Wellness Chronicles
Awareness is key to fighting stigma and ensuring Black women know the resources available to stay sexually healthy. 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. Wellness Chronicles, along with their Girlfriends Podcast are media projects created to help bring voice to Black women and help increase education about sexual health.
The Wellness Chronicles series features short videos with leading public health experts on all things HIV, STIs, and sexual health focusing on Black women and girls, and aims to empower viewers with knowledge for maintaining optimal health and well-being. View and enjoy the video series below.
Wellness Chronicles 14 — Clicks vs. Care: Finding Truth in HIV Prevention
December 19, 2025 – This episode emphasizes the importance of consulting healthcare professionals and using accurate, reputable resources for HIV prevention and diagnosis—instead of relying on random or unreliable information found online.
Wellness Chronicles 13 — The Link Between Self-Esteem, Empowered Sexuality, and Loving Yourself First
December 12, 2025 – This episode explores the link between self-esteem and unsafe behaviors, delving into the psychological and social factors that influence our choices. By examining how low self-worth can increase vulnerability to HIV, we offer insights on building confidence, setting boundaries, and making empowered, healthy decisions that support HIV prevention and overall well-being choices.
Wellness Chronicles 12 — Aligned: The Power of the Body/Mind Connection
December 5, 2025 – This episode explores how mental and physical health are deeply connected, offering tips for achieving balance and overall wellness. We also examine how prioritizing holistic health can support HIV prevention and awareness—highlighting how stress, trauma, and mental health challenges can impact decision-making and risk, and how self-care and community support play a vital role in protecting ourselves and others.
Wellness Chronicles 11 — PrEP Power: Empowering Black Women in HIV Prevention
November 28, 2025 – This episode explores how PrEP helps Black women protect themselves from HIV, offering a proactive approach to sexual health and empowerment.
Wellness Chronicles 10 — Know Your Body, Protect Your Health: From Breast Exams to HIV Awareness
November 21, 2025 – Breast exams are key to early detection, just as routine HIV testing is vital for early diagnosis. Both empower individuals to take charge of their health by identifying changes or risks before they become more serious. Promoting regular breast self-exams alongside HIV prevention and testing reinforces the importance of being proactive, informed, and in tune with your body—ultimately leading to earlier care, better outcomes, and stronger overall health awareness.
Wellness Chronicles 9 — Embracing Change: The Power of Menopause and Aging
October 14, 2025 – This episode delves into menopause and aging, highlighting themes of confidence, transformation, and self-acceptance. By exploring both the emotional and physical changes women experience, we redefine this stage of life as one of strength, resilience, and possibility. The conversation also addresses the importance of ongoing sexual health, emphasizing that HIV prevention and awareness remain essential as we age. Through candid dialogue, we break stigma and empower women to prioritize their health, advocate for their needs, and embrace this chapter with confidence.
Wellness Chronicles 8 — Love Unfiltered: Dating After a Diagnosis
September 25, 2025 – This episode explores love and relationships after an HIV diagnosis, focusing on stigma, self-disclosure, and embracing intimacy with confidence. It also highlights the importance of HIV prevention and awareness through testing, communication, and self-advocacy.
Wellness Chronicles 7 — Navigating Love, Lust, and Liberation: The Journey to Sex Positivity
September 5, 2025 – This episode explores sex-positivity through the lens of love, lust, and liberation—highlighting self-acceptance, open communication, and the freedom to embrace desire without shame. It also centers HIV prevention as essential to empowered intimacy, including tools like PrEP and routine testing.
Wellness Chronicles 6 — Understanding and Healing Trauma: Guide to Managing its Impact and Protecting Your Health
This video explores the impact of trauma on mental, emotional, and physical well-being—and how healing can open the door to empowerment. Learn practical strategies for managing trauma and discover how trauma-informed care supports HIV prevention through tools like PrEP, testing, and self-advocacy. Whether you’re healing or helping others, this guide offers a path toward peace and protection.
Wellness Chronicles 5 — Doctor’s Orders: Navigating Your OBGYN Visits with Confidence
November 18, 2024 – In this episode, we explore the essential role of gynecological care in maintaining overall health and well-being. From routine exams to understanding common conditions, we’ll break down what to expect at your OBGYN visits and how to advocate for your health. Gain insights into the importance of regular check-ups, screenings, and open communication with your healthcare provider. Knowledge is power—take charge of your reproductive health journey!
Wellness Chronicles 4 — Safe & Sound: Your Guide to Healthy Intimacy
In this episode, we discuss how safer sex practices are essential for protecting yourself and your partner from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies. Learn about using condoms, communicating with your partner, regular testing, and other key strategies for a healthy and fulfilling sex life. Stay informed, stay safe, and take control of your sexual health!
Wellness Chronicles 3 — From the Womb to Wellness: Prenatal Strategies Against HIV and Syphilis
November 1, 2024 – In this episode, we discuss the importance of prenatal care for Black Women, focusing on how regular check-ups and early syphilis and HIV testing can prevent serious health risks for both mother and baby, ensuring a safer pregnancy and healthier outcomes.
Wellness Chronicles 2 — Honest Conversations: STI Awareness
November 1, 2024 – In this episode we’ll take a look at how STIs can have adverse effects on women’s reproductive health, and how signs/symptoms may present differently than their cisgender male counterparts.
Wellness Chronicles 1 — The Truth: Unveiling the Numbers
This episode provides a look into the rising cases of HIV amongst Black Women and why the numbers are climbing due to stigma.