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It is just a Neighbor!

Hosted by Melissa IKIREZI · EN · 23 episodes

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Episodes
23
Last ep.
28 days ago
Avg length
12m
Booking Probability™
36
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Listen Score
19
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Virality (30d)
40
Steady cadence.

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About this podcast

Being HIV+ positive is definitely NOT a life sentence actually, HIV is a good Neighbor. At least that is what I believe, walk with me and I promise you will understand. This podcast aim is to raise awareness and talk about the unspoken topics surrounding HIV/AIDS and Mental Health.

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About the host

Melissa IKIREZI hosts It is just a Neighbor!, a society show with 23 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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The ones who stayed

Oct 6, 20256mEp. 2S4

"Hey everyone! I’m excited to share the latest episode of my podcast 'It’s Just a Neighbor.' It’s a heartfelt journey, reflecting on resilience, gratitude, and the power of chosen family. Check it out on Spotify and YouT

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When the world shook, God held me

May 23, 202515mEp. 1S4

This episode came from a moment when I felt completely undone; when life broke me down quietly, deeply. I talk about how I fell into self-blame, depression, and doubt… but also how I was reminded that God’s love doesn’t

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The Pride We Carry: A Legacy Beyond Ourselves

Apr 29, 202510m0

So today, I honor every ancestor whose blood runs in my veins. I honor every prayer said for me before I was even born. I honor every sacrifice made so I could exist here, now. If you’re listening to this, and you’ve eve

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Not Everyone Deserves Your Retaliation

Apr 24, 20259m0

This episode is personal. I was hurt by someone I trusted—and for a moment, I almost chose retaliation. But I learned something powerful: not everyone deserves your energy. Not everyone deserves your reaction. Sometimes,

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Beyond the Odds: Resilience That Comes From Within

Apr 16, 20256m0

In this episode, I share a moment where I chose to push through against all odds; not for anyone else, but for me. A quiet reminder that resilience isn’t always loud, but it’s always powerful.

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The One Time It Was Hard to Say It: When Disclosure Isn’t So Easy

Apr 8, 20258m0

In this episode, I share a moment that caught me completely off guard; when, for the first time ever, I couldn’t bring myself to disclose my HIV status face-to-face. It’s a story about connection, hesitation, honesty, an

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Let’s Talk Treatment: How HIV Medication Works, and Why It’s Bigger Than a Pill

Mar 31, 202514mEp. 10S3

In this episode, I take you through my real-life journey with HIV treatment, right from the early days, through tough medication switches, and eventually to reaching U=U. I share what first-, second-, and third-line trea

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The Fire Didn’t Build Me: But I Chose How to Walk Through It

Mar 24, 202510mEp. 7S3

In this episode, I share the truth behind what people often mistake as strength; how resilience is built, not gifted, and what it really means to walk through the fire with grace. With honesty, psychological insight, and

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Undetectable = Untransmittable: More Than a Status, It’s a Shift

Mar 17, 202517mEp. 6S3

In this episode, I explore the real meaning of Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U), not just as a scientific breakthrough, but as a shift in how we live, care, and support. From fear, fatigue, and pressure to a moment o

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The silence handed to me

Mar 10, 202510mEp. 5S3

In this episode, I share the moment silence was handed to me, and how breaking it became a path to reclaiming my story. Through truth, pain, and power, I challenge you to ask: whose silence are you still carrying, and wh

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Am I Really Free? The Mental Prison of HIV Stigma.

Mar 2, 202513mEp. 4S3

Are you truly free, or have you been living inside a prison built by fear? In this episode of It’s Just a Neighbor, we dive deep into the invisible limits we place on ourselves—the dreams we abandon, the choices we avoid

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When Faith Feels Like a Test - HIV, Healing & The Pressure To Prove Your Belief

Feb 24, 202510mEp. 3S3

I’m a Christian... I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and I want you to listen with that in your heart.

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HIV isn't what you think - But do you even know what you think?!!!

Feb 16, 202515mEp. 3S3

You know, it’s 2025. You’d think we know everything about HIV by now, right? So, we’re good, right? We know everything... Except… we don’t.

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The Stigma that comes from Within

Feb 9, 202511mEp. 2S3

Sometimes, it’s easier to build walls. To separate yourself from what hurts. To push away the very thing that has shaped your life, even when you don’t mean to...

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You shouldn't live it; If you don't have to live it at all.

Jan 23, 202517mEp. 1S3

I know very well how unconventional this kind of logic is but sometimes it becomes necessary to take a specific stand and speak only the truth even if it is uncomfortable but the necessity outweight the guilty. keep an o

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This is me: Unapologetically Myself

Oct 29, 202415mEp. 1S3

The real standard is never perfection but PROGRESS ...and understanding that the most important person in your story is actually you and you are the defining factor of your story is the foundation for self-acceptance and

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Living Positively: The Power of Self-Love and Care

Sep 7, 20249mEp. 2S3

One of humanity lifetime dilemma is whether to live in fear of living as our authentic self and face the unknown consequences that comes with it or live a life of avoidance and never have to deal with the unknown consequ

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Facing Fear: Owning your Truth with Courage and Pride

Aug 20, 202410mEp. 1S3

The fear is really and the scars are really too but you have the power to call the shots...it is your life; so other than God you are the second in command, don't let nobody else take that position. You are the boss, tim

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August Freestyle

Aug 3, 202413mEp. 10S2

Understanding is the key to progress and pause...boundaries is the defining factor and education and learning is the building blocks. Silence is precious and when there is nothing more to give or to receive, then separat

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Boundaries and Compassion

Jul 17, 202410m0

HIV doesn't define us. It's a part of our lives, yes, but it doesn't dictate our worth, our joy, or our capacity for love. We get sick, we fall in love, we dream, we stumble, just like everyone else. We don't need to be

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Consumer type
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Topics covered

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Who is the host of It is just a Neighbor!?

It is just a Neighbor! is hosted by Melissa IKIREZI. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 23 episodes.

How many episodes does It is just a Neighbor! have?

It is just a Neighbor! has published 23 episodes.

What topics does It is just a Neighbor! cover?

It is just a Neighbor! regularly covers society, culture, personal. It sits in the society category, with a culture focus.

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Episodes of It is just a Neighbor! average 12 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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