Health Queery: LGBTQIA+ Health & Wellness Podcast
Los Angeles, California | Radio & Podcasts
Talk-Show, LGBTQ
Interviews that amplify the experiences and health concerns of people whose identities may intersect with one or more of the following groups: LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPoC individuals, sex workers, variously-abled individuals/those with chronic health issues, and the neurodivergent community.
Health Queery: LGBTQIA+ Health & Wellness Podcast
Los Angeles, California | Radio & Podcasts
Talk-Show, LGBTQ
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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Interviews that amplify the experiences and health concerns of people whose identities may intersect with one or more of the following groups: LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPoC individuals, sex workers, variously-abled individuals/those with chronic health issues, and the neurodivergent community.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
What is Health Queery doing?
We are creating an ongoing podcast for the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPoC individuals, sex workers, variously-abled individuals, people with chronic health issues, the neurodivergent community, and professionals who have done work with these communities, all with the goal of creating a more open and accessible narrative about health and wellness. I'll regularly interview diverse and interesting people whose experience is already adding to this goal, to expand and amplify the the experiences and health concerns of our communities. It's a pretty in-depth project, and we need your help to get it launched!
*Please note there have been some budget adjustments since the making of the pitch video.
Why is this Important?
Since working in Pelvic Health, I've found there’s a definite subset of healthcare professionals who want to better understand and serve the LGBTQAI+ population, people with disabities, and PoC, yet they recognize it’s not the patient or client’s responsibility to educate them. Likewise, a lot of my queer (and hetero) friends from any background aren't aware of many health treatment options, or don't seek healthcare due to stigma, trauma, or lack of access. They ask me wonderful questions that I can’t always answer, but I love having a reason to reach out to colleagues for advice! Having regular contact with other medical professionals (without having to be a patient) is a great privilege -- one that I want to share with others while learning more myself.
Interacting with everyone from Doctors to Dominatrixes on a daily basis puts me in a unique space to discuss intersections and demystify questions throughout the spectrum in ways that can benefit others.
What’s Your Experience?
I’ve received numerous scholarships and grants to work in LGBTQAI+ relevant archives including The Tom of Finland Foundation, The Alfred Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, and The Leather Archives & Museum of Chicago. While working on my Masters in Library Information Science, I studied and found passion for Oral History and interviewing. I love hooking people up with information and resources, like playing Cupid for self-empowerment!
I have an MFA from CalArts, am a Licensed Physical Therapist assistant, Pilates Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer. I've completed numerous certifications for both internal and external pelvic floor treatments, functional movement analysis, and in gender-affirming care. I regularly work with LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, PoC, and more diverse clients in my practice. Additionally, I’ve worked internationally as a fetish model, professional dominatrix, and bellydance teacher (and yes I'm queer too!).
What's this Campaign For?
- To support the start up costs and first 6 months of this podcast focused on stories and interviews promoting more empathetic and informed considerations around Health of LGBTQAI+, Disabled, and PoC communities. This includes recording equipment, marketing, production/post-production, internet fees, software, hosting platform, our LGBTQAI+crew, and local transportation.
- To thank the people offering to help us make this happen, we're offering a range of incentives from our Digital Doctorate of Queerdom to Tom of Finland packages to classes to influence on the podcast itself.
- Not only will we bring you the full rainbow, we will also continue to "add colors" as we cultivate community and respond to listeners. Starting off big and strong means broader interaction and self-sustainability.
How Can I Help?
Every bit helps in making this happen, so choose your favorite incentive and contribute what you can. Then to give us the best boost possible, share about us on social media! Save this poster on your device and tell your friends about Health Queery. Feel free to copy/paste the caption below:
New podcast Health Queery is crowdfunding the launch! They will amplify the experiences and health concerns of LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPoC individuals, sex workers, variously-abled individuals/those with chronic health issues, the neurodivergent community, and the professionals who work with them, in order to create a more open dialogue about the heath of our communities. Find @SexyStacks on Instagram and check out bit.ly/HealthQueeryLaunch to help get this started!
These are just a few confirmed guests ready to talk once we reach our campaign goal...
Kisha Smith (She/Her) Social Worker, Tarot Reader, Bellydancer
Fatphobia, Blackness in Bellydance and Mental Health
Marval A. Rex: (He/Him) Transmasculine, Catalan-American actor, artist, director and cultural producer.
Experimenting with the human design and being a trans actor. 
Zoë Nissen (She/They) Digital Librarian, Performance Artist (Middle Eastern cabaret & transcultural fusion dance), Musician
The Sexiness of Self-Acceptance Inside the Aromatic/Asexual Spectrum
Kayla Tange aka Coco Ono: (She/Her) Performance Artist
Navigating Asian Hate and Mental Health within Sex Work
Jac Lawler: (they/them) Peer Support Specialist
Changing Healthcare Culture for Transgender US Veterans
Sheree Rose: (She/Her) Photographer, International Artist
BDSM and the "Sick" Queer Body
Dr. Julie Guthrie: (She/Her) Doctor of Physical Therapy/Orthopedic Clinical Specialist/Iron Woman
What the heck is my Pelvic Floor?
Kamrah Raqs: (He/Him)Transgender Male Bellydancer
Becoming Your True Self
Durk Dehner: (He/Him) Tom of Finland Foundation President (and my "Daddy")
Tom of Finland and Gay Men's Health
Dr. Uchenna Ossai: (She/Her) Sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality educator and counselor.
Woke Is The New Sexy
Lenora Claire: (She/Her) Art Curator and Victim's Rights Advocate
Stalking & Harrasment: Know Your Rights, Resources and How to Protect Yourself in the Digital Age
Peter Kalisch: (He/Him) Artist & Curator of Queerspace
Addiction and Art in the Pandemic
Photo by Luka Fisher
Mistress Rhiannon: (She/Her) Artist, Producer and Dominatrix
Healthcare and Sex Worker's Rights
Songe Riddle: (He/Him) Animator & Illustrator
Living and Creating with Tourettes Syndrome
Dr. Kelley Kukis: (She/Her) Doctor of Physical Therapy/Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified
Creating inclusive clinics for LGBTQIA people
Marc Ransdell Bellinger: (He/Him) Archivist & Leatherman
Living with Leather and Lupis
Pleasant Gehman: (She/Her) Author, Witch, Dancer, Musician & Punk Legend
Queer Intersections and Healthy Self-Expression in Early Punk & Rock n' Roll
Dr. Gonzalez MD: (He/Him) Urology and Sexual Health Medicine
Issues in Gay Men's Sexual Health 
Mistress Selina Minx: (She/Her) Composer, Yoga Teacher, Dominatrix
BDSM Ritual Theater for Trauma Healing
Havoq Luscivia: (they/them) Queer & Disabled Performer, Producer, Sex Worker, Small Business Owner
Finding safe ways to perform with the body you have.jpg)
Photo by Cali Warner
Awareness shouldn't end with Pride month. Health Queery will share illuminating conversations and meaningful stories every month.
You can also follow this project through instagram @sexystacks
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Gear & Software
Costs $1,200
We want to sound good in your ear holes! Microphones, Audio Interface, Refurbished Laptop, Software
Transportation
Costs $350
Dudes! Have you seen gas prices? If possible, interviews will take place in person for best quality.
Hosting & Internet
Costs $150
Buzz Sprout hosting platform for first 6 months= $72 +Additional misc. internet fees.
Crew
Costs $6,000
Fund our ALL QUEER Team for donating their time and skills to Production and Post-Production.
Guest Seduction
Costs $850
We like to offer a nice meal or some gift to thank our gracious guests for their time.
Marketing
Costs $600
Spreading the word early via our marketing specialist/queer tech nerd & their tools.
Graphics & Video
Costs $850
Promotion helps us fly down the rainbow on our own! Graphic design, Animation, Video Production
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Al Schulte (She/Her/Hers): Podcast Host
Al is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Pelvic Floor and Pilates Coach, and Bellydancer with an MFA from CalArts. Passionate about art and human sexuality, she has worked in multiple archives including the Tom of Finland Foundation, the Alfred Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex Gender and Reproduction, and the Leather Archives & Museum. Additionally, she was sucessful international fetish model and professional dominatrix, and is a library school dropout.
Al is extremely passionate about supporting LGBTQAI+ communities, promoting sex-positive attitudes and empowering others through informational access.
Havoq Luscivia (they/them/theirs): Marketing Specialist
Havoq is a multidisciplinary performer from Salt Lake City, Utah. Coming from a gymnastics upbringing and a strip club background, and influenced by their autism and queerness, their performing touches everything from social justice to absurd circus. They spend their free time either advocating for sex industry worker rights, disability accessibility, and equality, or supporting their local music and arts scene.
Songe Riddle (he/him/his): Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Animator
Peter Kalisch (he/him/his): Post-Production/Sound Engineer
Peter Kalisch is a performance artist and noise musician based in Los Angeles. Kalisch’s work strives to shine light on postmodern conditions leading to interpersonal disconnections. Kalisch’s body of work is an attempt at self-awareness and an encouragement to others to remove themselves from patterns of self-victimization. Kalisch was born in Escondido, California, in 1995 and received a BFA from Otis College of Art and Design in 2018. Kalisch has performed for Queer Biennial, the Broad Museum, the Getty Museum, Re:art show, as well as a variety of underground warehouse and nightlife venues.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
What is Health Queery doing?
We are creating an ongoing podcast for the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPoC individuals, sex workers, variously-abled individuals, people with chronic health issues, the neurodivergent community, and professionals who have done work with these communities, all with the goal of creating a more open and accessible narrative about health and wellness. I'll regularly interview diverse and interesting people whose experience is already adding to this goal, to expand and amplify the the experiences and health concerns of our communities. It's a pretty in-depth project, and we need your help to get it launched!
*Please note there have been some budget adjustments since the making of the pitch video.
Why is this Important?
Since working in Pelvic Health, I've found there’s a definite subset of healthcare professionals who want to better understand and serve the LGBTQAI+ population, people with disabities, and PoC, yet they recognize it’s not the patient or client’s responsibility to educate them. Likewise, a lot of my queer (and hetero) friends from any background aren't aware of many health treatment options, or don't seek healthcare due to stigma, trauma, or lack of access. They ask me wonderful questions that I can’t always answer, but I love having a reason to reach out to colleagues for advice! Having regular contact with other medical professionals (without having to be a patient) is a great privilege -- one that I want to share with others while learning more myself.
Interacting with everyone from Doctors to Dominatrixes on a daily basis puts me in a unique space to discuss intersections and demystify questions throughout the spectrum in ways that can benefit others.
What’s Your Experience?
I’ve received numerous scholarships and grants to work in LGBTQAI+ relevant archives including The Tom of Finland Foundation, The Alfred Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, and The Leather Archives & Museum of Chicago. While working on my Masters in Library Information Science, I studied and found passion for Oral History and interviewing. I love hooking people up with information and resources, like playing Cupid for self-empowerment!
I have an MFA from CalArts, am a Licensed Physical Therapist assistant, Pilates Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer. I've completed numerous certifications for both internal and external pelvic floor treatments, functional movement analysis, and in gender-affirming care. I regularly work with LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, PoC, and more diverse clients in my practice. Additionally, I’ve worked internationally as a fetish model, professional dominatrix, and bellydance teacher (and yes I'm queer too!).
What's this Campaign For?
- To support the start up costs and first 6 months of this podcast focused on stories and interviews promoting more empathetic and informed considerations around Health of LGBTQAI+, Disabled, and PoC communities. This includes recording equipment, marketing, production/post-production, internet fees, software, hosting platform, our LGBTQAI+crew, and local transportation.
- To thank the people offering to help us make this happen, we're offering a range of incentives from our Digital Doctorate of Queerdom to Tom of Finland packages to classes to influence on the podcast itself.
- Not only will we bring you the full rainbow, we will also continue to "add colors" as we cultivate community and respond to listeners. Starting off big and strong means broader interaction and self-sustainability.
How Can I Help?
Every bit helps in making this happen, so choose your favorite incentive and contribute what you can. Then to give us the best boost possible, share about us on social media! Save this poster on your device and tell your friends about Health Queery. Feel free to copy/paste the caption below:
New podcast Health Queery is crowdfunding the launch! They will amplify the experiences and health concerns of LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPoC individuals, sex workers, variously-abled individuals/those with chronic health issues, the neurodivergent community, and the professionals who work with them, in order to create a more open dialogue about the heath of our communities. Find @SexyStacks on Instagram and check out bit.ly/HealthQueeryLaunch to help get this started!
These are just a few confirmed guests ready to talk once we reach our campaign goal...
Kisha Smith (She/Her) Social Worker, Tarot Reader, Bellydancer
Fatphobia, Blackness in Bellydance and Mental Health
Marval A. Rex: (He/Him) Transmasculine, Catalan-American actor, artist, director and cultural producer.
Experimenting with the human design and being a trans actor.
Zoë Nissen (She/They) Digital Librarian, Performance Artist (Middle Eastern cabaret & transcultural fusion dance), Musician
The Sexiness of Self-Acceptance Inside the Aromatic/Asexual Spectrum
Kayla Tange aka Coco Ono: (She/Her) Performance Artist
Navigating Asian Hate and Mental Health within Sex Work
Jac Lawler: (they/them) Peer Support Specialist
Changing Healthcare Culture for Transgender US Veterans
Sheree Rose: (She/Her) Photographer, International Artist
BDSM and the "Sick" Queer Body
Dr. Julie Guthrie: (She/Her) Doctor of Physical Therapy/Orthopedic Clinical Specialist/Iron Woman
What the heck is my Pelvic Floor?
Kamrah Raqs: (He/Him)Transgender Male Bellydancer
Becoming Your True Self
Durk Dehner: (He/Him) Tom of Finland Foundation President (and my "Daddy")
Tom of Finland and Gay Men's Health
Dr. Uchenna Ossai: (She/Her) Sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality educator and counselor.
Woke Is The New Sexy
Lenora Claire: (She/Her) Art Curator and Victim's Rights Advocate
Stalking & Harrasment: Know Your Rights, Resources and How to Protect Yourself in the Digital Age
Peter Kalisch: (He/Him) Artist & Curator of Queerspace
Addiction and Art in the Pandemic
Photo by Luka Fisher
Mistress Rhiannon: (She/Her) Artist, Producer and Dominatrix
Healthcare and Sex Worker's Rights
Songe Riddle: (He/Him) Animator & Illustrator
Living and Creating with Tourettes Syndrome
Dr. Kelley Kukis: (She/Her) Doctor of Physical Therapy/Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified
Creating inclusive clinics for LGBTQIA people
Marc Ransdell Bellinger: (He/Him) Archivist & Leatherman
Living with Leather and Lupis
Pleasant Gehman: (She/Her) Author, Witch, Dancer, Musician & Punk Legend
Queer Intersections and Healthy Self-Expression in Early Punk & Rock n' Roll
Dr. Gonzalez MD: (He/Him) Urology and Sexual Health Medicine
Issues in Gay Men's Sexual Health
Mistress Selina Minx: (She/Her) Composer, Yoga Teacher, Dominatrix
BDSM Ritual Theater for Trauma Healing
Havoq Luscivia: (they/them) Queer & Disabled Performer, Producer, Sex Worker, Small Business Owner
Finding safe ways to perform with the body you have
Photo by Cali Warner
Awareness shouldn't end with Pride month. Health Queery will share illuminating conversations and meaningful stories every month.
You can also follow this project through instagram @sexystacks
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Gear & Software
Costs $1,200
We want to sound good in your ear holes! Microphones, Audio Interface, Refurbished Laptop, Software
Transportation
Costs $350
Dudes! Have you seen gas prices? If possible, interviews will take place in person for best quality.
Hosting & Internet
Costs $150
Buzz Sprout hosting platform for first 6 months= $72 +Additional misc. internet fees.
Crew
Costs $6,000
Fund our ALL QUEER Team for donating their time and skills to Production and Post-Production.
Guest Seduction
Costs $850
We like to offer a nice meal or some gift to thank our gracious guests for their time.
Marketing
Costs $600
Spreading the word early via our marketing specialist/queer tech nerd & their tools.
Graphics & Video
Costs $850
Promotion helps us fly down the rainbow on our own! Graphic design, Animation, Video Production
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Al Schulte (She/Her/Hers): Podcast Host
Al is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Pelvic Floor and Pilates Coach, and Bellydancer with an MFA from CalArts. Passionate about art and human sexuality, she has worked in multiple archives including the Tom of Finland Foundation, the Alfred Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex Gender and Reproduction, and the Leather Archives & Museum. Additionally, she was sucessful international fetish model and professional dominatrix, and is a library school dropout.
Al is extremely passionate about supporting LGBTQAI+ communities, promoting sex-positive attitudes and empowering others through informational access.
Havoq Luscivia (they/them/theirs): Marketing Specialist
Havoq is a multidisciplinary performer from Salt Lake City, Utah. Coming from a gymnastics upbringing and a strip club background, and influenced by their autism and queerness, their performing touches everything from social justice to absurd circus. They spend their free time either advocating for sex industry worker rights, disability accessibility, and equality, or supporting their local music and arts scene.
Songe Riddle (he/him/his): Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Animator
Peter Kalisch (he/him/his): Post-Production/Sound Engineer
Peter Kalisch is a performance artist and noise musician based in Los Angeles. Kalisch’s work strives to shine light on postmodern conditions leading to interpersonal disconnections. Kalisch’s body of work is an attempt at self-awareness and an encouragement to others to remove themselves from patterns of self-victimization. Kalisch was born in Escondido, California, in 1995 and received a BFA from Otis College of Art and Design in 2018. Kalisch has performed for Queer Biennial, the Broad Museum, the Getty Museum, Re:art show, as well as a variety of underground warehouse and nightlife venues.