
Peer Perspective
Welcome to the peer perspective. This podcast is made possible by Ascend Mental Wellness. It is based on personal experience and perspective. It is not intended to replace therapy or medical advice. Our podcast focuses on the intersection of substance use and mental health while being a resource that reaches out to individuals throughout the communities to help encourage them to seek help, break the stigma surrounding getting help and be a resource in and of itself.
Episodes
S3 E11
Finding Balance & Rhythm This Summer
about 17 hours ago
37m
S3 E10
First Meeting: What It Is Like
Jul. 2
31m
S3 E9
Let's Talk About It
May. 21
31m
S3 E8
Burnout: The Hidden Toll of Work and the Search for Work
May. 6
47m
S3 E7
Devil's Advocate: Owning Your Feelings - Curiosity Beneath the Surface
Apr. 23
34m
S3 E6
Instant Gratification: Right Now
Mar. 26
48m
S3 E5
Moments that Matter - James's Story
Mar. 12
14m
S3 E4
Drama Therapy: Let It All Out
Mar. 5
54m
S3 E3
Devil's Advocate: Owning Your Feelings - The Power of Hope
Jan. 8
25m
S3 E2
Devil's Advocate: Owning Your Feelings - Complexities of Anger
Dec. 18
25m
S3 E1
Many Paths, One Purpose: Peer Work in Our Communities
Nov. 6
47m
S2 E15
Digital Playground: Youth Navigating Cyberbullying and Online Harassment
Sep. 18
52m
S2 E14
Devil's Advocate: Own Your Feelings: It's Jealousy
Aug. 25
24m
S2 E14
How Recovery Changed My Life: Katy's Story
Jul. 30
47m
S2 E13
Standing in Someone Else's Shoes
Jul. 10
43m
S2 E12
Powerless to Empowered — Redefining Strength in Recovery
Jun. 12
34m
S2 E11
Battles Beyond the Battleground - Veterans Journey Through Recovery
May. 29
51m
S2 E10
Expectation Trap: Recovery, Mental Health & the Mind Game
May. 13
33m
S2 E7
Recurrence in Recovery
Apr. 24
34m
S2 E6
Breaking Through Youth, Recovery and Resilience
Apr. 3
51m
S2 E7
All Bets Off - Problem Gambling & Recovery
Mar. 20
51m
S2 E6
Fostering Connections for Recovery
Mar. 6
31m
S2 E5
How Recovery Changed My Life: Micayla's Story
Jan. 30
37m
S2 E4
Building Resilience
Jan. 16
35m
S2 E3
How Recovery Changed My Life: Ryan's Story
Dec. 20
35m
S2 E2
Cultivating Gratitude
Nov. 25
32m
S2 E1
A Year of Growth - Reflecting
Oct. 17
44m
S1 E41
How to Grow in Recovery
Sep. 26
44m
S1 E40
Impact of Harm Reduction
Aug. 20
57m
S1 E33
Listening to Our Inner Voice
Aug. 8
44m
S1 E32
Growing Up Amidst the Struggle
Jul. 18
30m
S1 E31
A Closer Look at Recovery Phrases
Jun. 27
17m
S1 E30
When Change Happens
Jun. 20
22m
S1 E29
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder What You Need to Know
Jun. 11
18m
S1 E28
Pride In Myself
Jun. 5
21m
E27
How Music Supports Those in Recovery
May. 28
28m
S1 E27
How Recovery Changed My Life: Harleigh's Story
May. 23
18m
S1 E26
How Recovery Changed My Life: Mercy's Story
May. 16
16m
S1 E25
Mental Health Therapies: A Path to Mental Well-Being
May. 8
21m
S1 E24
Understanding Your Diagnosis
May. 2
22m
S1 E24
Complacency in Recovery
Apr. 19
18m
S1 E23
Impact of Trigger in Our Lives
Apr. 11
21m
S1 E22
Gratitude and Positive Self-Talk
Apr. 4
22m
S1 E22
Food Insecurities: What You Need to Know
Mar. 28
28m
S1 E21
Why Language Matters
Mar. 20
17m
S1 E20
Exploring the Depths of Addiction
Mar. 13
20m
S1 E19
Establishing Boundaries
Mar. 7
19m
S1 E18
Separation of Diagnosis vs. Self
Feb. 29
20m
S1 E17
Asking For Help
Feb. 22
19m
S1 E16
Bored? Tips for Finding New Hobbies
Feb. 8
18m
S1 E15
How Creativity Benefits Mental Wellness
Feb. 1
32m
S1 E15
Horticultural Therapy and How It Benefits Those in Recovery
Jan. 24
21m
S1 E14
A Closer Look at Social Reintegration for Justice-Involved Individuals
Jan. 18
18m
S1 E13
Replacing Bad Habits with Good Habits: Helpful Tips
Jan. 11
23m
S1 E12
After the Holidays: Post-Holiday Blues
Jan. 5
21m
S1 E11
Coping with the Holidays: New Beginnings
Dec. 28
31m
S1 E10
Coping with the Holidays: Staying Connected
Dec. 20
31m
S1 E9
Coping with the Holidays: A Guide to Self-Care
Dec. 14
23m
S1 E8
Coping with the Holidays: Managing Expectations and Letting Go of the Fantasy of a Perfect Holiday
Dec. 6
25m
S1 E7
Coping with the Holidays: Missing Loved Ones - Grief
Nov. 29
35m
S1 E5
Coping with the Holidays: Financial Stress
Nov. 21
25m
S1 E4
Self Awareness & Self-Checks
Nov. 16
22m
S1 E3
Mental Health and the Power of First Contact: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Nov. 8
22m
S1 E2
How a Recovery Journey Can Begin
Nov. 2
23m
S1 E1
Struggling with Dual Diagnosis or Co-Occurring Conditions
Oct. 25
17m
S1 E1
Peer Perspective: What is a Peer?
Oct. 18
6m