Lets Go There With Shira & Ryan

Ryan is back after a long hiatus, and we catch up with him!  We go there on starting with the lawsuit against anti trans laws in Arkansas with the ACLU. We unpack how the early internet created a place for trans youth.  The future of hugging in a time of consent, specially with COVID, with our fav Dr. Joshua Klapow.  Plus, It’s a full moon today and it seems like more and more people are getting into the event around it; writer, astrologer and the author of three books including Astrology For Life Nina Kahn joins for some astrological wisdom.    Let's go there! 

Shar Jossell is back! What you need to know about capital hill’s police reform bill moving forward a year after George Floyd's murder with Correspondent and author of The Recast from  Politico Brakkton Booker. Also, want to take a mental health day off work? We tell you the best day of the week.  With pride around the corner, how companies should be celebrating pride and not just capitalizing off of it Plus we keep hearing about cicada’s, what you need to know and if u should be worried. Let's go there! 

Happy Monday! Shar Jossell is back covering for Ryan!  And we have tons to cover. First; was COVID started in a lab or naturally? We break down the reports. What we learned from the latest 60 minutes investigation about transgender healthcare with pelvic and gynecologic surgeon Dr. Marci Bowers. Plus,  tips on how to deal with finances as a couple and why you might want to rethink sharing a bank account w/ chief external affairs officer at Money Management International Michelle Jones.  And much more, let's go there! 

Pop culture Pundit Shar Jossell is back, covering for Ryan! We get into a lot. First, we get into  the current state of Gaza and Israel now that there's been a ceasefire with Ryan Heath, Senior Editor of Politico. We're talking to the researcher,pediatrician and adolescent medicine fellow from UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh  Dr. Kacie Kidd behind a new study showing how teens are more gender diverse. Plus, Megan Steffen - Michigan native turned proud Chicagoan with a career focused on community organizing and human rights. Penned an essay to LGBTQNation.com detailing how her Alma mater voted to reject her graduation, and now she has filed suit against the department of education on behalf of herself and others who might also encounter this type of discrimination and she joins us!  Let's go there! 

Shira is solo today and she killed it! (Producer Vanessa says!) Shira goes there with The Washington Post regarding how the U.S is speaking out about the 4.4 million dollar ransom they gave into for the colonial pipeline shutdown, was it a good idea? Also, how trans moms are raising their families and how that changed during the pandemic. Plus, what drinks give you a hangover and how maybe having a boring relationship is not a bad thing?    Let's go there! 

Today, we go there on how the U.S is getting involved with the Israeli Palestinian conflict with Senior Editor from Politico Ryan Heath.  The reason why COVID vaccines may not work in some people with researcher at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Dorry Segev, Plus, how to prepared our pets from when we all go back to work to avoid separation anxiety, and so much more.   Let's go there!

Pop culture pundit, Shar Jossell is guest hosting a long Shira and we get into some unpacking!  With all these vaccines incentives being announced what’s the craziest one, and do they work?  Speaking of vaccines, as COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out, many are asking if a vaccine for HIV/aids is in our future.  Associate Dean for Global Health in the School of Medicine, Director of the UAB Center for AIDS Research and a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Michael Saag joins us!  Plus, how old is too old to have a baby? Because model Naomi Campbell surprises everyone with her newborn at 50? Is that too "old" to have a baby? Let's go there!   

Happy Monday! Today we unpack NY city not banning cops from Pride; is this a good idea? Also, how doctors are treating trans youth when their profession is being constantly threaten.  Writer for Mic.com Melissa Pandika shares the harsh truth and power behind defying immigrant parents' career expectations . Plus, how much sleep you need, depending on your age, that and more. hank you for listening!   

We are breaking down what happening with Israel and Palestine with Senior Editor Ryan Heath of Politico. Also, the key to gay and lesbian mental health according to one a new study. We unpack what it means to be straight but flexible with this new term heteroflexibility. Plus, one social media trend where influencers come together to create content for their TikTok in a big house, one of the houses is focused on the LGBTQ+ community.  Dancer/Actor & Founding Member of PrideHouseLA Kent Boyd tells us more!  Thank you for Listening! 

Today we get into all the crazy in the world! People are panic buying gas; Political commentator Richard Fowler joins us to ease our minds regarding this issue.  In our Tea Repor, Ryan tells us why bachelor star Colton Underwood revealed  the real reason why he came out!    Also, how you could possibly use a pay program to pay for your rent, health insurance with Dr Sarah Newcomb, Ph.D. a behavioral economist. Plus, want to legally explore psychedelics in your therapy? Jemie Sae Koo founder of a new platform that connects you with medically reviewed practitioners joins us, plus much more.   Thank you for listening! 

Ryan is back and we have a lot to talk about. We unpack GLAAD’s inaugural Social Media Safety Index with CEO and President Sarah Kate Ellis. Also, what is The Diet Free Revolution - the author Alexis Conason joins us. Plus, It’s AAPI heritage month and mental health awareness month , so we wanted to continuing to look at mental health through an inter-sectional lens; licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jeanie Chang joins us for the conversation.    Thank you for listening! 

Ryan is out today, but Shira is holding the fort! Comedian Nicky Paris joins us to discuss Elon Musk on SNL, and we got some things to say! We also celebrate with Lambda Legal Senior Attorney Sasha Bookert on HHS is looking to protect the LGBTQ+ community against discrimination in health care. We unpack an interesting conversation with queer activist who has been working at the intersections of sex and social justice Chanelle Gallant about how activism could make the world and also your sex life better.  Plus, do people become more religious in times of crisis? and what do you do when you’re estranged from your parent on days like mothers day or fathers day.   Thank you for listening! 

Happy Friday! Shar Jossell Is back with us and we have a fun show for you! We get into etiquette; is it rude to ask if you have been vaccinated? America's Leading Lifestyle and Etiquette Expert, Elaine Swann joins us for the conversation. Also, one year into this pandemic and millions of jobs are still missing. What happens moving forward? Plus, some people said they started bathing less during the pandemic. As long as no one complains, they say they plan to keep the new habit! Shar and Ryan have thoughts on this!

Today, Shar Jossell is guest hosting while Shira celebrates her birthday and we get into it!  We chat with NBCOut because Caitlyn Jenner did her first sit down interview with Sean Hannity proving how out of touch she is. We also spice things up, now that moat of us are  VAXXED and WAXXED, this summer may be the summer of love but it has us wondering how horny do you think we really will be? Plus, ghosting is on the rise in the LGBTQ+ community licensed psychotherapist and the founder of the www.thegaytherapycenter.com Adam Blum joins us for the conversation.    Thank you for listening! 

Today we tell you what some peope think Cinco De Mayo is, is kinda funny and we are here to debunk/ make fun of! On a serious note, why Georgia voter suppression efforts may not change election results with Associate Professor of Political Science at Valdosta State University Dr. Bernard Tamas. Also,  what your favorite emojis says about your stress level, with Janice Livtin, a coach, keynote speaker, and author of the new book, Banish Burnout Toolkit. And much more!   Thank you for listening! 

Today we get into how Biden will take on the anti- trans bills across the country with a Democratic strategist and advisor to GLAAD. & former Chief Programs Officer at GLAAD Zeke Stokes.  Also, soon you'll be able to get therapy at a drugstore near you. And do you ever wonder why you remember things that you read vs what you hear or vice versa? That and more now.   Thank you for listening! 

Happy Monday! Today get into the next stage in america’s vaccine strategy and what incentives different states have announced to get you vaxxed. Also, how to know what colleges are trans inclusive. Plus, to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month -we are highlighting leaders in the space; like Kim Pham, co-founder of Omsom who is changing how we look at Asian cuisine, and much more!  Thank you for Listening! 

Dr. Morissa Ladinsky a Pediatrician to many trans youth patients in Alabama joins us to discuss these discriminatory laws and what's being done to protect and support trans youth. Dr. Ladinsky also shares resources for parents and LGBTQ+ youth in Alabama and nationwide. Also, are you thinking of  rage quitting? Dr. Cicely Brathwaite psychologist and coach is going to help us navigate productively channeling our anger towards work! Plus, why porn might be better when you listen to it rather than watch it    Thank you for listening

Are credit scores going to go away? We breakdown Biden's new plan in 30 minutes plus - Why it’s good for kids to have friends from different socioeconomic backgrounds Plus, do you keep score in relationships? Experts say it helps - we’ll tell you why, and how to small talk after being in the pandemic!  Thank you for listening! 

Ryan is back  and we have a little fun talking about condoms and possible new technology that could improve it. Also, a new report that reveals how the next generation of women are embracing more diverse sexuality.  Plus, musician, song writer Jake Wesley Rogers -  joins us to share more about using his music, and much more.   Thank you for listening!