Podcast appearances and mentions of damon l jacobs

The 2024 US Presidential election is a real nail biter. It's now a choice between maintaining our democracy or turning the government over to a dictator, so it's no wonder this election is causing a lot of anxiety, even pop stars and baby hippos are shooketh.Project 2025, the well funded political scheme by the right wing hate group The Heritage Foundation hopes to replace all Federal leaders and judges with ultraconservatives loyal to Trump. The plan also calls for concentration camps for LGBTQ+ folks, immigrants and women who've had abortions. Thankfully our friend, family therapist and PrEP activist Damon L Jacobs has his own Project for 2025, calling it “PROTECT 2025” where he invites undecided voters living in one of the 7 swing states to have a conversation about the election with him. If they do, he will give them $20 and 25¢ for twenty minutes of their time.  Ka ching!What does Damon hope to accomplish? Today Damon L Jacobs joins us to look at the 2024 US Presidential Election between Trump and Harris, and why, like George Takei says, it's urgent for all LGBTQ+ folks to take a stand and speak out. LET'S PROTECT 2025:https://letsprotect2025.comPlus--• Bowen Yang and the writers at SNL compared Roan to Thailand's zoological sensation Moo Deng, a baby hippo who, like the queer pop star, has captivated the world's attention. • Who is influencing Janet Jackson's MAGA political views? 

Hey Folks! I'm excited to bring you this latest conversation, starring Damon L Jacobs, a licensed marriage and family therapist. In our chat, we discuss the intersection of mental health and sexual health. Damon shares shis personal journey of growing up gay, the impact of the AIDS crisis, and the evolution of sexual health awareness. He emphasizes the importance of body image, self-acceptance, and the role of pleasure in relationships, while also addressing the cultural influences on sexuality and the shift towards non-monogamy. The conversation highlights the significance of community, vulnerability, and finding joy and purpose in life, culminating in Damon's YouTube series "Tub Talks" that fosters open and honest discussions.

Get ready to experience a metamorphosis through your trauma! Just in time for the festive season! Today we have licensed Marriage and Family therapist and HIV Prevention specialist, and author, and host of TubTalks Damon L. Jacobs to help us navigate how past trauma impacts our relationships. We talk about little 't' trauma and big 'T' trauma, and some ways that when we examine and heal from these as they occur, they can show up in our relationships, as well as in our partners. We also explore Ghosting! Getting ghosted, what is going on when this is happening, how to have compassion for those who we feel have wronged us, taking back our own agency, and how that inner love and energy has to come from within. This episode does address issues around abuse, and sexual violence, so if these are topics that might be triggering for you, please take care of yourself as you listen. Mentions of Sexual Abuse Time Stamp: 41:51 - 49:00 Our Guest for this show is Damon L. Jacobs (he/him):  a New York-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and HIV prevention specialist who focuses his work on sexual health, polyamory, and harm-reduction.  He is the author of two books titled, "Absolutely Should-less" and "Rational Relating."  He is best known for championing the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in The New York Times, USA Today, ABC News, MSNBC, NPR, and more.  He was honored to receive a Commissioner Special Recognition Award for his work through the New York State Department of Health in 2016."  IG: @damonljacobs Tub Talks on YouTube:   https://TubTalksWithDamon.com  Blog:  https://50lessonsof50.blogspot.com/  We want to hear from you! Need some advice? Got a question? Want to join in on the conversation? Hit us up: Instagram: @redflagseverywherepod Email: redflagseverywherepodcast@gmail.com  TikTok: @redflagseverywherepod  Facebook Page Facebook Group: Red Flags Everywhere Podcast Checkout video clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uGxccsNMeLWixLwIa5qHg  SUPPORT THE SHOW: We can't do the show without your support! Become a member, at a level that works for you, and get access to bonus content, features, and other cool goodies for supporting the content you love. Click here to find out more!    Credits: Host/Producer - James Arthur M. (he/him) Producer/Editor - Sarah Brown (she/her) Closing Music - Manny Baltazar (he/him)

Join Jonny as he takes YOUR questions to the experts and learns all you want to know about the Fetish Life and all things Queer and Kinky!  With special guests, sex and relationship therapist Damon L. Jacobs and proprietors of Atomic Threads Boutique and The Haus of Debauchery, Madam Stina Rae and Mister Stina Rae.  Is it me or is it getting hot in here?  

Over the years we've had thousands of attractive, charming folks on the podcast, people we've had great chemistry with, and others who when we met, it was murder.So naturally since we get so intimate with the guests on the show, one of the most common questions we get asked is: “did you sleep with them?”Today, licensed marriage and family therapist Damon L Jacobs is back once again to answer our hard questions on relationships and creating content in this complex Instagram age we live in.Damon is best known for his work with PrEP and HIV prevention, and has a lot of great insights into the ethics behind doing a talk show where we, as Carol Channing once said, ask “very penetrating questions.”DAMON L JACOBS: https://damonljacobs.comListen as we take a look at hating on men when you are sexually attracted to them, and right wing media's “War on Men” where they talk about low testosterone levels, but avoid discussing environmental polllution, healthcare and mental health as a source of these problems.Plus-- Just as we were about to board a flight, a Federal judge strikes down the CDC mask mandate for travelers.Episode #3022

For the first time in modern history we have huge numbers of out and proud folks who are looking forward to getting the most out of life.As the old saying goes, you're not getting any younger. And that my friends is a marvelous thing.Today family therapist and PrEP enthusiast Damon L Jacobs joins us to celebrate as Feast of Fun approaches its 3000th episode and talk about what it's like to get older. Like a fine wine or a stinky cheese, this podcast is ripe for your enjoyment.Join us as we look back on 16 years of podcasting, LGBTQ+ aging and how to resist the temptation for media and online folks to turn to scandal, conflict and fear mongering for a little publicity.DAMON L JACOBS: http://www.damonljacobs.comFEAST OF FUN 3000: https://gofundme.com/feastoffun3000Plus--➤ Two new studies say LGBTQ folks are up to 90% vaccinated against Covid.➤ OnlyFans says they are going to delete all the adult content from their site, in other words everything. Why?➤ Leave Britney Alone creator comes out as trans with their new name- Cara Cunningham.➤ How can Lil Nas X be a power bottom and work with Taco Bell?➤ Why Alex Trebek suggested a black woman, Laura Coates, to replace him on Jeopardy, and nobody listened.

When it comes to aging, nothing makes us laugh like Molly Shannon’s endearing Sally O’Malley character from SNL triumphantly stating “I’m proud to say I’m 50 years old, I’m not one of those gals who’s afraid to state her real age, and I like to kick, stretch and kick!”We love the character for embracing her silver years with panache. But for many gay men, aging can filled with fear and worry about loneliness, isolation and lack of visibility.Today therapist and relationship expert Damon L Jacobs joins us to look at turning 50 with power, purpose, and pleasure. Damon just hit the 50 year mark himself and wrote a fabulous collection of blogs on growing older with style inspired by the movie The Breakfast Club.50 LESSONS OF 50:https://50lessonsof50.blogspot.comDon’t you forget about me!Plus,➤ Fearless, quirky silver gay men we love.➤ Billy Porter comes out as HIV positive.➤ “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Who said it first? Cher, Bodybuilder, Drag Queen or Fascist? Play our game and find out.

We are celebrating Gay, Transgender, and Bisexual men this month, having conversations with extraordinary GBTQ men, doing ordinary things that inspire us. Monday, April 5, 2021, we are celebrating GBTQ men with Damon L Jacobs Damon is a New York-based Therapist, HIV prevention specialist, author, and speaker who focuses his work on health, love, and pleasure. Through his clinical work, he has helped hundreds of couples, and individuals create joyful and peaceful relationships. Damon's mission is to engage the LGBTQ+ community in conversations that enable us to grow older with power, purpose, and pleasure. To help us clearly understand how we can grow older with power, purpose, and pleasure, he is going to give us the key; a balance of healthy peace and play. We are good at surviving pandemics, now is the time for us to create a new path. Now is our time to have fun. Martin Cowart, Founder of Financial Heart Space, spiritual teacher, prosperity, and mindset coach helping highly driven gay, transgender, and bisexual business leaders create financial abundance with ease through spiritual alignment and clarity of purpose. Inviting all Gay, Transgender, and Bisexual Men to join my new Facebook Group; Financial Heart Space for Gay, Transgender, and Bisexual Men. https://www.facebook.com/groups/420964355908782

It was the night the lights almost went out in Georgia, and the whole country for that matter, when on January 5, voters cast their ballots for who would control the Senate. Thankfully, the good people of Georgia broke with tradition and voted Democratic thereby rescuing us from certain facism.The next day, however, following the urging of President Trump, thousands of Republican with the help of local police, Republican congressmen and the FBI, stormed the Capitol building with one goal: to overthrow the Federal government.The whole reason why we’re not telling a different story now is because of Stacy Abrahms and thousands of people who volunteered to get Georgia to vote.Today therapist and relationship expert Damon L Jacobs joins us to talk about his adventures in getting folks to vote in the Georgia Senate runoff election that helped bring the country back from the brink of facism.DAMON L JACOBS: http://damonljacobs.comPlus--➤ Oscar the Grouch and Fran Leibowitz, why it’s so important to love the curmudgeons in our lives.➤ The city of Cleveland, OH opens the first LGBTQIA+ high school.➤ And just like that, Sex and the City gets a reboot without Samantha. Who’s going to be the slut? All of them?

It was the night the lights almost went out in Georgia when on January 5 voters cast their ballots for control of the Senate. Georgia went Democratic thereby rescuing us from certain fascism, thanks to Stacy Abrams and thousands of people who volunteered to get out the vote. Today therapist and relationship expert Damon L Jacobs joins us to talk about his adventures getting folks to vote in the Georgia election.

In honor of World AIDS Day, Adam joined by Damon L. Jacobs. Damon is a Psychotherapist, Author, and PrEP Educator, and he is chatting about the history and evolution of the AIDS Crisis, why HIV/AIDS is no longer and death sentence, and how people can keep themselves and their partners safe. Damon is also giving an in depth look at why education and advocacy is important and how he became the "International Truvada Whore!" Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Talkback with Adam Mace on iTunes! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetalkbackwithadammace/support

Break out the party hats and put on your mask for masks- this November marks the 10 year anniversary of PrEP, the revolutionary HIV prevention method that reduces the risk of contracting HIV even if you’re exposed to the virus.Just like birth control, the daily pill that effectively stops all new HIV transmissions has been met by the public with a lot of controversy.But the big question is “how do we get more people on PrEP?”Today therapist and relationship expert Damon L Jacobs joins us to take a look at a decade of PrEP and how the sexual liberation that came from it is now impacted by the COVID pandemic. And why is Damon giving up leadership of one of the top forums for gay men’s health at the height of this pandemic?PREP FACTS: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PrEPFactsDAMON L JACOBS: http://damonljacobs.comPlus--➤ All the dongs you see on TV and in the movies are usually fake.➤ A Massachusetts hospital is ready to perform the first johnson transplant for a trans person.

With the coronavirus pandemic, the world has gone topsy turvy, What was once on the bottom is now on top- conservatives who used to try to shame LGBTQ folks into abstinence during the AIDS crisis are now the one’s transgressing public health concerns and are congregating for bareback barrier free church services and protests.Meanwhile disgraced former republican congressman Aarron Schock is self-isolating in Mexico with no less than 6 of his most instagrammable muscular friends, feeding the social media rage machine.Sure you could be mad about it, but what can you really do about rich gays eating mangos in Tijuana?Today therapist and relationship expert Damon L Jacobs joins us to take a look at peace, purpose and pleasure during the age of the coronavirus pandemic with safer sex options, calming techniques and how to get ready for the political fight of your life.Plus–➤ Beauty experts say please leave your hair alone.➤ Did sex toys help Demark flatten the curve?➤ What’s up with Cher these days?FEATURED BOOK:

With the coronavirus pandemic, the world has gone topsy turvy, What was once on the bottom is now on top- conservatives who used to try to shame LGBTQ folks into abstinence during the AIDS crisis are now the one’s transgressing public health concerns and are congregating for bareback barrier free church services and protests. Today therapist and relationship expert Damon L Jacobs joins us to take a look at peace, purpose and pleasure during the age of the coronavirus pandemic with safer sex options, calming techniques and how to get ready for the political fight of your life.

That's right, he's back! Our favorite sex & relationship therapist and PrEP educator, Damon L. Jacobs. Author of the books "Absolutely Shouldless" and "Rational Relating" (available to order on Amazon) 

He's a WHORE, for PREP. A wonderful human offering responsible education about the use of PREP to prevent transmission of the HIV virus. He's not afraid to talk about it, the use of it, nor to talk about why he uses it. He's owning his sexual truth, sexual practices, and why feels freedom to be a man, a gay man, taking his daily dose of PREP. Damon L. Jacobs makes no bones about why he believes everyone should no about PREP - pre-exposure prophylaxis - and the good it brings into the world for the world and that's why he and I are address this topic for 40+ men, all men who should take note of how this type of medication for prevention is as important as any other type of medication your Dr. orders you to take. About DamonDamon L. Jacobs is a New York-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and HIV prevention specialist who focuses his work on sexual wellness, relationships, and harm-reduction. He is the author of two self-help books titled, "Absolutely Should-less" and "Rational Relating." He is best known for championing the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in The New York Times, USA Today, MSNBC, NPR, Vice News, and more. He has presented on clinical approaches to PrEP and Harm Reduction at The U.S. Conference on AIDS, CROI, The Harm Reduction Coalition Conference, The CDC National HIV Prevention Conference (NHPC), The International AIDS Society Conference (IAS), and more. He was honored to receive a Commissioner Special Recognition Award for his work through the New York State Department of Health in 2016. Connect With Damon Website (https://www.facebook.com/groups/PrEPFacts/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/PrEPFacts/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonljacobs/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/damonljacobs/) You can also listen to the podcast on… (https://apple.co/2Q4nnbt)   (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/forty-plus-real-men-real-talk)   (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/40-plus-real-men-real-talk-854094)   (https://radiopublic.com/40-plus-real-men-real-talk-WoBlp5)   Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why. Take the  Unapologetic Life Assessment - Click Here, (https://rickclemons.com/ul_lp/) and stop playing it safe. For a real, deep-dive, one-to-one coaching session where we make things happen to get you out of your own way, check out my "Your Next Move" Strategy Session.  Check it out - Click Here! (http://rickclemons.com/discovery-session) Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies P.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - (https://rickclemons.com/manifesto/)

Sex used to be a terrifying thing in the gay community. With the knowledge of U=U and the advancement of medical science in the form of PrEP, gay men have lost most of their fears around sex.  But have we become preoccupied with taking and/or giving loads? PrEP expert and speaker, Damon L. Jacobs, and Dr. Tony have a very frank and raw (no pun intended) discussion on all things PrEP, barebacking and loads. Definitely NSFW.  Damon is a New York State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped people find and maintain satisfying and joyful relationships with lovers, family members, and friends, for the past 20 years. He also travels the world speaking on the use of PrEP. He can be found at www.damonljacobs.com

Let’s talk MORE about PrEP baby, well – PrEP and Undetectable More on PrEP and Undetectable with Damon L. Jacobs from PrEP Facts: Rethinking HIV Prevention and Sex! Michael and... LEARN MORE The post 34. SEXTRAS “It Takes Two To Make A Thing Go Right” – PrEP and Undetectable appeared first on Hide and Seek.

He's back. Damon L. Jacobs returns for his semi regular show on the Martini Lounge. Yes, he gives great sage advice. Yes he answers listeners questions. And yes we all have a great time! This episode is filled with laughter, culture references like none other and of course, relationship advice questions.  Damon L. Jacobs is not only a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, PrEP warior and author of "Absolutely Shouldless" and "Rational Relating" but also a good friend of Jonathan and Sergey. He's an advocate for many and a friend to all. If you're interested in more of his work, visit his website www.damonljacobs.com This episode is recorded and brought to you by The Sportsmens Lodge in Studio City. Located near Universal Hollywood Theme Park, it's a great location for your family vacation. With a pool, cafe, and beautiful outdoor patio, it's like Palm Springs in LA. Visit them at www.sportsmenslodge.com 

We live in perilous times. Trump is president and if he gets his way, we’ll have a new supreme court justice who will roll back our rights.As tempting as it is to say “you’re moving to Norway” the reality is that we’re all stuck here together.Today therapist and relationship expert Damon L Jacobs joins us to take a look at the political crisis that’s pulling the rug out from under us, and what we all can do to stick together and survive President 45.Plus–➤ Oklahoma says ok to medical marijuana and Vermont says hell yeah to recreational pot!➤ Russian bots are after Bette Midler.____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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In the early 70s, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour was a prime time TV staple. The real life couple Sonny and Cher Bono dressed up in outrageous Bob Mackie designed outfits, performed corny skits and sang medlies with their campy celebrity friends.But, at the height of their TV success, the couple called it quits, and Cher launched her own musical variety show, the Cher Show. Decades later, The Cher Show is back as a new musical that looks at the pop diva’s amazing career.Today, Cher enthusiast, Damon L Jacobs joins us to take a look at The Cher Show that’s playing in Chicago before hitting Broadway this fall.____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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Once again everyones favorite Damon L Jacobs is back to talk about open relationships, moving to LA and answer some listener questions. Plus Jonathan and Sergey share their last few days in Spokane with you.

Courtney is joined by therapist and PrEP expert, Damon L. Jacobs to discuss the benefits of PrEP and the misconceptions we have about this HIV prevention drug. Damon shares his personal experiences as well as all the newest information around PrEP.

It's the year mark for The Martini Lounge and Jonathan and Sergey decided to brin gon Damon L. Jacobs to celebrate with some great advice on LA, New Years resolutions as well as Open Relationships. Plus Jonathan and Sergey dish on how they feel about New Years Resolutions themselves. 

Jonathan and Sergey brought Damon L. Jacobs into town and sat down for a candid conversation. We'll talk about everything from his story and journey into therapy to sex. Oh and join Jonathan and Sergey for an intro with bloody dicks and movies.

Damon L. Jacobs, author of "Absolutely Shouldless" and "Rational Relating", and long time friend of Jonathan and Sergey is in Spokane! We decided to grab some coffee with him and chat about his current activism. He's got a lot going on, but we don't want to spoil it for ya. Tune in for this exclusive in person "Spokane Sessions" edition of one of our favorite regulars, Damon L. Jacobs.

PrEP Talk:PrEParing for Pleasure Everything you've been wanting to know about PrEP from Damon Jacobs, the creator of PrEP Facts - Rethinking HIV Prevention & Sex. Damon Jacobs is best known for championing the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through his work on social media, news print, broadcast appearances, is featured as one of 35 "Leading HIV Activists" by The Advocate Magazine, one of the Top 10 "Influential Voices in HIV/AIDS for 2016" by Healthline Magazine, part of the "HIV Heroes" series through Metrosource Magazine, and one of the Ten "Most Captivating Voices of 2014" by HIV Equal. .  His trainings have helped thousands learn practical skills for successfully implementing PrEP and increasing adherence.  Free street parking is available.  Please note that the Orange lots closest to SEWC are not free lots.  See Campus Map for more info.   Where EWU Spokane Campus - SEWC 122 668 N Riverpoint Blvd, Spokane, WA, United States   When Saturday, September 30, 20174:00 PM — 7:00 PM PDT Get in Touch SAN spokaneaids@gmail.com  

Do you have Relationship questions? Do you have Sexually related questions? Do you want to learn more about PrEP? Send your questions to The Martini Lounge and we will have our friend and yours Damon L Jacobs answer your questions. WELCOME! If you are single or in a couple and looking for a different perspective on love, happiness, and pleasure, you’ve come to the right place. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped people find and maintain satisfying and joyful relationships with lovers, family members, and friends, for the past 18 years. Together, we will create the relationship “structure” and agreements that are uniquely right for you. My approach to happiness and serenity is derived from tenets of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Social Justice Theory, and A Course In Miracles. The unique fusion of these models has enabled hundreds of my clients to create an enlightened balance of mind, heart, and action, as well as relationships that enable presence, peace, and pleasure.  

  Do you have Relationship questions? Do you have Sexually related questions? Do you want to learn more about PrEP? Send your questions to The Martini Lounge and we will have our friend and yours Damon L Jacobs answer your questions. WELCOME! If you are single or in a couple and looking for a different perspective on love, happiness, and pleasure, you’ve come to the right place. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped people find and maintain satisfying and joyful relationships with lovers, family members, and friends, for the past 18 years. Together, we will create the relationship “structure” and agreements that are uniquely right for you. My approach to happiness and serenity is derived from tenets of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Social Justice Theory, and A Course In Miracles. The unique fusion of these models has enabled hundreds of my clients to create an enlightened balance of mind, heart, and action, as well as relationships that enable presence, peace, and pleasure.

:29 St Louis Snus Con update. 20-25 people gathered in St Louis to discuss snus and tobacco harm reduction. First speaker was Brad Rodu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdpj7gDGbD0&index=5&list=PLhumHnqM4C7t16o7b3F3SJwPVbiAwg9Dr Dr Rodu's blog is a must read. http://rodutobaccotruth.blogspot.com/ 3:48 Lars Renquist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JIa3TYH1Ro&index=1&list=PLhumHnqM4C7t16o7b3F3SJwPVbiAwg9Dr 4:36 Swedish Match's MRTP application. That's being able to market your product as a modified risk product. 5:31 How hard it is to get this to market as a modified risk product. There is no clear path showing you how to do it and only Swedish Match has been able to accomplish that. 6:17 No real answer to the question of whether the MRTP application was supposed to be a Substantial Equivalence Application. But that rumor which has been floating around for a bit was acknowledged. This of course is a political decision but this is in the agency's best interest politically to approve one because they had never done so before. 8:01 Alex Clark and Brian Carter of CASAA spoke. No record of that is on You Tube as there was a lack of space on the sd card. There should be an interview with Chad jones and Alex and Brian sometime soon. 8:30 Larry Waters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-_s_5ZUVSE&index=2&list=PLhumHnqM4C7t16o7b3F3SJwPVbiAwg9Dr 9:10 Brian Carter's piece on Snus Con http://casaa.org/news/there-was-a-snus-convention-in-st-louis/ 9:33 Brian Carter put together our Trifold documment on smokeless tobacco which you can get here. Tri-Fold FAQs about smokeless tobacco products http://casaa.org/wp-content/uploads/SmokelessTobacco_FactFromFiction.pdf 10:51 Budget negotiations in Delaware Oppose a 30% wholesale tax on vaping and smokeless tobacco products. http://casaa.org/call-to-action/de-stop-governor-carney-from-taxing-vapor-products/ 12:39 In other tax news,Representative Jeff Whelan' bill was introduced in Pennsylvania HB 1477. CASAA would like people who live in Pennsylvania to follow this CTA and ask their representatives and urge them to support this bill. http://casaa.org/call-to-action/pa-help-us-change-the-vapor-tax-and-bring-vape-shops-back-to-pennsylvania/ 13:47 Delay the FDA http://casaa.org/call-to-action/delay-the-fda-comment-on-the-citizen-petition-today/ When you submit this please,please share your personal story with the FDA even if it's just a simple paragraph added at the end. 15:09 Flavor ban Oakland California update This ordinance is no longer on the agenda. Apparently this will be added at a later date. http://notblowingsmoke.org/#front-page-7 15:49 The Vape Cruise in California This was Saturday June 3 from 12:30 to 3:00 pm http://adultslikeflavors.org/ 18:31 Whose Lung Is It Anyway: A Harm-Reduction Approach to Nicotine This event is at Harm Reduction Coalition, 22 W 27th St Fl 5, New York, United States from 2 pm to 5 pm. https://allevents.in/new%20york/whose-lung-is-it-anyway-a-harm-reduction-approach-to-nicotine/435209023520891 Leading the event is Damon L. Jacobs. 23:09 Will this event be filmed (Short answer NO) Filming and recording of any kind are strictly prohibited. 24:24 New Jersey primary for state and local lawmakers is happening this week. What we hope to do with this is much like what we did with the questionnaires previously. 26:51 A listing of where to get CASAA updates 1 here casaa.org/ 2 here @casaa-media 3 here itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/casaa…dia/id1190244806

Do you have Relationship questions? Do you have Sexually related questions? Do you want to learn more about PrEP? Send your questions to The Martini Lounge and we will have our friend and yours Damon L Jacobs answer your questions. WELCOME!  If you are single or in a couple and looking for a different perspective on love, happiness, and pleasure, you’ve come to the right place.  I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped people find and maintain satisfying and joyful relationships with lovers, family members, and friends, for the past 18 years.  Together, we will create the relationship “structure” and agreements that are uniquely right for you. My approach to happiness and serenity is derived from tenets of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Social Justice Theory, and A Course In Miracles.  The unique fusion of these models has enabled hundreds of my clients to create an enlightened balance of mind, heart, and action, as well as relationships that enable presence, peace, and pleasure.    

“Damon L. Jacobs is a New York-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and HIV prevention specialist who focuses his work on love, sexual health, and pleasure. He is also the author of the books RATIONAL RELATING and ABSOLUTELY SHOULD-LESS. He is best known for championing the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through his work on social media, news print, broadcast appearances, is featured as one of 35 “Leading HIV Activists” by The Advocate Magazine, one of the Twelve “Influential Voices in HIV/AIDS for 2015” by Healthline Magazine, part of the “HIV Heroes” series through Metrosource Magazine, and one of the Ten “Most Captivating Voices of 2014” by HIV Equal.” WELCOME!  If you are single or in a couple and looking for a different perspective on love, happiness, and pleasure, you’ve come to the right place.  I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped people find and maintain satisfying and joyful relationships with lovers, family members, and friends, for the past 18 years.  Together, we will create the relationship “structure” and agreements that are uniquely right for you. My approach to happiness and serenity is derived from tenets of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Social Justice Theory, and A Course In Miracles.  The unique fusion of these models has enabled hundreds of my clients to create an enlightened balance of mind, heart, and action, as well as relationships that enable presence, peace, and pleasure. We invite you to listen to past shows with Damon for insight and help. If you do not hear any advice that helps feel free to ask Damon any questions you may have about your sex life or relationship problems then tune in and get the much needed advice. Send your questions to producer@hotmesssunday.com and put in subject line “Sex Question“. TODAY’S DRINK: A PASSIONATE AFFAIR 2oz Strawberry Schnapps2oz Cranberry Juice2oz Orange Juice10z Club Sod

OUTSpoken is proud to present the next in a series of very important discussions. Uncomfortable Conversations: Grief It is inevitable, at some point everyone will experience grief. It is a guarantee of our humanity. Culturally, we are left to navigate it on our own, we don’t talk about it, we are uncomfortable with it. we simply wish it would leave. Why? How do we learn to cope? What can grief teach us? How can we help each other? Join us as we delve into this very uncomfortable conversation. Grief, Special Guest to talk with us about the topic of Grief: DAMON L. JACOBS He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped people find and maintain satisfying and joyful relationships with lovers, family members, and friends, for the past 18 years.  Together, we will create the relationship “structure” and agreements that are uniquely right for you. His approach to happiness and serenity is derived from tenets of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Social Justice Theory, and A Course In Miracles.  The unique fusion of these models has enabled hundreds of my clients to create an enlightened balance of mind, heart, and action, as well as relationships that enable presence, peace, and pleasure. RANDY WATTS AUTHOR OF “FILLING EMPTY“ His  book, Filling Empty, was released October 2016. “It is the book I wish I would have had when my wife passed away six years ago from Leukemia. I wrote it with the intention of helping anyone who is suffering from the pangs of grief due to the loss of a partner, or any loved one. I have attached a general synopsis of the book, as well as a chapter-by-chapter breakdown”. “I know that there are a great number of people who are grieving, and many of them have no idea of where to turn, and to whom they can reach out to. I have made it my mission to reassure them of these three things: They are not alone, They will be happy again and Their loved ones still linger very near”.   Synopsis of  “Filling Empty“ Each year approximately 56 million people die, leaving loved ones behind to grieve their loss. So many of these grievers don’t know where to turn to seek the relief, for which they so long. They can be happy again, but they must first learn how to fill their empty hearts. Having lost my beloved wife at the end of 2010, I understand the pain that’s experienced when a spouse or partner gets carried away by death. Filling Empty is the book I wish I would have had when the grief became practically unbearable. Stricken with an acute form of Leukemia, Malinda became very ill. I never really believed that she’d die; she was too healthy, and we were way too much in love for her to go anywhere. I moved into the hospital with her so that I could be her support until she recovered and we would finally be able to go home. I even kept a journal, and called it “The Leukemia Chronicles.” My plan was to transform my day-to-day writings into a book and present it to her when she was finally cured of her cancer. I wanted her to know just what occurred while she was in the hospital—often semi-conscious or heavily sedated. It was about five months from the time that she was initially diagnosed that I began to wonder if she might not overthrow the cancerous curse that plagued her. I began to wonder what I’d do if she really did go away. What path does a man take when his better half is taken from him? I knew that if she died I’d be devastated, but I had no idea of the degree of pain I would soon be experiencing. Throughout Malinda’s hospital stay, I often told her that if I could, I’d take the pain away from her. It was on December 16th, 2010 that she lost the battle, and I had to keep my promise; it was time for me to take the pain. I hurt so badly. I knew that suicide was not the answer, yet it beckoned me daily. I desperately searched my universe for comfort in any other form—anything that would help me breathe again. After a great deal of pain, suffering and soul searching, I began to discover how to avoid some of the “land mines” that would suddenly bombard my brain each time I felt like I might be able to go on. I was able to learn how to cope, and eventually I knew that I could go on surviving.  I also knew that it was my responsibility to help others who were passing through the same type of agony. What I went through doesn’t make me an expert on dealing with grief—it makes me a survivor with a story to tell. A story, in fact, that will be of great help to those who find themselves mourning the loss of a spouse, partner or of anyone they loved. Filling Empty is a book of hope. It explains how to fill a heart once it’s been emptied. It’s the book that I wish I’d had when Malinda transitioned from body to spirit. It’s a compilation of experiences that I passed through, as well as those of others who have endured the same type of loss. It is also a reminder that our loved ones are still nearby, and how we can recognize and enhance our awareness of their spiritual presence. In short, this book is about how to fill an empty heart. Filling Empty is designed to help the reader realize that: They are not alone—many are passing through the same type of pain Their loved ones have not gone far—their spirits linger nearby There really is happiness after loss—the light at the end of the tunnel that seems so absent, will eventually be visible People won’t stop hurting after reading Filling Empty, but they will know that they are not the only ones passing through the torment that comes with loss. They will realize that if this author was able to withstand the pain and regain happiness, so they will be, also.    

Dekkoo.com Launches First Original Series from Director Morgan Jon Fox “Those fragile moments shine in “Feral,” whether it’s a midday swim in a nearby creek or a romantic date in the cypress-strew marshes along the Wolf River. The series is more than a love letter to Memphis, however. Fox set out to tell an authentic queer drama, where queer people have loved and lost not just because they were queer.” –  OUT.com* (New York, NY) August 9, 2016 –Like HBO’s “Looking” or “Girls,” but set in Memphis, Tennessee. That’s how creator Morgan Jon Fox characterizes “Feral,” a Dekkoo.com original TV series that debuts October 6 exclusively on the subscription streaming service dedicated to gay men. In “Feral,” Fox (who also serves as the series writer and director), weaves a tale of survival as a group of 20-somethings learn about love, loss and friendship while living in the vibrant, artistic queer community of Memphis. The storyline revolves around the lives of Billy and Daniel, two best friends sharing a comfortably broken in bungalow in the diverse neighborhood of Midtown. It begins when the two are forced to kick out their third roommate, after discovering his heroin addiction. “Feral” creator Morgan Jon Fox  •  photo by Breezy Lucia Known for gritty southern stories about characters on the fringe, Fox describes his protagonists as, “…kids who are left on their own, whether it’s financially, whether it’s identity, or whether their lovers are deceased. Whatever that is, they’re left to their own devices to carve their own way. They’re feral beings.” While shows like “Looking” and “Girls” may have provided the template, the Middle America Memphis setting and vibe is what sets “Feral,” refreshingly apart from its predecessors. Missing are the stock characters, the hipsters, the clichés that are predictably trotted out in gay dramas large and small. “You won’t see the gay stereotypes you see in shows set on the West or East Coast,” promises Fox. “Now, my characters have their issues,” Fox explains, “but I didn’t want them to be based in cynicism. I wanted their motives and struggles to be pure and honest in a way that wasn’t just, ‘I’m a spoiled rich person without meaning in my life.'” That the characters are queer is not beside the point–it’s embraced–but it’s not the point, either. Jordan Nichols (Billy) and Tristan Andre Parks (Hart) in “Feral” “Feral” is not only the first TV series in which thousands Middle American LGBT 20-somethings can finally see themselves realistically reflected, but a welcome window through which everyone–gay or straight–can vicariously experience what life is like for the young gay millenials in the American Heartland. “There are so many stories that are set in New York or L.A., but I feel that we have a story to tell that is uniquely southern,” say Fox. “Memphis is a big city, but because we are in a sense living off the grid, in the Bible Belt, and without the supportive institutions that exist in big coastal cities, we have created our own community, and I think that’s what’s so beautiful about coming up in Memphis.” Seth Daniel (Daniel) in “Feral” “‘Feral’ is about a group of gay kids in their 20s growing up in Memphis, Tennessee–and I am one of those things,” says actor Seth Daniel, who plays Daniel. “It was interesting to take what I experienced growing up in the Mid-South and adapt it to the character. It wasn’t so much that I was playing my character Daniel, as it was that Daniel and I were playing the character together. What’s striking in “Feral”–and beautifully evident in all of Fox’s projects–is his ability to create endearing scenes of authentically touching–sometimes heartbreaking–intimacy: a quiet embrace in the woods, a twilight conversation on the couch, a softly spoken journal entry. Fox has directed four feature films including, “Blue Citrus Hearts,” “OMG/HaHaHa” and “This Is What Love In Action Looks Like” – all informed by his painful coming out as a gay man in the conservative south – and has been called one of the originators of the “Memphis Style” of filmmaking known for strong, authentic performances, improvised scripts and tight editing. Filmmaker Magazine named him as one of the “25 New Faces of Independent Film”. “Feral” boasts a soundtrack featuring numerous artists from the Memphis area. Headed up by country-punk band Lucero, it also includes songs by the post-punk quartet Nots and on-the-verge breakout musician Julien Baker, whose debut album “Sprained Ankle” was named “one of the best albums of 2015” by The New York Times. “Feral,” a Dekkoo only original, debuts October 6, 2016. “Feral” leads: (l-r) Leah Beth Bolton, Chase Brother, Seth Daniel, and Jordan Nichols  •  photo by Breezy Lucia

Dr. Jim Kublin, M.D., M.P.H. Dr. Jim Kublin is currently Executive Director of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network based at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.  He is also the Medical Director of the Seattle Malaria Clinical Trials Center, a translational research center established by Fred Hutch and the Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) to test experimental malaria vaccines and drugs in human clinical trials. Jim is also a faculty member in the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington. Jim has conducted extensive research on HIV and malaria in South America, SE Asia, and Africa, including clinical trials of novel therapies and vaccines. The Gates Foundation awarded Jim a Grand Challenges Exploration award to apply high-throughput system analyses to malaria vaccine development. Before moving to Seattle, Jim was Director, HIV Vaccines – Infectious Diseases, for Merck & Co., Inc where he played a key role in the development and implementation of HIV vaccine studies, overseeing the coordination of clinical assays, site identification and development, government and ethical approvals and providing guidance on vaccine policy issues. Jim completed his B.S. and M.D. at Georgetown University and received his M.P.H. and completed a residency in Preventive Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Jim continued work in vaccine development and molecular epidemiology while attending the University of Maryland’s School of Medicine for his fellowship in Vaccinology at the Center for Vaccine Development.   Article By By Mary Engel Many paths led Dr. Jim Kublin to where he is today: executive director of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN), based at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. A good place to start is the 16 days he spent struggling to finish the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest sled-dog race — the lesser known and more demanding cousin to Alaska’s Iditarod. “You talk about the long haul, and the incredible patience that’s required to really see it through to the finish, and the perseverance,” he said recently. Kublin was recalling the 1992 race from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Whitehorse, Yukon, when he was 30 years old. But he could have been talking about leading the world’s largest clinical trials network in the marathon quest to develop and test an HIV vaccine. Finding a vaccine can seem less like a race than a slog through blowing snow, sub-zero temperatures and more darkness than daylight. Kublin’s been there. On average, a third of the mushers who attempt the Yukon Quest scratch. Kublin finished, but for the first half of the race, he was dead last. With up to 300 miles between checkpoints, he had plenty of time to face — and accept — his vulnerabilities, an experience he described as “enormously humbling.” He used the same words to describe the bond he established with lead dogs Woodrow, Aspen and the rest of his team as he knelt in the snow every couple hours, checking their feet, making sure they rested and ate. “If I were to say, ‘I can’t do this anymore, these dogs can’t do it, we need help’ — there wasn’t any,” he said. “[The dogs] knew they were entirely dependent on me, and I knew I was entirely dependent on them. And it was just beautiful.” TURNING POINT Kublin grew up in a blue-collar iron-ore mining town on Michigan’s harshly beautiful Upper Peninsula. The son of an ophthalmologist (who at age 80 is still practicing), he found both work and role models in the town’s iron-ore mine warehouse and foundry during high school. “I was surrounded by people who hadn’t had a lot of advantages growing up,” he said. “It just gave me an appreciation of the struggles that many people experience in this country.” Moving from the sparsely populated, hardscrabble U.P. to Washington D.C.’s Georgetown University added to the Camus-reading teenager’s sense of bridging two worlds. He dropped out after his first two years to accompany a college group going to Nicaragua to do public health work. If growing up in a job-depressed mining town exposed him to disadvantage, Nicaragua showed him true poverty. To this day, he keeps a photo on his bedside table that he took there of a malnourished child. But Nicaragua in 1981-82, just after the 1979 revolution, was also a place of excitement and idealism. The new government was launching programs to improve literacy, education and health care. Inspired by Liberation Theology’s ideas on social justice and galvanized by his first foray into epidemiology, Kublin, then 20, worked on the country’s malaria eradication campaign — only to come down with the disease himself. Anyone who knows that curiosity is a vital part of being a scientist will recognize his response to enduring malarial rigors and hallucinating that his reflection in the bathroom mirror was his face in a coffin. “That’s when I first learned about malaria,” he said, “and became fascinated by just the elegance and biology of this parasite life cycle.” It was to become a lifelong love affair. In addition to his work heading the HVTN network, Kublin is medical director of the Malaria Clinical Trials Center at Seattle Biomed. Nicaragua proved a turning point. Returning to Georgetown to focus on biology and pre-med, Kublin went from uninspired student to the dean’s list. He did his undergraduate thesis on how parasites attach to the liver cell. Entering medical school, he continued to do malaria research on the side, dissecting the salivary glands of mosquitos to collect the parasite. He was in his first year at Georgetown’s School of Medicine in 1984, the year HIV was found to cause AIDS. Jim Kublin provides pediatric care as a volunteer medic at a Cambodian refugee camp on the Thai-Khmer border in 1988. FROM MALARIA TO HIV Kublin’s internship at New York’s St. Vincent’s Hospital in 1988 put him in the AIDS epidemic’s West Village epicenter. The hospital was filled to capacity, with gurneys in hallways and a cadre of young doctors who felt both energized and besieged by the challenge. Despite their dedication, in the years before antiretroviral therapy, AIDS was essentially a death sentence. Still, Kublin found a lesson in the madness. “I learned in that year that some of the most honorable work out there is hospice care,” he said, “and was fortunate myself to do some of that, helping people with their unfinished business, even if it’s just calling somebody they needed to talk to before they die.” But even that did not prepare him for sub-Saharan Africa. He and his wife, Zara, and their young sons Gus and Henno moved to Malawi in 1998, where he ran a research program and worked as scientific coordinator for an initiative sponsored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Malawi Ministry of Health and Population. Once there, he found whole villages decimated by HIV, with no one left but elders and orphans. Antiretroviral treatment, by then resurrecting patients from near death in developed countries, was not yet available in Africa. So Kublin started doing what other U.S. and European workers were doing — getting colleagues back home to send expired but still usable drugs. Then came wrenching decisions on who should get his tiny stash of pills. The drugs were no match for the immensity of HIV in Malawi. The hospital morgue overflowed daily. Like Nicaragua, Malawi was transformative for Kublin. Having come to work on malaria, he left to help find an HIV vaccine. STAYING THE COURSE ON THE ROAD TO A VACCINE In 2004, after a three-year stint working on an HIV vaccine at Merck Research Labs, Kublin was lured by Dr. Larry Corey, a world-renowned virologist and now Fred Hutch’s president and director emeritus, to coordinate operations across the HVTN. The HVTN conducts all phases of clinical trials, from evaluating experimental vaccines for safety and the ability to stimulate immune responses to testing vaccine efficacy. A model for collaborative global research, its vaccine trial units are located at leading research institutions in more than 30 cities on five continents. The road to an HIV vaccine has proved challenging. One of the deepest disappointments came in 2007, just before Kublin took over as executive director. A major trial had to be halted when it was found that the vaccine neither prevented HIV infection nor reduced the amount of virus in the blood among vaccine recipients who became infected with HIV. In some cases, it could make the recipient more susceptible to the virus. The trial was the biggest one in the field at the time, and the vaccine being tested had been considered the best hope. Despite an effort at scientific detachment, the HVTN staff was devastated. “We designed the trial correctly because it delivered an answer very quickly,” said Niles Eaton, HVTN director of site operations. “But it wasn’t the answer we wanted.” Kublin too was caught short by how much he had emotionally invested in that vaccine. He was home when the call came, and the news brought him to tears. When he told his children what had happened, his then 9-year-old-son, Gus, after a pause, replied, “But you’re not going to give up, are you? It’s too important.” The next day, Kublin called the team together and told them what Gus had said. “He conveyed that to us to keep us going,” said Eaton. “We needed to hear that.” Kublin takes a dog team, led by Woodrow and Storm, on a run near Skandia, Michigan, in 1994. RENAISSANCE MAN For his 50th birthday three years ago, Kublin’s colleagues made a word cloud of phrases used to describe him. Renaissance man topped the list, though “brilliant” and “approachable” — traits not always seen together — were not far behind. So was “steady leadership” and “calm in the storm,” qualities that turn out to be as useful for leading a team of researchers through the ups and downs of vaccine clinical trials as for getting a rookie musher to the finish line. “In science, an experiment doesn’t fail, it informs us. He reminds us of that,” said HVTN project manager Sue Ferguson, Kublin’s assistant. “There have been rough waters, but he’s a phenomenal leader. He gives you so much room to bring your best every day.” Last October, the HVTN opened a new, state-of-the-art laboratory in South Africa, which has the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in the world. Next year it will launch a series of clinical trials there. One will test a modified version of a vaccine that prevented about 32 percent of new infections in a six-year trial involving more than 16,000 adult volunteers in Thailand. The study, published in 2009, was the first to show that a safe and effective HIV vaccine is possible. A vaccine may be the prize at the end of the marathon, but the man described as driven to make a difference savors interim victories as well. The huge effort that goes into setting up trials provides humanitarian benefits that often go unrecognized. “Large trials require formidable infrastructure and training and raise standards of clinical care—a lasting resource,” he said. THE LONG HAUL The first time Kublin got on a sled behind a team of dogs was on May 12, 1990. Yes, he remembers the exact date. A late spring snowfall had dumped 12 inches on the Upper Peninsula, where he had returned after his internship intending to practice medicine, pay off school loans and recover from a tumultuous year. The friend who had invited him along chose six dogs to harness from the dozen spinning, yipping and pleading to go. Kublin stepped onto the sled runner, and up a hill they flew, like an elevator on speed. The cacophony of the dog yard gave way to the whistle of wind and his friend’s soft “gees” and “haws” directing the dogs left or right around one treefall after another. Kublin was transfixed. He still is. View article – http://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/hutch-magazine/2014-06/quest-to-develop-an-HIV-vaccine.html

Sam LaFrage is a 2012 graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, and was selected as a member of the 2013 New York Academy Company. As an actor, his Off-Broadway credits include “Palm Tree in a Rose Garden” (Jim Strong), “Happy in the Poorhouse” (Stevie), “The Rivals” (Bob Acres), and “Improbable Fiction” (Brevis). Other NYC credits include: “Blithe Spirit” (Charles). “The Wake of Jamey Foster” (Wayne), “Am I Blue?”(John Polk), “The Bear” (Smirnov), “The Loveliest Afternoon of the Year” (He), among others. Sam has worked along side of and collaborated with Douglas Carter Beane, George Heslin (Founder of the Origin Theatre Company, NYC), director/playwright Derek Ahonen (Founder of The Amoralists Theatre Company, NYC), Barbara Rubin (Market Theatre in Joannesburg, South Africa) and Denis Reid (Yale School of Drama). He has written and directed two plays (“The Commedia Cinderella” and “The Commedia Rapunzel”) both of which premiered at Columbia Children’s Theatre in South Carolina. Ragtag Theatre Company is a Commedia dell’ Arte troupe dedicated to bringing fresh and unique live LGBTQ theatre designed for the entire family! In short, we do fairytales. But not yo mama’s fairytales. We do fractured fairytales that spoof and riff off of pop culture… (much like Animaniacs or Shrek), and we do it all in the style of Commedia dell’Arte, which is an early style of Italian street theatre that incorporates big funny characters, improvisation, and direct audience involvement all in one. Our shows are audience interactive and the kids are integrated into every performance, making them feel uniquely important in this theatrical experience. Ultimately, our goal is the make you laugh and create a safe space where you can be yourself and #beweird with all of us. Through our crazy camp and comedy, we hope to empower and inspire all youngins and grown folk alike to embrace what makes them different. www.thecommediarapunzel.com | https://www.facebook.com/ragtagtheatre/ |https://twitter.com/RagtagTheatre

Lets Talk About Sex WELCOME! If you are single or in a couple and looking for a different perspective on love, happiness, and pleasure, you’ve come to the right place. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped people find and maintain satisfying and joyful relationships with lovers, family members, and friends, for the past 18 years. Together, we will create the relationship “structure” and agreements that are uniquely right for you. My approach to happiness and serenity is derived from tenets of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Social Justice Theory, and A Course In Miracles. The unique fusion of these models has enabled hundreds of my clients to create an enlightened balance of mind, heart, and action, as well as relationships that enable presence, peace, and pleasure. I can help you explore and change issues related to: – Diminished sexual desire in long-term relationships – Jealousy and fear in connections with others – Grief / loss – HIV related concerns and issues – Stress Management – Job burnout – Addiction / recovery – Anger Management – Depression – Caretaking fatigue My office is conveniently located at Madison Square Park (26th/ Broadway) in New York, New York. Late night appointments are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, as well daytime on Saturdays. For more information, please email me at Damon@DamonLJacobs.com or call 347-227-7707 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosts of Modd Couples Olivia: Olivia Harewood is an LA based, nationally touring standup comedian recently featured on season two of Fox’s LAUGHS. She hosted the gossip news series Buzz Media’s The Superficial and was a featured speaker and co-host of TEDX at Stanford University.     David: EMMY-nominated producer-actor David Millbern first emerged as a child actor in such iconic commercials as McDonald’s “Glasses to Go” and was the smile introducing that brand’s “Sundae Smile,” among many others. By the age of 17, David had already studied and worked with famed acting guru Lee Strasberg at the ACTORS STUDIO in NYC. After graduating from Northwestern University, a contract role playing ‘Lance Hirt’ on ABC’s “General Hospital” brought David to Los Angeles. It was Roger Corman who starred David in his first feature film, THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE, which became a cult favorite and produced 2 sequels. He went on to star in SORCERESS for Corman and when honored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences a few years ago, Corman mentioned his fondness for David’s work in both films. Many more feature film roles followed including Sir Ian McKellen’s doctor in the Oscar-winning GODS AND MONSTERS, Mariel Hemingway’s captor in IN HER LINE OF FIRE, and Alfred Molina’s match in TEXAS RANGERS. Television movies include leads in “Past Obsessions”, “An Accidental Christmas”, “Fatal Reunion” for LIFETIME; “Christmas Do-Over”, “I’ll Remember April”, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” for ABC Family; and “Ice Spiders”, “Chupacabra: Dark Seas” for SYFY. David starred in “Amada and the Alien” for Showtime, and “Error in Judgment” and “Sanctimony”, both for HBO. David was the voice of ‘Lt. Louie Nichols’ in the award-winning animated series “Robotech”. After receiving an EMMY Nomination for producing the RIBBON OF HOPE CELEBRATION along with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, David dove head first into his of love of storytelling by becoming a producer-actor hyphenate. David produced the female thriller, THE NURSE, starring EMMY-nominee John Heard, and the upcoming HUSH-UP SWEET CHARLOTTE, a comedic parody, currently in the film festival circuit. He produces “Cinema Conversations” for HERE TV as well as their sit-com, “From here! on OUT” starring EMMY-winning Juliet Mills, which has been picked up for a second season. David won the prestigious SABRE AWARD last year for producing ‘Live From the Daytime Emmys Red Carpet”. Next, look for David as the Host of the new game show, “Modd Couples”, which he also produces.VISIT MOD COUPLES WEBSITE – HTTP://WWW.HERETV.COM/MODD-COUPLES

Damon L. Jacobs is a New York-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and HIV prevention specialist who helps people find health, love, and pleasure. He is best known for championing the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through his work in media including MSNBC, New York's WPIX 11, Al Jazeera America, Huffington Post Live ,Vice TV, New York Times, USA Today, NPR, Out Magazine, and many more. He is is featured as one of 35 “Leading HIV Activists” by The Advocate Magazine, and one of the Ten “Most Captivating Voices of 2014” by HIV Equal. His trainings have helped thousands learn practical skills for successfully implementing PrEP and increasing adherence.

Episode 62 (Air Date: MARCH 19, 2015) This episode is going to seem a bit out of the ordinary. Today Ben is interviewing Damon L. Jacobs (Psychotherapist & PrEP Educator) about HIV Prevention. Did you know that we now have a pill that can actually PREVENT HIV infection by up to 99% when taken daily? If you didn’t … Episode 62 – Interview: Damon Jacobs, HIV Prevention (PrEP) Read More »

Episode 62 (Air Date: MARCH 19, 2015) This episode is going to seem a bit out of the ordinary. Today Ben is interviewing Damon L. Jacobs (Psychotherapist & PrEP Educator) about HIV Prevention. Did you know that we now have a pill that can actually PREVENT HIV infection by up to 99% when taken daily? If you didn't … Episode 62 – Interview: Damon Jacobs, HIV Prevention (PrEP) Read More »

A woman dating a water-sports enthusiast is having a hard time, just "letting go." A straight man is horrified by misogynistic, abusive porn. Why is it popular? How can he avoid it?  In another instance of straight male bewilderment, a man in his 50s doesn't "get" bondage. How can he find a woman who isn't interested in 50 Shades of anything?  On the Magnum, Dan spars with family therapist Damon L Jacobs on the PREP controversy.  And a sad tale of yet another rape at a fraternity, with a victim who didn't report it.  206-201-2720 This episode is brought to you by Squarespace.com. They make it easy to build a website or blog. Give it a whirl, and if you want to buy it, use the code Savage12 for a 10% discount and free web domain registration. This episode is also brought to you by AdamandEve.com. Get 10 free gifts, plus free shipping when you enter offer code "Savage". This podcast is also brought to you by Stamps.com. Click on the microphone and enter "Savage" for $55 free postage and a digital scale. 

A woman dating a water-sports enthusiast is having a hard time, just "letting go." A straight man is horrified by misogynistic, abusive porn. Why is it popular? How can he avoid it?  In another instance of straight male bewilderment, a man in his 50s doesn't "get" bondage. How can he find a woman who isn't interested in 50 Shades of anything?  On the Magnum, Dan spars with family therapist Damon L Jacobs on the PREP controversy.  And a sad tale of yet another rape at a fraternity, with a victim who didn't report it.  206-201-2720 This episode is brought to you by Squarespace.com. They make it easy to build a website or blog. Give it a whirl, and if you want to buy it, use the code Savage12 for a 10% discount and free web domain registration. This episode is also brought to you by AdamandEve.com. Get 10 free gifts, plus free shipping when you enter offer code "Savage". This podcast is also brought to you by Stamps.com. Click on the microphone and enter "Savage" for $55 free postage and a digital scale. 

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Psychotherapist in New York State, and has worked in HIV Treatment and Prevention for most of the past 22 years.  His 2008 book, "Absolutely Should-less" criticizes traditional HIV prevention strategies that fail to  effectively impact and change high-risk sexual behaviors.   He has been publicly speaking out in favor of information, education, and accessibility regarding PrEP for the past 12 months.  He frequently offers talks throughout New York City on subjects related to healthy living, joyful relationships, and rejecting stigma.   For more information, please email him at Shouldless@gmail.com or call 347-227-7707. 

Damon Jacobs is a licensed therapist who specializes in treating Addictions, Caretaking Fatigue, Obsessions/Compulsions, Anxiety and Panic, Social Conflict Resolution, Depression, Anger Management, Gender Identity & Transition, Grief and Loss, HIV related issues, and Sexual Identity & Coming Out, all with a sensitivity toward diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds. He is the author of "Absolutely Should-Less." Jacobs also is a part of "We Love Soaps TV," a website devoted to the history of the genre. No other website goes in-depth with your favorite actrors, writers, and producers to find out more about them that what the viewers, and possibly the actors, did not know.   Jeff Prewett's  leading actor looks and intensive acting training have gotten the attention of producers and directors alike.  He has achieved this by making his way in the door securing stunt work and then given acting roles on such features as, the upcoming FAST  5,  CROSS and the Avengers phenomenon THOR.    In a mere two years, since moving from Australia, Jeff Prewett is beginning to make his mark in the industry.  With his intense physical and military training, athletic prowess and stunt experience, Jeff has landed roles in some of the most commercial projects being produced.

November 1, 2010 is the third annual "Give Up Your Shoulds" Day, and We Love Soaps' divine Damon L. Jacobs is continuing his crusade to convince us all to live a "should-less" life! The recent rash of gay-related teen suicides has alarmed a great many of us, and Damon is returning to Brandon's Buzz for a very special LIVE event to give us an exclusive sneak peek at his plan of action, as well as to dish about all the hot topics in soapland (including "One Life to Live's" quasi-renewal and Stephanie Forrester's brave battle with stage four cancer!) and whatever else crosses our crazy minds! Tired of thinking you SHOULD join a gym, you SHOULD look for a better job, you SHOULD be a better person, you SHOULD be a positive example in today's world? Ditch the "shoulds" and come join us as a true master teaches us how to take the first step toward a happier existence!

His new book "Absolutely Should-Less" is burning up the bestseller charts across the country, and his "Soap Shrink" columns at Marlena De Lacroix's fabulous website are an industry-wide must-read, and now Damon Jacobs is coming by the Buzz to discuss his book, his life, the tragic cancellation of "Guiding Light," and whatever else manages to tickle our fancy.