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Take our survey   \u003ca href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode introduces the new Haven ambassadors and gives a glimpse of their lives. \r\nGive us your feedback. Take our survey   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast","date_published":"2022-12-28T12:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4caf5b19-df5d-4d93-abbc-e0ef20392bdf/8af05548-216f-47fb-9686-1327c740e3fc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33959102,"duration_in_seconds":2122}]},{"id":"836dced6-5861-4f7b-a8e1-fe5c78f785cb","title":"4.18 African Americans and Prep - The Youth Speak","url":"https://refocus.fireside.fm/43","content_text":"This episode deals with how young adults see efforts in HIV prevention and media coverage. Featuring guests Deena Jean and Kemar Campbell.\nGive us your feedback. 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Take our survey   \u003ca href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode deals with HIV stigma, the U=U movement and the work of advocate Tori Cooper. \r\nGive us your feedback. Take our survey   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast","date_published":"2022-12-14T12:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4caf5b19-df5d-4d93-abbc-e0ef20392bdf/874b72b1-cf23-45de-a139-b959b211bc53.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48344003,"duration_in_seconds":3021}]},{"id":"ed88fa5f-6956-41cc-a50e-81f450828f70","title":"4.16 The Evolution of the LGBTQ+ Community","url":"https://refocus.fireside.fm/41","content_text":"This episode deals with the history and future of the LGBTQ+ community from the perspective of a respected member.\nGive us your feedback. 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Take our survey   \u003ca href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode deals with the community organization Safe Point and the work they do in the community.\r\nGive us your feedback. Take our survey   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast","date_published":"2022-11-23T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4caf5b19-df5d-4d93-abbc-e0ef20392bdf/215f2b33-cc3b-44fd-9842-58fa6d179463.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42685254,"duration_in_seconds":2667}]},{"id":"151511e6-2f8b-4923-a269-cd40afd0ced6","title":"4.14 The Oldest Occupation in the World","url":"https://refocus.fireside.fm/39","content_text":"This episode deals with the stigma associated with sex workers. \nGive us your feedback. Take our survey   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis episode deals with the stigma associated with sex workers. \u003cbr\u003e\nGive us your feedback. Take our survey   \u003ca href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode deals with the stigma associated with sex workers. \r\nGive us your feedback. 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Take our survey   \u003ca href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode challenges current advertisements and looks at methods of inclusion in the media.\r\nGive us your feedback. Take our survey   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast","date_published":"2022-10-26T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4caf5b19-df5d-4d93-abbc-e0ef20392bdf/677e2dc2-cbbc-4232-ae26-637ef0356ae7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23615865,"duration_in_seconds":1475}]},{"id":"f969d0ac-8248-4a5a-9bc2-a877a9f02b2b","title":"4.12 Sex and Health in the Latin Community","url":"https://refocus.fireside.fm/37","content_text":"This episode deals with the topic of health equity in the Latinx community.\nGive us your feedback. Take our survey   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis episode deals with the topic of health equity in the Latinx community.\u003cbr\u003e\nGive us your feedback. Take our survey   \u003ca href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode deals with the topic of health equity in the Latinx community.","date_published":"2022-10-12T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4caf5b19-df5d-4d93-abbc-e0ef20392bdf/f969d0ac-8248-4a5a-9bc2-a877a9f02b2b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24987102,"duration_in_seconds":1535}]},{"id":"acf562d5-bf44-4e73-a83b-27fb355d7fe4","title":"4.11 Women, Prep and Discussions on Access","url":"https://refocus.fireside.fm/36","content_text":"This episode deals with conversations on bodily autonomy.\n\nGive us your feedback. Take our survey   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis episode deals with conversations on bodily autonomy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive us your feedback. Take our survey   \u003ca href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode deals with conversations on bodily autonomy.\r\n\r\nGive us your feedback. Take our survey   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast","date_published":"2022-09-28T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4caf5b19-df5d-4d93-abbc-e0ef20392bdf/acf562d5-bf44-4e73-a83b-27fb355d7fe4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35704499,"duration_in_seconds":2231}]},{"id":"1e2981e4-efb8-4dd1-a987-c0174ba11424","title":"4.10 A Love That Binds","url":"https://refocus.fireside.fm/35","content_text":"Not your normal relationship - this episode deals with alternative relationship styles and the stigma they face.\n\nGive us your feedback. Take our survey   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNot your normal relationship - this episode deals with alternative relationship styles and the stigma they face.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive us your feedback. 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