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Life in Parallel Podcast SNEAK PEEK: "Boys Aren't Nurses" (in 1980s Nebraska) with Dr. James Q. Simmons
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At 28, Dr. James Q Simmons walked away from a six-figure job at PepsiCo to become a nurse. His dad's first question was about the pension.Matt's longtime friend grew up in Omaha, survived a hate campaign in college and went viral in 2014 answering the health questions everyone Googles at 2 a.m. Now he's a nurse practitioner. We get into the one free thing that will improve your health tonight.This episode includes discussion of homophobic harassment, suicidal thoughts in childhood, and HIV.If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US). LGBTQ+ young people can reach The Trevor Project 24/7.Know a do-lover? Someone building an…