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by James Watson

4.5(2 reviews)
40 episodes
Updated Weekly
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Podcast Overview

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.

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Publishing Since

5/16/2017

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Just Say It!: The Assumptions We Still Make

July 29, 2026

Just Say It!: The Assumptions We Still Make

<p>The conversation around HIV has changed, but many of the assumptions about people living with HIV haven't. In this episode, host James Watson sits down with HIV advocate and educator Tara Jewal to explore how bias continues to shape the lives of people living with HIV. Together, they reflect on Tara's experience taking part in the Just Say It! campaign, what it was like talking openly with influencer Jamie Pandit, and why honest conversations still have the power to change minds.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Just Say It!: Behind the Scenes of an HIV Stigma Campaign

July 8, 2026

Just Say It!: Behind the Scenes of an HIV Stigma Campaign

<p>Just Say It! is a national HIV stigma campaign that pairs mainstream influencers with people living with HIV and community advocates for honest, unscripted conversations about the questions people are often afraid to ask.</p><p>In this episode, host James Watson sits down with Vincent Bronner of Clark Influence and media personality Shaun Proulx to go behind the scenes of the campaign. They discuss why this approach works, what makes authentic conversations resonate, and how social media can help challenge HIV stigma.</p>

Episode thumbnail for U=U in Practice: From Evidence to Experience

June 24, 2026

U=U in Practice: From Evidence to Experience

<p>U=U is backed by clear and overwhelming evidence, yet in Canada, only about half of people living with HIV say they have ever discussed it with their doctor. In this episode, host James Watson is joined by Natasha Lawrence and Bradley Hampton-Wallis for a conversation about the gap between science and lived experience. Together, they explore how trust, communication, healthcare interactions, and personal experience shape what U=U means in everyday life.</p>

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What is 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.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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