In this episode of Yellow Glitter podcast, we're joined by our returning guest Mike Curato. Mike is an acclaimed author and illustrator known for his children's books and graphic novels. He shares about his latest book launch "Gaysians", an adult graphic novel highlighting the lives of diverse queer Asian characters.

In this episode, we chat about:

• The journey of creating Gaysians and writing/illustrating complex, personal topics at the intersection of Asian & queer identities, chosen families, self-discovery, and communal care
• Embracing the human spirit through Kintsugi and drawing inspiration from the process of breaking and mending
• Challenges of queer Asian representation in media and literature
• Importance of speaking out and creating more representative materials
• Role of joy in healing and mending our communities

You can find our guest at:

• Instagram: @mike_curato
• Website: MikeCurato.com

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In this episode of Yellow Glitter podcast, we're joined by Dr. Varuna Srinivasan.  Dr. Varuna Srinivasan is a queer physician and public health expert from Johns Hopkins who's revolutionizing healthcare access for underserved communities.  Her work includes developing Planned Parenthood's first Asian American abortion toolkit, serving as Allure's sex columnist, and being the CEO of sexual wellness platform Fluid Health. You can learn more about Fluid Health at myfluidhealth.com

In this episode, we chat about:

• How systemic and societal neglect create healthcare barriers for women, queer, and minority patients.
• Using the biopsychosocial approach as a holistic model that integrates mind, body, and environment.
• How Fluid Health improves care by connecting women and sexual minorities with specialized sex therapists.
• The importance of better sex education, labor rights, and healthcare access.
• How Intersectionality in healthcare should prioritize collective care, joy, and systemic reform.
  
  

You can find our guest at:

• Instagram: @drvarunasrinivasan
• LinkedIn: @varunasrinivasan

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In this episode of Yellow Glitter podcast, we're joined by Mike Talplacido. Mike Talplacido is a queer Filipino-American artist based in North Carolina. He is the author of Kiss My Mike, a memoir detailing his life as a gay Filipino immigrant navigating self-discovery and acceptance in America.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Acceptance and what it means to be gay in an immigrant household
• Unlearning the colonized mindset and the pressure to assimilate as an Filipino-American
• Navigating family and writing your own story of self-love
• Radical acceptance and unconditional love of your entire personhood

You can find our guest at:

• Website: kissmymike.com
• Instagram: @kissmymike_official
• Facebook: @kissmymike
• TikTok: @kissmymike
• YouTube: @KissMyMike_Official

You can follow me at:

• Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi
• YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi
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