The Reality of Living With HIV

Episode 17 of the Why Do I Feel This Way? podcast, hosted by Kate DeAraugo, titled "The Reality of Living With HIV" was published on June 10, 2025 and runs 31 minutes.

June 10, 2025 ·31m · Why Do I Feel This Way?

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In this episode we're joined by one of our incredible listeners, Rhys.Eight years ago Rhys was diagnosed with HIV and has been navigating the realities of the disease ever since. In this chat we unpack the stigmas around HIV, the steps to be taken after diagnosis and what it means to be HIV positive in everyday life.National Association of People With HIV Australia: https://napwha.org.au/Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of addiction and eating disorders. If you, or anyone that you know is struggling, please call Lifeline now on 13 11 14.

Episode Description

In this episode we're joined by one of our incredible listeners, Rhys.

Eight years ago Rhys was diagnosed with HIV and has been navigating the realities of the disease ever since. In this chat we unpack the stigmas around HIV, the steps to be taken after diagnosis and what it means to be HIV positive in everyday life.

National Association of People With HIV Australia: https://napwha.org.au/

Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of addiction and eating disorders. If you, or anyone that you know is struggling, please call Lifeline now on 13 11 14.

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