Positive Voices Malachi Stewart & Leah Henry

This week Malachi and Leah are speaking to guest Greg Meredith about his experience as an HIV-positive person. This engaging interview expands to discuss the role of stigma in HIV disclosure, the complex nature of HIV medication and medical care, and dating in the LGBTQ+ community. You won’t want to miss this!

In this episode, Leah and Malachi discuss all things mental health with Dr. Shanéa Thomas. Mental health and HIV are closely intertwined, but the ways they interact are unique to each person. Join our discussion on therapy, the importance of hopeful stories, trauma, and the need for a sense of power over your health and wellbeing.

HIV is not a death sentence. Malachi and Leah are joined by HIV Positive advocates Linda Scruggs and Ken Pettigrew. Our guests recount their experiences being diagnosed with HIV, the effect of stigma, and how culture’s understanding of HIV has aged with them.

Welcome to the Positive Voices podcast, where we're bringing knowledge and empowerment to the DC-Maryland area! In our first episode, hosts Leah and Malachi are joined by Jordan Madison, a Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist. Listen in on their frank discussions on how culture, toxic masculinity, and HIV status all affect dating in the DMV area.

We're bringing knowledge and empowerment to the DC-Maryland area! Join our hosts Leah and Malachi as they speak to special guests and amplify the voices of members of our HIV communities while giving them an avenue to share life experiences, discuss resources, and encourage people living with HIV to engage in care and treatment. Let’s raise our voices and create better outcomes for people with HIV!