Mechelisms

In this podcast, I continue the introduction of Mechel, the H.I.V. survivor who dares to live out loud. I delve into some not so pleasant childhood memories in my quest to grow up and live the good life I had envisioned for myself. This episode invites the listener take a peek at dreams of belonging to a "real" family almost cost me my life. The podcast walks the listener through my ups and down with dealing with my diagnosis, living with the shame, and rising to the challenge to take control of my life by "Living Out Loud." It seeks to help others who are either affected or infected by sharing intimate (never revealed) details of how I am living proof, you can beat this. From time to time, I will invite special guests to talk freely in this safe space about their experiences with this disease as well. #Long-termSurvior, #HIVResearch, #Advocacy, #PREP, #AIDS, #Antivirals, #WorldAidsDay, #Cure, #LGBT, #Women --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I want to introduce to some and reintroduce myself and my 25 year journey of triumphant survival against all odds of this disease known as H.I.V. that was designed to take my life early on. The podcast walks the listener through my ups and down with dealing with my diagnosis, living with the shame, and rising to the challenge to take control of my life by "Living Out Loud." This podcast seeks to help others who are either affected or infected by sharing intimate (never revealed) details of how I am living proof, you can beat this. From time to time, I will invite special guests to talk freely in this safe space about their experiences with this disease as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

PART 1- Mechel invites her sister, Venetria Moon-Ra to talk about how COVID-19 has affected them, their businesses and how they have joined forces to combat the virus with changing thier diets and empowering their communities by giving them the tools to help themselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A candid talk with my mentee about her desire to get her body rubbed NOT sexed. There is a difference... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My daily life is full of surprises. I never know what's going to happen from one day to the next. Today, I find myself at home with my 6 month old grandson in my lap. He is forcing me to relax and be thankful for a moment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Guys this was so much easier than I thought. I did! And all by myself. Well, I had a little help from Anchor. One episode down and many more to come. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app