Girlfriends Podcast

Unshakable Strength: Empowering Black Women

HealthHIV, a premier national HIV nonprofit organization, partnered with us to conduct research, provide education, spark community engagement, and embrace the arts to create a path to empowerment.

One of HealthHIV’s innovative health and wellbeing initiatives is the Girlfriends Podcast, which is dedicated to addressing the unshakable strength shown, and the unique health challenges faced by, Black women and girls, particularly in the context of HIV prevention.

Listen below to explore important topics, such as sexual health, mental well-being, access to healthcare, and strategies for HIV prevention tailored to the needs of Black women and girls. Through insightful discussions, expert interviews, and personal stories, this podcast aims to empower Black women and girls to take control of their health, make informed decisions, and advocate for their well-being

Girlfriends Podcast

Unshakable Strength: Empowering Black Women

Episode 1 — EmpowerHER: Meeting Black Women Where They Are

Episode 2 — Unpacking the Impact: Intergenerational Trauma and Health Disparities

Episode 3 — Shattering Stigma: Cultivating Cultural Understanding for Mental Wellness

Episode 4 — Boundaries and Healing: Nurturing Healthy Relationships

Episode 5 — Growing Strong: Early HIV Intervention(s) for Young Girls

Episode 6 — PrEPared And Empowered: The Power Of Education

Episode 7 — Transcending Barriers: Health and Wellness for Black Transgender Women

Episode 8 — EmpowerHer: Black Women Navigating Life-Professional Spaces

Episode 9 — Fighting for Justice: The Hidden Toll of HIV Laws on Black Women

Episode 10 — Love After Diagnosis: Redefining Relationships with HIV

Episode 11 — Beyond the Role: Caregiving, Self-Care & HIV Prevention

Episode 12 — When Love Hurts: Intimate Partner Violence, HIV Risk, and the Path to Empowerment

Episode 13 — Sacred & Sensual: Exploring Faith, Sexuality, and Empowerment for Black Women

Episode 14 — Owning the Narrative: Black Women, Sex Work, and HIV Prevention