Well, Now: What Drag Queens Can Teach Us About Healthcare

Published: Sept. 4, 2024, 7 a.m.

Drag is one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment, and has been making its way into the mainstream in recent years. On this week\u2019s episode of Well, Now, we are joined by drag queen, actress, and trans activist, Miss Peppermint. She provides insight on self-advocacy, and how to navigate the healthcare system despite society\u2019s tendencies to overlook transgender health.\n\nIf you liked this episode, check out: Ending Racism in Healthcare\n\nWell, Now is hosted by registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller and Dr. Kavita Patel.\nPodcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola and Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery.\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com\nWant more Well, Now? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you\u2019ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking \u201cTry Free\u201d at the top of the Well, Now show page. Or, visit https://slate.com/wellnowplus to get access wherever you listen.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices