With candid conversations about relationships, trauma, success, failure, life changes, and everything in between, People Are Everything offers listeners an inspiring and relatable exploration of the human experience. Julia’s signature question is at the heart of each episode: “Who are the five people who have shaped the person you are today?” The answers reveal intimate and thought-provoking insights into the relationships, experiences, and moments that define us. Whether you’re seeking wisd ...
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Hosted by Dr. Carmen Logie, Canada Research Chair in Global Health Equity & Social Justice with Marginalized Populations, and Professor at the University of Toronto's Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). This podcast invites a range of weekly guests to talk about all different kinds of stigma. Why does it matter? What does it look like? What can we do about it?Thank you for listening! Follow us on Twitter (@let_stigma) and Instagra ...
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Julia Duthie on Healing from Trauma, Finding Belonging & Living Authentically | A "What Is a Good Life?" Interview
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1:03:16S2EP15 Bonus @peopleareeverything @whatisagoodlife This powerful, soul-stirring interview on the What Is a Good Life podcast was Julia's first ever podcast appearance — and it changed everything. In it, Julia shares her extraordinary journey: from a childhood of neglect and survival to becoming a bestselling author, business leader, and ultimately …
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Dr. Lori Brotto is internationally recognized as a leader in sexual health research. She has evaluated psychological interventions for sexual dysfunction and genital pain, which collectively impact 1/3 of women. Her work influences practice internationally, with mindfulness now implemented in sexual medicine centres and recommended as front line ca…
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Who would be your 1st choice? | People's Firsts, Compilation (Part 2)
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49:49S02 EP14 - BONUS EXTRA Who would be your 1st choice? | People's Firsts Compilation (Part 2) In this bonus episode of People Are Everything, host Julia Duthie brings together a powerful compilation from Season 1 — highlighting each guest’s first choice among the five most influential people in their lives. 🎙️ Across ten heartfelt interviews, we revi…
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Who would be your 1st choice? | People's Firsts, Compilation (Part 1)
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45:17S02 EP13 - BONUS EXTRA Who would be your 1st choice? | People's Firsts Compilation (Part 1) In this bonus episode of People Are Everything, host Julia Duthie brings together a powerful compilation from Season 1 — highlighting each guest’s first choice among the five most influential people in their lives. 🎙️ Across ten heartfelt interviews, we revi…
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Julia Duthie on Resilience, Reinvention & Why People Are Everything | Good Listening To Show
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59:51@peopleareeverything Series 2 EP12 Julia gets interviewed by Chris Grimes from The Good Listening to Show and Podcast In this rich and uplifting conversation, bestselling author, trusted advisor, and podcast host Julia Duthie joins Chris Grimes on The Good Listening To Show to share her remarkable life story. From growing up with fierce independenc…
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Celebrating 5 People Who Shape Us – Season 2 Wrap | People Are Everything with Julia Duthie
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3:40:00Season 2 of People Are Everything is a wrap! Host Julia Duthie reflects on the incredible guests who shared stories of the 5 most influential people in their lives. From mentors to family, each episode highlighted how relationships shape identity, careers, and purpose. Julia also shares behind-the-scenes insights, the podcast’s journey to the Apple…
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The 5 People Who Shaped Mark Massett: Comedy, Identity & the Birth of Brenda | People Are Everything
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1:20:19Barber, performer, and viral content creator Mark Massett joins Julia to reveal the five most influential people in his life — and how they helped shape his comedy, identity, and alter ego, Brenda. From a no-nonsense English teacher to his irrepressible mum, from icons like Caroline Aherne and Madonna to the legendary Paul O’Grady, Mark’s story is …
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From Burnout to Emotional Wealth: Lindsey Frances on Healing, Sophrology & Living Fully
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1:15:22In this rich and reflective episode, Julia Duthie welcomes emotional wealth advisor and podcast host Lindsey Frances. Known for blending psychology, sophrology, and biometric data to support high-performing individuals, Lindsey shares the stories behind the five people who’ve shaped her life. From her resilient mother and practical father to the pi…
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From 9/11 Survivor to Purpose-Driven Life | Adam Bruderly on Resilience, Legacy & Love
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1:37:10@peopleareeverything Series 02 EP08: Adam Bruderly In this powerful episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie speaks with Adam Bruderly, a survivor of 9/11 who was working in Tower 2 of the World Trade Center on that fateful day. What unfolds is an incredibly moving conversation about resilience, purpose, gratitude, and how life’s most traumat…
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@peopleareeverything In this warm, insightful, and inspiring episode, Julia is joined by Helen Normoyle—an accomplished CMO, women’s health entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for change. They discuss Helen’s rich career history, the people who’ve shaped her journey, and her passion for transforming the conversation around menopause. From heartfelt t…
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In this warm and thoughtful conversation, Julia sits down with business leader, creative connector, and Extra Brain founder Jess Gregson. What starts with a tribute to the colourful characters of Jess’s youth evolves into a powerful meditation on community, influence, and the unexpected ways people shape our lives. From anonymous Uber drivers to li…
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In this soulfully energetic episode, Julia is joined by actor, improviser, coach, and fellow podcaster Chris Grimes. Known for his "The Good Listening To Show", Chris brings his signature warmth, humour, and reverence for storytelling into the People Are Everything space. From childhood in Uganda to a lifelong love of Laurel and Hardy, Chris shares…
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In this rich and deeply thought-provoking episode, Julia speaks with bestselling author and publisher Lucy H. Pearce about what it means to reclaim women’s voices, creativity, and embodied experience. From discussing how Western culture has historically silenced women’s knowledge to founding her own publishing house, Womancraft, Lucy shares how her…
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In this reflective and quietly powerful episode, Julia sits down with long-time friend and cultural changemaker Damian Baetens. From a spontaneous jukebox moment that ignited a lifelong passion for music, to navigating the highs and lows of the industry, Damian shares the people and pivotal moments that shaped his journey. He recounts his early yea…
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In this vibrant Season 2 episode, Julia sits down with the brilliant Sophie Bryan — workplace culture expert, TED speaker, coach, and unapologetic rebel. Together they dive into Sophie's eclectic journey: from HR professional to culture change-maker, sex life coach, and burlesque dance school founder. Sophie shares how her daughter, her trailblazin…
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"Sometimes when you share a story it frees the storyteller from stigma": On digital storytelling and stigma reduction with Dr. Mike Lang and Kristy Wolfe
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39:14This podcast invited Dr. Mike Lang and Kristy Wolfe, digital storytelling experts at Common Language Digital Storytelling to reflect on the power of digital storytelling and stigma reduction. Carmen met Mike and Kristy at the First International Digital Storytelling Festival in Greece in 2024 where she was blown away by their powerful stories acros…
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Series 2 kicks off with Matt Zeigler — a financial advisor with the heart of a musician and the soul of a storyteller. Matt shares five unforgettable people who shaped his life, including the grandfather who taught him to make people laugh even on their darkest days, and the guitar teacher who taught him that you don’t need permission to create art…
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In this reflective episode, Julia sits down with Brian as he looks back on the formative moments that shaped his life. From a childhood grounded in structure and the classic “stiff upper lip” resilience taught by his mother, to an unexpected conversation that changed the course of his career, Brian shares the quiet milestones that defined him. He t…
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In this episode, Julia Duthie sits down with Cali White, a facilitator of women's circles and ancestral healing, to explore the powerful journey of healing generational wounds. Cali shares her personal experiences and the transformative work she does to help women reconnect with their lineage, release inherited trauma, and reclaim their true selves…
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In this episode, Julia Duthie sits down with Steve Keywood, personal trainer and founder of Nudge, a fitness community built on motivation, connection, and long-term sustainability. Steve shares the five people who have shaped his journey—from family members who instilled resilience and humour to mentors who helped him build a thriving career in fi…
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@peopleareeverything In this episode, Julia Duthie speaks with Jindy Mann, a leadership coach, organisational consultant, and founder of Leader Brother Son, a space for men to engage in meaningful conversations. Jindy shares the five people who have shaped his journey—from the profound influence of his father to the guiding presence of his brother,…
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In this episode, Julia Duthie sits down with Lucy Chamberlain, a trailblazer in recruitment, leadership, and female empowerment. Lucy shares the five people who have shaped her life—from childhood mentors to personal and professional influences. Together, they explore overcoming self-doubt, the power of female allyship, and finding your true voice.…
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In this episode, Julia Duthie sits down with Chukwudi Iwuji, an award-winning actor known for his work on stage and screen, including The Day of the Jackal (as Osita Halcrow), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, John Wick: Chapter 2, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Chukwudi shares the five people who have shaped his journey—from influential mentors …
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In this episode, Julia Duthie speaks with Jasper Reid, an entrepreneur and investor based in India, about the five people who have shaped his journey. From his inspiring grandmother and influential teachers to his trusted business partner, Jasper reflects on the lessons that have shaped his approach to life, leadership, and adventure. Together, the…
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In this episode, Julia Duthie speaks with Alex Heath, a clinical hypnotherapist specialising in perinatal trauma recovery. Alex shares the five people who have shaped her journey—from family influences to unexpected encounters that changed her perspective on life. Together, they explore the power of storytelling, the impact of generational trauma, …
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In this episode, Julia Duthie sits down with Mark Hobrough, a seasoned music industry professional turned antiques dealer, whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Mark shares the five people who have shaped him—from his beloved grandfather and music industry mentors to the legendary Sir Bobby Robson, whose legacy directly impacted his own …
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In this thought-provoking debut episode, Julia Duthie sits down with Mark to explore the people who have profoundly shaped his journey and his understanding of relationships. Mark opens up about the invaluable lessons he's learned from his mother, aunt, daughter, friend and wife, highlighting themes of kindness, acceptance, and the power of genuine…
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Julia Duthie Introduces the People are Everything podcast with excerpts of upcoming guests.
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3:28Julia Duthie introduces the People Are Everything podcast with a trailer featuring highlights from the first few episodes. Hear excerpts from inspiring guests—including actors, musicians, coaches, therapists, and more—sharing heartfelt stories about relationships, resilience, and the moments that shape us. The podcast launches early February, so su…
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Dr. Angela Kaida: What does it mean to practice allyship in contexts of stigma?
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42:03Dr. Angela Kaida is a Simon Fraser University Distinguished Professor and the Scientific Director of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute for Gender and Health. Dr. Kaida’s research interests pertain to understanding the impact of expanding access to HIV treatment and prevention services on sexual and reproductive intentions,…
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Kim Canady on HIV-related stigma: Make the uncomfortable, comfortable
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45:29Kim Canady is an HIV/AIDS activist, advocate, mother, and wife born with HIV. Throughout her adolescence, Kimberly became a member of many HIV/AIDS awareness organizations. These organizations include Theo, Heat, UNICEF, YWCHAC, co-chair of YACAC, spokesmodel for New York State Department of Health campaign HIVSTOPSWITHME, and Love Heals. As an Afr…
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Bridgette Picou: Challenge HIV stigma-Educate Yourself and Get Tested!
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35:12Bridgette Picou is a nurse with several years of HIV and infectious disease experience and an avid blogger with The Well Project. She also writes a guest column with Positively Aware Magazine called "Being Bridgette." In addition to her LVN license, Bridgette has been certified as an AIDS Care Nurse (ACLPN) and received the 2022 Patrick Kenny Certi…
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Ciarra "Ci Ci" Covin on HIV Stigma: People living with HIV are still human, with the same desires
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24:46Ciarra “Ci Ci” Covin is a mother, advocate, and lover of all human beings. Diagnosed with HIV at the age of 20, Ci Ci has curated a life of HIV and mental advocacy through both her lived experience and education. Ci Ci is program manager at The Well Project, past Ambassador for the CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign, and Owner of Healing Is Vol…
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Chelsea Wald on Sanitation Stigma: Potty Talk with the Author of 'Pipe Dreams'
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39:28Chelsea Wald has repeatedly plunged into the topic of toilets since 2013, when editors first approached her to write about the latent potential in our stagnating infrastructure. Since then she has traveled to Italy, South Africa, Indonesia, and Haiti, as well as throughout the Netherlands and the United States, in search of the past and future of t…
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Lezlie Lowe on Sanitation Stigma: "We are taught that toilets are funny or toilets are gross"
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39:38Lezlie Lowe began her freelance radio, newspaper, and magazine career in 1996. She has penned and produced pieces on urban rats, roadkill cemeteries and, prominently, public toilets. Lowe has been a finalist and multiple winner at the Radio Television Digital News Association Awards, the Atlantic Journalism Awards, and the Canadian Association of J…
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Dr. Caetano Dorea on Sanitation Stigma: It's More Than Just a Toilet
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39:21Dr. Caetano Dorea is a Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, at the University of Victoria. His interests and expertise are at the crossroads of environmental and public health engineering. You can learn more about his Public Health & Environmental Engineering (PH2E) Lab research here, his publications here, and follow him on Twitter here. We…
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Dr. David Brennan: GB2M Stigma, HIV, Blood Donation Bans, Monkeypox and Pride
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47:42Professor David J. Brennan is the Associate Dean, Research at Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto. He is the founder and director of the CRUISElab, an interdisciplinary, community-based social work research lab dedicated to addressing the sexual, mental, physical, and emotional health of gay, bisexual, two-spirit, cis- an…
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Dr. Steffanie Strathdee: Stigma and why phage therapy was forgotten
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36:06Dr. Steffanie Strathdee is Associate Dean of Global Health Sciences and Harold Simon Distinguished Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She co-directs UCSD’s new center for Innovative Phage Applications and Therapeutics (IPATH), Global Health Institute and the International Core of UC…
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Jessica Lynn Whitbread: Challenge stigma & #LovePositiveWomen
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56:18As a community organizer, artist, activist, academic and at times a “professional”, Jessica Lynn Whitbread is interested in doing work that creates spaces for dialogue about social justice and social change. She does this through public installations, consciousness raising, workshop development and facilitation, engaging in direct action, policy re…
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Sabby Duthie & John E. Johnson: Stigma & Elder Abuse
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41:39Sabby Duthie and John E. Johnson are authors of 'Elder Abuse: You have a role to play'. This first-of-its-kind book undertakes the uncomfortable conversation that elder abuse is widespread and very real. John E. Johnson, a retired lawyer, and Sabby Duthie, a former retirement-home owner, share real stories from families of different generations and…
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Annie Philpott: Stigma, Sex and the Pleasure Revolution
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50:38Annie Philpott is a public health professional, pleasure propagandist and ‘guerrilla girl’ of HIV prevention. She founded The Pleasure Project in 2004, an international education and advocacy organization working to eroticize safer sex. The Pleasure Project builds bridges between the public health world and the pleasure and sex industry, and help t…
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Dr. Keosha Bond: Gendered Racism & Changing the Narrative
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47:21Dr. Keosha T. Bond is an Assistant Medical Professor in the Department of Community Health and Social Medicine at the CUNY School of Medicine. She is a trained behavioral scientist and sexual health educator who has centered her work on the complex intersections of race, sexuality, social justice, and health equity among individuals of marginalized…
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Associate Professor Steve Bell is a Principal Research Fellow in the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Queensland. He is an applied health and social researcher with 20 years’ experience of qualitative, participatory and ethnographic research on sexual, reproductive and maternal health, HIV and other infectious diseases. He…
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Calvin Hudson Hwang: Anti-Asian Racism & COVID-19
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53:10Calvin Hudson Hwang is an award winning Taiwanese Canadian director, producer and founder of SUPRE. SUPRE aims to empower underpowered voices and present often unheard points-of-view with insight, vulnerability and authenticity. They find unconventional ways to produce films to make them openly accessible for everyone to watch. Calvin's directorial…
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Dr. Laura Ferguson: Dismantling hierarchies of power & knowledge
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45:04Laura Ferguson is an assistant professor of preventive medicine at the University of Southern California, the director of the Program on Global Health & Human Rights and the director of research at the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health. Her research focuses on understanding and addressing health system and societal factors affecting he…
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Elder Valerie Nicholson: We are the voices behind the numbers
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50:51Elder Valerie Nicholson, of Mi’kmaq, Haida, Gypsy and English descent, is a storyteller and researcher, an advocate and an artivist. She works at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS as a co-principal investigator and community-based researcher, and brings her knowledge back to her communities. She is an HIV Older for the Weaving Our Wisdom (WO…
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Dr. Ayden Scheim: Finding your place to plug in to challenge stigma
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42:21Dr. Ayden Scheim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health. He is also an Affiliate Scientist in the Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute at St. Michael’s Hospital (Toronto) and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Epidemiology…
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Dr. Nitika Pant Pai: The elephant in the room was stigma
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55:13Dr Nitika Pant Pai is Associate Professor at McGill University’s Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Epidemiology and a Physician Scientist at the MUHC Research Institute. She has been working in diagnostics for 20 years in the United States, Canada, South Africa, and India, with a focus on point of care diagnostics for HIV, Hepatitis C, H…
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Dr. Amrita Daftary: Stigma, tuberculosis & 'nothing about us, without us!'
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39:05Dr. Amrita Daftary is an Assistant Professor of Global Health at York University and a social and behavioural global health researcher. Dr. Daftary examines health care seeking and caregiving practices for tuberculosis (TB) and HIV. Her projects are based in a number of global settings, particularly South Africa, India, and Canada. Learn more about…
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Dr. Patrick Sullivan: Dialing in from a small town- PrEP, HIV and sexual stigma
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43:28Dr. Patrick Sullivan, Professor of Epidemiology at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health, has spent two decades investigating HIV. He implements innovative technology – mobile phones, tablets, text messaging, and online tools – into HIV and AIDS care and research. Find out more about Patrick's work at PRISM Health and learn more about his researc…
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Dr. Julie Pulerwitz: We need more than information to address stigma
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46:23Dr. Julie Pulerwitz is the director of the Population Council’s HIV and AIDS program, where she provides leadership for a portfolio of research that generates evidence to inform HIV programs and policies around the world. Among her contributions, Dr. Pulerwitz is known for her conceptual and methodological work developing tools to measure power in …
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