Why Queer Patients Feel Unsafe in Healthcare (And How We Fix It) with Dr Lulu
Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.
Why do so many LGBTQ+ people walk into a doctor's office already expecting to feel dismissed, misunderstood, or unsafe?
This week on Let's Be Perfectly Queer, we're joined by physician, educator, advocate and proud parent Dr. Lulu to unpack the realities of LGBTQ+ healthcare.
From growing up in Nigeria surrounded by homophobia, to navigating her own queer identity, raising a transgender daughter, and becoming one of the leading voices in affirming healthcare education, Dr. Lulu shares an honest and deeply personal conversation about bias, allyship, and what truly inclusive care looks like.
Together we discuss:
- Why many LGBTQ+ people avoid medical care
- The experiences transgender people face in healthcare settings
- How doctors can unintentionally harm queer patients
- The power of asking questions with compassion and consent
- Dr. Lulu's "Find Me, Feel Safe, Trust Me" framework for affirming care
- Her upcoming book First Do No Further Harm: Becoming Allies in White Coats
- Why there is still hope for families, parents, and healthcare providers to learn, grow and become better allies
Whether you're LGBTQ+, a parent, healthcare worker, educator, or simply want to understand how to create safer spaces for queer people, this conversation is full of insight, empathy, and practical ways we can all do better.
🎧 Listen now to hear Dr Lulu's experience... And until next time, stay perfectly queer!
How you can connect with Dr Lulu
Websites
- Dr. Lulu’s Pride Corner: https://drluluspridecorner.com
- Angels Haven Incorporated: https://angelshaveninc.org
Social Media
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CypCwaSvB/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlulu?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
- Instagram (Dr. Lulu’s Pride Corner): https://www.instagram.com/drluluspridecorner?igsh=MXE1M2IwNWhyMG9paQ==
- Instagram (Coach Udaku): https://www.instagram.com/coachudaku?igsh=MWF6dGYwb2VicWxmYg==
Podcasts
- Ask A Black Woman Podcast (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@AskABlackWomanPodcast
- Moms 4 Trans Kids (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/moms-4-trans-kids/id1708676679
YouTube
- Dr. Lulu’s Pride Corner: https://youtube.com/@drluluspridecorner?si=WSAVPycmgU5QVLn-
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Archie & Katie 🌈