'Sean' is an Advanced Provider in California. Sean has shown incredible bravery in sharing this story with us, but we're releasing it under a pseudonym as, sadly, our nation has a long way to go before these stories can be safely shared without fear of repercussion against those who have lived these experiences.

This episode was created together with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work.

Real Talk Unplugged is a series aimed at highlighting the stories of diverse voices in healthcare. Sean's story is brought to us by the VALOR Enterprise Resource Group – the Vituity Alliance for LGBTQ+ Opportunities & Resources.

The Vituity Cares Foundation was formed in 2020 in an effort to foster a new, more diverse generation of healthcare leaders, countering underrepresentation in the industry. Vituity Cares is dedicated to healing the most vulnerable, empowering the underrepresented, and ensuring a more equitable future for all. More information is available at https://www.vituitycares.org/.

To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/
Episode hosted by Molly Maxwell – Marketing Team Digital Content Manager with Vituity.

Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers

Outro music: "Hulu Ukulele" by Chris Haugen