Welcome to PPT Talk Thursdays! A podcast focusing on Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health. Today, you'll hear from two of our PEAK Peer Educators, Michelle and Vlada, as they discuss vaccines and STI vaccine hesitancy.

For more information on our webinars, please visit our website PPT.on.ca. You can also tweet us your questions on Twitter @ppoft or on Instagram @pptoronto using the #PPTTALK hashtag.

The PEAK program provides HIV and STI prevention and anti-stigma peer education. We aim to educate and inform youth through interactive activities. Our volunteers are trained to facilitate activities and workshops that engage participants in conversations about HIV, STIs and stigma.

Production of this podcast has been made possible through a financial contribution from the public health agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the public health agency of Canada.

Immunization info
https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/immunization/

PPT fact sheets
http://ppt.on.ca/education/facts/

PPT Talk Episode 4 - Hot Shots

Welcome to PPT Talk Thursdays! A podcast focusing on Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health. Today, our Peer Educators, Ani, Gina and Ruby, have conversations about personal experiences with birth control, setting boundaries and creating creative barrier methods. They also discuss PEP and PrEP, alternative barrier methods, barriers to accessing these methods, and contraception dos and try-not-tos. 

For more information on our webinars, please visit our website PPT.on.ca. You can also tweet us your questions on Twitter @ppoft or Instagram @pptoronto using the #PPTTALK hashtag.

The PEAK program provides HIV and STI prevention and anti-stigma peer education. We aim to educate and inform youth through interactive activities. Our volunteers are trained to facilitate activities and workshops that engage participants in conversations about HIV, STIs and stigma.

Production of this podcast has been made possible through a financial contribution from the public health agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the public health agency of Canada.

Teen Health Source 
https://teenhealthsource.com/

PPT fact sheets
http://ppt.on.ca/education/facts/

PPT Talk Episode 5 - Conversations about Barrier Methods, Birth Control, PEP And PrEP (Extended)

Welcome to PPT Talk Thursdays! A podcast focusing on Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health. Today, our Peer Educators, Michelle and Nour, teach us about mindfulness and include tips and breathing exercises to stress less for the back-to-school season. 

Apps Mentioned:
Calm
Headspace
Ten Percent Happier
Insight Timer

Websites Mentioned:
www.Mindful.org
www.MindfulnessStudies.com

Mindfulness STOP Skill:
S - Stop whatever you're doing
T - Take a breath
O - Observe
P - Proceed

For more information on our webinars, please visit our website PPT.on.ca. You can also tweet us your questions on Twitter @ppoft or Instagram @pptoronto using the #PPTTALK hashtag.

The PEAK program provides HIV and STI prevention and anti-stigma peer education. We aim to educate and inform youth through interactive activities. Our volunteers are trained to facilitate activities and workshops that engage participants in conversations about HIV, STIs and stigma.

Teen Health Source
teenhealthsource.com/
PPT fact sheets
ppt.on.ca/education/facts/
Production of this podcast has been made possible through a financial contribution from the public health agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the public health agency of Canada.

PPT Talk Episode 6 - Mindfulness

Welcome to PPT Talk Thursdays! A podcast focusing on Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health. Today, Vlada and Stuart from PEAK, discuss the ways they celebrate Halloween in a safe and non-judgmental way.

For more information on our workshops, please visit our website PPT.on.ca. You can also tweet us your questions on Twitter @ppoft or on Instagram @pptoronto using the #PPTTALK hashtag.

The PEAK program provides HIV and STI prevention and anti-stigma peer education. We aim to educate and inform youth through interactive activities. Our volunteers are trained to facilitate activities and workshops that engage participants in conversations about HIV, STIs and stigma.

Production of this podcast has been made possible through a financial contribution from the public health agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the public health agency of Canada.

LINKS MENTIONED IN PODCAST
Resource: 
For more info on drugs, uses and ways to stay safe, contact the TRIP project - http://tripproject.ca/

Article: 
The Bystander Effect: https://www.popsci.com/story/diy/bystander-effect-psychology/

PPT Talk Ep 7 - Sex Positivity and Halloween

Welcome to PPT Talk Thursdays! A podcast focusing on Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health. Today, We'll be celebrating TransJoy with our PEAK Peer Educators, Richie & Declan.

For more information on our workshops and programming, please visit our website PPT.on.ca. You can also tweet us your questions on Twitter @ppoft or on Instagram @pptoronto using the #PPTTALK hashtag.

The PEAK program provides HIV and STI prevention and anti-stigma peer education. We aim to educate and inform youth through interactive activities. Our volunteers are trained to facilitate activities and workshops that engage participants in conversations about HIV, STIs and stigma.

Production of this podcast has been made possible through a financial contribution from the public health agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the public health agency of Canada.

LINKS MENTIONED IN PODCAST

Trans Lifeline is run by and for trans people with a goal to provide trans peer support and care for our community. https://translifeline.org/

Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction: https://www.torontoindigenoushr.com/

A Natural History of Transition: https://metonymypress.com/shop/print-books/a-natural-history-of-transition/

Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars: https://metonymypress.com/shop/print-books/fierce-femmes-notorious-liars-dangerous-trans-girls-confabulous-memoir/

PPT Talk Ep 8 - Trans Joy

Welcome to our final PPT Talk episode! A podcast focusing on Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health. Today, the team behind PEAK will be talking about HIV in a sex positive way. Join us as we reflect on World AIDS day.

For more information on our workshops and programming, please visit our website PPT.on.ca. You can also tweet us your questions on Twitter @ppoft or on Instagram @pptoronto using the #PPTTALK hashtag.

LINKS MENTIONED IN PODCAST

An Introduction to HIV by OHSUTP
https://ohrn.teachable.com/p/hiv-101

The PrEP Clinic
https://www.preventionclinic.ca/theprepclinic/

WAD EVENTS
- Maggie's Toronto: World AIDS Day Ball: A Tribute To The Greatest
https://www.maggiesto.org/post/world-aids-day-ball-dec-4th
Artscape Daniels Launchpad, East Tower, 130 Queens Quay E, 4th fl F
Saturday 4 December, 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Contact: Tamar Carter

- Casey House Foundation: Casey House presents: A World AIDS Day celebration
https://caseyhouse.ca/support-us/world-aids-day-celebration/
Wednesday 1 December, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Lisa McDonald (416-962-4040)

The PEAK program provides HIV and STI prevention and anti-stigma peer education. We aim to educate and inform youth through interactive activities. Our volunteers are trained to facilitate activities and workshops that engage participants in conversations about HIV, STIs and stigma.

Production of this podcast has been made possible through a financial contribution from the public health agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the public health agency of Canada.

PPT Talk Ep 9 - World AIDS Day

Planned Parenthood Toronto is a pro-choice youth community health centre that provides health services and community programs to youth ages 13-29. PPT advances and advocates for the sexual health, health, and well-being of youth.

PPT Talk Ep 7 - Sex Positivity and Halloween

Planned Parenthood Toronto

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