A series of podcasts focused on educating ourselves and others on LGBTQIA+ topics. This podcast is aimed primarily at Medical Students to supplement their learning on queer health but is open for all.
Role of voice, vocal training and speech pathology in transgender and gender diverse people with Dr David Azul
Our third installment dives into the often-overlooked role of voice, vocal training and speech pathology in transgender and gender diverse people.
We meet with Dr David Azul (nee Scheidt), a discipline lead speech pathology, senior lecturer, researcher and certified practising speech pathologist based at La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University (Bendigo).
Dr Azul shares their expertise and research into communication in gender diverse and transgender populations. We unpack the basics of speech production, the complexities of the ‘gendering’ of voice, and the potential pros and cons of trans-masculinising/trans-feminising vocal training,
Tune in and explore the many socio-cultural factors that underpin the voice, gender and identity, in an episode that is not-to-miss!
21 Sept 2020
Interviewing Dr Ada Cheung on gender affirming hormone therapy
This episode will navigate the important role gender-affirming hormone therapy plays for some transgender and gender diverse folk.
Tune in to meet Dr Ada Cheung (she/her) - one of the leading specialist endocrinologists in Australia who was responsible for the first-ever set of guidelines to guide doctors in the care of transgender and gender diverse Australians.
She is committed to improving the health and well-being of the trans, gender diverse, and non-binary community. From her extensive research, contributions to policy, and with her extensive clinical experience - we were in the hands of a veritable expert! Join us in learning about the benefits, risks and long-term considerations of gender affirming hormone therapy.
P.S. This podcast was recorded remotely during Victoria’s Stage 4 lockdown, with some little ones stuck inside - we apologise for the background noise!
7 Sept 2020
Putting the spotlight on Queer First Nation Health: An interview with Professor Gregory Phillips.
This episode is a conversation with Professor Gregory Phillips and MDQueer, focused on Queer First Nation health, as well as Professors Phillips' career and own experiences.
Some further resources for our listeners
Books
Decolonizing Solidarity: Dilemmas and Directions for Supporters of Indigenous Struggles (By Clare Land)
White Fragility (By Robin Diangelo)
Dark Emu: Black Seeds: Agriculture or Accident? (By Bruce Pascoe)
Networks
Two spirits
Koori Pride Network
Articles
Juanita Sherwood & Tahnia Edwards (2006) Decolonisation: A critical step for improving Aboriginal health, Contemporary Nurse, 22:2, 178-190, DOI: 10.5172/conu.2006.22.2.178 (https://doi.org/10.5172/conu.2006.22.2.178)
Alfred T. Cultural strength: Restoring the place of Indigenous knowledge in practice and policy. Australian Aboriginal Studies. 2015(1):3.
24 Aug 2020
The often ignored queer female experience
MDQueer and Medfem are proud to present our first collaborative venture – a podcast discussing queer women’s health. In this podcast, we explore experiences of accessing healthcare as a queer woman, and we speak about medical school and its teaching of queer health, and will also discuss experiences of queer medical students. It was our honour to speak with Associate Professor Ruth McNair, a highly accomplished doctor and a leader in the field of lesbian and bisexual women’s health. We hope you enjoy.
24 Aug 2020
MDQueer Podcast Introduction
A brief introduction to our future podcast series.
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