From Hurt to Healing Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:57:52 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1391554 en-us © 2026 From Hurt to Healing yes 350297a7-2c77-5685-8a8e-bbd1a3788db2 Peerstar, LLC episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Peerstar, LLC https://storage.buzzsprout.com/z3037fwg503gf0in6550k9eag648?.jpg From Hurt to Healing Self-Harm with guest Jess Self-Harm with guest Jess This week we chat with Guest Jess about self-harm and get into what services are out there for folks dealing with suicide and self-harm. 

]]> This week we chat with Guest Jess about self-harm and get into what services are out there for folks dealing with suicide and self-harm. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-16170831 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3006 full false The benefit of gratitude The benefit of gratitude The majority of this episode is about gratitude, but the first 8 minutes is all about video production. 

]]> The majority of this episode is about gratitude, but the first 8 minutes is all about video production. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-16170808 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2789 full false Pathways, Roadblocks, and Pitstops of Depression w/Megan! Pathways, Roadblocks, and Pitstops of Depression w/Megan! This week we talked to Megan, a CPS with Peerstar about her experience with depression. 

]]> This week we talked to Megan, a CPS with Peerstar about her experience with depression. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-16170783 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2795 full false International Adoption Day! Let's celebrate and hear a story! International Adoption Day! Let's celebrate and hear a story! Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-15655835 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3397 full false Overdose Awareness Day with Jamie Bush Overdose Awareness Day with Jamie Bush In this episode we talk with Jamie Bush about Overdose Awareness Day and Month. 

]]> In this episode we talk with Jamie Bush about Overdose Awareness Day and Month. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-15655831 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1451 full false Good Grief Charlie Brown Good Grief Charlie Brown Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-15025798 Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1736 full false Self-Advocacy Self-Advocacy Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-15025776 Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1899 full false What did Haley just say?! What did Haley just say?! Haley has some news and we can't believe it.

]]> Haley has some news and we can't believe it.

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-14775050 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2861 full false Words are hard and opinions are stupid Words are hard and opinions are stupid We have some opinions about constantly having to have an opinion.

]]> We have some opinions about constantly having to have an opinion.

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-14775044 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2438 full false Hobby Time: Old Enough to Bird Watch Hobby Time: Old Enough to Bird Watch Honesty is the best policy and we might have went off the rails here, but Jess gives us a beginners guide to bird watching! 

]]> Honesty is the best policy and we might have went off the rails here, but Jess gives us a beginners guide to bird watching! 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-14499728 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1417 full false Love Language Love Language This week we chat about the 5 love languages! Just in time for Valentines day!

5 Love Languages Book

]]> This week we chat about the 5 love languages! Just in time for Valentines day!

5 Love Languages Book

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-14499720 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2414 full false Healthy Hobbies: Foraging and Cultivating Mushrooms Healthy Hobbies: Foraging and Cultivating Mushrooms Our brand new series Healthy Hobbies is here!  On our first episode we talk with Haley and Ronnie about their hobbies with mushrooms.  Ronnie talks about how he got into forging for mushrooms and how you can get started!  Haley discusses how she began cultivating mushrooms and some beginner tips for those interested in diving deep into this exciting hobby!

 "Mushrooms of The Northeast" : http://tiny.cc/hxphvz

Follow Ronnie on Instagram - @funguysfungi

Good Facebook page for those interest is : Pennsylvania Morels and Mushroom Hunting

Cultivations Tools - https://fungi.com/collections/cultivation-tools

Mycelium Running (Book)

Mushroom Grow Bags

Very good mushroom stroganoff recipe



]]> Our brand new series Healthy Hobbies is here!  On our first episode we talk with Haley and Ronnie about their hobbies with mushrooms.  Ronnie talks about how he got into forging for mushrooms and how you can get started!  Haley discusses how she began cultivating mushrooms and some beginner tips for those interested in diving deep into this exciting hobby!

 "Mushrooms of The Northeast" : http://tiny.cc/hxphvz

Follow Ronnie on Instagram - @funguysfungi

Good Facebook page for those interest is : Pennsylvania Morels and Mushroom Hunting

Cultivations Tools - https://fungi.com/collections/cultivation-tools

Mycelium Running (Book)

Mushroom Grow Bags

Very good mushroom stroganoff recipe



]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-14153614 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2653 full false Are your goals realistic? Are your goals realistic? This week we talk all about goal setting and how to set yourself up for success! 

]]> This week we talk all about goal setting and how to set yourself up for success! 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-14153609 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2051 full false It is the most wonderful time of the year, for some of us.... It is the most wonderful time of the year, for some of us.... While the holiday season is generally a wonderful time of the year, it may not be that way for everybody.  This week we talk about that and how to support others who may see the holiday season as a major stress.

]]> While the holiday season is generally a wonderful time of the year, it may not be that way for everybody.  This week we talk about that and how to support others who may see the holiday season as a major stress.

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-14153523 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2525 full false Dealing with Grief Dealing with Grief This week we talk about dealing with grief.

]]> This week we talk about dealing with grief.

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-14153518 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 2162 full false Haley Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall Haley Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-13917657 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3187 full false Let's chat with Lizzy! Let's chat with Lizzy! Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-13917664 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2417 full false Ray Ann Ray Ann Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-12729258 Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3072 full false Candi Candi Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-12729256 Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1767 full false Alesia Alesia Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-12729253 Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3278 full false Lena Lena Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-12729250 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3621 full false David Greenwalt David Greenwalt Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-12297393 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2877 full false Kathy Quick Kathy Quick Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-12297385 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3072 full false Josh's Story Josh's Story Listen this week as we sit down and talk to Pastor Josh about his story. How he became a pastor and what led him to his ministries.  Along with this we discuss some of the misconceptions of religion. 

]]> Listen this week as we sit down and talk to Pastor Josh about his story. How he became a pastor and what led him to his ministries.  Along with this we discuss some of the misconceptions of religion. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11992983 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3274 full false Chris's Story Chris's Story This week we sat down and talked to Chris about his story.  Diagnosed very early on with Bipolar, listen as he talks about his adolescents and what led him to get involved in the mental health world working with PMHCA as a Call For Change & Youth Care coordinator.  Also, listen as he discusses his unique ways of bridging mental health and his passion for video games.

Twitch
twitch.tv/Fencechild

Socials
Fencechildllg

]]> This week we sat down and talked to Chris about his story.  Diagnosed very early on with Bipolar, listen as he talks about his adolescents and what led him to get involved in the mental health world working with PMHCA as a Call For Change & Youth Care coordinator.  Also, listen as he discusses his unique ways of bridging mental health and his passion for video games.

Twitch
twitch.tv/Fencechild

Socials
Fencechildllg

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11992896 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 3503 full false Kevin's Story Kevin's Story This week Daniel sits down with Kevin and talks about his story of recovery. 

]]> This week Daniel sits down with Kevin and talks about his story of recovery. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11847211 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 2767 full false Michelle's Story Michelle's Story This week Daniel sits down and talks to CPS Michelle about her story of recovery and becoming a CPS. 

]]> This week Daniel sits down and talks to CPS Michelle about her story of recovery and becoming a CPS. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11847199 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1183 full false Dr. Peacock Dr. Peacock This week we sat down with the busiest lady in the business, Dr. Jess Peacock!  Dr. Peacock just completed her doctoral program and we wanted to get her insight on what the program was like and the differences between getting a BA/BS/MA/MS and a Ed.D. Also, we talked about the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a doctoral degree.

]]> This week we sat down with the busiest lady in the business, Dr. Jess Peacock!  Dr. Peacock just completed her doctoral program and we wanted to get her insight on what the program was like and the differences between getting a BA/BS/MA/MS and a Ed.D. Also, we talked about the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a doctoral degree.

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11761308 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0500 2095 full false Representative Mike Armanini Representative Mike Armanini This week we sat down with Representative Mike Armanini from the 75th district of PA (Clearfield Part and Elk County).  Listen as we talk about some great news for the mental health budget of Pennsylvania, cost of schooling for certain mental health careers, and our thoughts on ways to alleviate the shortage of mental health workers. 

]]> This week we sat down with Representative Mike Armanini from the 75th district of PA (Clearfield Part and Elk County).  Listen as we talk about some great news for the mental health budget of Pennsylvania, cost of schooling for certain mental health careers, and our thoughts on ways to alleviate the shortage of mental health workers. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11587522 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 4587 full false Chandler's Story Chandler's Story This week Daniel sits down and talks with Chandler about all things mental health. 

]]> This week Daniel sits down and talks with Chandler about all things mental health. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11541662 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2428 full false Amanda Hammock Amanda Hammock This week we sat down and chatted with Amanda Hammock is a two-time suicide attempt survivor. Since 2018, she has been an advocate for suicide awareness and prevention. As an attempt survivor, she believes that the unique perspective and insight that attempt survivors have should be included at all tables, meetings, and conversations pertaining to suicide prevention.

Working for the state legislature in Delaware County (PA) as a Chief of Staff gives Amanda an opportunity to make the attempt survivors’ voices heard. In addition to ending suicide, she is focused on raising awareness around suicide and mental health and removing the stigmatization of those who have attempted and those who have been lost to suicide. She believes in data-driven education and techniques to prevent suicide.

]]> This week we sat down and chatted with Amanda Hammock is a two-time suicide attempt survivor. Since 2018, she has been an advocate for suicide awareness and prevention. As an attempt survivor, she believes that the unique perspective and insight that attempt survivors have should be included at all tables, meetings, and conversations pertaining to suicide prevention.

Working for the state legislature in Delaware County (PA) as a Chief of Staff gives Amanda an opportunity to make the attempt survivors’ voices heard. In addition to ending suicide, she is focused on raising awareness around suicide and mental health and removing the stigmatization of those who have attempted and those who have been lost to suicide. She believes in data-driven education and techniques to prevent suicide.

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11414295 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 4154 full false Greg Dicharry Greg Dicharry This week we sit down with Greg Dicharry, also known as Greg Dee.  Greg is recognized as a national leader in mental health recovery and won the Cliffords Beer Award in 2019 a top mental health award. Greg talks about his career in film getting diverted due to mental illness and drug addiction and how he worked through his recovery.  Greg uses his experiences to help others and  served as the National Youth Empowerment Director for Magellan  putting on MYLIFE youth festivals all over the country.  Greg went on to produce another youth festival called MY FEST focused on empowering youth with mental illness and drug addiction. 

Greg also released a documentary called "My Accession".  The story centers around Emma Benoit a 16 year old survivor of suicide left paralyzed and her mission to turn the experience into hope for young people all around the world. 

"My Ascension" Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYGs0Z2lW6Y

Purchase "My Ascension" Movie Screening
https://www.myascension.us/store?category=Screenings

"My Ascension" Website
https://www.myascension.us

Donate to "My Ascension"
https://www.myascension.us/donate


]]> This week we sit down with Greg Dicharry, also known as Greg Dee.  Greg is recognized as a national leader in mental health recovery and won the Cliffords Beer Award in 2019 a top mental health award. Greg talks about his career in film getting diverted due to mental illness and drug addiction and how he worked through his recovery.  Greg uses his experiences to help others and  served as the National Youth Empowerment Director for Magellan  putting on MYLIFE youth festivals all over the country.  Greg went on to produce another youth festival called MY FEST focused on empowering youth with mental illness and drug addiction. 

Greg also released a documentary called "My Accession".  The story centers around Emma Benoit a 16 year old survivor of suicide left paralyzed and her mission to turn the experience into hope for young people all around the world. 

"My Ascension" Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYGs0Z2lW6Y

Purchase "My Ascension" Movie Screening
https://www.myascension.us/store?category=Screenings

"My Ascension" Website
https://www.myascension.us

Donate to "My Ascension"
https://www.myascension.us/donate


]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11250241 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0400 4274 full false Govan Martin III: Suicide Prevention Alliance Govan Martin III: Suicide Prevention Alliance This week we sat down and talked with Govan Martin III, the Executive Director of the Suicide Prevention Alliance based out of Harrisburg PA.  Govan talks about his motivations for starting the SPA, along with the importance of starting the conversation about suicide. 

To donate to the Suicide Prevention Alliance:
https://www.suicidepreventionalliance.org

Training
https://www.suicidepreventionalliance.org/training-events/

Questions
info@suicidepreventionalliance.org

]]> This week we sat down and talked with Govan Martin III, the Executive Director of the Suicide Prevention Alliance based out of Harrisburg PA.  Govan talks about his motivations for starting the SPA, along with the importance of starting the conversation about suicide. 

To donate to the Suicide Prevention Alliance:
https://www.suicidepreventionalliance.org

Training
https://www.suicidepreventionalliance.org/training-events/

Questions
info@suicidepreventionalliance.org

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11165663 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2916 full false Damian's Story Damian's Story This week we talk with Damian who recently got his CPS certification. He talks about what led him to pursuing a carer in the mental health field, his challenges he faced, and what the difference between training and real world experience as CPS has been.

]]> This week we talk with Damian who recently got his CPS certification. He talks about what led him to pursuing a carer in the mental health field, his challenges he faced, and what the difference between training and real world experience as CPS has been.

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11086835 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400 2412 full false Nicole's Story Nicole's Story This week we sat down with Nicole to hear about her journey of recovery from substances to becoming a Certified Peer Specialist along with her future dreams of becoming a Policy Analyst. 

]]> This week we sat down with Nicole to hear about her journey of recovery from substances to becoming a Certified Peer Specialist along with her future dreams of becoming a Policy Analyst. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-11011245 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2081 full false Mary Brown: 13th Annual CJ Suicide Prevention Walk Mary Brown: 13th Annual CJ Suicide Prevention Walk This week we sit down and talk with Mary Brown about the 13th Annual Clearfield/Jefferson Suicide Prevention Walk.  We learn about the history and the future of the walk!  If you have questions for Mary about how to get involved email her at: mbrown@1istomany.org

Website:

www.1istomany.org

www.peerstarllc.com

]]> This week we sit down and talk with Mary Brown about the 13th Annual Clearfield/Jefferson Suicide Prevention Walk.  We learn about the history and the future of the walk!  If you have questions for Mary about how to get involved email her at: mbrown@1istomany.org

Website:

www.1istomany.org

www.peerstarllc.com

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-10926299 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1970 full false Andrea's Story: Overcoming her 3 year old sons near death drowning Andrea's Story: Overcoming her 3 year old sons near death drowning TRIGGER WARNING!

In this episode we are joined by Andrea.  Several years ago Andrea experienced a traumatic event of her 3 year old sons near death drowning experience.  Listen as she talks about the event, how it changed their lives, and how her son is doing 7 years after the experience. 

]]> TRIGGER WARNING!

In this episode we are joined by Andrea.  Several years ago Andrea experienced a traumatic event of her 3 year old sons near death drowning experience.  Listen as she talks about the event, how it changed their lives, and how her son is doing 7 years after the experience. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-10847942 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2727 2 full true Jonathan: Overcoming addiction and learning to take responsibility Jonathan: Overcoming addiction and learning to take responsibility This week we are joined by Jonathan a CPS at Peerstar.  Jonathan talks about his struggles with addiction and how he was blaming everyone around him for his struggles.  Listen as he walks us through how he overcame his addiction and learned how to take responsibility and ownership of his struggles with addiction. 

]]> This week we are joined by Jonathan a CPS at Peerstar.  Jonathan talks about his struggles with addiction and how he was blaming everyone around him for his struggles.  Listen as he walks us through how he overcame his addiction and learned how to take responsibility and ownership of his struggles with addiction. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-10771469 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0400 3321 full true Kerrie's Story: Overcoming Career Ending Anxiety Kerrie's Story: Overcoming Career Ending Anxiety Listen this week as we sit down talk to Kerrie! She discuss how a bad leader led to anxiety issues and what she did through education and practice to get herself back on track! 

]]> Listen this week as we sit down talk to Kerrie! She discuss how a bad leader led to anxiety issues and what she did through education and practice to get herself back on track! 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-10738782 Sun, 05 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2668 2 full true Dawn's Story: Getting Out of the Environments that Fuel Addiction Dawn's Story: Getting Out of the Environments that Fuel Addiction This week we sat down and talked with Dawn about her story of recovery from drug addiction.  Listen as she takes us from Maryland to Florida to Pennsylvania as she learns how to get out of the environments that fueled addiction. 

]]> This week we sat down and talked with Dawn about her story of recovery from drug addiction.  Listen as she takes us from Maryland to Florida to Pennsylvania as she learns how to get out of the environments that fueled addiction. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-10692015 Fri, 27 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2794 full false Susan's Story: Overcoming PTSD from the military and learning about her diagnosis Susan's Story: Overcoming PTSD from the military and learning about her diagnosis This week we sit down and talk with Susan. Susan has been in the military for 12 years as a Operating Room Specialist and in her civilian life serves as a Case Manager.  She walks us through her experiences from being deployed to learning about her diagnosis and the struggles it presented. 

]]> This week we sit down and talk with Susan. Susan has been in the military for 12 years as a Operating Room Specialist and in her civilian life serves as a Case Manager.  She walks us through her experiences from being deployed to learning about her diagnosis and the struggles it presented. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-10654379 Fri, 20 May 2022 16:00:00 -0400 5473 full false Carla's Story with Anxiety Carla's Story with Anxiety Dave and Tyler talk with Carla, a CPS, CPS Supervisor, Forensic Peer Specialist, and Co-Facilitator for Peerstar's Co-Occurring Training, about her recent and unexpected battle with anxiety. Listen as she talks about how she navigated, educated, and learned to cope with her struggle. 

]]> Dave and Tyler talk with Carla, a CPS, CPS Supervisor, Forensic Peer Specialist, and Co-Facilitator for Peerstar's Co-Occurring Training, about her recent and unexpected battle with anxiety. Listen as she talks about how she navigated, educated, and learned to cope with her struggle. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-10572029 Fri, 06 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400 2863 2 full true Jamie's Story Jamie's Story This week we talk to Jamie about her story of overcoming adversity and how she managed to take care of her sister in a motel for months! 

]]> This week we talk to Jamie about her story of overcoming adversity and how she managed to take care of her sister in a motel for months! 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-10527253 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2654 full false Jenn's Story Jenn's Story Listen this week as we talk with Jenn about her experience becoming a Certified Peer Specialist and Certified Peer Specialists Supervisor Manager.  

]]> Listen this week as we talk with Jenn about her experience becoming a Certified Peer Specialist and Certified Peer Specialists Supervisor Manager.  

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-10484445 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2024 2 5 full false Tyler's Story Tyler's Story ***SENSITIVE CONTENT***

This week we talk with Tyler about her story of recovery! She is an inspiration and has overcome so much! 

]]> ***SENSITIVE CONTENT***

This week we talk with Tyler about her story of recovery! She is an inspiration and has overcome so much! 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-10099214 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 2964 2 4 full true Daniel's Story Daniel's Story Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-10011250 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500 4462 2 3 full true Jay's Story Jay's Story ***TRIGGER WARNING SENSITIVE CONTENT***

]]> ***TRIGGER WARNING SENSITIVE CONTENT***

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-9927744 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500 3292 2 2 full true Josh's Story Josh's Story Listen as we talk to Josh Horner about his incredible and impactful story in recovery!  Josh is an entrepreneur running his business called "Stay In It", a Certified Peer Specialist, and a Inspirational Speaker.  He shares how he went from Hurt to Healing! 

]]> Listen as we talk to Josh Horner about his incredible and impactful story in recovery!  Josh is an entrepreneur running his business called "Stay In It", a Certified Peer Specialist, and a Inspirational Speaker.  He shares how he went from Hurt to Healing! 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-9834331 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 4624 2 1 full true How to be Grateful How to be Grateful Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-9583596 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1829 1 13 full false Dealing with Negativity Dealing with Negativity Listen this month as Jess, Christina, and Dave discuss ways to deal with negativity, not only on social media, but with family and friends! 

]]> Listen this month as Jess, Christina, and Dave discuss ways to deal with negativity, not only on social media, but with family and friends! 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-9235954 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2352 full false Putting Your Mental Health First Putting Your Mental Health First Listen this month as Jess, Christina, and Dave discuss the importance of putting your mental health first and talking about the importance of Simon Biles standing up for her own mental health! 

]]> Listen this month as Jess, Christina, and Dave discuss the importance of putting your mental health first and talking about the importance of Simon Biles standing up for her own mental health! 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-8974749 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2260 1 11 full false Self-Care Self-Care Listen as our Jess, Jamie, Christina, and Dave talk about all things self-care and Christina gets caught reading smut! 

]]> Listen as our Jess, Jamie, Christina, and Dave talk about all things self-care and Christina gets caught reading smut! 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-8833636 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0400 2695 1 10 full false Breaking the Stigma Breaking the Stigma In this months episode we discuss common stigma's around mental health, some personal experiences, and ways to break the stigma of mental health! 

]]> In this months episode we discuss common stigma's around mental health, some personal experiences, and ways to break the stigma of mental health! 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-8651982 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 2566 1 9 full false Recovery Principal: Respect Recovery Principal: Respect Listen this month as the hosts navigate the Recovery Principal: Respect.  What is respect? Is it earned or is it something that should just be given? Also, how do you work with a client who isn't respectful? Don't miss the special way YOU can get involved with the podcast at the end! 

]]> Listen this month as the hosts navigate the Recovery Principal: Respect.  What is respect? Is it earned or is it something that should just be given? Also, how do you work with a client who isn't respectful? Don't miss the special way YOU can get involved with the podcast at the end! 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-8450761 Mon, 03 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2568 1 8 full false Recovery Principal: Holistic Recovery Principal: Holistic In this episode listen as our hosts talk about the Recovery Principal: Holistic. Listen as they discuss the holistic recovery and integrating mind, body, spirituality, and community.

]]> In this episode listen as our hosts talk about the Recovery Principal: Holistic. Listen as they discuss the holistic recovery and integrating mind, body, spirituality, and community.

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-8276118 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2942 1 7 full false Recovery Principal: Responsibility Recovery Principal: Responsibility In this months episode we talk about the recovery principal, responsibility. Listen as our special guest Jamie Bush, CPS, CPSS talks about her experience in supporting peers to learn this important principal for their recovery.  

]]> In this months episode we talk about the recovery principal, responsibility. Listen as our special guest Jamie Bush, CPS, CPSS talks about her experience in supporting peers to learn this important principal for their recovery.  

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-8040722 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2347 1 6 full false Hope Hope In this episode we talk about Hope and how to inspire hope in your peers. From working with peers to acknowledge their negative thought patterns to being aware of environments and how it can affect  your language and thoughts.  Listen as we also discuss how we work to stay positive and hopeful, even when times are tough. 

]]> In this episode we talk about Hope and how to inspire hope in your peers. From working with peers to acknowledge their negative thought patterns to being aware of environments and how it can affect  your language and thoughts.  Listen as we also discuss how we work to stay positive and hopeful, even when times are tough. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-7543891 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2470 1 5 full false What is Peer Support? What is Peer Support? In this episode Dave, Jess, Erik, and Carla discuss what exactly is Peer Support.  They answer questions about stigma, how to become a Certified Peer Specialist, what it is ACTUALLY like to work in the field, and how to be successful as a CPS. Listen as Erik and Carla both give there perspective from being veteran CPS's in the field for over 20 combined years. 

]]> In this episode Dave, Jess, Erik, and Carla discuss what exactly is Peer Support.  They answer questions about stigma, how to become a Certified Peer Specialist, what it is ACTUALLY like to work in the field, and how to be successful as a CPS. Listen as Erik and Carla both give there perspective from being veteran CPS's in the field for over 20 combined years. 

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-7072351 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 2812 full false Support that Understands: Ashley Kesner Support that Understands: Ashley Kesner In this episode we sit down and talk with Ashley Kesner, the author of the sensational blog, Ghost in my Bedroom. Listen as Ashley tells her story and her experience with recovery, along with her journey as a Recovery Influencer.  Make sure to check out Ashley on

Website: www.Ghostinmybedroom.com
Twitter: @freeyourghost
Instagram: free_your_ghost
Facebook: @freeyourghost

]]> In this episode we sit down and talk with Ashley Kesner, the author of the sensational blog, Ghost in my Bedroom. Listen as Ashley tells her story and her experience with recovery, along with her journey as a Recovery Influencer.  Make sure to check out Ashley on

Website: www.Ghostinmybedroom.com
Twitter: @freeyourghost
Instagram: free_your_ghost
Facebook: @freeyourghost

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-6539479 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0500 2445 1 3 full true Do politics affect our mental health? Do politics affect our mental health? In this months episode, Dave, Jess, Christina, and Erik discuss how politics affects our mental health and what are something we can do to help alleviate the effects.  

]]> In this months episode, Dave, Jess, Christina, and Erik discuss how politics affects our mental health and what are something we can do to help alleviate the effects.  

]]> Peerstar, LLC Buzzsprout-6132544 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 2307 1 2 full false Seasonal Affective Disorder and COVID-19 Seasonal Affective Disorder and COVID-19 In the first ever episode of Recovery Roundtable, our hosts discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder and how COVID-19 might impact the upcoming winter blues season.  They also talk about ways of supporting your peers during this time and what are some signs and symptoms to be on the look out for! 

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