Transforming Pleasure and Wellness: Party Culture, Safety, and Drug User Health
July 1, 2026In this episode, we explore the intersections of pleasure, community wellness, stigma reduction, and drug user health.
Building Bridges: Stakeholder Identification and Community Engagement
Strong partnerships are the foundation of meaningful community impact. In this episode, we explore how organizations can identify key stakeholders, foster authentic relationships, and strengthen community engagement efforts to create lasting change.
Care Delayed: Understanding Barriers to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
May 20, 2026This podcast from DC Engage explores the complex barriers that individuals face when seeking care for mental health and substance use challenges. From stigma and systemic inequities to logistical and financial obstacles, the discussion highlights how these factors impact access to timely and effective treatment.
Owning the Narrative: Black Women, Sex Work & HIV Prevention
January 7, 2026Sex work is work—but for Black women, it’s also layered with stigma, safety concerns, and systemic barriers. This episode dives into the lived realities of Black women in the industry, from navigating agency and empowerment to confronting criminalization, healthcare discrimination, and HIV risk. We explore how access to prevention tools like PrEP, regular testing, and supportive care can make a difference. It’s time to move beyond judgment and listen to the real stories, struggles, and victories of those who live it.
Sacred & Sensual: Exploring Faith, Sexuality, and Empowerment for Black Women
October 20, 2025In this candid and empowering conversation, we explore the rich and often complex intersection of faith, sexuality, and Black womanhood. From navigating desire and spiritual values to confronting cultural expectations and dismantling shame, this episode creates space for honest reflection and healing. We also shine a light on how HIV awareness and prevention play a vital role in this dialogue challenging stigma, centering pleasure, and affirming that Black women can honor both their faith and their sexual health without compromise.
Wellness Chronicles 8 — Love Unfiltered: Dating After a Diagnosis
September 25, 2025This episode explores love and relationships after an HIV diagnosis, focusing on stigma, self-disclosure, and embracing intimacy with confidence. It also highlights the importance of HIV prevention and awareness through testing, communication, and self-advocacy.
Love After Diagnosis: Redefining Relationships with HIV
September 8, 2025Love, intimacy, and relationships don’t stop after a diagnosis, but how do you navigate dating post-diagnosis? In this episode, experience personal journeys that shed light on stigma, self-disclosure, and the pursuit of love. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or supporting someone who is, this conversation is a testament to resilience, joy, and the right to romance without fear. It also highlights the importance of HIV prevention, regular testing, and awareness as part of building healthy, informed relationships.
Fighting for Justice: The Hidden Toll of HIV Laws on Black Women
August 19, 2025This episode unpacks the harsh reality of HIV criminalization and how outdated laws disproportionately harm Black women. These laws—rooted in stigma, not science—undermine public health efforts by discouraging testing, deterring disclosure, and increasing fear around diagnosis. From unjust prosecutions to emotional trauma, we explore how these policies fuel misinformation and widen health disparities. We also highlight the ongoing fight for justice, education, and legal reform—essential steps in creating a supportive environment where HIV prevention, care, and treatment can truly thrive.
Transcending Barriers – Health and Wellness for Black Transgender Women
January 3, 2025In this episode, participants delve into the intersection of race, gender identity, and health, shedding light on the systemic barriers and discrimination this community faces. Through an expert interview of personal stories, and actionable insights, this episode aims to empower Black transgender women with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive.
Shattering Stigma: Cultivating Cultural Understanding for Mental Wellness
December 2, 2024Stigma presents itself in many forms and can create barriers to accessing care. In this episode, participants will explore how stigma surrounding mental health contributes to these issues.
Wellness Chronicles 1 — The Truth: Unveiling the Numbers
November 1, 2024This episode provides a look into the rising cases of HIV amongst Black Women and why the numbers are climbing due to stigma.
A Malawian Perspective on Aging and HIV/AIDS
September 18, 2021Although we live in an aging population, attention is far from focused on those 50 or older when it comes to HIV/AIDS in Malawi. HealthHIV Fellow Delroy White recently found himself asking, “What happens to older people when most medical interventions are directed towards younger populations?”
