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Richard Ostler on his advocacy for Utah's LGBTQ+ community and why Utahns need to be more compassionate
First Lady & Friends
English - June 03, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 22.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsGovernment News Politics Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: Emilee Pehrson opens up about living with cystic fibrosis and the special bond that she shares with Abby
Next Episode: Getting proximate with Utah's LGBTQ+ community
In this week's episode, Utah's First Lady Abby Cox is joined by Richard Ostler to talk about how Utah has been so influential in his life both growing up and as an adult, his advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, and understanding the issues that are affecting Utahns by learning to listen.
Then Richard talks about gender dysphoria, the dangers of shaming others who are experiencing gender dysphoria, and why we need to be there for all Utahns no matter their gender or identity.
Lastly, Richard opens up about how displaying the pride flag can be a helpful way to support the LGBTQ+ community and how we can help create safe spaces for the community all throughout Utah.
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