject.com . . . . If you'd like to learn more about The Okra Project, support their mission, or contribute to their mutual aid efforts, please visit theokraproject.com. Every contribution helps expand access to the resources and care that so many community members rely on. If you want to hear more content, watch clips of our conversation, or keep up with the show, let’s push the conversation more on Instagram @EQueerityPodcast or on TikTok @theeqpod. Full video podcast episodes are posted on YouTube which is also linked in bio, or you can type The E(Queer)ity Podcast in the search bar. If you liked what you heard today, please give the show a quick star rating, follow, and/or subscribe on your preferred listening platform. Take care and see you in the next episode! 😊 . . If you have any ideas on another segment, yourself or someone you know who would like to come on as a guest, or any feedback/comments/questions, email media@eqpod.info. . . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's and guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the organizations they are apart of or the people with whom they collaborate. . . #health #healthcare #medicine #publichealth #queerpride #lgbtq🌈 #podcast #healthdisparities #queerinmedicine #blackownedbusiness #latinxownedbusiness #queerownedbusiness #intersex #healthcare #lgbtqia #nonbinary #telehealth #plume #healthequity #hrt #mentalhealth #community

  3. Jul 24

    Advancing Health for LGBTQ+ Employees w/ Dywaine Betts Jr.

    After a year away from the microphone, The E(Queer)ity Podcast returns with an important conversation about what authentic LGBTQ+ advocacy looks like in the workplace. I sit down with Dywaine Betts, Jr., Professional Development Specialist, Manager of People & Culture at Brave Space Alliance, and founder of Pathway Prep, to discuss the difference between performative allyship and meaningful inclusion. Together, they explore how workplace culture, leadership, healthcare benefits, and allyship shape the experiences of LGBTQ+ employees, and why creating affirming environments is essential for both individual well-being and organizational success. Whether you're an employee, manager, healthcare professional, or ally, this episode offers practical insights into building workplaces where LGBTQ+ people are empowered to show up authentically and thrive. . . . Reference: 1) http://www.pathwayprep.net/ . . . . Thank you for listening in! . If you would like to learn more about Dywaine’s work, visit his website http://www.pathwayprep.net/ or reach out through dee@pathwayprep.net for inquiries. And if you want to hear more content, watch clips of our conversation, or keep up with the show, let’s push the conversation more on Instagram @EQueerityPodcast or on TikTok @theeqpod. Full video podcast episodes are posted on YouTube which is also linked in bio, or you can type The E(Queer)ity Podcast in the search bar. If you liked what you heard today, please give the show a quick star rating, follow, and/or subscribe on your preferred listening platform. Take care and see you in the next episode! 😊 . . If you have any ideas on another segment, yourself or someone you know who would like to come on as a guest, or any feedback/comments/questions, email media@eqpod.info. . . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's and guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the organizations they are apart of or the people with whom they collaborate. . . #health #healthcare #medicine #publichealth #queerpride #lgbtq🌈 #podcast #healthdisparities #queerinmedicine #blackownedbusiness #latinxownedbusiness #queerownedbusiness #intersex #healthcare #lgbtqia #nonbinary #telehealth #plume #healthequity #hrt #mentalhealth #community

  4. 07/04/2025

    All About QueerCare w/ Lee Mariño Clyne

    (Pride month may be over 🏳️‍🌈) but season 3 of the podcast isn't! And now I want to share another incredible episode featuring the impressive Lee Mariño Clyne (they/he/elle/él), co-founder of @queercareinc! The organization has been reshaping the recovery and support options that LGBTQ+ people, particularly who are transgender identifying, can have related to their surgical care. We talk about the growth of the volunteer network supporting the organization, how staying in community is important for recovery, and the value of trans-led activism for trans folx. . . . Citations: Queercareinc.org . . . Thank you for listening in! If you would like to visit the QueerCare website, visit queercareinc.org. I want to highlight that if you are a person who requires post-operative care needs, please reach out as they not only have direct and remote volunteer support, but can offer financial assistance. You can find references for our conversation in this episode’s biography. And if you want to hear more content, watch clips of our conversation, or keep up with the show, let’s push the conversation more on Instagram @EQueerityPodcast or on TikTok @theeqpod. Full video podcast episodes are posted on YouTube which is also linked in bio, or you can type The E(Queer)ity Podcast in the search bar. If you liked what you heard today, please give the show a quick star rating, follow, and/or subscribe on your preferred listening platform. Take care and see you in the next episode! 😊 . . . If you have any ideas on another segment, yourself or someone you know who would like to come on as a guest, or any feedback/comments/questions, email media@eqpod.info. . . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's and guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the organizations they are apart of or the people with whom they collaborate. . . #health #healthcare #medicine #publichealth #queerpride #lgbtq🌈 #podcast #healthdisparities #queerinmedicine #blackownedbusiness #latinxownedbusiness #queerownedbusiness #intersex #healthcare #lgbtqia #nonbinary #telehealth #plume #healthequity #hrt #mentalhealth #community

  5. 05/15/2025

    Lived Experiences: Dr. Lulu

    It's been a while since the last Lived Experiences episode.. and we're back! I had the joy of sitting and speaking with the incredibly passionate and inspiring queer pediatrician, also known as Mama Beast, Dr. Lulu 😊 (she/her)..Dr. Lulu and I discuss her experiences: writing the book, About Your Black, Transgender Childbeing involved in consulting and public speaking efforts related to LGBTQ+ matterswhat it means to be an allystarting a podcast herself titled Moms 4 Trans Kids (which I find very sweet 🥹).I think this episode will be especially appealing to parents of queer youth who are in different stages of understanding their child. Hope you enjoy!! . . . References: 2022 US Trans Survey . . . Thank you for listening in! If you’d like to hear more from Dr. Lulu, visit her Instagram @drlulutalkradio or find her on the website dr.-lulu.com. She offers consulting to other parents looking to affirm their transgender child in addition to trainings for healthcare professionals on ways to improve their interactions with queer patients. If you are in the market for an LGBTQ+ affirming provider, please visit the lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org to find a welcoming provider or facility near you. . . . If you want to hear more content, watch clips of our conversation, or keep up with the show, let’s push the conversation more on Instagram @EQueerityPodcast or on TikTok @theeqpod. Full video podcast episodes are posted on YouTube which is also linked in bio, or you can type The E(Queer)ity Podcast in the search bar. If you liked what you heard today, please give the show a quick star rating, follow, and/or subscribe on your preferred listening platform. Take care and see you in the next episode! 😊 . . . If you have any ideas on another segment, yourself or someone you know who would like to come on as a guest, or any feedback/comments/questions, email media@eqpod.info. . . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's and guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the organizations they are apart of or the people with whom they collaborate. . . #health #healthcare #medicine #publichealth #queerpride #lgbtq🌈 #podcast #healthdisparities #queerinmedicine #blackownedbusiness #latinxownedbusiness #queerownedbusiness #livedexperiences #honest

  6. 04/11/2025

    Improving Access to Gender Affirming Care w/ Dr. Jerrica Kirkley

    Starting off SEASON 3 with a spotlight on an outstanding person, Dr. Jerrica Kirkley, chief medical office and co-founder of @plume_clinic. The company serves 1,000s of trans and gender diverse people over the age of 18 by offering gender affirming care in the form of provision of hormones, creating community threads, and supporting mental health needs. . . . Reference: 1) getplume.co . . . Join our conversation as we discuss how gender affirming care is ANY care informed by the lived experiences of trans and gender diverse people. We also talk about how Plume is improving ways for this care to be more equitable and easier to reach people in the midst of barriers that may limit this access at the state and/or federal level. . . . Thank you for listening in! If you would like to visit the Plume Health website, visit getplume.co You can find references for our conversation in this episode’s biography. And if you want to hear more content, watch clips of our conversation, or keep up with the show, let’s push the conversation more on Instagram @EQueerityPodcast or on TikTok @theeqpod. Full video podcast episodes are posted on YouTube which is also linked in bio, or you can type The E(Queer)ity Podcast in the search bar. If you liked what you heard today, please give the show a quick star rating, follow, and/or subscribe on your preferred listening platform. Take care and see you in the next episode! 😊 . . . If you have any ideas on another segment, yourself or someone you know who would like to come on as a guest, or any feedback/comments/questions, email media@eqpod.info. . . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's and guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the organizations they are apart of or the people with whom they collaborate. . . #health #healthcare #medicine #publichealth #queerpride #lgbtq🌈 #podcast #healthdisparities #queerinmedicine #blackownedbusiness #latinxownedbusiness #queerownedbusiness #intersex #healthcare #lgbtqia #nonbinary #telehealth #plume #healthequity #hrt #mentalhealth #community

  7. 12/13/2024

    Supporting Youth With a Range of Urogenital Traits w/ Drs. Whitehead and Papadakis

    In our final installment for season 2, I speak w/ Dr. J Whitehead and Dr. Jackie Papadakis, a pediatric endocrinologist and child psychologist working at @luriechildrens SPROUT clinic (Supportive Program for a Range of Urogenital Traits), to highlight care for youth born intersex. Every year, children may be born with intersex traits. In addition, a person may discover they are intersex later in life after experiencing puberty or experiencing infertility. We discuss the need to lessen stigma in healthcare regarding intersex traits as well as the expansion of autonomy for intersex people to live in their bodies. Intersex traits are not medical problems. They often are a result of larger diagnoses that may affect bodily development, but are not necessary harmful or need correction. Join us as we discuss these topics and, as I learned, how the SPROUT clinic received its name! . . References: 1) Intersex Care at Lurie Children’s and Our Supportive Program for a Range of Urogenital Traits (SPROUT), 2) We Must Stop Forcing Conformity on Intersex Bodies, 3) 9 Young People on How They Found Out They Are Intersex, 4) What is intersex? . . Thank you for listening in! If you would like to read more about the Supportive Program for a Range of Urogenital Traits, type in “Lurie Children’s SPROUT” into your web browser. Also, to understand more about the meaning of intersex, visit isna.org/faq/what_is_intersex/. You can find references for our conversation in this episode’s biography. If you want to hear more content, watch clips, and more, let’s continue to push the conversation more on Instagram @EQueerityPodcast, Twitter @EQueerityPod or on TikTok @theeqpod. If you liked what you heard today, please give us a quick star rating on your preferred listening platform, and definitely subscribe if you’re on the YouTube. Take care and see you in the next episode!😊 . . If you have any ideas on another segment, yourself or someone you know who would like to come on as a guest, or any feedback/comments/questions, email media@eqpod.info. . . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's and guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the organizations they are apart of or the people with whom they collaborate. . . #health

  8. 11/04/2024

    Connecting with LGBTQ+ Peers through Being Outdoors w/ Perry Cohen

    Hey y'all! Today drops our newest episode with founder of @theventureoutproject, Perry Cohen (he/him), where we discuss his incredible work regarding embracing the outdoors among LGBTQ+ people. I was driven to speak w/ Perry after reading about the incredible hiking trips, some of which are days long, that are inviting and exploratory for queer folx to meet other people and be themselves outside of judgment or stigma. Join in our conversation as we discuss this important way of forming community that is both healthy & sustainable. . . Reference: 1) 3 ways getting outside into nature helps improve your health . . Thank you for listening in! If you would like to read more about today’s featured organization, please visit ventureoutproject.com. You can find references for our conversation in this episode’s biography. If you want to hear more content, watch clips, and give your thoughts, let’s continue to push the conversation on Instagram @EQueerityPodcast, Twitter @EQueerityPod or on TikTok @theeqpod. If you liked what you heard today, please give us a quick star rating on your preferred listening platform, and definitely subscribe if you’re on the YouTube. Take care and see you in the next episode! 😊 . . If you have any ideas on another segment, yourself or someone you know who would like to come on as a guest, or any feedback/comments/questions, email media@eqpod.info. . . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's and guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the organizations they are apart of or the people with whom they collaborate. . . #health #lgbtq🌈 #podcast #outdoors

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The E(Queer)ity podcast centers on the root causes of LGBTQ+ health inequities and the efforts to dismantle them. Twitter/X: @equeeritypod Instagram: @equeeritypodcast TikTok:@theeqpod Youtube: @EQPodProductions

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  • Creator
    Renée Brown
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Renée Brown 2023
  • Show Website
    The E(Queer)ity Podcast