Poz Vibe Podcast

This week we’re talking to two incredible humans who both share their stories of living with HIV in Out of Shadows which is about immigrants living with HIV in Ireland.  Born in Himachal India, Pradesh Bhardwaj [https://www.instagram.com/loveryzi/?hl=en] has been based in Ireland since 2021 and lived with HIV for 9 years. As an activist and proud member of the PozVibe Tribe, he is passionate about visibility, advocacy, and empowering communities. Pradeep Mahadeshwar (he/they) is a visual artist and LGBTQIA+ activist also from India but now based in Dublin. With a rich background in storytelling, writing, photography, illustrations, and filmmaking, Pradeep’s work delves deeply into the complexities of identity, migration, and the lived experiences of Queer People of Colour in Ireland and beyond. He is also the founder of Queer Asian Pride Ireland and the Queer Spectrum Film Festival, Pradeep has created platforms that celebrate diversity while addressing the unique challenges faced by the immigrant LGBTQIA+ community in Ireland.  Love, Veda and Robbie. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poz Vibe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/pozvibepod/?hl=en] is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Veda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/vedalady/?hl=en] Lady and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie Lawlor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/robbielwr/?hl=en] production. Big thanks to ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thetinaburner/]our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dublin Pride ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://dublinpride.ie/]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 [https://www.instagram.com/esthertwonames/]. Artwork, social media assets and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://pozvibes-podcast.myspreadshop.ie/all] all created by the fragrant Lavender The Queen.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lavenderthequeen/]

New season, new look!  We are excited to share that this episode is available to watch as well as to listen to. We hope this will be the first of many video recordings we make for our Poz Vibe Tribe. Being able to watch along adds a new dimension to conversations, plus you get to see our wonderful guests in all their strength. This week we are thrilled to be joined by the incredible Emma McAnally [https://www.instagram.com/positivemumoftwo/?hl=en]. Emma lives with HIV and is also a survivor of domestic abuse, an activist and advocate and mental health nurse. In addition, Emma is a Mum of two and partner to Paul. [http://paul.in]  During our conversation, Emma shares how she has channelled her lived experiences into purpose, fighting stigma, promoting healing, and championing human rights. Please share this episode with anyone you think would be inspired by Emma’s story. Love, Veda and Robbie. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poz Vibe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/pozvibepod/?hl=en] is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Veda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/vedalady/?hl=en] Lady and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie Lawlor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/robbielwr/?hl=en] production. Big thanks to ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thetinaburner/]our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dublin Pride ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://dublinpride.ie/]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 [https://www.instagram.com/esthertwonames/]. Artwork, social media assets and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://pozvibes-podcast.myspreadshop.ie/all] all created by the fragrant Lavender The Queen.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lavenderthequeen/] T-shirts worn by Veda and Robbie in this episode are designed by Gabe Marques [https://www.instagram.com/iamgabemarques/?igsh=MzBkNXh1dndqOHpl#] for their shop The Grá [https://www.instagram.com/the.gra.ie/?igsh=MXExbWhjeWVrZDRmdw%3D%3D#].

The Boilerhouse in Dublin is 26 years old and in this episode we're celebrating this iconic meeting point for the LGBTQI+ comminity. We spoke with Conor James who studied in NCI and obtained a BA Honours in Computer Science. He has also worked in the Boilerhouse for 13 years as Assistant Manager. He says he is a big believer in community especially when engaging our own fabulous one. We also chatted with Gary Ghent Macken who has worked at the Boilerhouse for 24 years. He lives in Smithfield with his husband Robert and is a proud ally of the Poz Vibe Tribe. They shared the history of Boilerhouse and their plans for the future. They hope to continue to welcome guests for years to come and help foster a sense of community for all. Love, Veda and Robbie. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poz Vibe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/pozvibepod/?hl=en] is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Veda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/vedalady/?hl=en] Lady and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie Lawlor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/robbielwr/?hl=en] production. Big thanks to ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thetinaburner/]our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dublin Pride ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://dublinpride.ie/]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 [https://www.instagram.com/esthertwonames/]. Artwork, social media assets and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://pozvibes-podcast.myspreadshop.ie/all] all created by the fragrant Lavender The Queen.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lavenderthequeen/]

Laylah Beattie [https://www.instagram.com/laybeattie/] is an Irish performer and podcaster in her late 20s. Her podcast Doomslayers [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZiqvR18PjbJOnbyc2rpt0?si=a94cf42a00eb4f11] is an exploration of hedonism in a world that consistently feels like it’s ending with Annie Queeries and Donna Fella. We love Laylah and we love you! Say powerful and pozitive, Veda and Robbie. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poz Vibe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/pozvibepod/?hl=en] is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Veda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/vedalady/?hl=en] Lady and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie Lawlor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/robbielwr/?hl=en] production. Big thanks to ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thetinaburner/]our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dublin Pride ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://dublinpride.ie/]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 [https://www.instagram.com/esthertwonames/]. Artwork, social media assets and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://pozvibes-podcast.myspreadshop.ie/all] all created by the fragrant Lavender The Queen.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lavenderthequeen/]

Hello tribe! We are delighted this week to welcome David Field to the Pozverse. David is a clinical nurse and specialist sexual health advisor working in the only publicly funded sexual health clinic specifically for gay and bi men and the trans community. He also has a masters in public health from UCC where he focused the relationship between Chemsex and mental health among gay and bi men living with HIV. David is currently completing his PhD [https://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/d.field.21] focusing on the concept of risk in sexual health but managed to find the time to talk to us. This conversation is full of practical advice and research based information. Please share with anyone you feel might benefit from listening.  Love, Veda and Robbie. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poz Vibe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/pozvibepod/?hl=en] is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Veda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/vedalady/?hl=en] Lady and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie Lawlor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/robbielwr/?hl=en] production. Big thanks to ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thetinaburner/]our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dublin Pride ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://dublinpride.ie/]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 [https://www.instagram.com/esthertwonames/]. Artwork, social media assets and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://pozvibes-podcast.myspreadshop.ie/all] all created by the fragrant Lavender The Queen.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lavenderthequeen/]