# peer support (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover peer support. Page: Feed: --- ## [Defining Peer Support Language](https://soundcloud.com/mtpeernetwork/defining-peer-support-language) _2026-07-31 · Recovery Talks_ In this episode of Recovery Talks, Jim and Andi tackle the growing confusion around terminology in the peer support field. They dig into how words like "peer," "peer supporter," "peer support specialist," and "peer worker" are increasingly used interchangeably by providers and organizations which may blur or dilute their actual meaning. The conversation traces the evolution of language in the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2372867414-mtpeernetwork-defining-peer-support-language.mp3) ## [Matthew Federrici](https://soundcloud.com/mtpeernetwork/matthew-federrici) _2026-06-10 · Recovery Talks_ Jim reconnects with his old friend Matthew Federrici, the Executive Director of Doors to Wellbeing to chat about Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing, a peer-led curriculum that has been evolving for 30 years. Matthew explains that this isn't just another clinical training. It’s a lifestyle practice, much like yoga, where people with lived experience help each other stay well. Instead of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2336932346-mtpeernetwork-matthew-federrici.mp3) ## [Brookie's Obituary](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/brookies-obituary) _2026-04-15 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Feel free to laugh! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194286440/63d33b383945fbd7fd1968d20bee01ed.mp3) ## [I love you](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/i-love-you) _2026-04-15 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ People, wash your hands longer than that [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194034264/f85cee1040e622cf37cca263f16616f3.mp3) ## [The Impossible Ask](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/the-impossible-ask) _2026-04-12 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Doing the right thing [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193980566/da160c57284c39eb254ff9fe499152f8.mp3) ## [Vigil Request](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/vigil-request) _2026-04-10 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Watch now | Straight from the journal [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193842577/f8641bddd72de3927b04e8ef043828ac.mp3) ## [Food and Recovery](https://soundcloud.com/mtpeernetwork/food-and-recovery) _2026-04-10 · Recovery Talks_ This episode of Recovery Talks, hosted by Jim Hajny of Montana’s Peer Network, features a deep dive with board member Heidi into the often-overlooked connection between nutrition and mental health recovery. While traditional treatment often focuses on stabilization, the hosts argue that what we put into our bodies is a critical component of long-term wellness that is rarely prioritized [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2300385206-mtpeernetwork-food-and-recovery.mp3) ## [Au Revoirs Begin](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/au-revoirs-begin) _2026-04-09 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Look Up [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193649538/ef5c372594e9e9f021088692b5b7a73d.mp3) ## [Not My Cancer, Not My Pain: Dying In Love](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/not-my-cancer-not-my-pain-dying-in) _2026-04-07 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Family love and gratitude [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193437562/17dd80f25be7a752e80e705b1a936d09.mp3) ## [RötGut • Live Like An Artist](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/rotgut-live-like-an-artist) _2026-04-05 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Leave Like an Artist • Dark Family Secrets Revealed! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193234311/82fa4251b273d6fc673af54f21137c7d.mp3) ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tc4hp3I0t5kl) _2026-04-05 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Nurture Nature](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/nurture-nature) _2026-04-04 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Thoughts on dying and love [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193130237/0ebfd934c2803d60d9f4fe01f995d357.mp3) ## [And may your lost loved one enter into the beauty of eternal tranquility](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/and-may-your-lost-loved-one-enter) _2026-04-03 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ I love you • Ketamine • Fried Green Tomatoes • Santosha/Contentment • Blessings [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192826973/54fa0c95d1fa2d8cf45bdabf88e3acc3.mp3) ## [Big Big Reveal • Pancreas Cancer Chronicles](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/big-big-reveal-pancreas-cancer-chronicles) _2026-03-31 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ HUGE GRATITUDE, HUGE COMMUNITY, WOW [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192692198/c277f6aff3b62843920b358ac2eb4e76.mp3) ## [I have terminal pancreatic cancer](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/i-have-terminal-pancreatic-cancer) _2026-03-28 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ GoFundMe link and some details [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192451605/dcd589bed7487c24305525ea47b546c1.mp3) ## [Leadership with Lawrence Rhone Part 2](https://soundcloud.com/mtpeernetwork/rhone-part2) _2026-02-09 · Recovery Talks_ Continuing their exploration of the "recipe" for leadership, Jim and Lawrence discuss how a structured methodology—much like the scientific method—is essential for garnering respect for the recovery process and providing a framework for constant improvement. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2263245356-mtpeernetwork-rhone-part2.mp3) ## [Leadership with Lawrence Rhone Part 1](https://soundcloud.com/mtpeernetwork/leadership-part1) _2026-02-03 · Recovery Talks_ Join Jim Hajny, Executive Director for Montana’s Peer Network, for an inspiring episode of the Recovery Talks podcast, a show dedicated to the core belief that recovery is possible, it works, and it is a journey toward freedom and peace. In this episode, Jim sits down with his close friend and Montana leader, Lawrence Rhone, to explore the profound connection between recovery and leadership.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2259558344-mtpeernetwork-leadership-part1.mp3) ## [Karin Fried](https://soundcloud.com/mtpeernetwork/karin-fried) _2026-01-14 · Recovery Talks_ Andi is joined by professional organizer Karin Freed who discusses the complexities of chronic disorganization and hoarding disorder. She clarifies that hoarding is a clinical mental health diagnosis characterized by a persistent difficulty in discarding items, which is distinct from temporary situational clutter. The discussion explores how mental health issues can contribute to these behaviors,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2247486440-mtpeernetwork-karin-fried.mp3) ## [From Trauma to Thriving: PJ Jackson on Healing & Recovery](https://peervoices.libsyn.com/from-trauma-to-thriving-pj-jackson-on-healing-recovery) _2025-10-29 · PEER Voices Podcast_ What if healing from trauma isn't about reliving the pain, but about taking back your power and rewriting your story? In this episode, Pristina "PJ" Jackson reveals how she turned childhood trauma and complex PTSD into a life of purpose as a bold advocate for mental health and addiction recovery. PJ opens up about the years she spent cycling through hospitals, therapy, and even electroshock… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peervoices/FINAL_PV25_-_Pristina__PJ__Jackson.mp3?dest-id=852926) ## [Mad Yoga Saturday](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/mad-yoga-saturday-26c) _2025-10-25 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Mad Yoga Peer Monthly Support happens tomorrow, October 25, 11am PST for 90 minutes on Zoom. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/177061745/cde85d36f607868239191f4aebc1044e.mp3) ## [How Advocacy Strengthens Recovery with Cheri Walter](https://peervoices.libsyn.com/how-advocacy-strengthens-recovery-with-cheri-walter) _2025-10-15 · PEER Voices Podcast_ Peer support saves lives, reduces relapse, and strengthens recovery — yet too often, it's undervalued and underfunded. In this episode, hosts Juliet Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard sit down with longtime recovery advocate Cheri Walter to explore why peer services matter and how advocacy can amplify their impact. Cheri, a person in long-term recovery and board member of The P.E.E.R. Center, brings… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peervoices/FINAL_PV25_-_Cheri_Walter_-_2.mp3?dest-id=852926) ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DGvQMwbnVzN7) _2025-10-15 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Gold Sauce Edition](https://soundcloud.com/mtpeernetwork/gold-sauce-1) _2025-10-13 · Recovery Talks_ Jim and Andi discuss the Gold Sauce at the Golden Arches and the Gold Standard mentioned int he new SAMHSA Priorities. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2189601439-mtpeernetwork-gold-sauce-1.mp3) ## [Wearing Many Hats: The Multi-Role Life of a Peer Supporter](https://peervoices.libsyn.com/wearing-many-hats-the-multi-role-life-of-a-peer-supporter) _2025-10-01 · PEER Voices Podcast_ In peer support, your title might say "peer supporter / specialist," but your life experience, education, and skills often add up to much more. Many peers wear multiple hats—combining lived experience with roles like social worker, counselor, advocate, educator, or even executive director. In this episode, we explore what it means to bring all those roles into the room. Our hosts, Juliet and Gabe,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peervoices/PV25_-_Different_Hats.mp3?dest-id=852926) ## [Heidi Waltenbaugh](https://soundcloud.com/mtpeernetwork/heidi-waltenbaugh) _2025-10-01 · Recovery Talks_ Host and executive director, Jim Hajny, speaks with special guest Heidi, a peer supporter, wife, daughter, sister, stepmom, friend, and mother to three girls. Having met Jim through peer support training, Heidi joins the podcast to share her courageous story of mental health recovery. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2180279331-mtpeernetwork-heidi-waltenbaugh.mp3) ## [Lucie Bruno - Strength Found Program](https://soundcloud.com/mtpeernetwork/lucie-bruno) _2025-09-24 · Recovery Talks_ Join Executive Director Jim Hajny as he welcomes a Lucie Bruno. Lucie is the director of the Strength Found program, which provides crucial support to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). She is also a peer mentor for the Ethical Peer Support (EPS) training, operating out of Ottawa, Canada. In this essential discussion, Jim and Lucie address why the topic of CSA remains often "taboo,"… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2176116216-mtpeernetwork-lucie-bruno.mp3) ## [Walking the Same Road: Why Self-Care May Look Different for Peers vs Clinicians](https://peervoices.libsyn.com/walking-the-same-road-why-self-care-may-look-different-for-peers-vs-clinicians) _2025-09-17 · PEER Voices Podcast_ Whether you're a certified peer supporter or a licensed clinician, the work of supporting others can be deeply meaningful—but also deeply draining. Both roles carry heavy emotional weight, and both require real commitment. Yet, the way we talk about and practice self-care often looks very different between the two. In this episode, guest Jennifer Martinez joins hosts Juliet and Gabe to explore the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peervoices/FINAL_PV_2025_-_Jennifer_Martinez.mp3?dest-id=852926) ## [Erin Olson](https://soundcloud.com/mtpeernetwork/erin-olson) _2025-09-10 · Recovery Talks_ Erin Olson, CBHPSS at St. Peter's in Helena, MT joins Jim for a discussion of leadership and recovery month activities. He is also the president of NAMI Helena, Vice chair of Lewis and Clark County Local Advisory Council, NAMI Montana Board Member, and CIT trainer. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2168381427-mtpeernetwork-erin-olson.mp3) ## [Mad Yoga Saturday](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/mad-yoga-saturday) _2025-04-25 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Peer Support at 11am PST [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162093763/cdde76445ba444457204d05f1692866f.mp3) ## [CLASS CANCELED TONIGHT](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/class-canceled-tonight) _2025-04-23 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ No class at Wood's Apothecary ## [Tahoe Locals! Class Tomorrow!](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/tahoe-locals-class-tomorrow) _2025-04-21 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ 6pm at Wood's Apothecary, 2264 Lake Tahoe Blvd #12 in the rear of the center ## [⭐️ Free Creative Writing Hour Tonight! ⭐️ Peer Support on Saturday for Yoga Teachers! and More!](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/free-creative-writing-hour-tonight) _2025-03-27 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Tonight's session is open to all. 5pm PST - please join us! ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2QGoA52lAKsw) _2025-03-27 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [What The Heck Mad Yoga What? Free event Saturday, 11am](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/what-the-heck-mad-yoga-what-free) _2025-03-12 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ There's a podcast here if you wanna know about me and the project ## [Happy Day 💘](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/happy-day) _2025-02-15 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Great News and Gratitude! ## [Today at 11am PST 🦚 Narrative Medicine 101](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/today-at-11am-pst-narrative-medicine) _2025-02-08 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Free event! What Narrative medicine is and why it might be for you led by Niya Bajaj, Yoga Therapist ## [Raising $1000](https://brookewestyoga.substack.com/p/raising-1000) _2025-02-05 · Brooke West · Brooke West Yoga Therapy_ Fiscal Sponsorship for Mad Yoga ## [From Darkness to Determination: Stephanie Mitchell Hughes on Surviving Depression and Finding Strength](https://peervoices.libsyn.com/from-darkness-to-determination-stephanie-mitchell-hughes-on-surviving-depression-and-finding-strength) _2024-09-25 · PEER Voices Podcast_ In this powerful episode of PEERVoices, Gabe Howard and Juliet Dorris-Williams sit down with Stephanie Mitchell Hughes, Assistant Director at NAMI Franklin County, to explore her deeply personal journey through major depressive disorder and the challenges of solo parenting. Stephanie opens up about her early struggles with depression, the turning point that led her to seek help, and the ongoing… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peervoices/FINAL_PV24_-_Stephanie_Mitchell_Hughes.mp3?dest-id=852926) ## [Learn About Power-Neutral Approaches to Mental Health Recovery](https://peervoices.libsyn.com/learn-about-power-neutral-approaches-to-mental-health-recovery) _2024-09-11 · PEER Voices Podcast_ Join Juliet Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard on PEERVoices as they sit down with Teresa Conley, the longtime manager of Pathway Clubhouse in Columbus, Ohio. Teresa shares her 33 years of experience in the mental health field and reflects on the deep-rooted partnership between Pathway Clubhouse and the PEER Center. Discover how these organizations emphasize a power-neutral approach by treating… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peervoices/FINAL_PV24_-_Teresa_Conley.mp3?dest-id=852926) ## [What Is a Peer Respite? With Michelle Beyer from ASCEND](https://peervoices.libsyn.com/what-is-a-peer-respite-with-michelle-beyer-from-ascend) _2024-08-28 · PEER Voices Podcast_ In this episode of PEERVoices, hosts Juliet Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard sit down with Michelle Beyer, executive director of ASCEND and a passionate advocate for peer support. Michelle shares insights about ASCEND's unique peer respite program, the only one of its kind for adults in Ohio. She explains how this non-clinical, home-like environment offers an alternative to crisis centers,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peervoices/FINAL_PV24_-_Michelle_Beyer.mp3?dest-id=852926)