Don‘t Stop Me Now

Just sharing what's been going on in my life lately and I talk about some recent stories from the news.  Thanks to everyone who listens and has asked for more! Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn 2. DM me at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredjennifer 3. I will respond within an hour 🧡  

More storytimes from my time at Risky Business strip club in Sacramento, Ca. (95-96).  I was 25 years old, omg, it was literally 25 years ago now!  That makes me feel soooo old!  In this episode I talk about meeting my kid's dad at the club and having to dance for co-workers from another job (it was hell on earth honestly).  Enjoy!  Have a great week everyone!  :) Personal HIV Risk Assessment from...

Graduations, Disneyland, Whales and Stripping...it's Monday!  Enjoy! Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn 2. DM me at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredjennifer 3. I will respond within an hour 🧡

Just sharing some stories this week, it's a short one.  Enjoy. :)  Have a great week! Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn 2. DM me at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredjennifer 3. I will respond within an hour 🧡  

Part 2 of my conversation with Ken Pinkela, 29 year decorated Army veteran, who was court marshalled, jailed and discharged from the US military on false claims that he transmitted HIV to a fellow soldier.  I would encourage you to listen to Part 1 before this episode so that you can hear Ken's full, unbelievable story. KEN'S LINKS: Twitter: @kenpinkela & @seemeHIV Instagram: @kenpinkela Eliza...

My guest today has quite a story when it comes to HIV discrimination because his discrimination came directly from his employer, the United States military .  Ken Pinkela has been fighting this battle for over 10 years and is still, to this day, continuing to fight for his innocence.  So much was stripped from this man who gave his heart and soul to the job he loved so dearly.  You'll love Ken, he...

My guests today are Ashley and Jim, Ashley is HIV+, Jim is not.  They share their disclosure story with us explaining how Jim actually felt relief that Ashley's big confession was HIV.  Yes, relief!  For those who don't live with HIV, it's not the virus that's difficult, not even the medication, it's the stigma surrounding the virus and disclosing to potential partners.  Give it up for Ashley and...

My guest this week is author, Ted Talk speaker and Sex and Culture Critic Ella Dawson.  We dive right into our experiences with herpes, disclosing to potential partners, slut shaming and being sex positive (just to name a few).  I guarantee you need to hear this podcast, herpes is more than a punchline to a joke, you may have it and not even know.  Ella Dawson's Links can all be found on her websi...

Hey guys!  I took a rather long break, but I'm back, lol, I think, no grand promises though, gives me anxiety!  In today's episode I talk about what I've been up to and share my thoughts on the recent death/suicide of Lee MacMillan, VanLife YouTuber.  Throw me on in your car, while your cleaning your house or at work, I promise to keep you company. :) Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1....

Can't wait to kiss 2020 goodbye!  I share a few stories that helped round out the year perfectly.  Thanks for listening!   Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn 2. DM me at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredjennifer 3. I will respond within an hour 🧡

Welcome to the Don’t Stop Me Now Podcast, I’m your host Jennifer Vaughan. My guest today is Carrie Luther, she's a mother who has an extremely important story to share about her son Tosh.  Please share today's podcast, as it could save a life. Tosh's Story: https://www.safemedicines.org/2017/09/young-californian-dies-after-accidentally-taking-counterfeit-xanax-made-with-fentanyl.html?fbclid=IwAR28...

It's my absolute pleasure to share this very special chat with you in honor of World AIDS Day (December 1st).  My guest today is none other than Judd Winick from Season 3 of The Real World San Francisco or as many remember, Pedro Zamora's close friend and roommate.  In 1994, Pedro Zamora became the first HIV+ person to appear on a reality tv show.  He showed the world what HIV and AIDS was for him...

Welcome to the Don’t Stop Me Now Podcast, I’m your host Jennifer Vaughan. My guest today is Denise Wozniak.  Denise is a long term survivor of HIV and her story is unique in that it involves a child, her daughter.  This is a story of profound loss, unimaginable perseverance and the greatest love.   Denise's TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDKv5Naazs4 Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennife...

My guest today is Cris from Brazil.  She's an amazingly strong woman who took a very unexpected blow when she was diagnosed with HIV while in a very new relationship.  Find out how he took the news and where their lives led them as a result of this diagnosis.   Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn 2. DM me at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfiltere...

To say Leigh feels like a soul sister to me would be an understatement, we have a lot in common besides our HIV status.  We're both huge fans of Prince (her more though for sure), Leigh is my middle name, we are very close to the same age and we both share the same this is me, this is what you get attitude!  This is Leigh's story. Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linkt...

If you are diagnosed with HIV as a gay man, sharing your diagnosis is like a second coming out, both equally difficult.  Diagnosed with HIV roughly 4 years ago, Edward (aka @Cyber_Homo) shares his story of devastation and his journey since he found out.     Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn 2. DM me at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredjen...

Buckle up, I've got the super bubbly Mishta Russell or MishtaMadness (IG & YT) on my show this week.  She will be sharing her HIV/AIDS story and how she survived cancer, not once, but twice!  Mishta has had HIV for 25 years.  She's an absolute survivor and ass kicker!   Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn 2. DM me at Instagram: https://www.instagram....

An update on my missing kitty.  Thank you all who have reached out and expressed your concern and positive thoughts. ❤ Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn 2. DM me at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredjennifer 3. I will respond within an hour 🧡  

In this week's episode, I cover my social media addiction, what an HIV+ person would tell their HIV negative self and my daughter, Joey, joins me to share her thoughts on her new tattoo and a lot more.  Happy Monday! Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn 2. DM me at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredjennifer 3. I will respond within an hour 🧡...

This week I talk about my 90s visit to New Jersey's Action Park, the now famous waterpark that's featured in a recent HBO documentary.   I also talk a death at Disneyland that has always given me the heeby jeebies.   And how did I go from having paralyzing fear of public speaking to finding it totally exhilarating?  All that and more, in my latest episode of the Don't Stop Me Now Podcast. Personal...

I'm so grateful to share this powerful HIV story with all of you.  Catherine is very candid and speaks from the heart about her experience.  It's also quite fitting that she was my first guest, listen to hear why! :) Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn 2. DM me at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredjennifer 3. I will respond within an hour 🧡

Diagnosed with HIV at 45 years old as a single mother of three, this is my story and I'm sticking to it. :)  I apologize for the low audio, I fixed the issue after this podcast was already in the can so to speak.   Personal HIV Risk Assessment from Jennifer: 1. Pay at https://linktr.ee/PozJenn 2. DM me at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredjennifer 3. I will respond within an hour 🧡

In this episode, I talk about my HIV diagnosis, how stigma affects those diagnosed and many HIV misconceptions.  I also share more about the direction of this podcast and how HIV will not always be my main topic.  (I apologize for the low audio, it's an issue that isn't fixed until Episode 3...use those headphones!) **Please Subscribe, Rate, Review and Share this podcast** Personal HIV Risk Assess...