Talking Stigma with Gareth Thomas
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -In 2019, former Welsh rugby captain Gareth Thomas publicly disclosed his HIV status. Join Gareth and host Craig Doyle as they talk about how Gareth lives with the virus, how others have treated him, and the stigma around HIV. Gareth and Craig will be joined by others from the world of sport to delve into how they have tackled stigma, racism, homophobia and misunderstanding in their own lives. The Tackle HIV campaign is supported and funded by ViiV Healthcare.
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Episode 8 - Tackling Stigma with Mark Foster
May 22, 2023 10:40 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBGareth Thomas is joined by World Champion swimmer Mark Foster. Mark competed at the highest level for Great Britain at five different Olympics, World Championships, and the Commonwealth Games. He now has a very successful career as a commentator, TV personality, public speaker, and charity campaigner. In this episode, we discuss the stigma around homosexuality in sport and society, with Gareth and Mark discussing their experiences and the importance of changing public perceptions to make sti...
Episode 7 - Tackling Stigma with Lina Nielsen
April 24, 2023 09:17 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBEpisode 7 - Tackling Stigma with Lina Nielsen Gareth Thomas is joined by professional athlete Lina Nielsen. Lina competes at the highest level for Great Britain in the 400m hurdles, being the European under 20s champion, and is currently ranked in the world’s top 20, whilst living and competing with relapsing remitting Multiple Sclerosis. In this episode, Lina and Gareth discuss fighting public perceptions of both MS and HIV, the importance of talking openly and of being role models and the...
Episode 6 - Tackling Mental Health stigma with Frank Bruno
June 15, 2022 15:27 - 45 minutes - 51.5 MBEpisode 6 - Tackling Mental Health stigma with Frank Bruno Gareth Thomas and Craig Doyle are joined by retired professional boxer and former heavyweight champion Frank Bruno. Throughout his life and career, Frank has faced challenges and fought against stigma surrounding mental health, which led him to start the Frank Bruno Foundation. In this episode, Frank talks about the importance of being respectful, keeping calm and staying in control both inside and outside the ring. Gareth, Frank an...
Special Episode: Can Sport Help Bring Positive Change?
September 16, 2021 12:10 - 53 minutes - 30.5 MBSpecial Episode: Can Sport Help Bring Positive Social Change? The week before the Lions departure for the 2021 tour, we sat down for a special live edition of the Talking Stigma podcast with Gareth Thomas, World Cup winners Bryan Habana & Nolli Waterman, Craig Doyle and ViiV Healthcare’s Helen McDowell. As well as the ultimate rugby challenge, the Lions tour provides an ideal backdrop and opportunity for public education via the power of sport, with the Lions representing one of the ultim...
Episode 5: Tackling Stigma with Katie Piper
July 21, 2021 11:38 - 44 minutes - 51.1 MBEpisode 5: Tackling Stigma with Katie Piper Gareth and Craig are joined by best-selling author, inspirational speaker, activist, and television presenter Katie Piper. In 2008, Katie survived an acid attack. Since then Katie has produced multiple documentaries, created her own foundation, the “Katie Piper Foundation”, and become a role model and campaigner for acid attack survivors across the country. Whether it’s her husband being congratulated for marrying her, or the internalised judgm...
Episode 4: Tackling Disability Stigma with Hannah Cockcroft
May 27, 2021 16:32 - 55 minutes - 64 MBEpisode 4: Tackling Disability Stigma with Hannah Cockcroft The 2012 Paralympic Games in London were seen as a turning point for disability in the UK. The games broke multiple records and created a huge shift in attitudes and perceptions towards those with disabilities, yet some stigma and discrimination still remain. One of the athletes from those games, joins Gareth and Craig to talk about stigma. Wheelchair racer Hannah Cockcroft MBE won two Gold Medals at the games in London in T34 100...
Episode 3: Tackling HIV Stigma with Nathaniel Hall
March 18, 2021 12:50 - 41 minutes - 47 MBIt’s a Sin is one of Channel 4’s most successful shows of all-time. It’s shattered streaming records on the All 4 platform, but most importantly it’s brought HIV/AIDS into mainstream conversation in a very powerful way. The worry among many in the HIV community was that the stigma depicted in the show from the early ’80s would resurface. But it’s been quite the opposite. The show has had an incredible response and impact; It has inspired people to go public with their positive HIV status...
Special Episode: Tackling HIV Stigma with Ian Green, Will Ross & Allen Jones
March 08, 2021 10:41 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MBIn a special edition of the Talking Stigma podcast, Gareth Thomas sat down with Ian Green, CEO of the Terrence Higgins Trust (the UK’s leading HIV charity) alongside Allen Jones (AJ) and his partner Will Ross. AJ is living with HIV and talks to Gareth and Ian about how he felt when he was diagnosed, the stigma that he has faced and how he feels now, a few years on. Will is HIV negative and gives his perspective on supporting his partner and how finding out AJ was living with HIV didn’t aff...
Episode 2: Tackling racism with Dion Dublin
November 20, 2020 12:17 - 1 hour - 70 MBEpisode 2: Tackling racism with Dion Dublin Over the past few months millions of people have taken to the streets across the world demanding their voices be heard in the fight against racism. The Black Lives Matter demonstrations have shone a light on racial divides and inspired hope that there is an opportunity for meaningful change. Former England football player and TV star Dion Dublin is our guest for this episode, during which he talks about the racism he experienced on the pitch, ho...
Episode 1: Tackling homophobia with Kate Richardson-Walsh
November 17, 2020 10:53 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBHomophobia in sport remains a taboo subject for many at the highest levels with many athletes and coaches still having to deal with secrecy and stigma. Kate Richardson-Walsh is an Olympic gold medal winning hockey player, who was capped a record 375 times for her country and was England and Great Britain captain for 13 years. A trailblazer for LGBTQ sportspeople, Kate played alongside and then married international teammate Helen Richardson and in the process made history by becoming the f...