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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, every Friday where they will take you on a journey that's surprising, shocking, educational and sometimes hilarious - this podcast will make you laugh as much as it will make you gasp!
Shortlisted for the Audio & Radio Industry Awards in the category of Impact Award, for making a difference to society.
Finalist in two categories of the 2023 Independent Podcast Award
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“I think all of America would benefit from hearing you talk about sexual health in a fun and vibrant way, because here we are so rigid when it comes to sex and sexual education. You ladies make it fun and engaging and lighthearted and common- as common as talking about what are you doing this weekend or what you have for breakfast kind of common and that is precisely how people should be talking about their sexual health choices.”
“Since diagnosis in March 2020 some, not all, HIV service providers and PLWHIV have been quite ‘lecturey’ (that’s clearly a made up word) about HIV. You both educate us about HIV in a fun and informal way and that’s the hook. It appeals to those not living with HIV“
“I promise not to girl fan you all the time( even though I am ) I just wanted to let you know your education is spreading ! We have a big family holiday planned to Jamaica and my sister whose baby will be 5 months when we fly out was worried about HIV Being spread from a mosquito bite. I told her to listen to your episode sex and she would understand how HIV is transmitted. Safe to say she is now fully aware of how HIV can be transmitted. Just want to say again how much I love your podcast”
The HIV Podcast is produced by TVPS
Written & hosted by Sarah Macadam
Produced, edited & hosted by Jessica Harding
Research and sound support from Zoe Coates
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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 - WikipediaHolly Johnson 'cancelled' after HIV positive status revealed - BBC NewsPrint advertising—Frankie Goes To Hollywood | Advertising | Zang Tuum Tumb and all that (zttaat.com)Quarter page advert for ‘Relax’ | Advertising | Zang Tuum Tumb and all that (zttaat.com) 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.
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