HIV. 

Turns out, it's not that bad. 

In today's episode we talk to Kelly Gluckman, a 32 year old activist living with HIV. Diagnosed in her 20's, Kelly has turned a heartbreaking diagnosis into a passion to educate. We talk about how she contracted the virus, the coping mechanism that saved her live and the major role Planned Parenthood played in her journey. 

Oh ya, plus we drank. A lot. 

To follow Kelly's journey, follow her on Instagram @KellyGluckman. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @heavytopics!

*episode notes*

If you need sexual health and family planning services, please go to Planned Parenthood and/or Venice Family Clinic (Los Angles based)

For more information about HIV & AIDS: https://www.poz.com/, http://www.hivequal.org/ and https://aidsinfo.nih.gov/  

The Through Positive Eyes exhibit at the Fowler Museum at UCLA is going until Feb 16, 2020. If you'd like to see Kelly perform, head over to the website and check the dates and times.