The Summer Olympians are inspiring all of us, but for those of us who aren't training hours a day, or way past our prime, remember something. Exercising during the summer can put a strain on your heart – but you don’t have to avoid the heat or the workout altogether.

Our expert breaks down the ways to safely get your heart pumping in the heat.

Plus – listen to your body -- The red flags to watch out for – when it comes to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

And we're debunking some of the most common heat myths. So by all means get off the couch! Swim laps in the pool, run around the track, maybe leave the gymnastics to the kids, just use common sense and do it safely.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor. All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

Figuring out healthcare can be a challenge for anyone. For LGBTQ+ people, it can be even more challenging.

People in this community experience healthcare disparities and barriers.

We’ll look at how this affects access.

Plus – gender-affirming care and how it’s changing the lives of transgender youths and adults.

And mental health is just as important as physical health. The stigma and discrimination faced by some can lead to anxiety, depression, and an increased risk of suicide. What's worse, it can make it more difficult for people to seek help.

According to a 2021 U.S. Census report The LGBTQ+ community is the fastest growing minority segment in the U.S.

Today's show is all about taking off the blinders when it comes to issues and obstacles facing this community and what can be done to rectify the problems.

Our expert will take a look at some of the disparities and why they exist.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor. All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

We all love the summer sun and while you're probably aware of the risk it can pose to your skin, when was the last time you thought about your eyes? In this episode we tackle that issue, plus we discuss some sun topics that you probably didn't think about that can cause some serious damage to your skin, such as some summer cocktails that really don't mix with the sun.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor. All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.