The Castro Country Club
The Castro Country Club
Self Advocacy with Mental Health & Medicine w/ special guest Dr Damas 🏳️🌈 A Queer Recovery Podcast 🎙️
Self Advocacy with Mental Health & Medicine w/ special guest Dr Damas 🏳️🌈 A Queer Recovery Podcast 🎙️
Self Advocacy with Mental Health & Medicine w/ special guest Dr Damas 🏳️🌈 A Queer Recovery Podcast 🎙️
Tuesday 26th March 2024
Explore self-advocacy in mental health and medicine with Dr Carlos Damas. Learn about recovery, patient-provider dynamics, and more.
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Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Understand the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare.
- Learn about the challenges faced by patients in recovery.
- Gain insights from Dr Damas' personal and professional experiences.
- Discover ways to build trust with healthcare providers.
- Explore the power dynamics between patients and doctors.
As a person who has recovery in mind and has suffered through addiction, I've also been the patient and I've also been the doctor.
Ever wondered how to advocate for yourself when dealing with mental health and medicine? In this episode of 'At The CCC', hosts Anthony and Louis Liu dive into this crucial topic with special guest Dr Carlos Damas. Broadcasting from the heart of San Francisco's Castro Country Club, this episode creates a brave space to discuss recovery and the intersections of medicine and mental health.
Dr Damas shares his unique perspective as both a medical professional and someone who has experienced addiction firsthand. He opens up about the challenges of navigating the healthcare system and the importance of self-advocacy in medical settings. You'll hear about his journey from being a 'little brown gay boy' whose parents didn't go to college to becoming a medical doctor. The episode also touches on the inherent power dynamics between patients and providers, and how to level the playing field.
Expect a mix of personal stories, practical advice, and a touch of humour as the hosts and Dr Damas explore these vital issues. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just interested in the topic, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt discussions. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation – it might just change the way you approach your own healthcare journey.