Positively Speaking

Casey House
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Positively Speaking

Giving voice to people living with HIV by sharing their diverse and compelling stories. The podcast comes from Casey House, a specialty hospital in Toronto providing care for people living with and at risk of HIV, and engages clients and peers who speak about their experiences.

  1. 12/04/2023

    HIV and Animals - More than just a Pet

    As companions, pets do so many wonderful things; from fuzzy friends to emotional supports. We invited our guests to share how having a pet or service animal has improved their quality of life while living with chronic disease. Positively Speaking is a project by Casey House hospital, visit our website to learn more. Special thanks again to David Matta for audio engineering season 2 of Positively Speaking, and Nick Nausbaum for composing the music. --- Additional Resources: To...

    26min

  2. 05/04/2023

    HIV and substance use: Marty’s story

    Marty is a woman who is loved, with a job and family, who also uses crack cocaine. In this episode, Marty discusses her experience as a person who uses drugs, its repercussions, and both the pull and judgement of drug use. Positively Speaking is a project by Casey House hospital, visit our website to learn more. *Warning: this episode contains descriptions of intimate partner violence* --- Additional Resources: ConnexOntario – Provides service information for people experiencing problems...

    28min

  3. 29/03/2023

    HIV and substance use: Fred’s story

    Like many, Fred’s substance use is a way to manage with trauma. In this episode, he describes how he uses drugs to cope with his emotional and physical pain, and the importance of compassion and harm reduction in his life. Positively Speaking is a project by Casey House hospital, visit our website to learn more. *Warning: this episode contains descriptions of sexual abuse.* --- Additional Resources: ConnexOntario – Provides service information for people experiencing problems with gamb...

    16min

  4. 22/03/2023

    Xica’s journey as a trans woman

    Following Episode 2 on immigration, we take a deeper dive into Xica’s story of growing up in isolation and adversity. She shares her journey not only traveling from Honduras, but in finding her true self while in Canada. Positively Speaking is a project by Casey House hospital, visit our website to learn more. *This episode contains references to suicide, and other content that may be upsetting to some listeners* --- Additional Resources: Trans Hotline- Canada – 877-330-6366 LGBTQ2+ ...

    24min

  5. 15/03/2023

    Immigrating to Canada with HIV

    The road to becoming Canadian comes with extra complexities when you live with HIV. Hear three stories of people who arrived in Canada as refugees: Miguel, Ower, and Xica, and how they navigated new challenges and opportunities in a new country. Positively Speaking is a project by Casey House hospital, visit our website to learn more. *This episode contains references to suicide and other content that might be upsetting to some listeners* --- Additional Resources: HALCO – HIV AIDS Le...

    29min

  6. 06/03/2023

    Eric’s journey to a medically assisted death (MAID)

    Three and a half years after being diagnosed with ALS, Eric chose medical assistance in dying (or MAID) at Casey House. Listen as Eric reflects on his past, the lead up to his decision, and how MAID gave him a renewed sense of choice, dignity and hope. Positively Speaking is a project by Casey House hospital, visit our website to learn more. --- Additional resources: MAiDHOUSE – “MAiDHouse is a non-profit organization based in Toronto devoted to providing those eligible to ...

    32min

  7. TEMPORADA 2, TRAILER DO EPISÓDIO 1

    Season 2 trailer

    Casey House's podcast, Positively Speaking, returns for season 2 to share more stories from those living with HIV. This season we will be discussing medical assistance in dying (MAID), immigration, trans experience, substance use, and pets & service animals. New episodes will be released on Wednesdays. Visit CaseyHouse.ca for more details. Support the show

    3min

  8. 04/03/2020

    Living positively with HIV

    The last episode of season 1 ends on an encouraging note; you'll hear from guests Robert, Kenneth, Eliot and Francois, who despite facing multiple challenges, have been able to find constructive new ways to understand their circumstances and find positive ways to engage with the world. Positively Speaking is a project by Casey House hospital, visit our website to learn more. Support the show

    28min
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Giving voice to people living with HIV by sharing their diverse and compelling stories. The podcast comes from Casey House, a specialty hospital in Toronto providing care for people living with and at risk of HIV, and engages clients and peers who speak about their experiences.

Informações

  • Criado por
    Casey House
  • Anos de atividade
    2019 - 2023
  • Episódios
    14
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Positively Speaking
  • Site do podcast
    Positively Speaking

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