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DCO Discourse...Moving Forward Through Partnerships Author: Distress and Crisis Ontario
Here at DCO Discourse we have discussions related to mental health, addictions, and life. We aim to provide listeners with tools and resources that will help them improve their own mental health and wellness, and support their family members, loved ones, and their community at large. If you would like to provide feedback or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A. If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest member centre. Language: af Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 372: On Navigating Healthcare, Visibility, and Community as a Trans Person
Monday, 13 April, 2026
In this episode, Cassandra sits down with Adrian Kaleb Quijano, a writer, community member, and drag king in the Waterloo Region, for a conversation on visibility, identity, and navigating healthcare as a trans person. Drawing from his lived experience as a trans man with intersecting identities, Adrian reflects on the realities of accessing affirming care, the importance of community spaces, and how storytelling can help create greater understanding around gender and identity. In recognition of Trans Day of Visibility, the conversation explores how visibility can shape both personal experiences and broader conversations around mental health, belonging, and support. Adrian shares insights on the barriers trans people may encounter within healthcare systems, the role of chosen community, and the power of creativity, writing, and drag performance as spaces for expression and connection. Throughout the episode, Adrian highlights moments of resilience, joy, and collective care within trans communities, offering listeners an opportunity to reflect on how community support, inclusive systems, and compassionate listening can contribute to more affirming environments for everyone. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.
