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Dr. Matt Zimmerman joins the Outcast from Charlottesville to talk about body image issues and eating disorders in this 2-part episode. He also talks about his latest book, “Choosing a Psychotherapist: A Guide to Navigating the Mental

Dr. Matt Zimmerman joins the Outcast from Charlottesville to talk about body image issues and eating disorders in this 2-part episode. He also talks about his latest book, “Choosing a Psychotherapist: A Guide to Navigating the Mental Health Maze".

Chairperson for Virginia Organizing, Del McWhorter joins me to chat about the racial conflict and recent headlines surrounding the race divide in Virginia. Del has volunteered with the organization for over twenty years. She has worked on campaigns ranging from securing fair unemployment compensation and stopping predatory lending, to Medicaid expansion, to environmental justice, and climate change.

And the journey continues. Listen in on part 2 of the episodes on the The Gender Journey. I’m joined by therapist and speaker Timothy Q. Elliot who practices in Northern Virginia and D.C.

Kicking off Season 3 of the "The OUTcast" with a two-part episode on the The Gender Journey. I'm joined by therapist and speaker Timothy Q. Elliot who practices in Northern Virginia and D.C.

Excited for a big jump in events within the LGBTQ+ community in the Fredericksburg, VA region AND excited for a great big Drag Show on New Year's Eve. On this episode, meet the host of the show, my friend Adam, New York Comedy Queen India Bombay!!

Author Stacey J. Miller highlights her powerful book "Getting Past Childhood Bullying" in this episode. Stacey details childhood trauma she faced for years in school, in front of teachers and school staff who did NOT put a stop to it. She also describes a four-part program for starting the healing process. This is a fantastic book that opens the door for real conversation about bullying.

My guest on this episode is Jay Corprew, board member at TAP VA. TAP Virginia is a strong voice in our region for the TRANS Community - socially, politically, and personally - as they focus on helping to end homelessness within the Trans community all across the state. Jay chats about how to become an ally for our Trans family and friends, and how serious the current political climate is becoming.

Vee Lamneck, the Deputy Director of Equality Virginia, chats with me about getting involved during an intense political climate. Vee also highlights ways that transgender families can get access to more community outreach and support, and the upcoming Virginia TIES event in Richmond.

Singer, songwriter and author Jennifer Knapp is on the podcast for two parts! Jennifer is a folk rock, and formerly contemporary Christian musician – who came out publicly to a firestorm of “Christian” judgement and now inspires the world with her heart, her message, her music, and her truth.

Singer, songwriter and author Jennifer Knapp is on the podcast for two parts! Jennifer is a folk rock, and formerly contemporary Christian musician - who came out publicly to a firestorm of "Christian" judgement and now inspires the world with her heart, her message, her music, and her truth.

Season 2 begins! My guest is the Mayor of Charlottesville, Nikuyah Walker. I had the chance to chat with Mayor Walker just days before the one year of anniversary of the deadly Unite the Right Rally. We talk about how Charlottesville has changed and grown over the last year, and how they are dealing with racial injustices today.

My friend Alison Sullivan joins me for a fantastic 2 part topic on Mental Health – a call for change getting louder. Alison is a leader in integrative mental health in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She’s a Psychotherapist who is leading the charge in the new landscape of combining physical health care with mental health care.

My friend Alison Sullivan joins me for a fantastic 2 part topic on Mental Health - a call for change getting louder. Alison is a leader in integrative mental health in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She's a Psychotherapist who is leading the charge in the new landscape of combining physical health care with mental health care.

Rebecca Kling is the Education Program Director for the National Center for Transgender Equality. While, great progress has been made in some areas, transgender communities are constantly fighting for equal rights. We sit down to talk about how to be a better ally and support system for the Transgender Community.

Second part of Sexual Harassment - this episode focuses on the #MeToo Movement, and my guest is my colleague and my friend Laura LaBelle. Laura is the host of the Impossible Job podcast, and we sit down to share some of our personal stories.

This episode is the first of a two-part series on Sexual Harassment. Founder of Girl Smarts, Dianna Flett joins me to discuss recent studies showing shocking statistics - most anti-bullying programs in schools do not address sexual harassment for middle school age kids, even though a lot of kids report these incidents happening to them.

Author and speaker, Richard Ballo is my guest on this episode. His book Bullets and Babies is out that showcases a true story about a woman who awakes to find herself paralyzed, and dealing with her kids and the husband who shot and abandoned her. In this episode, we also discuss the different ways we all grieve.

A two-part conversation with Deuntay Diggs, Deputy – Author – Motivational Speaker – and all around fantastic guy! I sat down for two episodes with Deuntay to discuss acceptance, inclusion, tolerance, and how the scars from our past can be the gift of our future.

A two-part conversation with Deuntay Diggs, Deputy - Author - Motivational Speaker - and all around fantastic guy! I sat down for two episodes with Deuntay to discuss acceptance, inclusion, tolerance, and how the scars from our past can be the gift of our future.