Ep.46: Coming Out Late to Your Doctor

In this episode, Robin interviews Dr. Cecily D. Havert, M.D., who is a big LGBTQ+ ally and physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates (NVFP), a family medicine practice that offers full-service concierge health care in the Northern Virginia area. Dr. Havert specializes in women’s health with an emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community. Robin and Dr. Havert discuss the reasons why you should ‘come out’ to your healthcare provider and what the benefits of doing-so are.In this episode, you will learn…Should we or shouldn’t we ‘come out’ to our healthcare provider(s)? The if, why and how you should come out to your healthcare provider.HOW do we ‘come out’ to our Primary Care Physicians?What are the unique and important considerations that queer folks must take into account when assessing their overall health and their mental health?What signs to look for when assessing if your healthcare provider is LGBTQ-friendly?How Dr. Havert approaches getting to know her female patients: screening, creating a safe place, and empathic communication.How does our mental and emotional well-being affect our physical well-being?Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass Links to resources:FIREFLY RETREAT:Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only a few slots remaining - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com  “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyToursCOMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:Join our nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group, OR our daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group, both in Zoom, by emailing Robin a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s: Comingoutlater@gmail.comWWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM/RobinDouglassWanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassSTAY TUNED: A NEW  “COMING OUT LATE COMMUNITY”Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who are, or have, Come Out Late in life. (It will likely be called The Coming Out Late Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with approximately 12-15 Founding Firefly Members by the end of the summer, and for Early Bird Members by mid-September. The Coming Out Late Community will be available to ALL Coming Out Late Women by late-September. Stay tuned for more details.DR. CECILY D. HAVERT, M.D.Cecily D. Havert, M.D., who is a huge LGBTQ+ ally and physician at