A Routine STI Check. A Life-Changing Diagnosis.

At 21, Ellie Harrison was living her London dream; working in fashion, in a long-term relationship, studying and partying with friends. Then a routine STI check changed everything: she was HIV positive. Her diagnosis was a complete mystery, and in that moment it felt like the sky was falling. Sitting alone on a canal-side bench after leaving the clinic, Ellie was convinced she'd just been handed a death sentence.

In this conversation you’ll hear:
What happened after her diagnosis
What it really means to live with HIV today
The key differences between HIV and AIDS
The stigma and prejudice she’s faced
Her mission to help end HIV transmission

Ellie tells a powerful story of resilience, enlightenment and breaking down outdated misconceptions.

You can read more about the work of the UK charity, Terrence Higgins Trust here.

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CREDITS:


Host: Kate Langbroek

Guest: Ellie Harrison.

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Jacob Round


Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

A Routine STI Check. A Life-Changing Diagnosis.
At 21, Ellie Harrison was living her London dream; working in fashion, in a long-term relationship, studying and partying with friends. Then a routine STI check changed everything: she was HIV positive. Her diagnosis was a complete mystery, and in that moment it felt like the sky was falling. Sitting alone on a canal-side bench after leaving the clinic, Ellie was convinced she'd just been handed a death sentence.
In this conversation you&rsquo;ll hear:
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<li>What happened after her diagnosis</li>
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<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">The key differences between HIV and AIDS</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">The stigma and prejudice she&rsquo;s faced</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Her mission to help end HIV transmission</li>
</ul>
Ellie tells a powerful story of resilience, enlightenment and breaking down outdated misconceptions.
You can read more about the work of the UK charity, <a href="https://www.tht.org.uk/">Terrence Higgins Trust</a> here.
THE END BITS:
Listen to more No Filter interviews <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/">here</a> and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nofiltermamamia/">here.</a>
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CREDITS: 
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katelangbroek/?hl=en">Kate Langbroek</a>
Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elliemharrison/?hl=en">Ellie Harrison.</a>
Executive Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/naima_brown_official/">Naima Brown</a>
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round 
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Riveting stories. Fascinating lives. Australia’s #1 interview podcast, with Kate Langbroek.

Riveting stories. Fascinating lives. Australia&rsquo;s #1 interview podcast, with Kate Langbroek.

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