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On this week’s episode of Flourish or Fold, I had the absolute pleasure to host Julie Lewis, the author of the book "Still Positive." Our conversation was centered on her personal journey marked by unexpected challenges and a life-altering health diagnosis. This is not just a story about HIV/AIDS, but a human story about resilience, grace, and humanity in the face of adversity.

The Unexpected Call: Julie's life took a dramatic turn when she was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS following a blood transfusion in the 90s. Despite the devastating news, she chose to live each day with a positive attitude, focusing on being present for her children and envisioning a future she might not have.

Facing Discrimination: Julie's journey was not without challenges. From the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS to discrimination in healthcare settings, she faced it all. But Julie is a fighter. She used her experiences to educate others about bloodborne pathogens, changing attitudes one story at a time.

The Power of Advocacy: Julie's advocacy work is truly inspiring. She founded the 3030 Project and the 3030 Legacy Fund to address global healthcare inequities. Her mission? To build 30 healthcare facilities in areas with high HIV incidence or limited access to comprehensive healthcare.

Parenting Amidst Challenges: Julie's story is also a tale of parenting in the face of adversity. She emphasizes that parenting is about doing the best you can with the information and resources available. Her experience has taught her to appreciate life and find joy even on the toughest days.

The Role of Spirituality: Julie's journey has been deeply intertwined with her spirituality. She believes in the importance of acknowledging and sitting with sadness, and finding joy in the small things.

Julie's story is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. It's not just about HIV, but a mother's story, a family's story, and a story about the communities that supported her.

I invite you to listen to this episode and join us in celebrating Julie's resilience and positivity. Her story is sure to inspire you, challenge you, and perhaps even change the way you view life's unexpected challenges. It's a story that goes beyond HIV, touching on universal themes of family, community, and the human capacity to find grace and humanity in the face of adversity.

To learn more about Julie and her work visit: https://www.3030project.org and https://stillpositive.com and on Instagram @stillpositivebook 

Here are some highlights of the episode to look forward to:

The phone call (00:05:23) Julie receives a phone call from her doctor informing her that she may have contracted HIV/AIDS through a blood transfusion.

Four years of isolation (00:07:26) Julie and her family decide not to disclose her HIV status for four years to protect her children from discrimination and stigma.

Navigating stigma and stereotypes (00:11:38) Julie discusses the stigma and discrimination faced by people living with HIV/AIDS in the 1990s, including rejection from families and the intersection with homosexuality.

The fear and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS (00:12:47) Julie Lewis discusses the fear and misinformation surrounding HIV/AIDS, including how people were afraid to interact with those living with the disease and the impact it had on their daily lives.

The politicization of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 (00:14:03) Julie Lewis compares the highly politicized response to HIV/AIDS in the past to the current COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the involvement of politicians and the spread of misinformation.

Facing discrimination and assumptions (00:15:56) Julie Lewis shares her personal experiences of discrimination and assumptions due to her HIV-positive status, including encounters with healthcare providers and the assumptions people made about her lifestyle and marriage status.

The 3030 Project (00:29:49) Julie Lewis discusses the origins and goals of the 3030 Project, which aimed to raise money to build 30 healthcare facilities around the world in honor of her friends who died from HIV/AIDS.

Building 31 Healthcare Facilities (00:35:08) Julie Lewis reflects on the challenges and successes of the 3030 Project, which ultimately resulted in the construction of 31 healthcare facilities in nine different countries, thanks to the support of a community of mostly women.

The Effort and Collaboration Involved (00:36:54) Julie Lewis emphasizes the immense effort and collaboration required to undertake the 3030 Project, including navigating different rules and regulations in various countries and the crucial role played by the organization Construction for Change.

The mom's story and family connection (00:38:25) Julie discusses how her book, "Still Positive," is not just about HIV/AIDS, but also a story of being a mom and a family coping with a health crisis.

Coping with trauma and anxiety (00:40:07) Julie talks about the decisions and challenges families face when dealing with a serious health issue, including managing anxiety and coping with trauma.

Finding positivity and appreciating life (00:47:00) Julie reflects on how living with a "death sentence" taught her to appreciate the small things in life and let go of unnecessary burdens, finding new ways to live and be positive.

The importance of Julie's book (00:50:09) Julie's book is discussed, highlighting its powerful story and the proceeds going towards greater health equity.

Recognizing the blessing of life (00:51:03) The host reflects on their conversation with Julie and emphasizes the importance of appreciating and enjoying life.

Promotion of online course (00:52:29) The host promotes an online course called "Flourish: The Five Practices of Highly Resilient People" and encourages listeners to check it out.

Na een korte zomerbreak hervatten we ons eerste seizoen met een gesprek over muziek. Bert Bos, basgitarist, podcastmaker en producer draagt als muzikant bij aan aflevering 15. We delen onze favoriete nummers en hebben het over de impact van muziek. Paul slingert er wat Metal in, Bert danst graag op Macklemore, Henk-Jan gaat voor rock en headbangen en Godwin pompt er nog wat HipHop in. Het is weer genieten. Luister lekker mee!

Heb je vragen of opmerkingen over deze aflevering? 
Mail dan naar: redactie@move.community
Bedankt voor het luisteren!

In honor of June being Pride Month here in the USA we are listening to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' song 'Same Love' featuring Mary Lambert.  We talk about the importance of this song to the LGBTQIA+ Community as well as its calling out of the Hip-Hop Community.  A song like this is of the utmost importance and we are so excited to talk about it with you.  Happy Pride All! Love is Love!

Intro/Outro Music:
Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Grammy nominee and neo-soul singer songwriter Allen Stone, described by USA Today as "a pitch perfect powerhouse" joins us for a deep dive into his creative process. EPISODE DETAILS: PART ONE  Scott and Paul catch up after the holidays and chat about the appeal of Allen Stone (and Christie Brinkley). PART TWO - 6:15 mark Paul and Scott call up Allen Stone to get the details on how a Cake album was his gateway to music outside the church; why the chemicals coursing through his veins led him to write songs of his own; why he says "everything is imitation" in songwriting; the reason he might be an X-Ray technician if he had it all to do again; why he was "super ashamed" of his debut LP; what he does to force himself to write songs; what happened when Macklemore and Ryan Lewis invited him to collaborate; why he tried not to fall in love with his now-wife; and the reason he says most pop music today has been dumbed down. ABOUT ALLEN STONE Washington state native and Seattle-based singer-songwriter Allen Stone is only in his early 30s, but is already an old soul. Heavily influenced by classic R&B of the 1960s and 70s, Stone and his band built a grassroots following with their high-energy live shows up and down the West Coast. Featuring a handful of co-writes with Andy Grammer, Stone’s self-titled and self-released debut album landed in the Top 40 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart without the help of a major distributor. The album was re-released by ATO Records and Stone continued to build a national following with appearances on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. His follow-up album, Radius, found the soulful songwriter moving over to Capitol Records. He later returned to ATO for a deluxe re-release of Radius, as well as his most recent album, Building Balance. Featuring the lead single, “Brown Eyed Lover,” it’s clear why USA Today has called Allen Stone “a pitch-perfect powerhouse.” Including collaborations with British neo-soul mainstay Jamie Lidell, the album features Stone’s most intimate lyrics to date. “I don’t have time,” he said, “to write about anything that isn’t deeply personal.” With a recent high-profile gig at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympic in Seattle, viral videos with millions of views, and collaborations with other artists such as Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, the self-described “hippie with soul” continues to make waves with his rootsy sound and socially-conscious lyrics.  

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The Cleveland Indians were dealt another injury blow with second baseman Jason Kipnis likely being out for the season with a broken hamate bone. It's an injury similar to third baseman Jose Ramirez.

Ramirez will more than likely be back with the Indians in 2020. That may not be the case with Kipnis, the team's longest-tenured position player. Kipnis has a hefty club option after this season that will probably not be picked up. That could end a Cleveland career for Kipnis that has included two All-Star Game appearances.

On this week's Leading Off with Ryan Lewis podcast, we talk about Kipnis' play on the field. At times it was frustrating, but inspiring at others. We also talk about what the Indians will miss by losing him in the clubhouse.

This week we also talk about relief pitcher James Karinchak and how he gives the Indians something in the bullpen they just haven't had.

We close the podcast this week talking about the Indians' playoff chances and how the wild card chase will come down to the final week of the season.

In his last three games, Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand has allowed five runs and eight hits in three innings. As the Indians continue to push for the playoffs, is it time to be concerned about Hand's effectiveness? 

Before we get there on this week's Leading Off with Ryan Lewis podcast, we cover these topics: 

- The Indians are coming off their toughest stretch of games this season, winning a series against the Twins, losing a series to the Red Sox and splitting a series with the Yankees. Ryan gives his thoughts on how the team played over the stretch and what we learned about the team, especially when it was without Yasiel Puig in the middle of the batting order.

- Corey Kluber suffered a setback in his latest rehab start, exiting the game after an inning due to an abdominal strain. What does this mean for his comeback? And if Kluber does return to the Indians this season, which starter is at risk of losing his spot in the rotation?

- Carlos Carrasco is also starting to work his way back. We explain that while it's a great story, be hesitant with your expectations for the starter.

- More with Hand: We wondered, do the scars of Indians closers past taint the public opinion of Hand? 

- Ryan explains the pitch that Hand has faltered on, and what could be the cause of his recent struggles.

The Cleveland Indians are coming off series wins against the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees. Although the team didn't gain much ground in the playoff race, the results are impressive nonetheless.

On today's Leading Off with Ryan Lewis, we cover the team's recent play and how catcher Roberto Perez has helped power the Indians to victory. As Ryan explains, maybe Perez just needed a consistent opportunity as a starter.

Perez is now second on the team with 11 home runs. But as Perez excels, two Indians outfielders are struggling. Jake Bauers and Leonys Martin are both striking out at a high rate. What is the future for both as the season progresses?

We close this week's show talking about the starting pitching situation for the Indians. The team was dealt a serious blow when it was announced that Carlos Carrasco had to step away from the game. But Mike Clevinger should soon be returning and helping to solidify Cleveland's starting rotation.

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about the 2016 Oscars before discussing what works and what doesn't work on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis's highly anticipated album 'This Unruly Mess I've Made'.