Misconceptions Of Healing Within The LGBTQ Community With Byron Williams

Season 2, Episode 6 of the Element Q Podcast features host TJ Woodward in an inspiring conversation with Byron Williams, who opens up about healing within the LGBTQ+ community, confronting inner biases, and redefining what recovery truly means. Byron, born in Grapevine, TX, is in long-term addiction recovery. With experience ranging from Clinical Services Coordinator to National Outreach Representative, he’s been a powerful advocate for inclusive and affirming care across the recovery field since 2015.

Growing up in predominantly white, straight environments, Byron experienced firsthand the lack of representation and understanding for queer people and people of color in treatment settings. As a Black, gay man, he has made it his mission to bridge those gaps through education, mentorship, and community leadership. In Austin, he serves as th ...