re:focus presents - The Haven PrEPPED

By Focus Mid-South

What's re:focus presents - The Haven PrEPPED about?

Join us as we explore Sex, Stigma, Science and the South. Our show's fourth season is dedicated to HIV knowledge and prevention with tools like PrEP and PEP. Listen as we speak with a diverse group of folks who provide their perspectives.

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re:focus presents - The Haven PrEPPED episodes:

04.25.2024
5.1 Highlight the Headliners' Growth and Representation
In this episode, we meet DeMarcus Jones and Daniel Thompson, the leading duo who run things at Headliners as they celebrate and honor people in the community through their work in HIV and prevention.
01.04.2023
4.20 Launching Into a New Year: Welcome to 1548 Poplar
This episode explains all the new things at Friends for Life and what the new year will bring with the move into 1548 Poplar. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
12.28.2022
4.19 Presenting the Triple Threat Royal Court
This episode introduces the new Haven ambassadors and gives a glimpse of their lives. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
12.21.2022
4.18 African Americans and Prep - The Youth Speak
This episode deals with how young adults see efforts in HIV prevention and media coverage. Featuring guests Deena Jean and Kemar Campbell. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
12.14.2022
4.17 A Movement Alone, but a Force Together: Stopping Stigma and U=U
This episode deals with HIV stigma, the U=U movement and the work of advocate Tori Cooper. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
12.07.2022
4.16 The Evolution of the LGBTQ+ Community
This episode deals with the history and future of the LGBTQ+ community from the perspective of a respected member. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
11.23.2022
4.15 Addiction: Equity and HIV
This episode deals with the community organization Safe Point and the work they do in the community. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
11.09.2022
4.14 The Oldest Occupation in the World
This episode deals with the stigma associated with sex workers. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
10.26.2022
4.13 Radio, Media and Prep Commercials
This episode challenges current advertisements and looks at methods of inclusion in the media. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
10.12.2022
4.12 Sex and Health in the Latin Community
This episode deals with the topic of health equity in the Latinx community. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
09.28.2022
4.11 Women, Prep and Discussions on Access
This episode deals with conversations on bodily autonomy. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
09.14.2022
4.10 A Love That Binds
Not your normal relationship - this episode deals with alternative relationship styles and the stigma they face. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
09.08.2022
4.9 All Things PrEP
This episode deals with all things prep and explains the science of it all. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
08.31.2022
4.8 50 Shades of Sex
This episode answers questions about the BDSM Lifestyle. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
08.17.2022
4.7 Closing the Divide
This episode deals with faith and how religious leaders can help normalize healthy sexual practices and increase prevention efforts. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
08.03.2022
4.6 Family Discussions on Sex and Youth Empowerment
This episode deals with the power of knowledge and empowering the youth to make best practice decisions. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
07.20.2022
4.5 Programming and HIV Awareness
Tackling the question that haunts us all: Can you be programmed to sexual interest through the media images you see? Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
07.20.2022
4.4 To Teach or Not to Teach?
This episode explores teaching prevention in the South. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
07.20.2022
4.3 The Gender Divide
Discussing why acceptance is so hard. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
07.20.2022
4.2 Health and Wellness Through the Eyes of a Survivor
This episode explores the challenges and triumphs faced by Minister Caroline Kennedy. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
07.20.2022
4.1 Get To Know Us
This introduction episode explains the why, and who we are. Listen in and meet your new hosts. Give us your feedback. Take our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrEPPEDpodcast
11.02.2020
3.2 Election Season!
The girls discuss the "sordid topic of politics" and 2020 election anxieties along with Halloween (Gay X-mas) and queer astrology. VOTE BIDEN TOMORROW!!
09.23.2020
3.1 Quarantine Confessions
We are back with our first episode since the pandemic! Hang out with the girls while we drink tequila, eat WAP (wet ass pizza) dish about our personal lives, and catch up after a six-month hiatus!
03.03.2020
2.5 Queer Music & Gay Spaces
The SAUNA episode! The girls sit down and have an amazing conversation with Matt Ladner, DJ and co-creator of an unapologetically queer dance party in Memphis. Where is real queer music? Are gay spaces at risk? How do we stay...
02.25.2020
2.4 Goldie Gets Tinder!
Goldie Dee gets Tinder for the first time...on air! Allysun dishes out some old school dating advice. The girls get real and discuss hard questions: How does drag complicate dating? Would you ever put away your drag for someone else?
02.10.2020
2.3 Tough Queens & Mothers
A politician unapologetically sits down with two drag queens! Allysun and Goldie interview local lawyer and mother Jerri Green, the Democratic candidate running to represent District 83 in the Tennessee State House. The girls tackle hard-hitting topics like gun violence,...
01.21.2020
2.2 Resolutions & a Kiki
The girls get together to discuss their 2020 resolutions with Tamara Goldstein, owner of Zebra Lounge and beloved LGBT+ ally. Topics include: the merits of dry January, a poached egg crime, the new Tennessee sin tax, and so much more! Goldie...
12.13.2019
2.1 We're Back & Available!
After a lengthy break following Season One the girls are back at it--rehashing the Focus Awards and discussing everything from modern love to the royal family to lube preferences. Flawless transitions honey!
08.04.2019
1.18 Passing the Torch
What a year it's been! Goldie and Allysun chat with Dana, the outgoing Re:Focus producer, and Chellie, who is taking the reins.
07.09.2019
1.17 Rico's in the House!
At long last, Goldie and Allysun are joined by the one and only Ray Rico for a chat about his visit to World Pride in New York, what it means to be an LGBT media mogul in the current political...
06.13.2019
1.16 Keeping It in the Family
Goldie and Allysun sit down with David Winter, Goldie's fellow Sagittarius and former womb-mate, about family, faith, Young Goldie and the transformative power of drag.
05.28.2019
1.15 The Evolution of a Queen
Goldie and Allysun share a few drinks and a chat with the recently retired Miss MOD about her illustrious career.
04.03.2019
1.14 Communication on Tap
BREAKING NEWS: Goldie and Allysun are visited by the one and only Kontji Anthony, superstar anchor at WMC-TV5. Together, the trio delve into communication, taboo, and Kontji's journey to journalistic excellence. Consider the tap dancers in the background our gift...
03.01.2019
1.13 Friends and Allies
Goldie and Allysun talk with Robin Beaudoin, long-time Focus writer and award-winning ally, and Chellie Bowman, Focus Magazine's digital media manager, about being active in the community and supporting each other. Chellie announces the 2019 Focus Awards (August 22 --...
01.28.2019
1.12 Dinner and a Podcast
Goldie Dee and the newly coronated Queen Pegasus XVI Allysun Wunderland are joined by guests Ty Phillips, Nathan Bell and Bruce Bui for an after-dinner chat. Additional music for this episode is by KieLoKaz.
01.01.2019
1.11 Sugaring the New Year
2019 has made its appearance, and who better to help you nurse that hangover than your friends at Re:Focus! For this episode, Goldie and Allysun are joined by creative powerhouse and ally Savannah Bearden to talk about resolutions, 2018 in...
12.17.2018
1.10 Holidaze
Just in time for shorter days and falling temps, Goldie and Allysun spread holiday cheer with their favorite food and drink recipes, last-minute gift ideas, and some discussion of holiday traditions and funny holiday stories. This episode is sponsored by Cash...
11.08.2018
1.9 Be Thankful
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and so is Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 14-20). Goldie and Allysun are joined by special guest Emerson Kirkpatrick, OUTMemphis' Youth Services Specialist, for a discussion about the holiday season, the importance of remembering our...
10.31.2018
1.8 Rock The Vote
Goldie and Allysun are joined by their Friends of George's sisters Camille Collins and Bianca Bruchette for a frank discussion of current events and what's riding on the upcoming midterm elections.
10.02.2018
1.7 Live at Pride
In this short episode of Re:Focus, Goldie and Allysun make their way through the crowd at Memphis Pride Fest, stopping occasionally to make the acquaintance of some seriously cool people.
09.17.2018
1.6 Full of Pride
Goldie and Allysun are joined for this episode by Vanessa Rodley, president and festival director with Mid-South Pride, and her wife, Jennifer Murry-Rodley, who is Pride's volunteer coordinator and head of PR. Together, the ladies talk about what to expect...
08.22.2018
1.5 Fake News
What begins as an earnest discussion of the 24-hour news cycle and media bias quickly devolves into licentious liberties being taken with the phrase "fake news." Goldie and Allysun also "tumble" through a discussion of the best places to find,...
08.21.2018
1.3 Every Vote Counts
With the Shelby County and Tennessee primary elections just behind us, Goldie and Allysun chat about voter turnout, propaganda, belief systems and the nature of the political beast.
08.21.2018
1.4 Life's A Drag
Ever wanted to know what a "Stan" is? Whether a shoe can be gay? Of course you have. Fortunately, Goldie and Allysun are here to educate you. On this episode, the ladies discuss obsessive fans and share stories of...
08.20.2018
1.2 Popping Off
Get ready for a history lesson: The ladies talk about Memphis-area LGBT+ haunts of yore, but Goldie may not be prepared for some of Allysun's more salacious stories (just kidding - she TOTALLY is).
08.20.2018
1.1 What's A Podcast?
Memphis drag legends Goldie Dee and Allysun Wunderland ponder what a podcast is, why anyone would want to create one, and discuss how RE:Focus fits into the local audio landscape.

What's re:focus presents - The Haven PrEPPED about?

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re:focus presents - The Haven PrEPPED episodes:

5.1 Highlight the Headliners' Growth and Representation

4.20 Launching Into a New Year: Welcome to 1548 Poplar

4.19 Presenting the Triple Threat Royal Court

4.18 African Americans and Prep - The Youth Speak

4.17 A Movement Alone, but a Force Together: Stopping Stigma and U=U

4.16 The Evolution of the LGBTQ+ Community

4.15 Addiction: Equity and HIV

4.14 The Oldest Occupation in the World

4.13 Radio, Media and Prep Commercials

4.12 Sex and Health in the Latin Community

4.11 Women, Prep and Discussions on Access

4.10 A Love That Binds

4.9 All Things PrEP

4.8 50 Shades of Sex

4.7 Closing the Divide

4.6 Family Discussions on Sex and Youth Empowerment

4.5 Programming and HIV Awareness

4.4 To Teach or Not to Teach?

4.3 The Gender Divide

4.2 Health and Wellness Through the Eyes of a Survivor

4.1 Get To Know Us

3.2 Election Season!

3.1 Quarantine Confessions

2.5 Queer Music & Gay Spaces

2.4 Goldie Gets Tinder!

2.3 Tough Queens & Mothers

2.2 Resolutions & a Kiki

2.1 We're Back & Available!

1.18 Passing the Torch

1.17 Rico's in the House!

1.16 Keeping It in the Family

1.15 The Evolution of a Queen

1.14 Communication on Tap

1.13 Friends and Allies

1.12 Dinner and a Podcast

1.11 Sugaring the New Year

1.10 Holidaze

1.9 Be Thankful

1.8 Rock The Vote

1.7 Live at Pride

1.6 Full of Pride

1.5 Fake News

1.3 Every Vote Counts

1.4 Life's A Drag

1.2 Popping Off

1.1 What's A Podcast?