Show Notes
Hello Tribe and welcome back. Liz Martin is the author of the critically acclaimed bookStill Standing and our very special guest today. Born in the Liberties, Dublin in 1967, Liz went to the Holy Faith Convent school in The Coombe. From a very early age she knew the importance of education and was often found tucked away in Kevin Street library with her nose in a book. At age 19, a letter arrived from Mountjoy Prison from Liz’s then boyfriend letting her know he had tested HIV positive. It is a difficult relationship but it was hard to leave. However, in 1991, she found the courage to finally leave Dublin and with the help of Women’s Aid Liz settles down in a house with a barn in a rural part of County Galway. Liz and the children are happy. During winter that year, Liz becomes ill and asks her GP to do a HIV antibody test. The results come back positive. Her world falls apart once more as one by one her children are tested until it comes to her new born baby. The GP calls him a “miracle baby” as he too returns with a negative result.
Liz reaches out toAIDS WEST, a support organisation. She joins a peer support group and finds other positive friends. Liz shares here incredible story of strength, resilience, and triumph in the face of adversity during this episode. Love, Veda and Robbie. Poz Vibe Podcast is a Veda Lady and Robbie Lawlor production.Big thanks to our sponsors Dublin Pride who make this series possible. We’d also like to thank The Boiler House, Man 2 Man, Gay Health Network and The George for all their help and support. Episodes are produced by Veda and Robbie with production assistance and editing by Esther O'Moore Donohoe. Artwork, social media assets and merch all created by the fragrantLavender The Queen.
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Professor Fiona Lyons is a consultant in genitourinary and HIV medicine at St James's Hospital, Dublin, and a clinical professor in the School of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin. She has worked in HIV care since 1993. Fiona says when she started her career there was little hope that people living with HIV on effective treatment could expect the same life expectancy as everyone else but that has changed. For ten years Fiona was clinical lead of the HSE's National Sexual Health Programme. In this role, she was central to the development of Ireland's first ever sexual health strategy, the roll out of PrEP - a medication that, when taken, can prevent HIV infection and the launch of the free, national, at home STI screening service - SH24. During this time the HSE also partnered with Poz Vibe Tribe on the "You, Me and HIV" campaign, which set out to challenge public perceptions of HIV. Fiona has since returned to full-time clinical work at the GUIDE Clinic at St James's, caring for people living with HIV and those with sexual health needs. Thanks for listening and pass on the episode to anyone you think would benefit from its message. Love, Veda and Robbie. Poz Vibe Podcast is a Veda Lady and Robbie Lawlor production. Thanks to our sponsors Dublin Pride who make this series possible. We’d also like to thank The Boiler House, Man 2 Man, Gay Health Network and The George for all their help and support. Episodes are produced by Veda and Robbie with production assistance from Esther O'Moore Donohoe and Adrian Duggan. Video editing, artwork, social media assets and merch all created by Lavender The Queen.
Hello Poz Vibers, This week we’re learning all about the world of puppy play. OUR GUESTS: Dan, known on his scene as Pup Rolo, is a Rubber and Puppy Player known for his advocacy of the Irish kink community. He held the title of Mr Rubber Ireland 2021 and placed second at Mr International Rubber in Chicago in 2023. He is a founder and secretary of Pups and Handlers of Ireland who recently celebrated their tenth birthday as a community group. He produces the Puppy Ireland title hosted during Dublin Leather Weekend which will take place in Pantibar on Saturday 23rd January 2027. Alongside his roles in the pup play space Dan is an active volunteer for both Leathermen of Ireland and Out in Kink, and most recently has established Ireland's newest iteration of Rubber socials under the banner "Shine Ireland" Pup Blondie is a Dublin based kinkster, living and loving life with their partner Rolo. This over caffeinated canine lends a supporting role as the go to volunteer for whatever endeavour the Pups & Handlers of Ireland have in their doggy bowl. Tasks may include lifting heavy things, decorating events and acting as a doggy/dodgy DJ during the Puppy Ireland election. Blondie has attended fetish events from Folsom Berlin to Fort Lauderdale Florida, Manchester to Antwerp and is excited to attend many more in the future. For him, fetish is a link between many communities that create bonds of familiarity and acceptance, love and openness. The ideals of this community are to tear down the stigmas of shame and encourage pride and self care. To quote his favourite song "What the world needs now.." FOR ALL THE LATEST PUP NEWS FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/pupsofireland/ https://www.instagram.com/leatherman_of_ireland/ @outinkink @shine_eire Bow, wow. Love, Veda and Robbie. Poz Vibe Podcast is a Veda Lady and Robbie Lawlor production. Thanks to our sponsors Dublin Pride who make this series possible. We’d also like to thank The Boiler House, Man 2 Man, Gay Health Network and The George for all their help and support. Episodes are produced by Veda and Robbie with production assistance from Esther O'Moore Donohoe and Adrian Duggan. Video editing, artwork, social media assets and merch all created by Lavender The Queen.
Welcome back tribe! This week we have two very special guest hosts and two very special guests.
Hello Poz Vibe Tribe! Thank you so much for being here. For this episode we’ve passed the mic to member of the tribe, Luis Noguera Benitez. Luis is an Irish Venezuelan actor, journalist and activist whose campaigning focus is on destroying HIV Stigma. In this episode, Luis talks to Muriel and Saynoara, two Brazilian women living in Ireland. Muriel is a trans woman and artist who works with fashion and image making and incorporates them both on her gender transition journey. Sayonara is also a transgender woman and has lived in Ireland for the past 5 years. She has worked in the beauty industry for over 20 years and is dedicated to supporting and empowering the Brazilian transgender community in Ireland as a member of the Brazilian Commission. Sayonara shares her knowledge, life experience and professional expertise with newly arrived transgender women. She offers them guidance, encouragement, and practical support and is passionate about fostering inclusion, building confidence, and helping others create a sense of belonging in their new home. Enjoy the episode! Love, Veda and Robbie. Poz Vibe Podcast is a Veda Lady and Robbie Lawlor production. Thanks to our sponsors Dublin Pride who make this series possible. We’d also like to thank The Boiler House, Man 2 Man, Gay Health Network and The George for all their help and support. Episodes are produced by Veda and Robbie with production assistance from Esther O'Moore Donohoe and Adrian Duggan. Video editing, artwork, social media assets and merch all created by Lavender The Queen.