Queer Goggles
Phae Lockwood, Brian Poth, Nick Vargas, Noah Deeds
Your friends at The Source LGBT+ Center interview local LGBTQ+ and allied community members in their small, conservative, rural town of Visalia, CA.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Queer Goggles episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Queer Goggles for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Queer Goggles episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Tony Gomez
Queer Goggles
05/11/22 • 35 min
On this episode of Queer Goggles, we meet Tony Gomez, a certified drug and alcohol counselor 2 and facilitator of several of groups starting at The Source this year. In this episode, we'll talk with Tony about his story with Substance Use Disorder, his recovery, how he found The Source, and the importance of having LGBTQ+ prevention and treatment options.
If you know someone who is struggling with Substance Use Disorder please access our resources at http://thesourcelgbt.org/recovery.
Juanita More!
Queer Goggles
05/03/21 • 28 min
On this episode, drag queen Juanita MORE! shares her experience of giving back to her community through drag, service, and Juanita's List. She is this year's Imperial Court SF's Empress. Nick Vargas and Priscilla McNamara find out what it takes to be royalty, baby! Sit back and enjoy. For more info on Juanita visit www.juanitamore.com.
10/04/24 • 23 min
Join Executive Director, Brian Poth (he/they), and Director of Development and Strategy, Nick Vargas (he/him) for an exclusive interview with Caroline Kingsbury (she/her) before her performance at Pride Visalia on October 12th!
This is an amazing opportunity to hear from Caroline as she discusses her music, the landscape of queer art in the industry, the importance of supportive communities, and more.
You don't want to miss Caroline's performance, so make sure to get your Pride Visalia tickets! October 12, 11:00AM - 4:00PM, Valley Strong Ballpark, Visalia CA. We'll see you there!
Dr. Cory Jaques
Queer Goggles
08/22/22 • 29 min
On this episode of Queer Goggles, we're speaking with Dr. Cory Jaques, the Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program. Dr. Jaques is a trained Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and also sits on The Source's board of directors. In our conversation, we talk about his extensive work within the community, how he views the state of LGBTQ+ competent Substance Use care in our region, and his hopes and ambitions for the future of psychiatry and treatment here in the Central Valley, especially as it pertains to adolescents and trans folks.
If you know someone who is struggling with Substance Use Disorder please access our resources at thesourcelgbt.org/recovery.
Dean Jackson
Queer Goggles
08/02/22 • 30 min
In this episode of Queer Goggles, we're talking with Dean Jackson, the Program Director of HIV Services at The Source LGBT+ Center. In our conversation, we go over the many, many things that the HIV Services Program provides, the misconceptions about HIV, Substance Use Disorder, and how they intersect. And we discuss the importance of having not only LGBTQ+ and HIV-specific supportive programs in place, but also the importance of emphasizing that everyone is welcome through the doors at The Source. "You don't have to be out to come in."
If you'd like to know more about The Source's HIV Services Program OR sign up for a free testing appointment, you can find out more at thesourcelgbt.org/hiv. If you'd like to reach out to Dean Jackson directly, you can reach him at [email protected].
If you know someone who is struggling with Substance Use Disorder please access our resources at thesourcelgbt.org/recovery.
Gabriela Vaca
Queer Goggles
07/19/22 • 35 min
On this episode of Queer Goggles, we're talking with Gabriela Vaca, the Youth Engagement Coordinator with the HEAL Project over at the California Health Collaborative. In our conversation, we discuss how the HEAL Project tackles youth substance use prevention with creativity and self-expression, their successes in passing local tobacco control policies, and the importance of encouraging youth leadership within prevention and advocacy work.
If you'd like to know more about The HEAL Project you can follow them on Instagram at @heal.project. If you'd like to reach out to Gabriela Vaca directly, you can reach her at [email protected]!
If you know someone who is struggling with Substance Use Disorder please access our resources at thesourcelgbt.org/recovery.
Erika Hawkyard
Queer Goggles
06/06/22 • 27 min
On this episode of Queer Goggles, we're sitting down with Erika Hawkyard, ex-librarian and current Youth Program Manager at The Source LGBT+ Center. We talk with Erika about The Source Youth Program's broad approach to prevention and education, her history before The Source, the main issues that impact our youth, and we even discuss the hit HBO show Euphoria.
If you'd like to know more about The Source's Youth Program, please go to https://www.thesourcelgbt.org/youth or follow us on instagram @sourcelgbtyouth. If you'd like to reach out to Erika directly, you can reach her at [email protected]!
If you know someone who is struggling with Substance Use Disorder please access our resources at thesourcelgbt.org/recovery.
Jay Waterman
Queer Goggles
05/23/22 • 28 min
On this episode of Queer Goggles, we're talking with Jay Waterman, a certified substance abuse counselor and facilitator of several groups starting at Touchstone Recovery Center this June. We talk with Jay about his work at Touchstone, the importance of quality LGBTQ+ representation and competence in treatment, and the upcoming LGBTQ+ open support groups starting in Fresno.
You can find more information about Jay Waterman and Touchstone Recovery Center here: touchstonerecoverycenter.com. The groups discussed are starting on June 8th in Fresno so be sure to get in contact with Jay Waterman at [email protected].
If you know someone who is struggling with Substance Use Disorder please access our resources at thesourcelgbt.org/recovery.
Noah Deeds
Queer Goggles
05/10/22 • 28 min
On this episode of Queer Goggles, we meet Noah Deeds(he/him), Events and Program Manager at The Source LGBT+ Center. In this 4th season, Noah will be guest hosting, talking to important people in out community about Substance Use Disorder, recovery, and the importance of having LGBTQ+ prevention and treatment options. If you or someone you know is struggling with Substance Use Disorder please access our resources at http://thesourcelgbt.org/recovery.
Dean Jackson: HIV Program Manager
Queer Goggles
07/05/19 • 19 min
Dean Jackson talks about what it's like to access services for people living with HIV in Tulare County. What are the barriers? How have treatments changed? What about prevention methods? Since The Source LGBT+ Center opened in May of 2016, HIV education, prevention, and services have been a top priority. Dean Jackson shares his personal story of how he combats HIV stigma with education and support to those who need it most.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Queer Goggles have?
Queer Goggles currently has 35 episodes available.
What topics does Queer Goggles cover?
The podcast is about News, Lgbt, Society & Culture, Lesbian, Trans, Podcasts, Gay, Queer and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Queer Goggles?
The episode title 'M the Myth & Healing Through Music' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Queer Goggles?
The average episode length on Queer Goggles is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of Queer Goggles released?
Episodes of Queer Goggles are typically released every 18 days, 13 hours.
When was the first episode of Queer Goggles?
The first episode of Queer Goggles was released on Mar 8, 2019.
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