Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
National AIDS Awareness Week w/ Starla Pelletier and Dr. Larissa Kiesman.
National AIDS Awareness Week w/ Starla Pelletier and Dr. Larissa Kiesman.
National AIDS Awareness Week w/ Starla Pelletier and Dr. Larissa Kiesman.
Thursday 8th December 2022
Join Starla Pelletier and Dr. Larissa Kiesman on 'Hard Knox Talks' as they discuss living with HIV, breaking stigma, and fostering community support.
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Get the buttons here!Facing HIV Stigma: A Candid Conversation with Starla Pelletier and Dr. Larissa Kiesman
AIDS is not a death sentence.
What does it mean to live openly with HIV? In this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.', host Daniel Unmanageable brings together two remarkable guests to explore this question. Starla Pelletier, a Saskatoon resident living with HIV, shares her personal journey and the courage it takes to break the silence. Starla's message is clear: 'AIDS is not a death sentence'. Her story is one of resilience and hope, challenging the misconceptions that still surround HIV/AIDS today.
Alongside Starla is Dr. Larissa Kiesman, a leading expert from the West Side Clinic in Saskatoon. Dr. Kiesman offers her professional insights into the medical and social challenges of HIV/AIDS, highlighting the importance of education and community support. This episode, airing during National AIDS Awareness Week, underscores the critical need for awareness and acceptance. The conversation touches on how substance use intersects with HIV/AIDS, emphasizing the necessity for comprehensive support systems. By sharing their experiences, Starla and Dr.
Kiesman aim to dismantle stigma and foster a more inclusive community. Whether you're directly affected by HIV/AIDS or seeking to understand more about it, this episode provides valuable perspectives on living with the virus and advocating for change.