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In a continuation of a nutritional health theme, Dr. Whitney Linsenmeyer, a Registered Dietician and Assistant Professor at St. Louis University and Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, discusses the state of the literature on diet and nutrition for trans folks and some of their unique needs, shares experiences working with trans clients who come to her for nutritional counseling, and provides a sneak peek at some of her future research goals. As one of the only people in her nascent field, Dr. Linsenmeyer describes the state of research as a “wild west” with more questions than answers, but her research trajectory is definitely one to follow. If you would like to get in touch with Dr. Linsenmeyer, you can email her at [email protected]. Please email me if you have ideas/suggestions for future episodes: [email protected], and special thanks as always to Stephanie Dean for the original podcast art and Kenn McCracken for the original music! 

We are all inundated daily with information about diet and exercise, but how many of you have actually consulted with a nutritionist scientist? Well, now is your chance! Listen to Dr. Mandy Willig, Associate Professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Division of Infection Diseases, discuss how diet affects HIV health, the role of food insecurity in exacerbating food disparities, and what kind of nutritional basics people with HIV should follow (spoiler: most people are not eating nearly enough protein!).  Follow Mandy on Twitter: @MandyWilligRD Please email me if you have ideas/suggestions for future episodes: [email protected], and special thanks as always to Stephanie Dean for the original podcast art and Kenn McCracken for the original music!

How can we help prevent suicide among people with HIV and LGBTQ folx? What role has COVID-19 played in suicidality, and how can we work to stay connected during this isolating time? Dr. Andrew Schramm, Psychologist & Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, shares his practice experience and research acumen in suicide prevention and provides listeners with concrete tips for talking with loved ones who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts.  If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, or text the Crisis Text Line at 741741.   Please email me if you have ideas/suggestions for future episodes: [email protected]    Special thanks to Stephanie Dean for the original podcast art and Kenn McCracken for the original music! 

Ok folks, this is an episode I have been dying to share with you all! It's incredibly enlightening, titillating, and, quite frankly, just a good time. You are in for a real treat with this one! Dr. Sarah Wright, Certified Sex Therapist based in Columbia, South Carolina, shares her experiences as a sex therapist and self-proclaimed "brain nerd" and offers insight into creating sexual relationships that promote emotional and physical health for LGBTQ folks. Bonus: she offers trainings to health professionals on having affirming sexual health discussions with their patients!  Please email me if you have ideas/suggestions for future episodes: [email protected]. You may also write in to ask questions of any of my past guests on the show. Finally, special thanks as always  to Stephanie Dean for the original podcast art and Kenn McCracken for the original music!

What are standardized patient programs? How can we use them to teach medical students about transgender health care? The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)’s Dr. Morissa Ladinsky, Associate Professor and Pediatrician, and Dr. Shawn Galin, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education and Director of the Office of Standardized Patient Education, discuss UAB’s standardized patient program and the role it has in teaching rising physicians about inclusive and affirming health care with transgender patients. If you are interested in learning more about UAB’s standardized patient program or want to become a standardized patient yourself, please visit https://www.uab.edu/cipes/standardized-patient.  Please email me if you have ideas/suggestions for future episodes: [email protected]    Special thanks to Stephanie Dean for the original podcast art and Kenn McCracken for the original music! 

What is the relationship between spirituality and physical health? How have the early days of the HIV epidemic influenced how how we care for people with chronic diseases? Dr. Drexel Rayford, pastor and Manager of the Support Team Network at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Pastoral Care Department, shares his expertise in holistic, patient-entered care that seeks to address the social and spiritual needs of people with significant health needs. Please email me if you have ideas/suggestions for future episodes: [email protected] Special thanks to Stephanie Dean for the original podcast art and Kenn McCracken for the original music!  Check out UAB's  Support Team Network website here: http://uabpastoralcare.org/supportteams/

How has COVID-19 affected people with HIV? What have we learned from treating people with HIV that we can apply to the COVID-19 pandemic? Listen in with Dr. Kay to hear the answers to these and other questions from nationally-renowned HIV researcher Dr. Michael Saag, Associate Dean for Global Medicine, Professor of Medicine, and Director of the Center for AIDS Research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Building on his decades of groundbreaking HIV research, Dr. Saag brings his scientific and medical expertise to understanding the COVID-19 pandemic.  Special thanks to Stephanie Dean for the original podcast art and Kenn McCracken for the original music!