HIV, REAL TALK, REAL SOLUTIONS

HIV, REAL TALK, REAL SOLUTIONS EP.4 GET TESTED

HIV Real Talk, Real Solutions (Episode 4): HIV Testing—From Fear to Facts (Live on TikTok) Host Theresa Giles welcomes Hope and Help outreach specialist Jonathan Rodriguez for Episode 4 of HIV Real Talk, Real Solutions, filmed live on TikTok. They discuss common reasons people avoid HIV testing—fear of needles, fear of results, stigma, and being seen at a clinic—and explain why testing should be a routine part of healthcare for anyone who is sexually active, including people in committed relationships. Jonathan walks viewers through what happens when someone comes to the clinic or mobile testing unit, clarifying confidentiality vs. anonymous testing, describing the rapid test as a small finger poke, and noting results typically return in about 15 minutes within a 20–25 minute session that includes education and discussion of risk factors (including Hep C risks such as unsafe tattooing/piercing). They address what it feels like to wait for results and what happens with non-reactive vs. reactive outcomes, emphasizing that a positive result is not a death sentence and that Hope and Help provides immediate support through linkage to care, including a warm handoff to linkage specialists, medical staff, medications, and case management. The episode ends with a call to action to get a free, fast, confidential rapid test at the Winter Park clinic (4122 Metric Drive, Suite 800, Monday–Friday) or at pop-up mobile events across Central Florida, with locations shared on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, and a preview of next week’s topics: PrEP, PEP, and U=U. 00:00 Welcome to HIV Real Talk: Episode 4 goes live on TikTok 00:55 What are you afraid of? Breaking down testing fears & stigma 01:37 Meet Jonathan: Outreach specialist on the front lines 02:18 “It doesn’t apply to me” — why everyone should test routinely 04:25 HIV testing as a vital sign: harm reduction & self check-ins 05:32 Walkthrough: what happens when you step into the clinic or mobile unit 06:53 Confidential vs anonymous + the truth about the “big needle” 10:09 The 15-minute wait: education, trust, and calming the anxiety 14:31 If the result is positive: support, linkage to care, and the warm handoff 16:27 Where to get tested: free rapid tests, mobile pop-ups, and how to find them 18:33 Call to action + wrap-up: your health is worth 15 minutes Memo Highlight

HIV, REAL TALK, REAL SOLUTIONS EP.5

PrEP, PEP & U=U: The HIV Prevention Toolkit (HIV Real Talk, Real Solutions Ep. 5) Host Theresa Jobs, CEO of Hope and Help, explains key HIV prevention and treatment tools that can help stop new diagnoses: PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a once-daily pill for HIV-negative people that is over 99% effective; PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), a 28-day medication course that must be started within 72 hours after a possible exposure; and U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable), the scientific fact that a person living with HIV who is undetectable on treatment cannot sexually transmit HIV. She addresses stigma, fear, and access barriers, and describes how Hope and Help’s peer navigators and medical team coordinate labs, providers, and payment support, including insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act and patient assistance that can make PrEP free for uninsured or underinsured patients. The episode recaps a three-part “health kit” (PrEP, PEP, U=U) and encourages listeners to contact Hope and Help for a free consultation at hopeandhelp.org or call (407) 645-2577. 00:00 Welcome to HIV Real Talk + Where to Listen (Apple/Spotify/YouTube) 00:34 Why Prevention Tools Are Still ‘Best-Kept Secrets’ 01:38 PrEP 101: What It Is, How It Works, and Who It’s For 03:03 Breaking Stigma: PrEP as Self-Respect + Common Barriers 04:02 How to Get PrEP with Hope & Help (Labs, Navigators, Cost Coverage) 05:34 PEP: The 72-Hour Emergency Plan After Possible Exposure 06:57 U=U Explained: Undetectable = Untransmittable (Science & Impact) 09:41 Your ‘Health Kit’ Recap + Call to Action and Contact Info 11:47 Final Thoughts: Keep Watching Season One + The Future in Your Hands Memo Highlight

HIV, REAL TALK, REAL SOLUTIONS EP3. BREAKING THE MYTH

Breaking Myths: HIV Real Talk in 2026 (Toilet Seats, U=U, HIV vs AIDS) | w/ NP Jenna from Hope & Help Host Theresa Giles welcomes nurse practitioner Jenna (with Hope & Help for six years, NP for 16–17 years) to the third episode of Breaking Myths for an HIV facts discussion streamed on TikTok. Jenna explains HIV cannot be transmitted through casual contact like toilet seats, sharing glasses or forks, hugging, kissing, mosquitoes, coughing, or sneezing, emphasizing HIV is fragile and transmission requires specific bodily fluids and mucous membranes, most commonly during sex. She addresses the myth that HIV is a death sentence, stating that in 2026 it is a chronic, manageable condition for most people with one daily pill or an injection every two months, and that people with HIV can look healthy so you can’t tell by appearance. They discuss the harmful myth that only certain types of people get HIV, clarifying anyone having unprotected sex can be at risk, while higher rates in some communities relate to barriers to care, stigma, systemic disparities, and lack of access to testing and information. Jenna highlights U=U (undetectable equals untransmittable), stating that if someone takes medication and is undetectable in labs, there is zero risk of sexually transmitting HIV, and notes PrEP as additional protection. She clarifies HIV versus AIDS, describing AIDS as the result of untreated HIV leading to severe immune suppression, and that people can live with HIV and never develop AIDS with access to medication. The episode closes with calls to action to normalize regular testing every three to four months, talk with partners, use rapid 15-minute testing at Hope & Help, speak up to correct misinformation, and reduce stigma through education and kindness. 00:00 Welcome to Breaking Myths: Meet Theresa & Jenna 00:47 Myth #1: Can you catch HIV from a toilet seat, hugs, or mosquitoes? 02:19 2026 Reality Check: HIV is a manageable chronic condition 03:32 Myth #2: “You can tell who has HIV just by looking” 04:17 How HIV actually spreads: mucus membranes, fluids, and what *doesn’t* transmit 05:51 Myth #3: “Only certain people get HIV” + why disparities exist 07:36 U=U Explained: Undetectable means Untransmittable (zero risk) + PrEP 09:21 HIV vs AIDS: What’s the difference and can you have HIV without AIDS? 10:42 Why myths persist: stigma, fear, and barriers to testing & treatment 12:02 Call to action: Get tested, speak up, be kind—ending stigma 14:00 Wrap-up: Remember U=U and stay tuned for the next episode Memo Highlight

HIV, REAL TALK, REAL SOLUTIONS EP1. WHERE IT ALL STARTED

HIV: Real Talk, Real Solutions (Episode 1) | Hope & Help’s Story, Services, and Ending HIV Stigma In the first episode of “HIV: Real Talk, Real Solutions,” the host interviews Theresa Giles, CEO of Hope & Help in Orlando, Florida (4122 Metric Drive, Suite 800), who will moderate the remaining 11 episodes. Giles recounts how Hope & Help began in 1988 during the AIDS epidemic, when people were dying alone amid fear, stigma, and widespread refusal of care, and how a small group of friends organized grassroots support—driving people to appointments, providing companionship, and advocating without waiting for permission. She explains the organization’s growth into a comprehensive health center as needs expanded beyond HIV treatment to include medication education, insurance and housing challenges, and other barriers to health. Today Hope & Help offers a full-service medical clinic with primary care, expanding dental and vision services, pharmacy services including a 340B program, PrEP and PEP prevention support, rapid testing information, peer counseling, case management, patient assistance, harm reduction via a certified syringe program that removed over 149,000 dirty needles from the streets last year, free condoms, and multiple monthly support groups (Restart for men living with HIV, Beyond Binary for trans and non-binary individuals, and Rise for heterosexual women living with HIV), plus a holiday gathering. Giles emphasizes dignity as the organization’s core value and describes how stigma, funding gaps, lack of Medicaid expansion in Florida, and inadequate sexual education continue to drive transmission, even though prevention and treatment tools exist. She shares an anonymized story of a 23-year-old newly diagnosed patient who, with linkage support and education about U=U (undetectable equals untransmittable), reached an undetectable viral load within months and received mental health and wraparound support. The episode previews upcoming topics including HIV medications with an infectious disease doctor, testing myths and anxiety, PrEP/PEP and new injectable options, stigma reduction, listener Q&A, and TikTok live segments. Giles urges viewers to break silence—stating that silence and stigma have killed more people than HIV ever could—and invites people to connect via www.hopeandhelp.org, social channels, and podcast platforms, and to visit Hope & Help for services and support. 00:00 Welcome to HIV: Real Talk, Real Solutions (Meet Theresa Giles) 01:05 1988 in Central Florida: Fear, Loss, and the AIDS Crisis 02:22 How Hope & Help Began: A Living-Room Revolution 03:22 From Volunteers to a Full-Service Clinic: Growth & Expansion 04:51 Why Dignity Matters: Fighting Stigma Then and Now 06:05 Who the Founders Were + A Call to Show Up 07:21 Services Today: Clinic, Pharmacy, PrEP/PEP, Case Management 09:27 Harm Reduction & Support Groups: Syringes, Condoms, Community 11:00 What Drove Expansion: Meds, Side Effects, and Social Determinants 12:33 Florida’s HIV Rates: Tools Exist, Barriers Are Stigma & Access 14:46 A Patient Story: Diagnosis to Undetectable (U=U) + Mental Health 17:46 Whole-Person Care: Meeting Needs Beyond Medication 19:19 Talking to the Founders: Pride, Heartbreak, and What Matters 22:00 Why the Fight Is Still Hard—and Why We Keep Fighting 25:06 Why This 12-Episode Series Matters: Ending Silence & Stigma 25:59 What’s Next: Upcoming Episodes on Meds, Testing, PrEP/PEP, Q&A 29:08 How to Connect with Hope & Help (Website, Socials, Visit/Call) 30:12 Final Message: HIV Affects All of Us—Join the Movement

HIV, REAL TALK REAL SOLUTIONS EP.2

Welcome to the premiere of HIV Real Talk Real Solutions, a groundbreaking 12-episode series presented by Hope and Help. We are peeling back the layers, delving into the mysteries of HIV, and having the hard conversations that are often whispered about but rarely spoken aloud. This isn’t just about statistics; it’s about our lives, our families, and our future.  ABOUT THIS SERIES In this 12-part journey, we are going beyond the basics. We are here to demystify the virus, challenge the stigma that keeps people in the shadows, and layout the real roadmap to ending the epidemic for good. From the medical breakthroughs to the social hurdles, we are bringing you the truth—unfiltered and unapologetic. Whether you are living with HIV, know someone who is, or just want to be part of the solution, this is the education and empowerment you’ve been waiting for. IN THIS EPISODE ·        The Mission: Why Hope and Help is launching this crusade now. ·        The Reality: Where we stand in the fight against HIV today. ·        The Solution: Practical steps we can take to stop the spread. JOIN THE MOVEMENT Hope and Help is dedicated to saving lives and ending the stigma. Visit our website: www.hopeandhelp.org]