#041: Fighting for Bodily Autonomy: A Conversation on Health Equity and Project 2025

The Atrómitos Way

Liz Church and Miss Jai Smith discuss the implications of Project 2025 on bodily autonomy, particularly focusing on the LGBTQ+ community and reproductive health. They explore the erosion of gender-affirming care, the challenges faced by healthcare providers, and the importance of community support and advocacy. The conversation emphasizes the need for resilience and actionable steps to protect bodily autonomy in the face of legislative changes.
Miss Jai Smith, MPH, is an advocate for health equity and reducing barriers to care for gender-expansive communities. She holds a Master of Public Health, emphasizing health and wellness for Transgender and Non-Binary communities. Since 2011, she has worked with county and state health departments, universities, healthcare facilities, and community-based organizations to increase capacity for serving gender-expansive communities in public health and healthcare initiatives.
Ask Miss Jai, a program of Toadhenge Consulting, was founded in 2022 to help healthcare and public health professionals learn how to better serve Transgender, Non-Binary people through capacity-building training, technical assistance, and organizational coaching.
Resources
Defeat Project 2025
Accountable.US
Fenway Health
ACLU
GLAAD
National LGTBQIA+ Health Education Center
HIPPA Violations by State Attorneys
Social Determinants of Health Series: Episode 1
Liz's Worried. Tired. Frustrated. Article

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