A love story of kindness, laughter and trust
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The power of sharing and listening to stories of friendship, and of human connection, is at the very heart of The Positive Effect and pozcast. Friends nourish us, love us, and laugh with us. And often despite ourselves, offer us unconditional support. No judgement, no hesitation. For so many of us, friendships are the most important and consistent relationship we have in our lives.
In our first episode of the recurring pozcast series, the ‘Friendship Collection’, host, James Watson sets up the conversation. Then he steps aside to listen in to a lively confab among three Halifax friends, Dave Miller, Pamela Smith and Peter Gant.
The love and respect the friends have for each other is evident, inspiring and heartwarming. So, time to strap in for a seriously good-news story!
Our episode guests
Dave Miller
Atlantic HIV Stigma Index Coordinator, Reach Nexus; Community Health Educator, Healing Our Nations
As Atlantic HIV Stigma Index Coordinator for REACH Nexus, and Community Health Educator with Healing Our Nations, Dave is grateful to have Pamela and Peter in his life. He considers both family, not only best friends, and can't imagine his world without them. A free-spirited guy who loves to make people laugh (and cook for them too!), Dave resides in Halifax.
Overly optimistic or overly pessimistic? Optimistic.
Camping or glamping? Glamping.
Cooking or being cooked for? Cooking.
Lose sleep or skip a meal? Lose sleep.
Rich friend or loyal friend? A rich, loyal friend.
Pamela Smith
The Crafty Cat Lady
Born and raised in Prince Edward Island, Pam has lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia since 1995. After 14 years working for government, she found true, professional joy working with dogs. Today, Pam co-owns and operates, 'Jollytails Doggy Daycare' in Halifax. Passionate about animals, and nurturing a happy life, she feels blessed with a career surrounded by animals, as well as finding her 'good-vibe tribe'. Dave, who she met 10 years ago is an important part of the tribe, where the duo has grown from acquaintances, to friends, to best-friends... to family.
Overly optimistic or overly pessimistic? Optimistic.
Camping or glamping? Glamping.
Cooking or being cooked for? Cooking.
Loose sleep or skip a meal? Skip a meal.
Rich friend or loyal friend? Loyal friend.
Peter Gant
Dreamer, Problem-Solver, Dork
A self-described, ‘Maritime Mutt’, Peter’s assorted jobs and life experiences stretch from coast to coast. Today, Halifax, Nova Scotia is Peter’s home, as he begins a new chapter in life. Two years clean and sober, he’s ventured out on his own, launching a new business in the surface preparation industry. Dave and Peter met through “my beautiful wife”, Pamela. “Dave’s not a fair-weather friend, he’s been there for me through the fun and the hard times,” says Peter. “Not just my friend, Dave’s my brother… love you, Dave!”.
Overly optimistic or overly pessimistic? Optimistic.
Camping or glamping? Glamping.
Cooking or being cooked for? Cooked for.
Lose sleep or skip a meal? Lose sleep.
Rich friend or loyal friend? Loyal friend.
Cooking or being cooked for? Cooked for.
Lose sleep or skip a meal? Lose sleep.
Rich friend or loyal friend? Loyal friend.
I have so much love for both of you guys. And I know that between us, we have helped each other through so many things...
What’s your friendship story? We’d love to hear it!
Each Friendship Collection episode is as unique as the friendship it reflects.
These casual conversations can cover any topic and are intended to be relaxed, intimate and heartfelt expressions of the friendships and connections they capture.
Please contact us at, pozcasts4u@gmail.com if you’d like to contribute your friendship conversation to the Collection. We will provide the technical support and recording production, plus any other assistance to help make it happen!
