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The HIV Podcast

Award nominated podcast, listened to in an incredible 180 countries, The HIV Podcast is fast becoming a global gamechanger for tackling HIV stigma!The HIV Podcast separates fact from fiction and tackles HIV myths and misconceptions. We cover all things HIV related from people to historical events, law, health, taboo topics and pop-culture moments - basically everything you need to know about HIV! Join hosts Sarah Macadam and Jessica Harding, who have worked at an HIV charity for a combined 40 years,

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59:49

HIV Activism with Lisa Power

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/05/09

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 justthe 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

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25:58

Joan Baker

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/05/02

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

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20:59

The Lesbian Avengers

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/04/25

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

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23:34

The San Diego Blood Sisters

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/04/18

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.SourcesSan Diego Blood Sisters -

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29:04

HIV & Pregnancy Part 3 - Victoria’s Story

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/04/11

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

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28:58

HIV & Pregnancy Part 2

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/04/04

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

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34:41

HIV & Pregnancy Part 1

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/03/28

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

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33:21

Dr Meg Doherty The World Health Organization

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/03/14

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

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33:13

Broken Agreements, Global Consequences

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/03/07

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

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38:14

Regan Hofmann UNAIDS

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/02/28

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

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26:49

What Do We Actually Do?

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/02/21

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.

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31:17

HIV & Allan

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/02/14

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. 🎙️❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:35

HIV & President Trump Part 2

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/02/07

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

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30:40

HIV & President Trump Part 1

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/01/31

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

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26:34

HIV & Nicola May

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/01/24

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 linksBrighton: Sussex Beacon inpatient unit to close in restructure - BBC NewsGilead Sciences, US government settle patent case over HIV prevention drugs | Reuters Hosted on

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41:10

HIV & Dr Nneka Nwokolo

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/01/17

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

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40:15

Lenacapavir

The HIV Podcast ·

2025/01/10

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

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30:36

World AIDS Day U=U Special

The HIV Podcast ·

2024/11/29

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.

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31:07

Holly Johnson

The HIV Podcast ·

2024/10/25

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.

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36:02

HIV Positive Mural

The HIV Podcast ·

2024/10/18

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.

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