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Episode 25: Older Adult Peer Support with Bently Wood
PodcastOlder Adult Peer Supportwith Bently WoodAbout the Episode Date: July 12, 2023 Episode 25: Older Adult Peer Support with Bently WoodSummary Our brand new episode with Bently Wood is one you don't want to miss! We discuss his work as a Certified Older Adult Peer...
Empowerment Skills Part 2
BlogEmpowerment Skills Part 2Last week, we learned about empowerment skills. We learned that He-Man had empowerment. We laughed at that. But it was/is true. Yes, He-Man still exists just like a certain individual of size living in a cold place who dispenses free...
Empowerment Skills Part 1
BlogEmpowerment Skills Part 1“By the Power of GraySkull…He-Man!” Ah the glories of ‘80’s cartoons. Most of my friends were He-Man fans. For those of you unfamiliar with this hero of old, He-Man was a regular dude who had special powers and a special sword that turned...
The Process of Self Care for a Peer Recovery Specialist
BlogThe Process of Self Care for a Peer Recovery SpecialistBe professional! Know it all! Have it all together! Work smart! Nevermind, work harder!!! Sounds familiar? These are just a couple of the ideas/thoughts/spoken words we experience as working professionals,...
Episode 24: Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda with Billie Carroll
PodcastYoga, Meditation and Ayurveda with Billie CarrollAbout the Episode Date: June 14, 2023 Episode 24: Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda with Billie CarrollSummary Have a listen to our latest episode with Billie Carroll, discuss yoga, meditation and Ayurveda healing...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Peer Support: Part 2
BlogOvercoming Imposter Syndrome with Peer Support: Part 2Last week, we talked about realizing sometimes we may feel like a fake or a fraud. And that there is actually a name for this tendency and it’s called ‘Imposter Syndrome’ which was observed and defined by...
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...