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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Peer Support: Part 1
BlogOvercoming Imposter Syndrome with Peer Support: Part 1Ever felt like a fake? A fraud? A walking example of false advertising? You may have or continue to experience the phenomenon known as ‘Imposter Syndrome’. Imposter Syndrome was observed and defined by Pauline...
Episode 23: Surviving Suicide with Lauren Ball
PodcastSurviving Suicide with Lauren BallAbout the Episode Date: May 31, 2023 Episode 23: Surviving Suicide with Lauren BallSummary Have a listen to our latest episode with Lauren Ball, a Virginia Registered Peer Recovery Specialist, share her experience, strength and...
The Benefits of Regular Check-ins
BlogThe Benefits of Regular Check-ins“You better check-in with us by 5pm, do you understand me?” These were words I heard often from my managers (read: parents) growing up. In the 1980’s, checking-in was very, very important because we didn't have cell phones. Our...
YOTP 2023 Conference Recap
BlogYOTP 2023 Conference RecapBy the time you read this, the Year of the Peer 2023 Conference will have come to a close. I am sitting in the Omni Hotel in downtown Richmond for the 2nd day of the conference. It’s been great, thus far, for everyone else. For me? Not so...
Episode 22: Equine Specialist with Elizabeth Sluder
PodcastEquine Specialist with Elizabeth SluderAbout the Episode Date: May 17, 2023 Episode 22: Equine Specialist with Elizabeth SluderSummary Have a listen to our latest episode with Elizabeth Sluder, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and Equine Specialist in...
HALFWAY THERE: LIVING ON A PRAYER OR 3 REASONS TO KEEP GOING
BlogHalfway There: Living on a Prayeror3 Reasons to Keep Going*DISCLAIMER* The following musing is NOT only for those who identify as faith-based in a religious sense. It is for all people regardless of religious belief or lack thereof. I mean, it’s a Bon Jovi...
Progress Not Perfection: The Burnout Antidote
BlogProgress Not Perfection: The Burnout Antidote"The best book is the one you can’t put down. The best exercise is the one you enjoy doing every day. The best health food is the one you find tasty. The best work is the work you’d do for free.” - Naval Ravikant Life...
H.E.L.P.! How Everyone Else Lives Productively
BlogH.E.L.P.!How Everyone Else Lives ProductivelyEver felt that way? You see people who just seem to have it all together. You know who I am talking about, right? There are people who just exude productivity and a smile whilst being productive. They rock their...
Episode 21: Year of the Peer with Michael Lane
PodcastYear of the Peer with Michael LaneAbout the Episode Date: May 3, 2023 Episode 21: Year of the Peer with Michael LaneSummary Have a listen to our latest episode with Michael Lane, M.A. Ed., NCPS, who works in Fairfax, Va. as the Division Director for Recovery...