{"podcast":{"title":"Chemstories – a podcast about PnP/chemsex (English-language edition)","slug":"chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069","podcast_index_feed_id":7696069,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/chemstories/feed.xml","website_url":"https://chemstories.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21666562/Chemstories.jpg","author":"Qollab","episode_count":32,"summary":"Chemstories is a podcast series created by gay, bisexual, queer men, as well as trans and non-binary people who wish to share their experiences related to chemsex*. For Chemstories , we worked for over a year with our editorial board made up of individuals with firsthand experience of chemsex. Three members even became hosts for group discussions in their respective cities—Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax—whom you will meet in the upcoming episodes. From the very beginning, it was essential that this podcast be truly by and for the community. But Chemstories is more than a podcast — it’s the result of a collaborative investigation into the lived realities of chemsex. Together, we set out to explore one central question: \"Why is it important for people with lived experience of PnP/chemsex to tell their stories in their own words?\" This question came directly from our editorial board. They saw it as vital — because too often, people with lived experience have been silenced, stigmatized, or spoken about rather than with. Through Chemstories , they take back that space — to speak for themselves, and to be heard. So thank you for listening. The views expressed in this podcast reflect per…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069"},"episode":{"title":"05. YYZ Balance-Pt. 2 — Doggie Style","slug":"05-yyz-balance-pt-2-doggie-style","published_at":"2025-11-18T18:13:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069/05-yyz-balance-pt-2-doggie-style","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069","url":"https://chemstories.podbean.com/e/05-yyz-balance-pt-2-%e2%80%94-doggie-style/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vv8nnyikrbdi7i6n/05_YYZ_Balance-Pt_2_Doggie_Styleaatsu.mp3","summary":"Toronto host Bradley resumes his conversation with Brian. The discussion centers on the grounding power of pets, revealing how Brian’s dog remained a vital link to humanity and a \"non-negotiable boundary\" during active use. Brian opens up about his personal approach to harm reduction—\"divorcing Tina\" while navigating other choices—and the necessity of radical honesty. The episode underscores the resilience required to \"grow a new identity\" and the life-saving impact of non-judgmental support. If you’re looking for support, please explore our list of Chemsex resources/services. 🔗 Other Resources Mentioned Chemstories.ca: The central hub for the project and resources. HQ (Toronto): Health centre mentioned for their \"Method\" program and supportive staff. CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health): Where a neighbor checked in after Brian’s honest conversation.","meta_description":"Toronto host Bradley resumes his conversation with Brian. The discussion centers on the grounding power of pets, revealing how Brian’s dog remained a vita…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1607,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069/episodes/05-yyz-balance-pt-2-doggie-style/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069/05-yyz-balance-pt-2-doggie-style.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}