{"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":"10. YYZ Wisdom-Pt. 3 — You=You","slug":"10-yyz-wisdom-pt-3-you-you","published_at":"2026-02-05T22:04:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069/10-yyz-wisdom-pt-3-you-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemstories-a-podcast-about-pnp-chemsex-english-language-edition-7696069","url":"https://chemstories.podbean.com/e/10-yyz-wisdom-pt-3-youyou/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j74zest7fii4zg22/10_YYZ_Wisdom-Pt_3_You_You6vryq.mp3","summary":"Matthew and Reid challenge traditional labels, with Matthew rejecting the term \"addict\" and framing his past use as a closed chapter. Reid explores how the U=U revolution (Undetectable = Untransmittable) reshaped his belonging, moving him beyond the \"poz-only\" safety of online groups. The conversation candidly examines the difficulty of loving an active user while maintaining one's own stability, the trap of becoming a \"provider of shelter,\" and a humorous, honest redefinition of being \"fine.\" If you’re looking for support, please explore our list of Chemsex resources/services. 🔗 Other Resources Mentioned U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable): The global campaign and scientific consensus that people with HIV on effective treatment cannot pass it on sexually. Prevention Access Campaign (PAC): Global non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and ending the HIV epidemic by making Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) a reality for all people living with HIV.","meta_description":"Matthew and Reid challenge traditional labels, with Matthew rejecting the term \"addict\" and framing his past use as a closed chapter. Reid explores how th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1414,"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/10-yyz-wisdom-pt-3-you-you/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-7696069/10-yyz-wisdom-pt-3-you-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}