Explore a selection of my interviews and conversations on public health, healthcare, and LGBTQ+ topics.
The Problem List, October 2026
I joined Dr. Elia Cole for the first episode of her new podcast, where we talked about the American healthcare system, public health, and how we build a more caring and liberatory system for all.
Queering the Cancer World, January 2021
I spoke to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement about LGBTQ+ cancer disparities and how screening and education events can better serve LGBTQ+ communities.
https://cancerhealthequitynow.libsyn.com/ep-4-queering-the-cancer-world
When “Queer” is a Rallying Cry, April 2018
I spoke to The Altamont Enterprise about growing up in upstate New York, embracing my queerness, and launching Q Card Project to support queer youth.
https://altamontenterprise.com/04122018/podcast-when-queer-rallying-cry-%E2%80%94-genya-shimkin
The Remedy: Queer and Trans Voices on LGBTQ+ Health and Healthcare by Zena Sharman
Dr. Sharman featured Q Card as one of the Innovation Profiles in her book, and interviewed me about the brilliance, creativity, and power of LGBTQ+ youth.
Queersplaining, May 2017
The lovely folks at Queersplaining had me on their podcast to discuss Q Card Project and empowering LGBTQ+ youth.
https://www.patreon.com/queersplaining/posts/118-good-news-11352554
