The Laguna Beach HIV Advisory Council held a celebration at Main Beach
with music, crafts, and free testing. This was my first time with a booth
for the podcast. Folks stopped by to leave messages.Terry Delonas, creator and long term survivor, comes by to talk about
LipoWear; Sit Relief Shorts and how it's changing the lives of HIV+
folks with lipoatrophy and sitting pain. Joyce Swaving, Michelle Sherman, and Sarah Kasman come by to talk about
the history of World AIDS Day in Laguna Beach and some pointers in
getting one started in your area!I was invited to speak at the school and was able to reach about 150
students over 5 classes. Thank you to Mr Derek Ochi, their teacher, for
opening his classroom. This was the first class of the day, so I may be
off a little bit!In the third part, I get to join the conversation along with two HIV+
ladies, Bruce Vancil, Dr Derrick, and Lenée Richards. A very complete
panel answering questions.In this first part, Keynote Speaker Derrick Butler, MD, Associate
Medial Director from T.H.E Clinic in Los Angeles, talks about the basics
of HIV and the new trends. This week my friends and neighbors, Frank and Bob, stop by to talk about
HIV after 10 years. The things we deal with on a regular basis... I
think, I can't remember!From the Laguna Drug Pharmacy come Michelle and Sebastian to break down
my cocktail regimen, talk side effects, and interactions. Do you have a
good relationship with your pharmacist?For anyone under 30, AIDS is as common as a cell phones, and people are
still being infected. Why? My guest Frank Vernola talks about his life
with HIV, dating, and sex.This week pharmacist and author, Michelle Sherman, paints the time line
of medication in HIV, volunteering, writing, and spirituality. Plus a
life lesson; "Don't sweat the small stuff!"This week pharmacist and author, Michelle Sherman, paints the time line
of medication in HIV, volunteering, writing, and spirituality. Plus a
life lesson; "Don't sweat the small stuff!"Non-profit organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and conspiracy
theories. This week Ralfka comes by to talk about what he believes
happens to money raised for HIV.
This week I'm recycling a show, from the 'Put It Together' archives an
interview with Daniel Bauer, spokesperson for JustGetTested.com. A guide
to ordering, getting tested, and getting results.