Resource Library
Our library of resources offers a wide variety of information on HIV prevention and care, capacity building and management, healthcare equity, and much more.
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Transforming Pleasure and Wellness: Party Culture, Safety, and Drug User Health
In this episode, we explore the intersections of pleasure, community wellness, stigma reduction, and drug user health.
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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.
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Care Delayed: Understanding Barriers to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
This 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.
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More Than a Mood: Understanding Mental Health Warning Signs
This podcast from DC Engage explores common indicators of mental health challenges. Listeners will gain insight into recognizing early warning signs, including changes in mood, behavior, and functioning.
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Owning the Narrative: Black Women, Sex Work & HIV Prevention
Sex 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.
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Sacred & Sensual: Exploring Faith, Sexuality, and Empowerment for Black Women
In 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.
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Beyond the Role: Caregiving, Self-Care & HIV Prevention
Black women are often the backbone of care in their families and communities—but who takes care of them? In this episode, we explore the realities of caregiving, especially for those navigating health systems, emotional labor, and generational responsibility. We discuss what it means to hold space for others while prioritizing your own well-being, including your sexual health. Through powerful stories, we highlight the importance of self-preservation, routine testing, and access to tools like PrEP—because HIV prevention is part of caring for yourself, too. Hear from those who have walked this path and learn how to receive the care you deserve while continuing…
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When Love Hurts: Intimate Partner Violence, HIV Risk, and the Path to Empowerment
This powerful episode delves into intimate partner violence (IPV) through the lived experiences of Black women, revealing how abuse can erode autonomy, increase HIV risk, and limit access to prevention tools like PrEP and testing. It highlights the urgent need for trauma-informed, culturally affirming support that addresses both safety and sexual health. By connecting IPV and HIV prevention, the episode underscores the importance of empowering Black women with the resources and care they need to heal and thrive.
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Love After Diagnosis: Redefining Relationships with HIV
Love, 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.
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EmpowerHer: Black Women Navigating Life-Professional Spaces
This episode addresses the unique challenges and triumphs of Black women in professional environments. Join us as we explore the stories of resilient and empowered Black women who are breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes, and making their mark in the corporate world. From navigating microaggressions to celebrating achievements, this podcast is a platform for Black women to share their journeys, inspire others, and empower each other in the pursuit of success and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.
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PrEPared and Empowered: The Power of Education
In this episode we will explore the impact of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) in HIV prevention and empowerment, discussing its importance, effectiveness, and role in empowering women and girls to take control of their sexual health.
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Growing Strong: Early HIV Intervention(s) for Young Girls
In this episode, we will delve into the challenges and successes of addressing HIV prevention and treatment in this vulnerable population. Tune in to ‘Growing Strong’ and join the conversation on how we can support the health and well-being of young girls worldwide.
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Boundaries and Healing: Nurturing Healthy Relationships
In this episode, participants will delve into tools and insights dedicated to cultivating healthy relationships and healing from relationship trauma. We will explore the impact of trauma on relationships, the importance of establishing healthy boundaries, and pathways to healing. This episode aims to foster resilience, healing, and stronger, healthier connections.
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Shattering Stigma: Cultivating Cultural Understanding for Mental Wellness
Stigma 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.
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Unpacking the Impact: Intergenerational Trauma and Health Disparities
In this episode, participants will unpack the nuances and complexities of intergenerational traumas and how they manifest in our current lives.
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EmpowerHER: Meeting Black Women Where They Are
In this first episode of the Empower Girlfriends Podcast, participants will delve into the vital conversation of HIV prevention, tailored for Black women. Through expert insights, personal stories, and practical advice, our guest speaker aims to empower black women with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their health and well-being.
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Aging with HIV: Understanding the Journey
Join Gilead Sciences and the American Society on Aging for a series of podcast conversations about caring for older adults living with HIV.
