Salt-n-Pepa said let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be... Join me, Krista Thayer, and Andrea Moore as we talk HIV prevention and PrEP.

For more information on PrEP reach out to your PCP or here is a national link to locate a PrEP provider.

https://preplocator.org/

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any affiliated organizations. Listening to this podcast does not create a doctor–patient relationship.

Krista Wright Thayer is the current End the Syndemic Manager of Health Services at the Shelby County Health Department decreasing rates of HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and substance use. She is a PhD student at the University of Memphis in the Urban Affairs and Public Policy program. She is on the board of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce as the Advocacy Chair, a member of the CDC Faith Advisory Board, End HIV 901 Advisory Board, St. Jude’s Community Champion Group for youth and Focus Mid-South Community Advisory Group. Her goals include the removal of barriers to care for everyone and a focus on stigma reduction. She aims to amplify traditionally unheard voices and increase representation for the queer South. Please quote her as saying, “We all deserve joy!”

Andrea Moore is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist (Temporary Licensure) specializing in addiction counseling, harm reduction, and HIV prevention. With a passion for sexual health equity, Andrea hosts PrEPPED: Sex, Stigma, Science, and the South, a podcast that dismantles barriers to PrEP access, challenges stigma, and normalizes healthy sexual practices—particularly in Southern communities.

Blending clinical expertise with advocacy, Andrea integrates trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and CBT into addiction treatment while promoting intersectional approaches to wellness. Their work bridges gaps between substance use recovery and sexual health, empowering clients to navigate recovery, harm reduction, and self-compassion.

Andrea is committed to fostering inclusive, science-based conversations that center marginalized voices—both in the therapy room and on the airwaves.