In this episode I chat with Dr. Darian Sutton, an emergency physician who's been on the frontlines of the covid-19 pandemic. We dive into systemic racism and how it affects the BIPOC community, but also how the disproportionate amount of BIPOC physicians are affecting communities of color. In addition to that, we talk about how medical care affects the LGBTQ+ community and how we having Physicians who represent more diversity will ensure quality care for all people. Lastly, we talk about the importance of "filling our jars" by ensuring advocacy also makes space for our self-care." This is a powerful conversation that I was so honored to have.   “I’m fighting against a system that wasn’t meant for me and hasn’t been built for me, and I’m representing it now. It’s a dichotomy that I’m trying to battle with every single day”. - Dr. Darien.     Timestamps:   2.52 - Dr. Darien discusses what is was like being a black man in a whitewashed educational program 7.17 - The disconnect between advertising for medicine and the reality 11.15 - Dr. Darien on why there is a lack of black doctors in the medical system 15.09 - The importance of trying to break  down the epigenetics of trauma 17.46 - Find out how Dr. Darien is taking care of himself throughout all that is happening in the world right now 20.50 - Navigating the world as a Black, queer man 29.45 - What has Dr. Darien learned about himself in the last year?   Follow Dr. Darien Sutton and his work on Instagram.   Connect with me on Instagram:   @yasminecheyenne   Join My Community News List