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...with Alex Sparrowhawk
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!
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39:36||Season 3, Ep. 146This 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)145. HIV & Denial Part 7
31:55||Season 3, Ep. 145The 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 | Reuters144. HIV & Denial Part 6
30:32||Season 3, Ep. 144What 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=oddtdtcreator143. HIV & Denial Part 5
25:20||Season 3, Ep. 143Denial 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 - Wikipedia142. HIV & Denial Part 4
22:46||Season 3, Ep. 142In 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 - Wikipedia141. HIV &...Denial Part 3
31:01||Season 3, Ep. 141Denial 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)140. HIV &...Denial 2
30:36||Season 3, Ep. 140Our 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)139. HIV &...Denial Part 1
34:43||Season 3, Ep. 139Summer 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)138. ...at the International AIDS Conference 2024 Part 2
25:41||Season 3, Ep. 138This 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