A Big Mouthful Simon Pearson

Greg Owen leads on PrEP at Terrence Higgins Trust and is co-founder of iwantPrEPnow, a website which facilitates the safe purchase of genuine generic PrEP (the HIV prevention drug). He is a global pioneer in PrEP advocacy and was awarded the Life Ball Life Plus Award 2017 for outstanding contribution to HIV prevention. Greg has featured in numerous radio shows and on television, speaking about HIV, sexual well-being and PrEP, as well as writing and contributing to countless articles for LGBT and mainstream media. He recently starred in the critically acclaimed, landmark BBC documentary The People vs The NHS: Who Gets The Drugs? He is currently developing a new television project with one of the UK’s leading production companies.
 Greg has lectured and presented on PrEP in many different setting across the globe. These range from lecturing at Manchester University and Oxford University to a speaking tour of Taiwan to giving evidence to the All Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster and the Department of Health and Social Care. He also presents regularly at UK medical conferences for organisations such as the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and the British HIV Association (BHIVA) and presents internationally. He is part of the joint BASHH BHIVA PrEP Guidelines Writing Group. 
 Links
BBC coverage of The People vs The NHS; Who Gets the Drugs? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b8cdm4

How you get monkeypox
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/monkeypox/

Find a sexual health clinic
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health/find-a-sexual-health-clinic

Monkeypox: background information
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/monkeypox

Monkeypox in the UK
https://www.tht.org.uk/news/monkeypox-uk
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In this, the first episode of 2021, I thought it was important just to look at resilience and to discuss what we can do to help improve or maybe bolster pour self worth and well being to ensure that we feel able enough to get through yet another lock down.
Debbie Wood (Psychological Therapist) joins me again to have a great discussion on this topic.

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LINKS:

Visit Mind at this address to get some more information about building our self esteem as discussed in this episode.
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-esteem/about-self-esteem/
Resources for mental wellbeing
If you're finding things tough and struggling to cope, we've got some resources that can help. Whether you're a student looking for support, or you're wanting to find ways to cope with loneliness or anxiety, take a look at our resources section for support.
https://giveusashout.org/
Text Shout 85258
Watch this video to see how it works
https://youtu.be/UpCI8FMtouY



Resilience 101: How to Be a More Resilient Personhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/click-here-happiness/201803/resilience-101-how-be-more-resilient-person
 
Welcome to OutREACH Cumbria, the county’s main service provider for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* support, advise and engagement in Cumbria. We work county wide and are here to help anyone within Cumbria, and the surrounding areas, as much as we can. 
We have a range of different services, groups, projects and opportunities on offer. If you would like to find out more about these, please have a look around our website.
http://www.outreachcumbria.org.uk/


 Be is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. We work to improve the lives of Trans and Non-Binary people throughout the North East and West of England and beyond through our peer support groups and social events. We are also looking to run a programme of health and wellbeing events in the near future and we offer online support through a secret Facebook group – please contact us for details.
https://be-north.org.uk/need-help-now/


 For up to date information regarding Covid-19
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
 Get the latest NHS information and advice about  Covid-19
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

The LGBT Foundation will continue to be there for all LGBT+  people in need. For 45 years their helpline has been a lifeline to hundreds of thousands of people. If you are feeling worried, isolated or alone, know that you can pick up the phone and reach out to them on 0345 3 30 30 30.
https://lgbt.foundation/coronavirus

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In this episode we are going to be talking about ChemSex. What it is, how it affects us and what we can do to look after ourselves if we are engaging in it.
To help us with that discussion, we have a fantastic guest  in  Soozie Carmichael.
She has 12 years’ experience of working in addictions and is passionate about harm reduction.

Did you know that historically, psychoactive substances have been used by (i) priests in religious ceremonies ; (ii) healers for medicinal purposes  or (iii) the masses, in a socially acceptable way (such as  alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine). Our ancestors found ways to make more powerful concoctions easier to take.
he problem of loss of control associated with substances, indicating today's concept of addiction, was already being discussed in the 17th century .
We know that drugs have been around since forever .

More recently with technological progress, sex is available when ever we want it thanks to mobile/cell phones and their cameras. Together with apps and the internet, sex and group sex is now available more than ever before.

The LGBT Foundation offers support and advice to LGBT+ people follow the link or call them
Advice Support & Information 0345 3 30 30 30 http://lgbt.foundation/chemsex

Lets Talk About It is an NHS service in Solent.
They offer Chemsex Support
Their team of Health Advisers are on hand to support you with your chems use.
If you have any concerns about chemsex, you want to cut down or just play more safely, talk to us confidentially. Make an appointment for 1-1 support by calling 0300 300 2016 and ask for the Health Advising Team.
https://www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk/other-services/chemsex-support/

WeAreWithYou
Offer support around Chemsex: how to get back in control.
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/help-and-advice/advice-you/chemsex/

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Articles:
https://medium.com/unusual-universe/the-complete-history-of-the-sex-orgy-7fb0a38bab7d
https://theconversation.com/why-do-humans-have-an-innate-desire-to-get-high-60671
 https://listverse.com/2018/09/10/10-moments-in-the-history-of-the-orgy/
 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/22/addicted-to-chemsex-gay-drugs-film 

In February 2021 I read this article
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/hiv-sunderland-its-a-sin-19807332
and knew I needed to have a conversation with Andrew.

This episode details his being diagnosed with HIV and how he now has an undetectable viral load which means he cannot transmit the virus.

Andrew was an absolute joy to have a conversation with.
I hope you gain something from this episode.

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Links to subjects discussed in this podcast.

Terence Higgins Trust
https://www.tht.org.uk/
The UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity. They support people living with HIV and amplify their voices, and help the people using our services to achieve good sexual health.

Positive East
https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/
Positive East has been at the forefront of HIV service and care for three decades; supporting people from point of HIV diagnosis to longer term care.
Their mission is – to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities affected by HIV – we have developed a holistic range of health and wellbeing programmes from counselling to workshops to HIV testing and prevention.
Prepster
https://prepster.info/
PrEPster aims to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond
Do It London
https://doitlondon.org/
Do It London is part of The London HIV Prevention Programme
The London HIV Prevention Programme (LHPP) is a London-wide sexual health promotion initiative. It aims to increase HIV testing and promote prevention choices.
The Elton John AIDS Foundation
https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/
They want a world free from AIDS for everyone.
The Elton John AIDS Foundation funds frontline partners to prevent infections, fight stigma and provide treatment with love, compassion and dignity for the most vulnerable groups affected by HIV around the world.

LivLife
https://livlife.com/
Your journey with HIV
Learn more about how to navigate every step of your journey with HIV - from newly diagnosed to managing your treatment and living well.
MESMAC Newcastle
https://mesmacnewcastle.com/
During the Coronavirus outbreak Mesmac are unable to see people face to face. We have adapted our services to offer support either by telephone or email, we also offer HIV self testing kits by post to gay/bisexual men and other men who have sex with men upon request.
You will need to complete the order form and email it back to us, this is to determine your eligibility and so we can contact you for aftercare.
To apply for a FREE HIV test kit go to our HIV Test page and download the order form.
Mesmac
https://www.mesmac.co.uk/
Yorkshire MESMAC is one of the oldest and largest sexual health organisations in the country. We offer services to various communities across Yorkshire, including men who have sex with men, people of colour and other marginalised races, people misusing drugs, sex workers and LGBT+ young people and adults.
They have bases in Leeds, York, North Yorkshire, Bradford, Wakefield, Rotherham and Hull.

In this episode I have a chat with Dominic Arnall Chief Executive of Just Like Us.
Just Like Us is the LGBT+ young people's charity. We were founded five years ago for a simple reason: growing up LGBT+ is still unacceptably tough.
https://www.justlikeus.org/
I read the Article LGBT+ young people in North East are the loneliest in England and had to have a chat.
https://www.justlikeus.org/single-post/lgbt-young-people-in-north-east-are-loneliest-in-england

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Phone and website contacts:


Places that can help you if you feel distressed:
Your GP can help you:
Ring the surgery for an out of hours telephone number
Samaritans: 0845 7909090
24 hour helpline support for those experiencing distress, despair and/or suicidal feelings
Text SHOUT to 85258
https://giveusashout.org/about-us/about-shout/

The Proud Trust
Is a life saving and life enhancing organisation that helps LGBT+ young people empower themselves, to make a positive change for themselves, and their communities. We do this through youth groups, coordinating national and regional LGBT+ youth work networks, managing the LGBT+ Centre for Manchester, delivering of training, running events and campaigns, undertaking research and creating resources.

https://www.theproudtrust.org/for-young-people/advice-and-support/


LGBT Foundation:  – 0845 3 30 30 30 or 0161 235 8035 (10am-10pm, daily)
Helpline run by Lesbian and gay health charity. Email: info@lgbt.foundation
LifeSIGNS – Self-Injury Guidance & Network Support: Ideas and guidance for anyone affected by self-injury. Small charity run by LGB people with personal experience of self-injury. Anonymous Support Forum, clear fact-sheets, and active across social networks e.g. @LifeSIGNS
Childline: 0800 1111
Free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger. If the lines are busy, please keep trying
Allsorts: – 01273 72 12 11Free helpline, 10am-5pm, Monday – Friday
Allsorts is charity which supports young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTQU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity
Pace Youth: – 0207 700 1323
Free and confidential counselling for LGBTQ youth under 19. PACE is a LGBTQ mental health and wellbeing charity
National Lesbian and Gay Switchboard: – 0300 330 0630
Support and information for LGBQ people across the UK (10am to 11pm)
NHS Direct: – 0845 4647
This is a 24 hour support and information line

Helen and I discuss Trauma, how it manifests itself, how it affects us physically and psychologically and what we can do to help overcome traumatic experiences.

Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.

Your GP can help you:
Ring the surgery for an out of hours telephone number

Text SHOUT to 85258
https://giveusashout.org/about-us/about-shout/
Samaritans: 0845 7909090
24 hour helpline support for those experiencing distress, despair and/or suicidal feelings
LGBT Foundation:  – 0845 3 30 30 30 or 0161 235 8035 (10am-10pm, daily)
Helpline run by Lesbian and gay health charity. Email: info@lgbt.foundation


If U Care Share Foundation
We know that life can be tough sometimes and we may face difficult times, if you have been bereaved, affected or are thinking of suicide yourself then please do reach out for help and support.
Talk to us...

https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk/
Tel: 0191 387 5661


LGBTIQ+ mental healthGives information about mental health support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer or questioning (LGBTIQ+). 
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/lgbtiqplus-mental-health/about-lgbtiqplus-mental-health/
7 Tools for Managing Traumatic Stresshttps://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/October-2020/7-Tools-for-Managing-Traumatic-Stress
Coping after a traumatic eventhttps://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/coping-after-a-traumatic-event
The National Trauma Training Programme (NTTP)https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/news/the-national-trauma-training-programme-nttp/



The Dream Completion Techniquehttps://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.com/the-dream-completion-technique/
Night terrors and nightmareshttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/night-terrors/


Avoidance and Escapehttps://www.psychologytools.com/professional/mechanisms/avoidance/


How to Reduce Your Panic-Related Avoidance Behaviourshttps://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-reduce-your-panic-related-avoidance-behaviors-2584148



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What I need you to do.
Firstly, dig deep into your pockets and sponsor me with as much as you can spare and please get everyone you know to dig deep too.
You can only donate directly to If You care Share from this link in the show notes and Twitter. https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/abigmouthful
If you would like to join me on any part of that journey, email me and let me know. 
You would be very welcome. 
Here is my itinerary.
Thu. 9 Sep: 
Wallsend to Heddon-on-the-Wall 
Fri. 10 Sep: 
Heddon-on-the-Wall to Chollerford

Sat.  11 Sep: 
Chollerford to Gilsland 
Sun. 12 Sep: 
Gilsland to Carlisle  
Mon. 13 Sep: 
Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway