{"podcast":{"title":"Move the City FWD Podcast","slug":"my-city-talks-6298840","podcast_index_feed_id":6298840,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/my-city-my-health","website_url":"http://Podcast.mycity.health","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oj3xSANAT0AVvR9y1WEJGSOFolmwJWN-WHx9JGUczvw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNDVl/Njc5ZWM2ZGQ0MDRl/YWI2ZjVjNTkzYjc5/OGEyYS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Corey Dion Lewis","episode_count":34,"summary":"Move the City FWD Podcast is where community meets action. Hosted by Corey Dion Lewis, the podcast explores the ideas, people, and systems shaping healthier, stronger communities. Each episode features conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates, public health professionals, elected officials, artists, and everyday changemakers who are building solutions where they live. This isn’t a podcast about problems. It’s about progress. You’ll hear stories about health, economic mobility, housing, education, mental health, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and the connections that make communities thrive. Whether we’re breaking down policy, highlighting grassroots organizations, or sharing lessons from people doing the work, every conversation is rooted in one question: How do we move the city forward? If you believe healthier communities are built together, you’re in the right place.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T18:18:49.549941+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840"},"episode":{"title":"Breaking HIV Stigma: Real Talk on U=U, Treatment & Community Support | My City Talks","slug":"breaking-hiv-stigma-real-talk-on-u-u-treatment-community-support-my-city-talks","published_at":"2024-12-16T12:14:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840/breaking-hiv-stigma-real-talk-on-u-u-treatment-community-support-my-city-talks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840","url":"https://mycitymyhealth.transistor.fm/18","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/61edbf9d/f4bcac38.mp3","summary":"In this inaugural episode of My City Talks Health, host Larry Twitty Jr. sits down with HIV advocates Destiny Smith and Alicia Mercado for an enlightening discussion about HIV awareness, treatment advances, and breaking down persistent stigmas. From explaining U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) to navigating healthcare systems in Iowa, our guests share personal insights and vital information about HIV resources and support services. Show Notes: Key Topics Discussed: Understanding U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) and its impact on HIV prevention PrEP and PEP: What they are and how to access them in Iowa Available case management services through Ryan White funding Addressing HIV stigma and misconceptions in healthcare and community settings Unique challenges of HIV healthcare access in rural Iowa Support systems and resources for newly diagnosed individuals Social media advocacy and addressing misinformation Healthcare disparities and solutions for marginalized communities Featured Guests: Destiny Smith: HIV advocate, author, and social media influencer Alicia Mercado: Health Equity Educator with Nucara Capacity Extension Resources Mentioned: Stop HIV Iowa: stophiviowa.org PrEP Iowa: prepiowa.org Ryan White Program Services The Project of the Quad Cities (mobile testing unit) Follow Destiny Smith: Facebook: @Destiny Smith TikTok: @Destiny Smith Instagram: @Destiny Smith LinkedIn: @Destiny Smith Notable Quotes: \"Nothing in my life has changed except for me popping a pill every single day and that's it.\" - Destiny Smith \"Systems were not set up to effectively serve everybody. And so those are huge barriers.\" - Alicia Mercado Support Services Available: Transportation assistance Medical case management Grocery assistance Dental and medical insurance support Mental he…","meta_description":"In this inaugural episode of My City Talks Health, host Larry Twitty Jr. sits down with HIV advocates Destiny Smith and Alicia Mercado for an enlightening…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2956,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-city-talks-6298840/episodes/breaking-hiv-stigma-real-talk-on-u-u-treatment-community-support-my-city-talks/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840/breaking-hiv-stigma-real-talk-on-u-u-treatment-community-support-my-city-talks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}