TIMOTHY GUION SMITH | Next of Kin
Timothy Guion Smith joins Karl Schmid to talk about his powerful debut short film, Next of Kin — a moving story about love, legacy, and the HIV experience. Continue reading TIMOTHY GUION SMITH | Next of Kin
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BIANCA ORDOÑEZ | Disclosure in the Latine community
Bianca Ordoñez opens up about the emotional journey of disclosing her status—especially within a Latino household. She shares the challenges she faced, how she prepared for the moment, and why managing expectations can help ease the process. Continue reading BIANCA ORDOÑEZ | Disclosure in the Latine community
DEONDRE B. MOORE | Zero HIV Stigma Day
“People aren’t dying from HIV — they’re dying from stigma.” In honor of #ZeroHIVStigmaDay, we’re amplifying voices that are pushing for change, healing, and dignity for all living with HIV. Continue reading DEONDRE B. MOORE | Zero HIV Stigma Day
PASTOR ANDRE L. McGUIRE | Faith, love & HIV
“Faith should never be a barrier to love.” This week on Plus Talk, Karl Schmid is joined by Pastor Andre L. McGuire for a heart-opening conversation about faith, HIV, and embracing our differences. Continue reading PASTOR ANDRE L. McGUIRE | Faith, love & HIV
TAG | The state of stigma & HIV
Is our HIV care system on the brink? On this week’s #PlusTalk, returning guest Mark Harrington (Executive Director at TAG) is joined by Ivy Kwan Arce (President at TAG) for a crucial conversation about the alarming collapse of our HIV care infrastructure. Continue reading TAG | The state of stigma & HIV
JOSHUA GONZALEZ | Sexual health, stigma & HIV
Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, a Board-certified Urologist and expert in sexual medicine, joins Karl Schmid to talk openly about how HIV stigma still affects our sexual health and confidence. Continue reading JOSHUA GONZALEZ | Sexual health, stigma & HIV
MARY FISHER | She changed the game.
Game changing AIDS/HIV advocate Mary Fisher is here to discuss how one brave moment at the 1992 RNC convention changed the trajectory of her life forever. Continue reading MARY FISHER | She changed the game.
RENA JANAMNUAYSOOK | Asia’s first trans-led clinic
Discover how Thailand’s groundbreaking Tangerine Clinic is redefining care, creating community, and leading a global model for access and dignity in trans health. Continue reading RENA JANAMNUAYSOOK | Asia’s first trans-led clinic
JOSEPH KIBLER & DR. DAVID MALEBANCHE | Parenting while positive
Joseph Kibler and Dr. David Malebranche open up about what fatherhood looks like while living with HIV—and how you can raise a happy, healthy HIV negative child as an HIV+ parent. Continue reading JOSEPH KIBLER & DR. DAVID MALEBANCHE | Parenting while positive
BRIDGETTE PICOU | HIV & Menopause
Hidden shame. Deadly silence. In this powerful conversation, host Karl Schmid sits down with HIV advocates Alana Beaumont (UK) and Martez Smith (NYC) to break down the harmful stigma still impacting communities of color. Continue reading BRIDGETTE PICOU | HIV & Menopause