Power Beyond Pride Podcast

Health, Pride, and Perseverance with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis #53

Description:

In this episode, Mattie Bynum and Shane Lucas sit down with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis to explore his journey from a curious kid with a doctor’s kit to a national leader in public health. He shares how witnessing the HIV/AIDS crisis firsthand shaped his life’s mission and why community care remains central to his work. The conversation dives into the politicization of public health, the erosion of trust in institutions, and what it means to rebuild systems rooted in community. With humor and honesty, they unpack how queer communities can rely on “muscle memory” to navigate today’s challenges. The episode leaves listeners with a call to stay persistent, engaged, and grounded in collective power.

Guest descriptors:

Insightful, Bold, Grounded

Episode tags:

#PublicHealth #HIVPrevention #LGBTQHealth #CommunityCare #activism #GenderAffirmingCare #HealthcareSystems #QueerAdvocacy #HarmReduction #SexualHealth

Tags again:

#PublicHealth #HIVPrevention #LGBTQHealth #CommunityCare #activism #GenderAffirmingCare #HealthcareSystems #QueerAdvocacy #HarmReduction #SexualHealth

Tags again:

#PublicHealth #HIVPrevention #LGBTQHealth #CommunityCare #activism #GenderAffirmingCare

#HealthcareSystems #QueerAdvocacy #HarmReduction #SexualHealth

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