HIV, Hope & Charity

In this episode of The HIV Podcast, Jess takes us behind the scenes at the launch of HIV Outcomes UK's latest report, "HIV Services at the Crossroads." With a mic in one hand and a croissant in the other, she chats with Grant Sugden, CEO of Waverley Care, and Angelina Namiba from the 4M Network. Expect candid conversations about funding, the power of peer support, and why community voices are more crucial than ever.HIV services at the crossroads - National AIDS Trust Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The HIV Podcast, we're joined by James Cole from National AIDS Trust to talk crossroads, community, and the future of HIV services. With the launch of HIV Outcomes UK latest report, we dig into the vital role of the voluntary sector and what communities really need right now. Policy, purpose, and a healthy dose of passion, it's all in here. *HIV Outcomes UK is a coalition of HIV experts working to secure changes to improve the health-related quality of life for people living with HIV in the UK. The National AIDS Trust provides the secretariat for HIV Outcomes UK and it is funded by Gilead Sciences and ViiV Healthcare. National AIDS Trust - We're the UK's HIV rights charityHIV Outcomes - National AIDS Trust Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Sarah and Jess are talking treatment interruptions, what happens when your ART hits an unexpected pause. In today's political climate, some countries are already suffering from a shortage of HIV medication. From med shortages to clinic closures, we unpack the risks, the realities, and how to ride it out safely. A dose of science, a splash of strategy, and zero panic.SourcesStopping ART safely if your clinic is closed or runs out of meds: a practical guide | HTB | HIV i-BaseHelp us end AIDS - Donate now | UNAIDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special hour long episode of The HIV Podcast, Sarah sits down with the unstoppable Lisa Power, co-founder of Stonewall, policy powerhouse, and a lifelong thorn in the side of complacency. From the early days of HIV activism to shaping national policy with wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of righteous rage. Lisa brings receipts, resilience, and razor-sharp insight. Buckle up for a history lesson, a call to arms, and a good laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sarah and Jess honour the fearless Joan Baker, the first out HIV positive lesbian in San Francisco. Diagnosed at just 20, Joan shattered silence with truth, activism, and unapologetic visibility. She challenged a system that told her she didn't exist, and in doing so, changed the narrative for women, lesbians, and anyone pushed to the margins. It's a story of resilience, rebellion, and rewriting the rules.SourcesMeet Joan Baker, San Francisco's first “out” HIV+ lesbian — Lady Science Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sarah and Jess turn up the heat with the radical brilliance of the Lesbian Avengers. Born out of frustration, in the early '90s, this activist group wasn't here to fit in. From street protests to visibility campaigns, the Avengers brought unapologetic queer power to the frontlines, including bold action around HIV stigma. It's a story of protest, pride, and pyrotechnics!SourcesLesbian Avengers - WikipediaStories - FAMAn Oral History of the Lesbian Avengers and the Dyke MarchFire Eating Lesbians and AIDS Activism in 1990s San Francisco | TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sarah and Jess dive into the incredible, and often forgotten, story of the San Diego Blood Sisters. A grassroots group of lesbian activists who quite literally rolled up their sleeves during the height of the HIV crisis. When blood was needed and stigma was rampant, these incredible women stepped up to donate again and again, breaking barriers and challenging the system with every drop. This is a story of solidarity, sisterhood, and serious guts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 3: HIV & Pregnancy – Victoria's StoryYou've heard the science, now hear the story. In this very special episode, Jess and Sarah are joined by the brilliant Victoria Roscow. Diagnosed with HIV at just 9 weeks pregnant, Victoria didn't just navigate pregnancy with grace, she turned it into a platform to fight stigma and spread knowledge like wildfire.Victoria shares her personal journey, from diagnosis to delivery, what it's like raising a happy, healthy HIV-negative toddler, and how her husband continues to be HIV-negative. An open, honest and inspiring conversation, and yes, it's full of those “did that really happen?!” moments only The HIV Podcast can deliver.Spoiler: You're going to love her!Victoria's Tiktok - TikTok - Make Your Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you have a baby if you're living with HIV? Spoiler alert: You already know the answer!In Part 2 of our HIV & Pregnancy double bill, Sarah and Jess take you inside the delivery room. What happens during birth when you're living with HIV? Are there special precautions? Does the birth plan go out the window? They're breaking it all down, no filter, just real talk (and maybe a little oversharing, as usual).Stopping ART safely if your clinic is closed or runs out of meds: a practical guide | HTB | HIV i-BaseSourcesHIV and pregnancy | RCOGScreening for hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis - NHSISOSS HIV report 2023 - GOV.UKNewsRFK Jr. Expected To Lay Off Entire Office Of Infectious Disease And HIV/AIDS Policy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you have a baby if you're living with HIV? Spoiler alert: Absolutely!In this first part of our HIV & Pregnancy double bill, Sarah and Jess dive headfirst into what actually happens when you're pregnant and living with HIV. Do you get more tests? Is everything super medical? They're myth-busting, truth-telling, and probably oversharing as usual! SourcesHIV and pregnancy | RCOGScreening for hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis - NHSISOSS HIV report 2023 - GOV.UKAid cuts predicted to cause 2.9 million more HIV-related deaths by 2030 – study | Global development | The Guardian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is the Trump administration's policy legacy still shaping the global fight against HIV? This week, Sarah and Jess continue their deep dive into the lasting impact of these decisions on HIV response worldwide. Joining them is Dr. Meg Doherty, Director of the Global HIV, Hepatitis, and STIs Programmes at the World Health Organization (WHO). Tune in as we unpack the challenges, the progress, and what needs to happen next to drive global HIV efforts forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sarah and Jess dive into the fallout from the fractured agreement between UNAIDS and the U.S. government. What happened, and what does this mean for the fight against HIV worldwide? We unpack the ripple effects that could reshape global health efforts. Sources Trump administration ends funding for UN program fighting HIV/Aids | Trump administration | The GuardianNew report flags severity of US funding cuts to global AIDS response | UN NewsComprehensive update on the impact of the U.S. funding freeze on HIV programmes in South Africa | UNAIDSUNAIDS Contributors | RESULTS AND TRANSPARENCY PORTALTo contact the podcast you can email office@tvps.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The global HIV landscape has undergone seismic shifts since the Trump administration took office, changes that will shape HIV history and its future. To understand what's happening and what lies ahead, we turn to those at the heart of global HIV support: UNAIDS. This week, Sarah and Jess sit down with Regan Hofmann, Senior Advisor at the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and a powerful advocate openly living with HIV, for a conversation on the challenges, progress, and where we go from here.*Please note this episode was recorded on Wednesday 26th Feb 2025, so there may well have been changes since recording.Links mentioned in episodeStories and updates on the AIDS response | UNAIDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what an HIV support organisation actually does and why it's so important? Sarah and Jess have spent decades working at TVPS, supporting people living with HIV—but what does that really look like day to day? In this episode, they pull back the curtain on their work, sharing insights, stories, and the impact of HIV support services. Tune in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our very first podcast series back in 2019—then called HIV, Hope & Charity—we spoke with Allan, one of our service users, about his journey with HIV. Six years later, we're catching up with him to see how life has changed and what living with HIV looks like for him today. Tune in for an honest and inspiring conversation.

With so much rapid change in the last 7 days, this week Sarah and Jess take a look at the impact that President Trump's administration continues to have on people living with HIV in America, as well as globally. SourcesUNAIDS welcomes US decision to keep funding life-saving HIV treatment | UN NewsTrump White House Erases, Silences HIV, LGBTQ and Health Content - POZConcern and confusion as Trump freezes assistance programs | Positively AwareCDC webpages go dark as Trump targets public health information | Trump administration | The GuardianFederal grant freeze: Trump White House rescinds order | AP Newshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/health/trump-usaid-pepfar.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah and Jess get topical and explore what is happening with the proposed halt of HIV funding, announced in the USA earlier this week, as well as looking at just how much good PEPFAR has previously done in the field of HIV.SourcesHow will Trump's presidency impact HIV AIDS funding? | Context4 key global health decisions expected from Trump : NPRBleak prospects for HIV response under new US administration - The Lancet HIVGlassman: How Trump can meet his goal of ending AIDSHow will Trump's presidency impact HIV AIDS funding? | ContextEHE Overview | HIV.gov Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah and Jess chat with Nicola May about her brand new book 'How Do I Tell You?', described as 'An uplifting, heartwarming story'. Nicola is a bestselling author with eighteen books to her name and her new book tackles the subject of HIV!Book linkamazon.co.uk/How-Tell-You-heartwarming-bestselling/dp/1805089501News links Brighton: Sussex Beacon inpatient unit to close in restructure - BBC News Gilead Sciences, US government settle patent case over HIV prevention drugs | Reuters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Nneka's second appearance on The HIV Podcast! We talk about HIV and condom use, why white women living with HIV are so marginalised and why we can say "always" and "never" when it comes to the science behind U=U! Grab a cuppa and get listeningNneka Nwokolo is Head of Global Patient Affairs at ViiV Healthcare and an honorary consultant HIV physician at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London.News links https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/our-health-service/making-it-better/new-hse-campaign-to-address-hiv-stigma-in-ireland.htmlAoife was diagnosed with HIV in Australia in 2020: ‘He was unknowingly positive. We had no idea' – The Irish TimesInnovative HIV Testing Expanded in Liverpool | Invest Liverpool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jess are back! Kicking off 2025 in style with a whole episode about Lenacapvir, the long-acting HIV prevention medication that could be a huge game-changer for helping reach the target of no new HIV transmissions by 2030. Lenacapavir is listed as a "breakthrough technology" for 2025, so get listening and finding out what it's all about!SourcesTwice-yearly HIV injection can effectively prevent infectionAnti-HIV drug lenacapavir called 'breakthrough of the year' : Goats and Soda : NPRAbout Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) - NHSPEP (post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV) | Terrence Higgins TrustFrequently Asked Questions about UU.pdfNewsWHO announces the development of new guidelines for lenacapavir and updated HIV testing guidelinesLong-acting HIV prevention meds: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2025 | MIT Technology ReviewOnlyFans star Lily Phillips horrifies viewers as she reveals she doesn't know that HIV is sexually transmitted - after bedding 100 men in a day | Daily Mail Online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our quest to spread the U=U word continues with this special World AIDS Day episode, featuring the incredibly knowledgeable Dr Nneka Nwokolo, a passionate advocate of spreading the message of U=U, Head of Patient Engagement at ViiV Healthcare as well as an Honorary Consultant HIV Physician at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. Get the U=U digital download here - TVPS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've hit our 150th episode and before we go on a little break, we're indulging Sarah and dedicating an episode to one of her favourite topics......Holly Johnson!SourcesHolly Johnson - Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah and Jess had the pleasure of speaking with CP Robinson. CP is the Co-Chair of Portsmouth Pride and founder of the Intersectional Queer Activism Campaign "Queer.All.Year". We caught up with him to discuss the innovative art initiative 'HIV Positive', a huge mural in Portsmouth that aims to tackle HIV stigma.Useful InfoQueer All Year - Helping make Pride #MoreThanOneDay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah and Jess take a look at a horror icon and the man that played Norman Bates! Anthony Perkins was HIV positive and had this to say about living with the virus..."I have learned more about love, selflessness and human understanding from the people I have met in this great adventure in the world of AIDS than I ever did in the cut-throat, competitive world in which I spent my life."SourcesAnthony Perkins - WikipediaTea and Sympathy (play) - WikipediaBerry Berenson - Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is a special episode where Jess takes us through what attending the British Podcast Awards, as an award nominee, was like! She spill the inside info and celeb gloss from the night! The HIV was nominated for a British Podcast Award 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we were lucky enough to speak to International Porn Star and HIV activist, Hans Berlin, live from his bed…well it was 8am! ! Hans speaks with Sarah and Jess about working in porn and being open about his HIV status, as well as his semi-autobiographical musical and all the other amazing projects he is working on!Useful links Queer Musical Love Story SHOOTING STAR transfers from Off-Broadway to London! (shootingstarmusical.com)A Couple Becomes Obsessed with the Sex Worker Next Door | Troy | The New Yorker Screening Room (youtube.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The denial mini-series has reached it's finale! In the seventh and final episode we take a look at Matthias Rath and that's all we'll say...SourcesMatthias Rath - WikipediaMatthias Rath: Denouncer of modern medicines | Matthias Rath | The GuardianSouth African court bans AIDS vitamin trials | Reuters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the leader of a country, with a high prevalence of HIV, is an AIDS denier? Well we're about to find out. Part 6 of HIV & Denial is all about South Africa.Sources The politics of AIDS in South Africa: beyond the controversies - PMC (nih.gov)Thabo Mbeki - WikipediaHIV/AIDS in South Africa - WikipediaShadowed Dreamer booking linkshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/1000259030687?aff=oddtdtcreatorhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/1007862332367?aff=oddtdtcreator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denial part 5 is here! This week Sarah and Jess take a look at the scientist who shaped Christine Maggiore's views on HIV and AIDS, which then shaped the Foo Fighters views too!SourcesPeter Duesberg - Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 4 of our denial mini-series Sarah and Jess take a look at how a global rock band supported and promoted an AIDS denying organisation in the early 00's. This one is going blown you mind. This week, is about the........Foo Fighters!Sources Foo Fighters, HIV Deniers – Mother JonesThe Foo Fighters' AIDS denialism should be on the record | by Schwartz Media | The Monthly | MediumNate Mendel - Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denial part 3 has landed! This episode Sarah and Jess take a look at HIV denier, Christine Maggiore, who's beliefs had very sad consequences for her young daughter.SourcesAlive & Well AIDS Alternatives - WikipediaChristine Maggiore - WikipediaAlive & Well AIDS Alternatives (newreligiousmovements.org)Death of Eliza Jane Scovill - WikipediaThe Other Side of AIDS - WikipediaOther infoLatest information on mpox | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our summer mini-series continues! This mini series takes a dive into the world of denial and HIV. In part 2 Sarah and Jess take a look at why people can get stuck in HIV denial.SourcesDenial | Psychology TodayDenial as a Defense Mechanism (verywellmind.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer is here, so that must mean it's about time for a mini-series! This mini series takes a dive into the world of denial and HIV. In part 1 Sarah and Jess take a look at how denial plays a part in the different stages of grief. SourcesDenial | Psychology TodayDenial as a Defense Mechanism (verywellmind.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jess shares further news and insight from the International AIDS Conference 2024 - including the huge leaps forward with Lenacapavir, hailed as "the closest we have ever been to an HIV vaccine", a game-changer for STI prevention with DoxyPrEP and Hans Berlin the pornstar! We have learnt so much, a huge thank you to everyone involved in such an incredible event!Sources HIV drug could be made for just $40 a year for every patient | Global development | The GuardianAIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference | AIDS 2024 | International AIDS Society (IAS) (iasociety.org)Get Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised!Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah and Jess have been virtually attending the 25th annual International AIDS Conference and in the first of two special episodes, they bring you some highlights from the conference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love a listener suggestion and this week's episode is just that! Sarah and Jess take a look at serodiscordant couples, where one person is HIV positive and one person is HIV negative and what effect that can have on the HIV negative person.SourcesCombined antiretroviral treatment and heterosexual transmission of HIV-1: cross sectional and prospective cohort study | The BMJHIV transmission risk among serodiscordant couples: a retrospective study of former plasma donors in Henan, China - PMC (nih.gov)When your partner is HIV negative | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)I'm starting a relationship with someone who has HIV, what do I need to know? | aidsmapLiving with a HIV-Positive Partner - Flo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah and Jess are joined by the glorious Liz Tarrant! Liz is an HIV Specialist Nurse at the Florey Clinic, Reading, UK. The Florey Clinic is one of the two main sexual health clinics in Berkshire, that refer into TVPS, so Sarah and Jess know them well! Liz tells us all about what happens when you go for an HIV test, how clinics care for you once diagnosed and their jazzy new testing bus.....it may be a van, but we're sticking with bus!Useful infoOrder STI Home Test Kit - Safe Sex BerkshireFlorey Clinic - Safe Sex Berkshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of HIV and Travel, Sarah and Jess take a closer look at a couple of wonderful organisations offering HIV support and advocacy, in countries that have HIV travel restrictions.Sourceshttps://www.lhaksam.org.bt/HOME | Brunei AIDS Council Official Website (bdaidscouncil.org) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sun is out and people are jetting off on their summer holidays, so in the first of this two-parter, Sarah and Jess take a whistle stop tour around the globe to look at what restrictions there are, in different countries, for people planning to visit. SourcesUNAIDS and UNDP call on 48* countries and territories to remove all HIV-related travel restrictions | UNAIDSTravel restrictions for people with HIV | aidsmapHIVTravel - Home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing on our sport theme, we take a look at the Gay Games, the biggest LGBT+ sports and culture event in the world, and more importantly we look at it's founder, Tom Waddell. Sarah and Jess also try and flex their language skills with some very poor French, in honor of the Paris Olympics!SourcesTom Waddell - WikipediaGay Games - Wikipedia Acrobats on the Empire State Building in 1935 (youtube.com)Gay GamesGet Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah and Jess are joined by a name that many of you working within the HIV sector in the UK will likely know. A change maker for 8 years at the Terrence Higgins Trust, he has now taken a new role at George House Trust as HIV Advice, Support and Information Services Manager. This week, we're joined by the awesome Alex Sparrowhawk!Get Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah and Jess are joined by the phenomenal Dr Kate Lister, author of a Curious History of Sex, columnist, and host of Betwixt the Sheets! We talk HIV history, syphilis making your nose fall off and stolen testicles! This one is a wild ride!Dr Kate Lister – Historian | Writer | PodcasterGet Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win the men's singles titles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and the first African American man to be ranked No. 1 in the world. He was also HIV positive. Join Sarah and Jess to learn about this legendary sportsman who became a fierce HIV activist, even delivering a speech at the United Nations. SourcesHow tennis legend Arthur Ashe became one of the most vocal HIV/AIDS activists | CNNTennis great Arthur Ashe dies of AIDS | February 6, 1993 | HISTORYHow Arthur Ashe Transformed Tennis—and Athlete Activism | HISTORYArthur Ashe - WikipediaGet Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we speak with Youtuber, playwriter, advocate, activist, ambassador and the person with the most dulcet tones in the sector - Stephen Hart! We chat about everything from the highly anticipated return of his show Shadowed Dreamer to his Britain's Got Talent Performance!Useful InfoShadowed Dreamer Trailer - Shadowed Dreamer 2024 Trailer - Hart Talks (youtube.com)Hart Talks - trailer (youtube.com)Joyful Noise on Britain's Got Talent - Words That Work | Communicate Clearly With Grammarly (youtube.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest was diagnosed with HIV in 1991,when she was at University. Emma Cole has now been living with HIV for 33 years. Since her diagnosis Emma has achieved some incredible things, including giving over 2,000 talks about HIV and running the London Marathon! Sarah and Jess speak with Emma about being a long term survivor.Useful infoPositive Voice - providing HIV Education since 1991 (positivevoice-emmacole.co.uk)The POPPY (Pharmacokinetic and clinical Observations in PeoPle over fiftY) Study | Institute for Global Health - UCL – University College LondonGet Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is all about sex, sex, sex! We are delighted to have the brilliant Topher Taylor back on the podcast, who is Ann Summers Pleasure Positivity Project Editor for April! We ask him some questions around sex and pleasure that were put to him by the service users of TVPS.Please note, this episode contains explicit language and conversations of a sexual natureUseful info Hot Octopuss PULSE SOLO ESSENTIAL Vibrating Male Masturbator - Lovehoney UKPleasure Positivity Project (@pleasurepositivityproject) • Instagram photos and videosGet Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take a look at the life of Tommy 'The Duke' Morrison who gave up his boxing career when he tested HIV positive and then made a comeback when he subsequently tested negative for HIV. So join Sarah The Windmill' Macadam and Jessica 'The Kraken' Harding for this unexpected and fascinating episode!SourcesTommy Morrison - WikipediaBoxing: HIV Infection: 1 Mar 2024: Hansard Written Answers - TheyWorkForYouUSA TODAYGet Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah and Jess take a look at a former competitive ice skater, who made history as the first openly gay figure skater, Rudy Galindo. Rudy is an award winning HIV activist and had been described as a "national treasure"! So join Sarah and Jess to chat all things ice skating as well as some more ARIAS talk thrown in, of course!SourcesRudy Galindo - WikipediaRUDY GALINDO (granvarones.com)Get Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah had the pleasure of chatting to HIV activist, trailblazer and all round bloomin' good egg, Oliver Brown. Oli led the campaign for the military to treat those living with HIV no differently to their colleagues, which is such an important moment in HIV history. Get Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hailed as "probably the best diver in history" this week Sarah and Jess take a look at Greg Louganis's career and what happened when he decided to openly disclose that he is HIV positive. They also celebrate the podcast being shortlisted for an ARIAS in the category on Impact Award!SourcesGreg Louganis - WikipediaHow Greg Louganis' Olympic Diving Accident Forced a Conversation About AIDS | HISTORYGet Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah was lucky enough to sit down to talk all things HIV medication with Abhishek Katiyar - a specialist pharmacist in HIV and Sexual health. Abhi has worked in the NHS for 16 years, 12 of which have been in HIV medicine. Abhi also has his own podcast series in which he is digitizing everything he's learnt over the years. Sex Ed Bites can be found on most major podcast platforms and also on youtube! Abhishek Katiyar - YouTubeGet Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.