From Hurt to Healing

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

This week we chat about the 5 love languages! Just in time for Valentines day!5 Love Languages Book

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 HuntingCultivations Tools - https://fungi.com/collections/cultivation-toolsMycelium Running (Book)Mushroom Grow BagsVery good mushroom stroganoff recipe

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

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.

This week we talk about dealing with grief.

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. 

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. Twitchtwitch.tv/FencechildSocialsFencechildllg

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

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

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 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 Daniel sits down and talks with Chandler about all things mental health. 

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 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" Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYGs0Z2lW6YPurchase "My Ascension" Movie Screeninghttps://www.myascension.us/store?category=Screenings"My Ascension" Websitehttps://www.myascension.usDonate to "My Ascension"https://www.myascension.us/donate

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.orgTraininghttps://www.suicidepreventionalliance.org/training-events/Questionsinfo@suicidepreventionalliance.org

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 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 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.orgWebsite:www.1istomany.orgwww.peerstarllc.com

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. 

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. 

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! 

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 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. 

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. 

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! 

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

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

***TRIGGER WARNING SENSITIVE CONTENT***

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 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 the importance of putting your mental health first and talking about the importance of Simon Biles standing up for her own mental health!