pozcast
Based in Toronto but global in outlook, pozcast challenges the status quo and celebrates people living and thriving with HIV. Host James Watson and his guests explore what it means to be poz and share stories of resilience, courage and resolve. Pozcast gets upfront and personal on issues that matter to the HIV community through candid conversations about health, work, love and life.
- Update frequency
- every 34 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2024
SE2 EP5: Good Grief
Many of us know the loss of a friend, a co-worker, or even a sense of routine and purpose during a global pandemic. But we may not always recognize the toll these gradual or multiple losses take, or …
SE2 EP4: The Accidental Activist
In this month’s pozcast episode, host James Watson continues his exploration of leadership and HIV activism from past episodes in an effort to understand more about the activist journey. How do you g…
SE2 EP3: Positive Leadership: Leaders are learners
It is without question that our response to the HIV epidemic would not be nearly as successful without effective leadership.
Host James Watson chats with his guests Tara Jewal and Marc Seguin, both p…
SE2 EP2: Art & HIV Activism
In this episode we take a journey into the world of art and HIV activism through a lively conversation between host James Watson and performance and video artist, and self-described “harm reductionis…
SE2 EP1: Story
As HIV-positive people we are often asked to share our lived experiences to educate, inspire and advocate. Speaking truth through story can be an empowering release, but there are lessons to be learn…
SE1 EP9: Laughing Matters
Is laughter the best medicine? In this episode we explore the power of stand-up comedy in fighting HIV stigma and explore its potential benefits as a therapeutic tool. Host James Watson first chats w…
SE1 EP8: Gay Men Using Meth (Part 3) – A Harm Reduction Approach
In this third episode of a three-part series on gay men using methamphetamine host James Watson interviews Nick Boyce and Colin Johnson about harm reduction as an approach to safer drug use. Nick is …
SE1 EP7: Gay Men Using Meth (Part 2) – Crystal Meth Anonymous: A 12-Step Recovery Program
In this second episode of a three-part series on gay men using methamphetamine, host James Watson interviews a former crystal meth user living with HIV, who has been free from all substances for over…
SE1 EP6: Gay Men Using Meth (Part 1) – Lust, Men and Meth: A Gay Man’s Guide to Sex and Recovery
In this first episode of a three-part series on gay men using methamphetamine, host James Watson interviews Dr. David Fawcett, a psychotherapist, sex therapist and author of the book, Lust, Men and M…
SE1 EP5: Stigma Stings!
HIV stigma can be more harmful than the disease itself. Is it possible to eradicate this social menace or is it here to stay? Tune in to find out as host James Watson chats with his guests about the …
SE1 EP4: Poetic Justice: A Collaborative Retelling
In this episode, host James Watson chats with Lori Chambers about her unique research initiative, “Because She Cares.” With this collaborative project, Lori uses poetry to share the experiences of Af…
SE1 EP3: GIPA in the Workplace
The Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV (GIPA) is a set of principles that highlight engagement, equity and social justice, and place people living with HIV at the center of the HIV movemen…
SE1 EP2: HIV, Fatherhood & Fertility
Tune in to hear how HIV-positive men and their healthcare providers are talking about fatherhood, and why some men are rethinking their decisions around parenting. James Watson talks to Dr. Mark Yudi…
SE1 EP1: Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U)
A person living with HIV who, has an undetectable viral load, cannot transmit the virus to their sexual partners. To discuss this significant advance in science and its impact, James Watson talks to …