Best Ally Houston Podcasts (2025)

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Amplifying Physician Voices Online: Dr. Kevin Pho, Founder of KevinMD 24:41

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“I realized that rather than talking one-to-one with patients in the exam room, you could talk one-to-many on social media,” says Dr. Kevin Pho, explaining the origins of KevinMD, the highly influential information sharing site he created for physicians, medical students and patients twenty years ago. Since then, KevinMD has become a valuable space…

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November 12th - Davis Mendoza Darusman's Activism, LOCAS, Team Friendly, and Tony's Place 58:02

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Send us a text This is a packed show that starts off with Davis Mendoza Darusman discussing his activism following the removal of the Rainbow Crosswalks in Montrose. Then Stephanie Saint Sanchez talks about LOCAS and their pop-up cabaret called UN-PRESIDENTED. James Martinez discusses TEAM FRIENDLY, and then we speak with Carrie Rai about TONY'S PL…

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Using Social Media to Rebuild Trust in Nutrition Science: Jessica Knurick, PhD, RDN 24:06

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“We’ve created this ecosystem where the vast majority of information on social media, particularly in nutrition science, is inaccurate or misleading,” says Dr. Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian and Ph.D. in nutrition science specializing in chronic disease prevention. As you’ll learn on this episode of Raise the Line with host Lindsey Smith, …

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What Restoring Extinct Species Means for Modern Medicine: Dr. Beth Shapiro, Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences 31:00

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Could studying the DNA of extinct animals – or even bringing them back to life – help us save today’s endangered species and inform modern medicine? That may sound like the premise for a Hollywood movie, but it’s work that our Raise the Line guest, Dr. Beth Shapiro, is actually engaged in as Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences, which desc…

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November 5th - Ramsey Pack of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, Linda Gibbs and MENOPAUSE, and Thanksgiving Table Politics 58:01

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about Neil Diamond, hot flashes, and turkey! Up first, Brett Cullum talks with Ramsey Pack, who is playing THE NOISE in the Neil Diamond musical A BEAUTIFUL NOISE. Ramsey is non-binary, and they discuss the show and their gender identity. Then Deborah Moncrief Bell takes on MENOPAUSE with guest Linda Gibbs. F…

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Breaking Barriers to Leadership for Women in Medicine: Dr. Roopa Dhatt, Co-Founder of Women in Global Health 34:28

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According to the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, women make up 70% of the global healthcare workforce but hold only about 25% of leadership positions. Our guest today on Raise the Line, Dr. Roopa Dhatt, has been a leading voice in the movement to correct that imbalance through co-founding an organization called Women …

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Expanding the Clinical Toolkit for Better Patient Care: Dr. Lanae Mullane, Head of Clinical Strategy at Joi + Blokes 30:11

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“They say it takes a village to raise a child. I really think it takes a village to treat a patient,” says Dr. Lanae Mullane, a naturopathic doctor and clinical strategist who has spent years at the forefront of bridging functional medicine, nutraceutical development, and digital health. In this episode of Raise the Line, host Lindsey Smith explore…

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October 29th - Jeffrey Campbell of Allies in Hope, Danielle Sampey of Lazarus House, and Second Chance Players 57:59

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Send us a text On this episode of QUEER VOICES, Deborah Moncrief Bell talks with Jeffrey Campbell, who is the CEO of ALLIES IN HOPE (formerly AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON). He talks about all things related to the organization and tells us about their upcoming Ball, which is scheduled for November 14th. You can find tickets at https://www.aihhouston.org…

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The Story Behind the ‘Miracle’ of GLP-1 Medications: Dr. John Buse, Chief of Endocrinology at University of North Carolina School of Medicine 31:33

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“It’s kind of a miracle, frankly,” says Dr. John Buse, a distinguished professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, referring to the effectiveness of GLP-1 receptor agonist medications such as Ozempic in treating type 2 diabetes, promoting significant weight loss, and reducing cardiovascular risk. As a physician scientist for t…

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A Global Perspective on Reshaping Psychiatric Care: Dr. Nasser Loza, Director of The Behman Hospital and Maadi Psychology Center 29:00

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“It wasn’t a profession, it was a way of life,” observes internationally respected psychiatrist Dr. Nasser Loza, reflecting on a century-long family legacy in mental health care that began when his grandfather founded The Behman Hospital in Cairo. In this candid Raise the Line conversation with host Michael Carrese, Dr. Loza traces the transformati…

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October 22nd - Remembering Iris Santos, Julia Krohn of SPELLING BEE at TUTS, and THE HOUSE OF GUNNIESS 57:55

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Send us a text This episode begins with a very moving tribute from the mother of Iris Santos, who was a transgender woman murdered in 2021. Her case remains unsolved, and if you have any information, we ask you to step forward. Then Brett Cullum talks to Julia Krohn about the Theatre Under the Stars season opener THE PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Fin…

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An Era of Progress in Pediatric Neurodegenerative Diseases: Dr. Mary Kay Koenig, UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School 27:59

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“When I was in medical school, no one had even heard of mitochondrial disease. Today, every student who graduates here knows what it is and has seen a patient with it,” says Dr. Mary Kay Koenig, director of the Center for the Treatment of Pediatric Neurodegenerative Disease at UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School. That remarkable change in awar…

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How Immersive Technology Is Changing Medical Education: Sean Moloney, CEO and Founder of EmbodyXR 33:39

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“Giving learners options gives them a better learning experience. It’s more holistic and more comprehensive,” says Sean Moloney, CEO and founder of EmbodyXR, an extended reality platform focused on the use of immersive technologies in medical education. In this eye-opening Raise the Line conversation, Moloney explains how AI-powered extended realit…

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October 15th - Rainbow Crosswalks with Jack Valinski, Sumya Paruchuri of SEAT, the word GAY, and LEVITATION 58:00

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Send us a text It's a packed episode this week! Brett Cullum talks with the ORIGINAL QUEER VOICE, Mr. Jack Valinski! It's all about the crosswalk controversy in Montrose, and we give you a little more insight than the mainstream media. Then Deborah Moncrief Bell talks with Sumya Paruchuri about SEAT, an organization that advocates for queer student…

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Centering Harm Reduction in Addiction Treatment: Dr. Melody Glenn, Associate Professor of Addiction and Emergency Medicine at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson 27:02

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Why has America struggled so much to effectively manage the opioid use crisis? One of the answers, as you’ll learn in this eye-opening episode of Raise the Line, is rooted in laws and attitudes from the early 20th century that removed addiction from the realm of medicine and defined it as a moral failing. “The federal Harrison Act of 1914 forbade a…

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A New Model for Chronic Pain Treatment is Needed: Dr. Jacob Hascalovici, Co-Founder and Medical Director of Bliss Health 28:45

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“We don't view a person with chronic pain as someone who has a chronic illness and the effect of that is we can't follow patients continuously over prolonged periods of time,” says Dr. Jacob Hascalovici, a neurologist and pain specialist based in New York City. In co-founding Bliss Health, Dr. Jacob, as he is known, has set out to create a continuo…

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October 8th 2025 Queer Voices - Molly Cook, Richard Watson, and Tammi Wallace 57:48

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Send us a text On this episode, QUEER VOICES looks at politics, history, and business. We begin by having Davis Mendoza Darusman speak with Molly Cook, a member of the Texas State Senate. Molly doesn't sugarcoat all of the challenges facing our community today inside Texas politics. Next, author and historian R. Lee Ingalls interviews Richard Watso…

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A Challenging Time for Public Health: Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association 25:22

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By Dr. Georges Benjamin, Lindsey Smith

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A Transformational Time for Rare Disorders is Coming: Dr. Jessica Duis, VP of Clinical Development at GondolaBio 31:23

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“Probably the most exciting thing I've seen in gene therapy over the last ten years is we now have a lot of tools for selective delivery, which will hopefully make treatments more safe and a lot more successful,” says Dr. Jessica Duis, a geneticist and pediatrician focused on the management of individuals with complex, rare disorders. Dr. Duis, who…

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October 1st 2025 Queer Voices - Jacob Newsome talks with Avery Belyeu about OUT FOR GOOD! 18:05

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Send us a text This is a podcast exclusive! Avery Belyeu breaks down the Montrose Gala's biggest fundraiser of the year, OUT FOR GOOD. Jacob Newsome interviews her about the event happening on October 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis in Downtown Houston. More tickets and information can be found at : https://montrosecenter.org/event/out-for…

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Advances in Medicine Require More Specialization for NICU Nurses: Lindsay Howard, NICU RNC-NIC at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital 34:24

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With nearly one in ten newborns in the US requiring care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the importance of NICUs has never been more clear. On today's episode of Raise the Line, we're shining a light on the extraordinary world of NICUs with Lindsay Howard, a veteran nurse with over 17 years of experience caring for premature and critically ill i…

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September 24 2025 Queer Voices The Amazing Atlantis Narcisse, Montrose Center Out for Good honoree, Upstairs fire tragedy and DaVinci Code at Alley Theater 58:00

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Send us a text This week, we have two interviews with Atlantis Narcisse, a trailblazing force in Houston's LGBTQ+ community whose journey spans decades of service, advocacy, and community building. From organizing HIV testing sessions in her living room during the 1990s epidemic to founding multiple organizations supporting transgender individuals …

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What’s At Stake In Changes To Medicare and Medicaid: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation 32:39

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“When you think about where we were as a country before Medicare and Medicaid were created and where we are now, it’s an incredible story,” says Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who until earlier this year was the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In a recent essay for The Century Foundation, where she is now a senior f…

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September 17th 2025 Queer Voices - Brad Pritchett from OUT FOR GOOD, R. Lee Ingalls on Abraham Lincoln, and DANCING LESSONS at the MATCH 58:00

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Send us a text This week's show combines the worlds of politics, history, and the arts. First up, we talk with Brad Pritchett, who is being honored this year at the OUT FOR GOOD gala on October 4th. This year, the event will be at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston. Brad talks about his career and how he got started in politics, and how he ke…

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Expanding the Gene Therapy Toolbox: Dr. Bobby Gaspar, Co-Founder & CEO of Orchard Therapeutics 35:16

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It seems there are news stories every week about the accelerating pace of innovation in gene therapy, but only about 50 therapies have been approved so far by the US Food and Drug Administration. Our guest today, Dr. Bobby Gaspar, leads a UK-based biotech company, Orchard Therapeutics, that developed one of those treatments using gene-modified stem…

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September 10 2025 Queer Voices ACLU of Texas Attorney Brian Klosterboer, The Last Yiddish Speaker Director Rhett Martinez, Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Texas CEO Richard Elbein 58:00

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Send us a text On this episode of Queer Voices, we spotlight the fight for civil rights, the power of theater, and the challenges of aging in our community. First, the ACLU of Texas’ Brian Klosterboer breaks down the latest wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Austin, including the bathroom ban and Senate Bill 12, and shares how lawsuits and grassroo…

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Rare Disease Patients as Changemakers in Medicine: Rebecca Salky, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator for the Neuroimmunology Clinic & Research Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital 28:11

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You are in for a dose of inspiration in this episode of Raise the Line as we introduce you to a rare disease patient who was a leading force in establishing the diagnosis for her own condition, who played a key role in launching the first phase three clinical trials for it, and who is now coordinating research into the disease and related disorders…

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September 3 2025 Queer Voices Singer-Songwriter Wendy Taylor, American Psycho: The Musical Actor Ivan Moreno and FLUX Houston chair Jevon Martin 58:00

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Send us a text On this episode of Queer Voices, we spotlight Houston’s LGBTQ+ talent and community leaders. Singer-songwriter Wendy Taylor reflects on her lifelong journey in music, from childhood choirs to competing on American Idol, and previews her new series of shows at Leon’s Lounge. Performer Ivan Moreno shares his path from opera to musical …

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Providing a Framework for Personal and Professional Growth in Medicine: Dr. David Kelly, HOSA-Future Health Professionals Board Chair 27:55

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“You have to love what you do, especially in healthcare, and the earlier you find that, the better. So that’s why I love to see HOSA helping young people find what it is that they want to do,” says Dr. David Kelly, a fellow in oculofacial surgery at University of California San Francisco and HOSA’s board chair. You can still hear the excitement in …

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August 27 2025 Queer Voices Mayor's LGBTQ Advisory Board Chair Clay Melder, Former Board Chair Jacques Bourgeois, Ethel Cain Concert Review 56:07

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Send us a text In this episode of Queer Voices, we open with a concert review of rising trans artist Ethel Cain (the first openly trans artist to reach the Billboard Top Ten), whose Southern Gothic sound and devoted fanbase are shaping the soundtrack of queer youth. We hear directly from fans before and after her Houston show about what her music m…

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How AI Is Aiding Earlier Diagnosis of Autism: Dr. Geraldine Dawson, Founding Director of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development 41:37

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“We've been able to show that even by 30 days of age, we can predict with some accuracy if a child is going to have a diagnosis of autism,” says Dr. Geraldine Dawson, sharing one of the recent advancements in early diagnosis being aided by artificial intelligence. Dr. Dawson -- a leading scholar in the field and founding director of the Duke Center…

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August 20th 2025 Queer Voices State Rep Jon Rosenthal and American Psycho The Musical Actor Tyce Green 57:00

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Send us a text Democracy under threat meets boundary-pushing theater in this powerful episode of Queer Voices, where urgent political resistance stands alongside daring artistic expression. Texas Representative Jon Rosenthal pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes battle against mid-decade redistricting maps that would dramatically dilute minorit…

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August 13 2025 Queer Voices Trans Advocate/Author Nico Lang, LGBT musical at MATCH and filmmaker Wayne Chella 58:10

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Send us a text How do we transform pain into powerful storytelling? This episode brings together three remarkable creators who are documenting LGBTQ+ experiences through different artistic mediums, each offering unique perspectives on resilience, healing, and joy. Award-winning journalist Nico Lang takes us behind the scenes of writing "American Te…

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Addressing the Root of Burnout and Trauma in Healthcare Providers: Dr. Rola Hallam, Founder of CanDo and Trauma and Burnout Life Coach 37:32

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"Burnout and trauma are not mental illnesses. They live in your physiology. They live in your biology. They live very specifically in your nervous system,” Dr. Rola Hallam says with a conviction rooted in her own successful journey to overcome the effects of chronic stress she accumulated during many years on the frontlines of humanitarian crises i…

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A Mother’s Legacy Inspires A Passion for Equity in Healthcare: Dr. Uche Blackstock, Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity 24:42

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“Seeing that you can get through the most difficult times in life, succeed, and then also return to your community and work in service to your community was a lesson that has stuck with me,” says Dr. Uche Blackstock, the Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity and our guest on this inspiring episode of Raise the Line with Osmosis from Elsevier. …

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Lessons From the Frontlines of Humanitarian Crises: Dr. Joanne Liu, Former International President of Médecins Sans Frontières and Author of Ebola, Bombs and Migrants 32:48

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“Pandemics are a political choice. We will not be able to prevent every disease outbreak or epidemic but we can prevent an epidemic from becoming a pandemic,” says Dr. Joanne Liu, the former International President of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders and a professor in the School of Population and Global Health at McGill University.…

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July 30th Queer Voices - Out State Rep Jolanda Jones and Joel Sandel and the Wizard of Oz 55:15

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Send us a text The strength of queer resilience shines through in this powerful episode featuring two remarkable Texans taking bold stands in hostile territory. Representative Jolanda Jones pulls back the curtain on the disturbing reality of Texas politics, where LGBTQ+ rights are under constant assault and even moderate Republicans vote for discri…

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Rare Disease Parents Create a New Model for Drug Development: Nicole Johnson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of FOXG1 Research Foundation 28:56

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“As parents dedicated to getting a treatment for our children in their lifetimes, we have turned the rare disease drug development landscape upside down and created a new model,” says Nicole Johnson, co-founder and executive director of the FOXG1 Research Foundation. That’s not an exaggeration, as the foundation is on track to make history as it be…

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July 23rd 2025 Queer Voices - Brad Pritchett, Austin Colburn, and Town Meeting Art Exhibition 59:41

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Send us a text In the face of unprecedented legislative attacks, how does Texas's LGBTQ community forge ahead? This episode of Queer Voices delivers a masterclass in resilience, featuring Brad Pritchett, the Interim Executive Director of Equality Texas, who reveals the brutal realities of the recent legislative session where over 200 anti-LBGTQIA+ …

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A Colorful and Comprehensive Option for Visual Learners: Jennifer Zahourek, RN, Founder and CEO of RekMed 33:44

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Today on Raise the Line, we bring you the unlikely and inspiring story of a woman who was afraid of blood as a child but became an accomplished nurse; who struggled with learning disabilities but became an effective educator; and who, despite lacking business experience or knowledge of graphics, built a successful company that produces visually ric…

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July 16th 2025 QUEER VOICES Ramone Nelson of PARADE 19:33

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Send us a text Tonight's show on KPFT will be a repeat, but here is an exclusive for QUEER VOICES podcast listeners! Ramone Nelson is in the touring production of PARADE, which hit the Hobby Center last night, and will be here through July 20th. The show is an uncompromising look at the mistrial of a Jewish man in Atlanta in 1913. Ramone talks abou…

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How Emotional Skills Can Elevate Medical Practice and Patient Care: Professor Alicja Galazka, University of Silesia 28:29

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“Very often, doctors try to suppress what they feel or don't even have the vocabulary to describe their emotions,” says Professor Alicja Galazka of the University of Silesia, an observation based on decades of work with physicians to enhance their emotional intelligence and resilience. Galazka, a psychotherapist, psychologist, lecturer and coach, b…

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July 2nd 2025 Queer Voices Pride Grand Marshals Hayden Cohen and Lane Lewis 58:12

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Send us a text We speak with grand marshals Hayden Cohen and Lane Lewis. First, Hayden the Trendsetter grand marshal talks about an organization that they are apart of, Students Engaged in Advancing Texas. Then we speak with Lane Lewis one of three Distinguished Grand Marshals for the 2025 Official Houston Pride Celebration® Finally Brett Cullum sp…

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Overcoming Misconceptions About Geriatrics: Dr. Julia Hiner, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program Director at McGovern Medical School 23:53

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"Older adults have this special clarity about who they are and what they want, which is incredibly inspiring," says Dr. Julia Hiner, explaining, in part, why she loves her work as a geriatrician in Houston, Texas. She also enjoys the challenge of the medical complexity these patients present and the opportunity it creates to see the patient as a wh…

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June 25th 2025 Queer Voices Former mayor Annise Parker's new campaign, Rainbow on the Green, Gay Men's Chorus and Catastrophic! 58:18

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Send us a text We speak with local community photographer, Nora Dayton, about their work in the community. Then we catch up with Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston, who has announced a run for Harris County Judge. We also speak with the Pride Chorus of Houston artistic director David York about Rainbow on the Green happening Friday, June 27th. …

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June 18 2025 Queer Voices New Houston Pride 365 President and Houston Trans Pride and the incomparable Brandon Mack 53:24

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Send us a text We speak with the dynamic new president of Pride Houston 365 - Kerry Ann Morrison. Then our own Glenn Holt interviews Jevon Martin about Houston Trans Pride. And finally speak with distinguished Grand Marshal Brandon Mack. Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here. Queer Voices hopes to entertai…

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The Importance of Seeing Rare Disease Patients Holistically: Eric & Kristi Levine, Parents of a Child with CACNA1A 28:24

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"It was pretty apparent to me that something was going on with him," says Kristi Levine, describing the realization that, based on her experience as a Montessori teacher, her infant son, Trey, was missing developmental milestones. Unfortunately, Kristi’s hunch turned out to be correct and Trey was later diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation called…

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June 11 2025 QV: Out for Education president, Pride male grand marshal and Can you Stay friends with an Ex? 56:06

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Send us a text On this episode, we speak with Brandi Lira, the president of Out for Education, and all the good work they do in the community. Then we speak with Daron Yanes Perez, the male-identifying Grand Marshal for Pride Houston 365. Finally, Brett Cullum has a conversation with his husband, Lee Ingalls, about staying friends with an ex. Queer…

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June 4th 2025 Queer Voices Female Grand Marshal, LGBT Christian Church of Katy and Stages Artistic Director 56:49

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Send us a text For Pride month, we will be speaking to the grand marshals. First, we speak with Josephine "Jo" Jones, the Female Identifying Grand Marshal for Pride Houston 365 and senior police officer with the Houston Police Department. For the past five years, Jo has served as the LGBTQIA+ liaison, building crucial bridges between law enforcemen…

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How Providers Can Join the Battle Against Misinformation: Dr. Raven Baxter, Director of Science Communication at the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illness 28:33

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We have a special guest on today's episode whose voice will be familiar to regular listeners. Last year at this time, Dr. Raven Baxter occupied the Raise the Line host chair for a special ten-part series we produced in collaboration with the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illness (CoRe) at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she ser…

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