Best Shaun Proulx Podcasts (2024)

In this encore presentation of the 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 Meth: A Gay Man’s Guide to Sex and Recovery. Mark S. King, writer, activist and award-winning blogger of My Fabulous Disease,…

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SE2 EP19 Resiliency. Courage. Community. Ken Monteith's perfect storm for change at the dawn of AIDS 2022. 32:04

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Host James Watson explores a wide range of issues and topics with the ever engaging, Ken Monteith, Executive Director of COCQ-SIDA (Coalition of Quebec Community Organizations in the Fight Against AIDS), the main organizational partner for AIDS 2022, the 24th International AIDS conference in Montreal.…

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SE2EP18 Reflections of award-winning HIV activist, Bob Leahy. U=U guru. Change-maker. All round rabble-rouser. 31:03

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SE2EP17 Reconstructing the home fire 1:01:51

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SE2EP16 From disclosure and stigma to enlightening others… a love story of kindness, courage and trust 35:19

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SE2EP15 Peer Research across the pond: a fascinating UK study exposes barriers and bias bolstered by the pandemic 38:16

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James Watson chats with two fab guests from the UK. Vas Papageorgiou is a PhD student at the Patient Experience Research Centre in School of Public Health at the Imperial College London, England. Husseina Hamza is a peer researcher, community advocate, and the co-founder and director of Red Ribbon Living Well, a volunteer-led community organization…

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SE2EP14 Black Excellence in Community-Based Research: The A/C Study 37:33

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The A/C study is a comprehensive mixed methods project developed by a team of mostly black researchers and service providers. As part of the team’s core values they made certain that people from ACB communities played leading roles in all aspects of the project. It was clear to the team that there was a lack of reliable data about race and ethnicit…

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SE2EP13 ACB immigrant women living with HIV: creatively mobilizing to educate and excite... 40:09

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February is Black History month, a time to a time to celebrate the many ways Black Canadians have contributed to Canada's history and culture. In this episode we pay homage to the Because She Cares study and revisit Season 1, Episode 4. But first host James Watson catches up with pozcast regular Lori Chambers the founder of the Becasue She Cares Co…

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SE2EP12: Undetectable: A critique on the gatekeepers that have stopped the world from becoming HIV/AIDS free 51:12

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The TELUS Original documentary, Undetectable looks at the early history of HIV/AIDS in North America, the roadblocks along the way, and critiques the gatekeepers that have stopped the world from becoming HIV/AIDS free. It also includes a sharp analysis of the hysteria, misinformation and stigma that has surrounded HIV since it was identified—and in…

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SE2 EP11: The CHIWOS Movement: A decade of ground-breaking change for women living with HIV 45:13

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Trailblazing. Ground-breaking. Life-enhancing. The 10-year anniversary of the Canadian HIV Women’s Sexual & Reproductive Health Cohort Study (CHIWOS) is reason to celebrate! Women-centered HIV care takes the spotlight as host James Watson examines all things CHIWOS with his two guests, Breklyn Bertozzi and Mina Kazemi. Brekly Bertozzi is an HIV-pos…

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SE2 EP10: Peer Researchers: Let's get real (Part 2) 1:09:19

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Host James Watson continues his exploration of the peer researcher role and the impact of engaging people living with HIV in research. If you haven't had the chance to listen to part one, we highly recommend a listen. Working with peer researchers in HIV community-based research (CBR) is a complex undertaking. It requires self-reflection, empathy, …

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5 Food Myths Busted; Provocateur Bruce La Bruce on his shocking new film; theatre bad boy Brad Fraser's new memoir is All The Rage. 53:28

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Nicollette Pace debunks 5 big food myths. Controversial filmmaker Bruce La Bruce's new film Saint-Narcisse explores narcissism and (tw)incest. Theatre legend Brad Fraser opens up his life's journey from growing up dirt poor to becoming a global theatre sensation in his new memoir, All The Rage.By Bruce La Bruce, Brad Fraser, Nicollette Pace

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SE2 EP9: Peer Researchers: Let's get real (Part 1) 47:01

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In this first episode of a two-part series on pozcast, host James Watson sits down to talk with Tim Wesseling and Lynne, two well-respected peer researchers, about their inspiration, employment realities, and using identity and their lived experiences as commodities in community-based work. Tim is a Peer Research Associate (PRA) at the British Colu…

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SE2 EP8 [Encore broadcast]: HIV, Fatherhood & Fertility 16:49

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For many years, becoming a father was out of the question for many men living with HIV. But times have changed and condomless sex and parenthood are now realities, thanks to advances in treatment and the evidence-based, stigma-busting messaging around Undetectable=Untransmittable, or U=U. Tune in to hear Dr. Mark Yudin from the University of Toront…

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Parents Sue Bullying School; Non-Binary Fashion; Mental Health Support; Magical Lumispa 50:24

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Jason C. and his partner launched a lawsuit against their gay son's school that actively participated in the cruel bullying against him. Fashion lecturer and entrepreneur Mic Carter shares his non-binary clothing line - is this the future of fashion? Simon Rayek on new support for people 2-3x more likely to experience mental health issues. Jann Cop…

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Help Your Local Bar Win $25k; Male Friendship Recession; Comic Yaw Attuah; Rotational Dating 48:25

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Kass Falvo on how you can help your local pub win $25,000. Dr. Carole Leiberman on the friendship recession for men. Comic Yaw Attuah brings his experiences working as a black man in advertising and the arts to the stage. Dating expert Sammi Wunder talks about how "rotational dating" is empowering women everywhere.…

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Simone Denny and The Take! New Data On Conversion Therapy & Canada's Drag Race Winner Priyanka 49:44

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Love, Inc. superstar Simone Denny joins Shaun to share on their new weekly Instagram Live show, The Take! Alarming new data on conversion therapy suggests more Canadians have been put through conversion therapy than we knew. Special guest Priyanka, the winner of Canada's Drag Race, talks about her new single, and life after her big win.…

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Are Bullshitters Smarter? Nat'l HIV Testing Day; Brain Scientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor On PTSD 49:55

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Are those who BS us smarter than us? 9,000 Canadians don't know they are HIV-positive. Viral Ted Talks legend Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on PTSD and how to manage it.By Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Chris Draenos, Dr. Carole Leiberman

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Healing Is The New High; The Awesome Project; Elder Abuse Epidemic; Behind The Scenes of The Stand 54:21

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#1 Bestselling Author Vex King shares simple techniques to help with mental health during Covid times The new Audible podcast that shares the journeys of several people using positive psychology Elder abuse reports have soared during the pandemic We go behind the scenes of the making of Stephen King's, The Stand…

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SE2 EP7: Reconstructing the Home-fire 1:01:18

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June is a special month as it’s a time in which we celebrate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s also a time in which we share stories, teachings and traditions, and take action toward Truth and Reconciliation. With this in mind, we are excited to have guest host Doris Peltier take us through this month’s epi…

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Behind The Scenes In Broadcasting; The 17-Year Old Streetwear Entrepreneur; Fashion Legend Norma Kamali 51:48

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The new summer read that takes you behind the scenes of broadcasting (yikes!) circa the 1980s (double-yikes!) Meet the 17-year old behind the hot streetwear brand Oofii! Legend Norma Kamali shares the wisdom of 75 years of living in her new book, "I Am Invincible."By Margot Martin, Tyrell James Harris, Norma Kamali

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We Kick Off Summer 2021! 50:00

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#SummerOfYes is back! If You're Not Drinking Georgian Bay Spirits - You're Missing Out! A 12-Year Old Chef From TV's "Junior Chef Showdown" Shares His Cheese Secrets! One Of Canada's Top Mixologists Teaches How To Make The Perfect Caesar - Canada's National Drink!By Dan Trepanier, Billy Killin, Victor Chow, Tim Keenleyside

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SE2 EP6: Surviving and Thriving: Let's Talk 47:51

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Each year June 5th is set aside to celebrate long-term survivors of HIV and on this month’s pozcast episode, we honour these histories and stories. Host James Watson hands over the mic to two special guests, Adrian Betts, the Executive Director of the AIDS Committee of Durham Region, and Ashley Murphy, an actor, an AIDS Activist and 23-year-old who…

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Celebrating a House Music Legend; Social Media and Mental Health; America as a Hyphened-Nation 51:29

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House music performer and label boss Melleny Melody looks back at 25 years helming Play Records, who first signed Deadmau5. What happens to our mental health when Instagram and Facebook stop showing "likes" on posts? America is the only country to hyphenate citizens by ethnicity before nationality - and there's a cost to that.…

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Rethinking Success and Failure; UFO Secrets; Musical Guest Melanie Durrant 54:48

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A #ThoughtRevolution about success and failure can change your life. The new breaking news site explores everything from cryptocurrencies to UFO secrets. Musical guest Melanie Durrant gives us a listen to her hot new single, "Listen."By Darren Stehle, Melanie Durrant, MJ Banias

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Free Tech Training; First Black Female Owner Of A Sport League; Rapid HIV Testing; Singer Satya 52:36

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How Canadians can get free tech training Meet the first black female owner of a nationally recognized sports leave The 2021 Sex Now Survey now includes rapid HIV testing Singer / songwriter Satya is back with a brand new singleBy Dr. Nathan Lachowsky, Satya, Andrew Liu, Odessa Jenkins

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SE2 EP5: Good Grief 35:29

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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 what we can do to make the situation better. That’s what this pozcast episode is all about as host James Watson sits down with Thomas Egdorf, the Direc…

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Get Up From Rock Bottom; How To Save Our Economy; Awarding k.d. lang, and; Carole Pope's Pandemic Single 51:54

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How to rise when you've hit rock bottom Why vaccinating developing nations will save our economy k.d. lang is getting an INSPIRE Award Carole Pope is back with new music from lockdownBy Carole Pope, Dennis Hancock, Antoine Elhashem, Michael Tramner

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Speaking Up At Work; Create Good Energy & Obsessed by Real Estate 50:44

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Can you speak up safely at the office? A Tao Grandmaster on how to create more love, peace and healing in the world We feed our collective obsession with all things real estate with two local pros.By Grandmaster Sha, Emily Golden, Sherille Layton, Ed Layton

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Autism 101; Trauma and Paris Hilton & Singer Maggie Szabo 51:02

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Get a better understanding of autism A brave share about trauma and its aftermath Singer-songwriter Maggie Szabo reaches for the topBy Maggie Szabo, Dominique Chalbot, Raquel Richards

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Keep Your Nose Clean! An App That Removes Feed Negativity; Get Up When Life Pulls You Down 48:58

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Why we want to keep our noses clean during Covid The app that rids negativity from your feed (and pays you money) An expert's wellness tips on how to get up when life pulls you downBy Amer Sal Mohamed, Michele Bailey, Thomas Behe, Melissa Egan

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SE2 EP4: The Accidental Activist 41:45

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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 go from walking along quietly in your life, to finding that power in your voice and stepping up to try to make a difference in your world? Where's that …

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Expert Tips For When Life Hits Hard 48:47

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Why we're cleaning our noses The new social app you can tailor for your mental wellbeing Pro tips for when life is hitting you hardBy Louisa Jewell, Nathan Jones, Jerry Chien

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SPS Celebrates Canadian Music! 51:51

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Juno winner Billy Newton-Davis drops a new jazz EP! Ivana Santilli beautifully cover's Joni Mitchell's 'Both Sides Now.' Alan Frew does The Beatles 'Hey Jude.' And we make space for emerging rock band Chance Of Reign.By Chance of Reign, Alan Frew, Ivana Santilli, Billy Newton-Davis

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How To Let Go Of What No Longer Serves You 51:53

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Learn how women in the workplace can bust out of catering to the boy's club and let their authentic selves shine The app that lets you visit renowned crime scenes like the Gianni Versace murder A transformational coach teaches us about letting go of things in life that no longer serve us Revolution Capital's Loren Shiffrin shares how he's outperfor…

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Modern People Management; Travelling Tastebuds; Cocktails That Awaken, and; A God-Shaped Hole 48:55

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Employees: humans or numbers — what's the modern answer? You may not be able to travel, but your taste buds can. Cocktails that keep you awake. And what is a god-shaped hole?By Tom Corner, Aaron Male, Jamil Bhyua, Emmet Michael

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The BLM Photographer; Conscious Economics; and Conversion Therapy 51:50

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A Black Lives Matter photographer's work lands in Time magazine. Learn about conscious economics - is this the future? And hear the story of one many who survived conversion therapy.By Rhiannon Rosalind, DJ E-clypse, Adam Frey, Nick Schiavo

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Death Wishes; Why Men Love Bad Girls; Forbidden Love in Nairobi; Eight Foods That Fight Wrinkles 50:51

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How to organize your life now for when you’re not around later; Why men love bad girls and what good girls can learn from them; Eight foods that fight wrinkles; And we take you to Nairobi for an intimate look at a man in love in a country where you can be beaten to death for it.By Dr. Carole Lieberman, Peter Murimi, Nicolette Pace, Abby Schneiderman

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SE2 EP3: Positive Leadership: Leaders are learners 34:10

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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 provincial managers of the Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI), about their approach to leadership and the exciting work they do. PLDI is a…

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Overcoming Mental Health Challenges; Motivation In Covid Times; What Became Of Sean Cribbin? 51:07

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We celebrate one woman's story of achieving wellbeing following years of mental health and addiction challenges. How can you feel motivated during Covid10? Tips from an expert. And how is Sean Cribbin now? As a new documentary emerges on the man who escaped death at the hands of serial killer Bruce McArthur, Shaun and Arlene Bynon — who first broke…

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Covid19: Prayer & Faith; Gut Health; Substance Use and Pandemic Leadership 51:28

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What is the role of faith and prayer as the world struggles through a pandemic? What role does gut health play in Covid-19? Also: Meet a community of substance users and learn of their challenges during pandemic times and find out what true leadership style looks like thanks to Covid. Hint: It's called "Human Leadership." Guests: Reverend Michael C…

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SE2 EP2: Art & HIV Activism 38:41

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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 reductionista,” Mikiki. Art has a long-standing presence in the HIV/AIDS movement, evoking strong reactions and delivering powerful messages, and the work of Miki…

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SE2 EP1: Story 41:37

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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 learned and pitfalls to avoid. Our host James Watson sits down with Doris Peltier to learn more as she reflects on the power of story's impact on people liv…

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Secret Beauty Ingredient! Star On The Rise! How To Eliminate Online Negativity! 47:06

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What's the secret ingredient (hint: it's from the kitchen) in Yellow Beauty that is changing skin and lives around the world? We catch up with Canadian songstress Maggie Szabo as she continues to take the music world by storm And, Dr. Lynda Ulrich shares wisdom from her new book to help make your online experience negativity free. It's easier than …

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The Transformer / The COVID + LGBTQ Study / The Human Trafficking Activist 54:17

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In this Shaun Proulx Show, we ask: What is transformation? There's no one who wouldn’t like to grow, improve, and transform. So sit down with Shaun's transformational coach, Alison Crosthwait, and learn about what transformation is exactly. Alison shares her personal transformation journey from Wall Street trader to changing people’s lives in a fra…

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Bourbon Inspired Food & Drink, and A Guilty Pleasure Podcast 46:52

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A top chef and top bartender mix and match their creations using Woodford Reserve bourbon; get inspired with this sexy spirit! Plus a podcast about the problems of people richer than you and a bonus: What does what you wore this Halloween say about your personality and mental health?By Shaun Proulx

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