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Profiles in LGBTQ+ Courage: Real Stories of Identity & AcceptanceAuthor: Rick Koonce
Profiles in LGBTQ Courage shines a light on the powerful, real-life stories of LGBTQ individuals, their families, and allies as they navigate identity, acceptance, and love. Produced by Huntington Northstar Productions in partnership with PFLAG Cape Cod, this podcast features moving conversations about coming out, gender transition, and the search for belonging. Each episode shares intimate portraits of couragewhether it's an LGBTQ person finding self-acceptance, or a parent learning to support their child with compassion. Hosted by Rick Koonce, a seasoned journalist and PFLAG Cape Cod board member, the show blends decades of interviewing experience with heartfelt storytelling. Together, these conversations educate, inspire, and provide hope to anyone on their own journey toward authenticity and acceptance. If you're looking for connection, encouragement, and stories that spark change, this podcast is for you. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Dr. Rachel Levine: Choosing Hope in Challenging Times
Episode 58
Friday, 28 August, 2026
What do you do when you are the highest-ranking transgender person ever to serve in the U.S. federal government and you come under attack for being who you are? In this revealing interview, Rick Koonce sits down with Dr. Rachel Levine, former Assistant Secretary for Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services during the Biden Administration, for a candid conversation about personal resilience, public health, transgender health care, and compassionate leadership. Dr. Levine talks about facing intense personal attacks while serving in two major public offices, explaining how she learned to stay personally grounded and focused on the work rather than allowing personal attacks to define her. Levine also discusses the growing challenges facing transgender and non-binary youth and their families today, why she believes medical care should remain evidence-based, and the importance of choosing optimism even when circumstances feel overwhelming. Her message is ultimately one of hope: progress takes patience and persistence, but community and continued action can create meaningful change. Listen to this powerful conversation about courage, leadership, and staying hopeful - and reach out to continue the conversation about turning adversity into positive change. For more information, visit the PFLAG Cape Cod website: https://www.pflagcapecod.org/podcasts.html © 2020 - 2026 PFLAG Cape Cod
