Lets Go There With Shira & Ryan

As doctors protest the unvaccinated we get into if they are crossing the moral line? Also, we know about FOMO but what about FOGO or FONO; we bring you all the buzz terms. Plus, we highlight one of the first trans women of color to teach at Harvard Law. Let's go there!    Special guests: Dr. Amesh Adalja - Infectious disease MD working on pandemic policy, emerging infections, preventing bioterror. Jena McGregor - Leadership Issues Reporter at The Washington Post. Dr. Mike Saag - Professor of Medicine Director, UAB Center for Aids Research. Anya Marino -  one of the first trans women of color to teach at Harvard Law School and that I'm the Clinical Instructor for Harvard's LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic.  Sarah Gundle, a New York City-based psychologist in Manhattan.

Happy Monday! One of the last female journalists who was in Afghanistan before getting kicked out by the Taliban joins us. We unpack everything you need to know about the OnlyFans changes and its impact on the queer community. Plus, how much money a single person needs to earn to get by in every U.S. Let's go there.    Special guests: Hollie Mckay - Author of “Only Cry for the Living: Memos from Inside the ISIS Battlefield” and freelance war reporter. Elizabeth Renter - Data Analyst at NerdWallet. Samantha Riedel - Freelance journalist whose work has appeared in publications including Bitch Magazine, the Huffington Post, and them.us. Chrissy Chamber - Lesbian, activist and OnlyFans member.  Bobby Newberry - Singer.

Today We have a special guest! DJ Alex D is in the house!!! (woooo) We get into the possible future Robots by Tesla. Are we into it? We go there on Drag Race, should cis women get to be Drag Race contenders? Plus, how to declutter in a sustainable way, and so much  more!    Special guests: Eleanor Mueller is a labor reporter for POLITICO covering the Hill. Jason Hiner - Editorial Director of CNET. Tony Moore - Pop Culture Enthusiast and host of his Webshow Moore. John Onieal - Who created GRINDR’s first original comedy series called Bridesman. Ashlee Piper - Sustainability expert & author of Give A Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet. Nitty Scott - Buddhist queer rapper.

California is drying out! So what happens now? We go there.  Did  free college became a perk for American workers? And, we meet one of the first the first trans women of color to teach at Harvard Law. Plus, so much more!    Special guests: Jemima McEvoy - News reporter for Forbes.   Rachel Becker -  Environment reporter at CALmatters. Stephani Cellini - Professor of Public Policy & Economics at George Washington University. Alejandra Caraballo - Clinical instructor, cyberlaw clinic at the Harvard Law school Berkman Klein center for internet and society.

Today, is there a new vaccine for HIV in the works?! Our fav, Dr. James Simmons joins us! We unpack the truth behind why us humans find it hard to accept blame. Plus, we move on to the politicians. How Biden should be responding to the chaos in Afghanistan and what we can learn from politicians who can’t accept blame.    Special guests:  Hannah Knowles - Reporter on the General Assignment team at The Washington Post. Dr. James Simmons - Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, frontline healthcare provider during the Covid-19 pandemic, and passionate on-air medical contributor. Barrie Sueskind - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles and New York specializing in relationships.  Richard Greene - Attorney, Political Communication Strategist and Contributor, "The Hill". 

We continue the conversation of what is happening in Afghanistan and what an organization is doing to help the women and girls there.  On a more light note; what is roaching? And are you partaking in the new dating trend. Plus, we highlight Charles Nelson Jacob and his hot trans boy summer!    Special guests: Ryan Heath - Senior editor at POLITICO. Marina LeGree -- Executive Director, Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics.  Charlie Nelson Jacob - Los Angeles-based actor and writer with a TV show in development. Susan Trombetti, matchmaker and CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking.  

Today we get into the updates on Afghanistan and a breakdown of the horrific events that have happened over the weekend and what could lie ahead. Also, as schools reopen, what works to prevent the spread of COVID and what’s not worth the effort. Plus, hosts of the Queer Money podcast share more about financial literacy for the queer community and so much more!    Special Guests:  Jeremy B. White - Co-writes the California Playbook for POLITICO and covers California politics. Olivier Knox -  Daily 202 Anchor at The Washington Post. Brandon Guthrie - Associate Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology at the University of Washington. David & John Auten-Schneider - The Debt Free Guys and hosts of the Queer Money podcast. Hannah Sampson-  Travel Reporter at The Washington Post.

Happy Friday the 13th! We celebrated by   turning an "unlucky day" into a positive one! We also get into what to do with a friend who constantly puts their partner down ‘as a Joke’. Plus, singer-songwriter and trans activist Ryan Cassata, joins us! Let's go there!   Special Guests: Tara Bahrampour - Social Issues Reporter at The Washington Post. Kate Sosin - LGBTQ+ reporter, focusing on transgender rights, incarceration, politics and public policy at The 19th. Nina Kahn -  Astrologer and author of The Joy Of Hex. Dr. Josh Klapow - Clinical Psychologist. Ryan Cassata - Singer-songwriter and trans activist.    

One day late, but here it is!  Today we discuss if love languages are real, because we are seeing relationship problems arise from these! We unpack the reality of DaBaby’s recent homophobic comments and the stigma people face living with HIV daily. Plus, the host of the new show Podsauce joins us  to share why we all need a podcast about podcasts. Let's go there!   Special Guests: Jeremy B White - leads California politics/Playbook for POLITICO. Laura Meckler is a national education writer for The Washington Post. Dr. Sannisha Dale - Associate Professor with tenure of Psychology at University of Miami/ Director and Founder, SHINE Research Program, Strengthening Health with INnovation and Engagement Erin Miller - Psychotherapist Alesha Renne - Co-Host of Podsauce. 

Today we discuss what Prop 12 is and why bacon lovers are worried. Also,  what to do if your company wants to be like a family and you’ve got boundaries; we all got those here! Plus, what is compassion Fatigue and why it’s impacting conversations around those who are unvaccinated, and so much more! Let's go there!    Special Guests:  Dr. Michael Saag - Physician, Infectious Diseases expert, Professor of Medicine Director, UAB Center for Aids Research author. Kelly Vaughan - Staff Writer for Food52. Mary Abbajay - workplace expert, leadership consultant, and author of Managing Up: How to Succeed with Any Type of Boss. Dr. Chavi Eve Karkowsky, a high risk doctor and author in New York City. Her new book, "High Risk: Pregnancy, Birth and the Unexpected". Brian Dunning - Science writer, host and producer of the Skeptoid podcast and the author of seven books on scientific skepticism.  

We are a little late on the podcast, but here we are to catch you up! We unpack the prominent LGBTQ+ leaders facing scrutiny over Cuomo's sexual assault allegations. We discuss how the pandemic has affected children's mental health and more. Let's go there!    Special guests: Jo Yurcaba - Associate editor at NBC Out. Richard Fowler - Host of the Richard Fowler Show & Fox News Contributor. Shayna Jacobs - NY federal courts and law enforcement reporter. Dr. Brae Anne McArthur - Clinical psychologist and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Calgary.

Today we discuss how Cuomo report is an example of bosses on gaslighting employees. Cuomo step down already! We celebrate how colleges are supporting trans students. Plus, what is a nesting partner?  And how to make sure you’re using the term correctly. Let's go there!    Special Guests: Brady Dennis - Environmental Reporter at The Washington Post. Bill Mahoney - Reporter at POLITICO New York's. Mary Abbajay - Workplace expert, leadership consultant, and author of Managing Up: How to Succeed with Any Type of Boss. Benny Beemyn - Transgender educator and author. Kathy Labriola - California-based counselor specializing in non-traditional relationships and author of The Jealousy Workbook: Exercises and Insights for Managing Open Relationships

We had an interesting show we find out how toxic we are! We unpacked DeSantis Vs. Biden. What is happening over in Florida! We get medical with Dr. James Simmons!  Plus, how much do we actually live in the moment.   Special Guests: Gary Fineout reporter for POLITICO Florida. Dave O’Connor - Professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison- studying HIV, Zika, COVID-19, Disease X, and genomics. Diana Winston - Director of Mindfulness Education at  UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center. Dr. James Simmons - Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, frontline healthcare provider. Abby Lunardini - Truity’s CMO.

Today on the show we discuss the debate of children goin back to schools. Is technology making us less empathetic. Plus, how to make yourself look good in photos and so much more. Let's go there!     Special Guests:  Juan Perez Jr. - Education reporter for POLITICO Pro. Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford - Therapist. Beverley McGuire - Professor of East Asian Religions at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. David Suh - Photographer who runs a pro-bono posing school via his 3 million followers on TikTok .

Cuomo is in the hot sit! Will he resign, we unpack that with The Washington Post.  The BIPOC community is getting serious about boundaries and we discuss how to support! We continue our conversation with mental health regarding why we put ourselves down. Plus, how to enjoy the party with drunk friends when you’re the sober one! Let's go there!    Special Guests:  Tyler Pager - White House reporter at The Washington Post. Erin Durkin - Reporter for POLITICO New York. Dr.  Rheeda Walker - Licensed clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Houston. Ozlem Ayduk, -  Professor of psychology at University of California at Berkeley, studies emotional regulation and self-reflection. T - writer for Mic + yoga teacher.    

It's August! We continue our conversation around COVID-19, but for the vaccinated people how do you prove that you are vaccinated? We highlight, an LGBT2Q  bookstore creating a safe space for the community. How to be intimate with your friendships and more!    Special Guests: Geoffrey Fowler  - Technology Columnist for The Washington Post. Gabby Birenbaum - Politics and Policy Intern at VOX.  Audrey Kohler - Senior bookseller/apprentice at BookWoman. Estepha Francisque - Therapist in Oakland, California. Dr. Vanessa Vieites  - AAAS Mass Media Fellow at The Conversation, an incoming post doc in Rutgers’ psychology department.

Dr. Nurse practitioner James Simmons guest host while Ryan celebrates his birthday! And we get into the HIIPA question! Can people ask you if you've been vaccinated? We'll tell you!  What is a work martyrdom, and how did Simone Biles inspired the world not to fall in the trap! Plus, Is serial monogamy really that bad? We go there!    Special Guests: Sean Melton, Former elite gymnast. Deven McGraw, co-founder and chief regulatory officer of the medical records platform Ciitizen.  And former head of the HIPAA office at HHS from 2015-2017. Ruben Gonzales, Executive Director of LGBTQ Victory Institute. Melody Wilding - executive coach and author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work.  Alexis Germany - TikTok dating coach and relationship expert.

Ryan is off celebrating his birthday, so we get a treat! Psychotherapists and most known as the host and therapist for VH1’s long standing hit shows Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn Mann and Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn is live with us!  We get into sports! As more athletes speak out about their mental health, how that could change the world of sports. We continue our conversation about getting vaccinated and how it impacts your relationship and a new term 'honestly bombing' in relationships and so much more!    Special guests: Dr. Amesh Aldaja - Infectious disease MD working on pandemic policy, emerging infections, preventing bioterror. Dr. Racine Henry - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Cece Asuncion - Slay Model Management, Model Director. KC Culver -- is a senior postdoctoral researcher at the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the University of Southern California.

Would you divorce your partner if they refuse to get vaccinated? Shira and Ryan Debate. We hightlight some awesome organizations! Meal 4 Heels, and organization that provides a healthy meal to to the city’s sex worker community. Plus, Tenacious Unicorn Ranch; a save haven for trans and queer people at a ranch. Let's go there!    Special guests: Anita Kumar - White House Correspondent & Associate Editor at POLITICO. Dan Diamond - National health reporter for The Washington Post. Kelsey Piper - Staff writer at Vox. Penny Logue - Founding member of the Tenacious Unicorn Ranch. Nikeisah Newton - Chef & Owner of Meals 4 Heels. 

Happy Monday!  Today we unpack how the media could change the way we perceive trans athletes. We discuss why looking at screens could be making people sick? Plus, how with the anxiety over COVID-19 getting bad again. Let's go there!    Special guests:  Doug Usher - Partner at Forbes Tate Partners. Helaine Olen - Contributor to Post Opinions and the author of "Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry". Angelica Jasper - Human factors engineering researcher and PhD student in Human Computer Interaction at Iowa State University. Orion Rummler - Reporter at The 19th. Sheva Rajaee - Psychotherapist and the director of the Center for Anxiety and OCD in Irvine, California.