Karl Schmid on U=U, The Grim Reaper Campaign, and Maintaining Mental Health on Tub Talks With Damon

Karl Schmid is known by many for his clever celebrity interviews on ABC TV, as well as representing the U=U message internationally. What was it like to overcome stigma, shame, and sexual assault, in order to be able to present these cogent and urgent health messages? What challenges he is facing today? 0:00 -- Karl shares what he likes most about his body as well as he became interested in interviewing celebrities. What popular soap opera helped shape his career? 11:00 -- Karl recalls the impact of Australian's "Grim Reaper" AIDS campaign in his life. What was it like to come out as gay in the shadow of such fear? 23:50 -- Karl describes his internalized stigma and negative self-talk, as well as tools for combating loneliness. What are tips and tools for maintaining mental health? 31:40 --- Karl discusses how he learned about U=U, and decided to come out publicly. How did U=U change his depression, self-esteem, and outlook on his future? What was it like to appear on The Megyn Kelly show? 42:45 --- For the first time Karl discusses surviving sexual assault, and uncertainty how to proceed legally. See Karl's IG post:   / bgsqk8gaogf   Follow Karl at :   / karljschmid   Watch Karl on the Megyn Kelly show:    • TV Host Karl Jeno Schmid Talks About His M...   Watch the Grim Reaper Ad:    • Grim Reaper Aids Advertisement   Watch more Tub Talks With Damon: http://TubTalksWithDamon.com Complete episode guide for Season Three: https://50lessonsof50.blogspot.com/20... Complete episode guide for Season Two: https://50lessonsof50.blogspot.com/20... Complete episode guide for Season One: https://50lessonsof50.blogspot.com/20... #uequalsu #hivtreatment #menshealth