Confessions
There are an estimated 50,000 Latinas living with HIV in the United States today. In 2020, there were 5,450 new HIV infections in women. Confessions is a podcast that follows the lives of 6 women who share their journeys.
The women in this podcast courageously share their stories and the pain they've endured, raising awareness and breaking down barriers. Their voices are powerful and necessary in promoting empathy. Let's listen and learn from their experiences.
This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network in collaboration with Women Together and produced by mejia.tv
For more information about the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network visit lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork
HIV data obtained at cdc.gov/hiv
To find HIV testing, treatment, and other resources visit https://locator.hiv.gov/
Produced by:
Natalie Sanchez
Elia Silveyra
Francisco Valdes
Se estima que hoy en día hay 50,000 Latinas que viven con VIH en los Estados Unidos. En el ano 2020, hubo 5,450 nuevas infecciones de VIH en mujeres. Confesiones es un podcast que sigue la vida de 6 mujeres que comparten sus historias.
Las mujeres en este podcast comparten con valentía sus historias y el dolor que han aguantado, creando conciencia y derribando barreras. Sus voces son poderosas y necesarias para promover la empatía. Escuchemos y aprendamos de sus experiences.
Este podcast es presentado por Los Angeles Family AIDS Network en colaboración con Women Together y producido por mejia.tv
Para obtener más información sobre Los Angeles Family AIDS Network visite lafan.org
facebook.com/LAFAN1
Instagram: @lafamilyaidsnetwork
Datos sobre el VIH obtenidos en cdc.gov/hiv
Para encontrar pruebas, tratamientos y otros recursos del VIH, visite https://locator.hiv.gov/
Producido por:
Natalie Sanchez
Jazmin Rojano
Elia Silveyra
Confessions
Yoga, Sobriety, and Motherhood
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Confessions Podcast, Season Two, where we delve into the heart and soul of resilience and purpose in the face of adversity. This episode introduces you to 28-year-old yoga instructor Gabrielle. Born in Florida and having moved from place to place, Gabrielle eventually found herself in San Diego, facing some of her life's lowest points. One of these pivotal moments was learning she was HIV positive, a diagnosis that could have easily broken her spirit. Instead, Gabrielle chose to transform her life, finding strength and purpose in her journey.
Gabrielle opens up about her battle with alcoholism, a struggle that intensified after college. She candidly shares the challenges she faced and the pivotal moments that led her to seek help. Her story is one of hope and determination as she navigated the difficult road to sobriety and found peace through yoga. Now, living a life of sobriety, Gabrielle has embraced her role as a mother, offering a unique perspective on what it means to breastfeed and care for her baby while living with HIV.
Join us for this inspiring episode as Gabrielle's journey underscores the power of resilience, the importance of seeking help, and the beauty of living authentically. Her story is a powerful reminder that even in the face of adversity, we can find strength, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose. Tune in to "Yoga, Sobriety, and Motherhood with Gabrielle" for an unforgettable conversation that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.
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This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network