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Our history, the U=U message and other stories from women living with HIV

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A podcast that challenges the myths and stereotypes that feed HIV stigma

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The stories you are about to read are written by women living with HIV.
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Welcome to Our Stories: Ending HIV Stigma, a podcast about women, by women living with HIV in Australia to challenge the myths and stereotypes that feed HIV stigma. To listen click on the episodes below.

We share our stories of achieving our personal and career goals, navigating sex and relationships, and our journey through pregnancy and motherhood in this new era of Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U). Our stories are real, unfiltered and always inspiring. Hosted by Heather Ellis, a journalist and author, who has lived with HIV since 1995. Original podcast music by Mark Daniel. Podcast artwork by Carolina Relander.

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Introducing Our Stories Ending HIV Stigma

Mati’s Story :  Near the end, HIV treatments gave Mati life, love, nine grandchildren and a new career
Jane’s Story:  It was the Age of Aquarius, long before HIV and the era of AIDS

Georgina’s Story:  HIV never stopped her volunteering as a sewing teacher in Africa

Sarah’s Story:  After a bohemian life of self-discovery, HIV stigma nearly killed her

Batsirai’s Story:  In Africa, safe messages were everywhere, but not in Australia

Brittney’s Story:  After a surgery mishap in childhood, HIV never held her back

Charlotte’s Story:  A Bali travel adventure changed her life

Chrissie’s Story:  My experience at AIDS2024 as an HIV advocate and social media influencer

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