Podcasts about certified peer support specialist

Thank you so much for listening! If you would like to see more from Julie Cole, you can find them here: https://www.instagram.com/julie_cole_coaching/Julie Cole is a woman in long-term recovery. Julie is the owner of Julie Cole Counseling, Coaching & Consulting, LLC, and takes a holistic approach to helping others. Julie is the host of the #loveher Podcast, a podcast about living life with authenticity. Julie has worked in the field of social work, substance use disorder counseling, and peer support for 25 years. Julie is also an experienced trainer and public speaker. Julie holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Julie is aLicensed Master Social Worker, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Health Coach, Certified Nutrition Coach, and is in training as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Julie has two children, and between the 3 of them, have a spoiled dog, a guinea pig, and two fish. In her downtime, Julie can be found in the gym, camping, hiking, traveling, and getting lost in nature. This episode is sponsored by Columbia Family Chiropractor: https://www.cfcforhealth.com https://www.instagram.com/columbiafamilychiropractic If you would like to follow us, we are on everything at Here For The Health Of It Podcast https://www.instagram.com/hereforthehealthofitpodcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereforthehealthofit

Thank you so much for listening! If you would like to see more from Julie Cole, you can find them here: https://www.instagram.com/julie_cole_coaching/Julie Cole is a woman in long-term recovery. Julie is the owner of Julie Cole Counseling, Coaching & Consulting, LLC, and takes a holistic approach to helping others. Julie is the host of the #loveher Podcast, a podcast about living life with authenticity. Julie has worked in the field of social work, substance use disorder counseling, and peer support for 25 years. Julie is also an experienced trainer and public speaker. Julie holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Julie is aLicensed Master Social Worker, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Health Coach, Certified Nutrition Coach, and is in training as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Julie has two children, and between the 3 of them, have a spoiled dog, a guinea pig, and two fish. In her downtime, Julie can be found in the gym, camping, hiking, traveling, and getting lost in nature. This episode is sponsored by Columbia Family Chiropractor: https://www.cfcforhealth.com https://www.instagram.com/columbiafamilychiropractic If you would like to follow us, we are on everything at Here For The Health Of It Podcast https://www.instagram.com/hereforthehealthofitpodcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereforthehealthofit

Kurt Schmidt's life story reads like an epic narrative of resilience, hope, and transformation. From his early days as a culinary school graduate to becoming a pivotal figure in the mental health community, Kurt's journey is a testament to the power of change and the human spirit's capacity to overcome. Kurt's academic journey began at Purdue University, where he earned a bachelor's degree, laying the groundwork for a diverse professional path that would span the restaurant industry, corporate food service, supply chain, and technology sectors. However, beneath the surface of these achievements, Kurt was waging a personal battle with substance use that would shape the course of his life. At the young age of 22, Kurt faced his first inpatient treatment following multiple attempts at detox, marking the beginning of a tumultuous struggle with addiction. Despite these challenges, he managed to carve out a semblance of professional success, a testament to his innate resilience and determination. Yet, the specter of addiction loomed large, leading to multiple treatments throughout his twenties. The stark warnings from health professionals—that he would not survive if he continued to drink—were a wake-up call. Kurt's health crises, including a fatty liver diagnosis and multiple seizures due to withdrawal, underscored the dire consequences of his path. But Kurt's story is not one of despair, but rather of profound transformation. It's a narrative that underscores the possibility of recovery, even from the depths of addiction. His journey to sobriety is punctuated by personal milestones and professional achievements, including his roles as a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), equipped with an MSW from Missouri State University and an MBA from Webster University. The creation of The Peer Network was a pivotal moment in Kurt's life, born from his experiences and the realization of the need for equitable opportunities and recognition for peer support specialists. His platform reflects a deep commitment to changing the narrative around mental health and substance use, offering hope and support to those navigating similar paths. Kurt's personal life, as a devoted husband to Melinda and a loving father to two daughters, reinforces the narrative of recovery and the importance of support systems in the journey towards healing. Melinda's unwavering presence through Kurt's struggles and triumphs highlights the crucial role of partnership and family in overcoming adversity. Kurt Schmidt's story, marked by setbacks and victories, serves as a beacon of hope for anyone facing the challenges of addiction and recovery. It reminds us that change is possible, that recovery is within reach, and that every individual has the potential for renewal and transformation. His life is a powerful testimony to the resilience of the human spirit, inspiring others to believe in the possibility of a brighter, healthier future. This interview highlights the power of thepeernetwork.com as a means of transforming mental health and substance use recovery.  3 Top Tips  Recovery is possible There is no "one size fits all approach" to recovery and wellness Exercise  Social  www.thepeernetwork.com www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-schmidt-mo instagram.com/thepeernetwork/ #MentalHealthAwareness, #RecoveryIsPossible, #EndTheStigma, #SelfCare, #WellnessJourney, #PeerSupport. #PersonalDevelopment

Send us a Text Message.It was great connecting with Kurt! Not only is he sober, but he is also from my hometown of St. Louis, MO.Kurt Schmidt is a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who merges personal resilience with professional expertise. With an MSW from Missouri State University and an MBA from Webster University, Kurt draws from 15 years of business, technology, and service experience to offer effective peer support for mental health and substance use disorders.He helps build meaningful connections with individuals and families, empowering them to embrace their strengths for positive change. Kurt's journey from culinary school to mental health advocate showcases the transformative power of resilience. Battling addiction since his early twenties, Kurt's story is a testament to committing to recovery. His roles as a Peer Support Specialist and LMSW reflect both personal milestones and professional achievements.The creation of The Peer Network signifies Kurt's commitment to equitable opportunities for peer support specialists. Supported by his wife Melinda and their daughters, Kurt's story inspires hope for recovery and renewal.I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/busylivingsoberYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/   Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw  For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.comTo connect with Kurt: The Peer Network: https://thepeernetwork.com/Email: info@thepeernetwork.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeernetwork/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Peer-Network/100088690969381/ Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy!Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Loneliness, isolation, and stigma are hallmarks of substance use disorders and mental illness, yet recovery requires understanding and support. In the midst of his own recovery, Kurt Schmidt recognized that need and went about the business of meeting it. Kurt is the Founder and CEO of the PeerNetwork.com, which is a tele-health platform where recovering individuals who are self-determined in their journeys from mental illness and substance use disorders have access to online peer support and resources to empower them to lead fulfilling lives. Kurt is a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Licensed Master Social Worker. Kurt and The Peer Network can be reached at https://thepeernetwork.com/ The views and opinions of the guests on this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and do not necessarily represent those of the host, Westwords Consulting or the Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition. We're always interested in hearing from individuals or organizations who are working in substance use disorder treatment or prevention, mental health care and other spaces that lift up communities. This includes people living those experiences. If you or someone you know has a story to share or an interesting approach to care, contact us today! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Subscribe to Our Email List to get new episodes in your inbox every week!

DeeAnna Nichols is a Certified Peer Support Specialist at ChangePoint Behavioral Health in Lewiston Idaho. Her recovery journey changed significantly when she discovered SMART in 2015. After trying to attend a SMART meeting and finding no one there that day, DeeAnna decided to take the training to become a facilitator. In effect, she took charge of her own recovery by taking action and hasn't looked back since. DeeAnna now provides support and shares her lived experience with others seeking help. After a lifetime of challenging circumstances and trauma of all kinds, DeeAnna has embraced the fact that by changing her thinking, she can change her behavior. 

"If you can find joy with the perceived dark parts of yourself, it's so much easier to find joy everyday." - Kristy Laschober Kristy is the author of Perfectly Flawed: Uncovering Your Greatest Purpose. In it, she writes about her experience servign time in a federal prison sentence.  Kristy has been a fierce advocate for re-entry and prison reform since her release from Federal Prison in 2017, advocating to provide new opportunities for second chances. Her successful fight to remove the criminal history box on all college applications, in the state of Oregon, was realized in 2020. This was achieved by collaborating with key partners, legislators, and higher education coalitions. That same year, Kristy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Innovation and Leadership at Southern Oregon University, graduating summa cum laude. Kristy recently published her first best-selling book, Perfectly Flawed - Uncovering Your Greatest Purpose. Her book is a raw, interactive, reflective reading experience, revealing the complexity of the human spirit in all of its glory, pain, and compassion.  Kristy founded The Freedom Exchange Project, where she connects and has conversations with men and women impacted by the criminal legal system, to amplify their voices. Kristy has a certificate in Community Storytelling, is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and is a member of the Faces of Women Imprisoned Speakers Bureau. Kristy is a board member of the Association for Justice-Involved Females and Organizations, a member of Unlock Higher Ed, and is the Pre-Release Coordinator and Policy Advocate at Operation Restoration. Kristy is an alumnus of Just Leadership USA - Leading with Conviction fellowship program in 2023. Kristy is passionate about bridging communities and cultures so that people have opportunities to realize their ultimate potential. In this conversation we talk about: Facing shame Becoming vulnerable and why it's so important How to love ourselves Links mentioned: Episode 107, Facing Your Shame feat. Kristy Laschober Connect with Danielle Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Instagram Facebook  Twitter Website Connect with Kristy Buy the book* Instagram *I am an Amazon affiliate and may receive a small commission when you click the link.

How can we cultivate a more supportive environment for mothers? Imagine a world where every mother's voice is heard, where their experiences are validated, and where support and empowerment are readily available. This week, we welcome Diana (Di) Bamford, a Maternal Mental Health Advocate, Perinatal Energy Therapist, Certified Peer Support Specialist, 200Hr Yoga Instructor, and PMADs Survivor.  In this episode, Di will discuss the important topic of maternal mental health and the challenges associated with childbirth and postpartum - all from the viewpoint of someone who has experienced these challenges firsthand.  Di will share raw insights and personal experiences to empower women to make informed decisions that are right for themselves and their baby. You won't want to miss this candid discussion about the true struggles mothers face on a daily basis and how to overcome them through education and self-empowerment.   Quotes: "Just weighing your options, but having the opportunity to choose, because they want to treat us like you're pregnant. This is a road that is the easiest, not for the mother." – Diana Bamford "Why midwifery care is yours? Because of what Thrive does, you don't have to choose a hospital based on your insurance. [It gives the mother] the freedom to give birth wherever the mother wants." – Diana Bamford "Having the opportunity to choose for ourselves where we decide to take birth will be tremendous. The statistics show that through medical interventions, not only do our babies suffer, but the mother suffers." – Diana Bamford "The biggest challenge that we face today, in regards to what you're talking about? Shame and guilt." – Diana Bamford "Bringing awareness is my biggest vision for our planet, for our world. Because the more we know, [we can] destigmatize, normalize, and save lives." – Diana Bamford "You're not alone. But I think that's the one thing to know that it will pass. It will not last forever." – Diana Bamford   Key Takeaways: Trust your gut feelings and instincts, especially when it comes to making decisions about your pregnancy and childbirth. Having someone guide you can make a significant difference. Becoming a mother is not just a physical transformation but a profound journey that involves emotional and mental aspects. Embrace the challenges and changes that come with it. Challenge the stigmas associated with mental health, especially in the context of postpartum experiences. By addressing and discussing these issues openly, we can contribute to breaking down the barriers of shame and guilt. Advocate for personalized maternity care that respects your choices. It's essential to recognize that one size does not fit all, and the ability to choose the birth experience you want can lead to better outcomes for both you and your baby. Work towards normalizing the diverse range of emotions and experiences in motherhood. Break down the stigma associated with feelings of shame and guilt. Recognize that it's natural to have a spectrum of emotions, and no mother is immune to occasional struggles. Having a challenging day or making a mistake does not define your worth or identity. Recognize imperfections as part of the human experience and understand that they don't diminish your overall value.   Highlights/Timeline: [08:35] – Why should we address the stigma surrounding postpartum mental health? [11:22] – How has the attraction to midwifery care grown, especially during the the COVID period? [20:05] – Diana shares the biggest challenge mothers face today [26:14] – What is the mission and purpose of maternal mental health education? [33:13] – Diana talks about the trauma experienced by mothers  [38:44] – What are Diana's thoughts on the future of Maternal and Mental Health? [45:56] – How strong is the strength of uterine contractions during childbirth? [58:03] – Diana shares her thoughts on the type of action listeners should take Conclusion: Maternal care is more than just medical treatment; it's a collective community effort, and a shared experience. Mamas, your voice is important, your struggles are valid, and together, with understanding and support, we can create a world where maternal well-being is nurtured with empathy and kindness. You are strong, and your journey is unique—embrace it with bravery, connect with others, and know that you are part of a caring community.   Resources: Learn more about Diana Bamford on: Instagram: @ diana.c.bamford Websites:  www.dianabamford.com www.thejourneyofthelotus.com  www.thrivewellnesscollective.com www.postpartum.net www.postpartumhealthalliance.org  How I Supports mOM's     Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/  Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast: Instagram: @futuregenpodcast, @thefuturegensd and @drstantonhom_ Facebook: Future Generations Podcast and Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic Website: Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic If you would like to learn more about the truth behind the pandemic, please check out The End of C0V1D.  Click the link to sign up: https://theendofcovid.com/ref/352/    Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com   Remember to Rate, Review and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Instagram: @futuregenpodcast   San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. 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** For Ad-Free Episodes, Join Our Patreon! ** https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad New episodes of The Survivor Squad will return on January 4, 2024! Audience Note: As we take some time to be with family for the holiday season, please enjoy this replay of PART 2 of a two-part interview with Briell Decker. Briell Decker grew up in a Fundamentalist Mormon sect (FLDS) in a family with 14 children and two mothers. At age 18 she became the 65th wife of the Prophet Warren Jeffs. After years of abuse and torment from Jeffs and his followers Briell escaped by climbing out of a window and running barefoot to safety. After escaping the FLDS, she applied and was granted Warren Jeffs 28,000 sq foot home in Colorado City, AZ where she once lived as a wife. Partnering with the Phoenix Dream Center, that home has now been remodeled and restored to serve as a place of hope and refuge for other women and children leaving the FLDS. Briell has dramatically rewritten her script from cult victim to advocate and now a Certified Peer Support Specialist at the Short Creek Dream Center. She is happily married to the love of her life, Stevan, and lives in Hildale, UT. She is transformed! She is an Activist and currently working with members of the Utah Legislature to create better policies to help victims of cults and human trafficking. She is happy, healthy, and saving hundreds of women and children through her Dream Center. Briell's Instagram @brielldecker https://www.instagram.com/brielldecker/ Website: https://www.brielldecker.com The Dream Center https://www.brielldecker.com/the-dream-center Prisoner of the Prophet: https://amzn.to/47K9few ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

** For Ad-Free Episodes, Join Our Patreon! ** https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad New episodes of The Survivor Squad will return on January 4, 2024! *As we take some time to be with family for the holiday season, please enjoy this replay of PART 1 of a two-part interview with Briell Decker. Briell Decker grew up in a Fundamentalist Mormon sect (FLDS) in a family with 14 children and two mothers. At age 18 she became the 65th wife of the Prophet Warren Jeffs. After years of abuse and torment from Jeffs and his followers Briell escaped by climbing out of a window and running barefoot to safety. After escaping the FLDS, she applied and was granted Warren Jeffs 28,000 sq foot home in Colorado City, AZ where she once lived as a wife. Partnering with the Phoenix Dream Center, that home has now been remodeled and restored to serve as a place of hope and refuge for other women and children leaving the FLDS. Briell has dramatically rewritten her script from cult victim to advocate and now a Certified Peer Support Specialist at the Short Creek Dream Center. She is happily married to the love of her life, Stevan, and lives in Hildale, UT. She is transformed! She is an Activist and is currently working with members of the Utah Legislature to create better policies to help victims of cults and human trafficking. She is happy, healthy, and saving hundreds of women and children through her Dream Center. Briell's Instagram @brielldecker https://www.instagram.com/brielldecker/ Website: https://www.brielldecker.com The Dream Center https://www.brielldecker.com/the-dream-center Prisoner of the Phophet: https://amzn.to/47K9few ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

Having a loved one struggling with substance use disorder can be scary enough without googling the word addiction. At Youturn Health we know that educating and supporting the family is the most important piece of the puzzle. Adam Fisher has written a comprehensive book containing everything from talking to your loved one, to the importance of getting help for your self and even a list of drugs and the effects they have. It is a one stop shop for someone navigating substance use disorder and will leave the reader feeling empowered. Adam Fisher is a Nationally recognized author from Greenville, South Carolina and a person in long term recovery, with a sobriety date of July 8, 2008. He has just published his 7th book, released in September of 2023, titled “Unbreaking The Brain: Helping your child escape drug addiction”.Fisher has a wide range of writing styles that include healthcare, sports, historical, comedy, instructional, and fiction to name a few. A complete list of published works can be found on his website: fishwrite.net. Adam holds a degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina. He is also a Certified Peer Support Specialist, is very active in the local recovery community, and dedicates his life to helping others who suffer from addiction to find a way to a new life.

WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES PERI AND POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND COULD BE TRIGGERING Wine: 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Fathia Wines BIO: Diana Curiel Bamford, known as Di, is a Maternal Mental Health Advocate, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Postpartum Energy Therapist, and Certified Yoga Instructor in Fallbrook, CA. A survivor of severe Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), she's a dedicated board member with Thrive Wellness Collective and member and volunteer with The Postpartum Health Alliance. After 13 years as an Executive Assistant, Di left her job in 2019 to raise awareness about PMADs, which affect an estimated 1 in 5 women in the U.S. She noticed a significant lack of understanding about PMADs among medical providers and those interacting with prenatal and postnatal parents. To combat this, Di offers PMADs awareness presentations in her community and is currently collaborating with nursing students at CalState San Marcos. She's also writing a book about her postpartum experience, further demonstrating her commitment to improving maternal mental health and supporting those struggling with PMADs. Instagram www.thejourneyofthelotus.com www.thrivewellnesscollective.org www.postpartumhealthalliance.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What changes are you willing to make to improve your mental health? In this episode, Kimberly Wilson joins us to have a tough but necessary conversation about addiction recovery, personal growth, and mental health. Kimberly's journey of addiction and recovery instilled in her a deep desire to transform how the world sees and understands mental health and substance use disorder. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Peer Support Specialist, and a Mental Health Influencer with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Throughout our conversation, Kimberly tells her story of childhood trauma, substance abuse, recovery, and her battle against triggers she still faces daily. We also explore how personal growth and recovery influence and boost each other; Kimberly explains the need for a paradigm change in criminal justice regarding non-violent crimes committed by chemical dependants, shares multiple mental health tools and resources, and more. Tune in to Episode 127 of the Joy Found Here podcast and discover Kimberly's fascinating story of resilience, hope, and passion for helping others escape from substance abuse. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Kimberly's traumatic childhood (3:00)Solid friendships are crucial for addiction recovery (16:10)Why non-drinkers are seen as rare exceptions (20:10)Change requires change (31:00)Kimberly talks about non-violent crimes and long sentences for substance dependant offenders (31:40)Connect with Kimberly:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterEmail: kimberly@mentalhealthinfluencer.ioPhone: 988Let's Connect:Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now, hold onto your thinking caps, because we've got a guest in the house. Amy Daeschel is the name, and let me tell ya, she's like a tornado of wisdom. This gal's been through the trenches, from being a former substance user and homeless individual to becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist. She's like a phoenix rising from the ashes, pursuing a master's degree at the University of Utah, all while juggling crisis intervention, administration, and more. And if you thought that was all, well, think again. Amy's got her fingers in policy work, advocating for expungement and behavioral health. She's been on more boards than a game of Monopoly! Now, here's a gem from Amy herself: "We are not what we have done; we are everything we overcome." Wise words from someone who's not just talkin' the talk but walkin' the walk. So buckle up, let's roll.

This is Part 2 of a two-part interview with Briell Decker. For Ad-Free Episodes, sign up for our Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad Briell Decker grew up in a Fundamentalist Mormon sect (FLDS) in a family with 14 children and two mothers. At age 18 she became the 65th wife of the Prophet Warren Jeffs. After years of abuse and torment from Jeffs and his followers Briell escaped by climbing out of a window and running barefoot to safety. After escaping the FLDS, she applied and was granted Warren Jeffs 28,000 sq foot home in Colorado City, AZ where she once lived as a wife. Partnering with the Phoenix Dream Center, that home has now been remodeled and restored to serve as a place of hope and refuge for other women and children leaving the FLDS. Briell has dramatically rewritten her script from cult victim to advocate and now a Certified Peer Support Specialist at the Short Creek Dream Center. She is happily married to the love of her life, Stevan, and lives in Hildale, UT. She is transformed! She is an Activist and currently working with members of the Utah Legislature to create better policies to help victims of cults and human trafficking. She is happy, healthy, and saving hundreds of women and children through her Dream Center. Prisoner of the Phophet Doc on Discovery https://www.amazon.com/Prisoner-Prophet-Season-1/dp/B0B6WKWV9B Briell Decker's Instagram @brielldecker https://www.instagram.com/brielldecker/ Website: https://www.brielldecker.com The Dream Center https://www.brielldecker.com/the-dream-center ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

This is Part One of a two-part interview with Briell Decker. For Ad-Free Episodes, sign up for our Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad Briell Decker grew up in a Fundamentalist Mormon sect (FLDS) in a family with 14 children and two mothers. At age 18 she became the 65th wife of the Prophet Warren Jeffs. After years of abuse and torment from Jeffs and his followers Briell escaped by climbing out of a window and running barefoot to safety. After escaping the FLDS, she applied and was granted Warren Jeffs 28,000 sq foot home in Colorado City, AZ where she once lived as a wife. Partnering with the Phoenix Dream Center, that home has now been remodeled and restored to serve as a place of hope and refuge for other women and children leaving the FLDS. Briell has dramatically rewritten her script from cult victim to advocate and now a Certified Peer Support Specialist at the Short Creek Dream Center. She is happily married to the love of her life, Stevan, and lives in Hildale, UT. She is transformed! She is an Activist and currently working with members of the Utah Legislature to create better policies to help victims of cults and human trafficking. She is happy, healthy, and saving hundreds of women and children through her Dream Center. Prisoner of the Phophet Doc on Discovery https://www.amazon.com/Prisoner-Prophet-Season-1/dp/B0B6WKWV9B Briell Decker's Instagram @brielldecker https://www.instagram.com/brielldecker/ Website: https://www.brielldecker.com The Dream Center https://www.brielldecker.com/the-dream-center ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

Recognizing that sobriety is the step you need to take to get back to you is one that takes courage. Kara talks with her friend Anthony Eder about his journey living into sobriety. On the path to becoming sober, Anthony learned how to enjoy his own company with the connection to others who are also queer and choose sobriety. It's in this space where Anthony learns how to love himself and find joy while also understanding boundaries and maintaining them. Kara and Anthony cover a lot of ground in this episode from topics around neurodiversity, healthy relationships, negative self talk, politics, and more.  Anthony is someone who is not afraid to share the struggles he has gone through in hopes that it supports another. After spending several years in Southern California working at a youth camp full time, Anthony is back in the Midwest. He is living life with intention, hope, and curiosity. He is passionate about mental health care, advocating for our voice & purpose, and creating a dance party anywhere we go. He believes sobriety is a path of self love and self discovery. Anthony is a Certified Peer Support Specialist for folks in recovery and struggling with their mental health. He will also soon be certified as an Enneagram Practitioner with The Art of Growth.  Anthony finds joy in knitting, music, laughing, road trips, and connecting with people on a deep level. He is always searching for new music, so send him ALL your suggestions! Website: www.theluckiestclub.com Instagram: instagram.com/mwendo.sou Podcast Notes: The song we referred to in this podcast was Drawn to the Rhythm by Sarah McLachlan

Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: Suicide, nazism, and non-trans-affirming healthcareEpisode summary: Johanna watches Bluey. Sarah gets a tax return. They both discuss the history of trans-affirming care. Guest, Dana M. Cea, joins them to talk about being a peer support specialist, continuing education, assessments, trans-affirming care and much more!Guest Bio: Dana M. Cea, pronouns she/her or they/them, is a volunteer for NAMI and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a mental health professional, a survivor of suicide loss, and an adjunct professor at East Carolina University. She is the owner and manager of Panacea Mental Wellness, PLLC, where she offers counseling and assessments. They also provide consultations, trainings, and business coaching as President of C&C Resourcing Inc. Dana's work is influenced by her experiences as a consumer of mental health services and her training as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, as well as having loved ones with mental health concerns. They enjoy working with transgender/gender nonbinary folx, neurodivergent folx, and folx with disabilities. Dana has a PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling and Administration and a MS in Clinical Rehabilitation and is a Mental Health Counselor. She lives with mental health disorders, her spouse, and their three dogs.Resources: Abortion Resources; Trans Broken Arm Syndrome; Dana's websiteQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; instagram Articles Featuring Sarah: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt Podcasts Featuring Sarah: Empowered Connections: Internalized Capitalism From the Outside InJohanna: website; instagram Articles Featuring Johanna: Walk the Talk in this issue of Breathe Magazine

Can I Recover On My Own? Joe Ryan is a Certified Peer Support Specialist who knows trauma because he's lived it and learned to live beyond it. Joe has been on a lifelong journey to overcome trauma, shame, and the demons that plagued him from early in life. Joe is turning his mission outward, helping others conquer their traumatic experiences through his podcast (“It's Not You, It's Your Trauma“) and one-on-one coaching. - Website: https://joeryan.com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/joeryan - Subscribe: https://joeryan.com/subscribe/ - Coaching: https://joeryan.com/coaching/ Drew Linsalata, creator and host of The Anxious Truth. I am a full time graduate student in clinical mental health counseling on the way to being a licensed therapist. I'm an author, a speaker, and proud to be both an educator and advocate in the anxiety, anxiety disorder, and anxiety recovery community. I am also a former sufferer, having struggled with anxiety disorders and clinical depression for more than 25 years of my life before finally fully recovering around 2008. - https://theanxioustruth.com/

Joe Ryan is a Certified Peer Support Specialist who knows trauma because he's lived it and learned to live beyond it. Joe has been on a lifelong journey to overcome trauma, shame, and the demons that plagued him from early in life. Joe is turning his mission outward, helping others conquer their traumatic experiences through his podcast (“It's Not You, It's Your Trauma“) and one-on-one coaching. - Website: https://joeryan.com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/joeryan - Subscribe: https://joeryan.com/subscribe/ - Coaching: https://joeryan.com/coaching/ Drew Linsalata, creator and host of The Anxious Truth. I am a full time graduate student in clinical mental health counseling on the way to being a licensed therapist. I'm an author, a speaker, and proud to be both an educator and advocate in the anxiety, anxiety disorder, and anxiety recovery community. I am also a former sufferer, having struggled with anxiety disorders and clinical depression for more than 25 years of my life before finally fully recovering around 2008. - https://theanxioustruth.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joeryan/message

Tom Bollerman has been a Certified Peer Support Specialist for six years. He is seven years sober and a Recovery Coach for all pathways, Favor Faces, and Voices of Recovery.  This is his second time on the podcast. Listen to Podcast #11: Sober Point of View with Tom Bollerman. Tom is also newly married and provides incredible insight and guidance on this sensitive subject. Please reach out for additional support and guidance; we'd love to help. Hotline mentioned in this episode: 864-430-1802Join Sober Girls Mastermind here.Let's connect!!Send us a DM with any questions, comments or topic ideas. We love to hear from you!! 2 Sober Girls Podcast Instagram.Erinn on InstagramMichaela on InstagramMichaela's programsDownload Erinn's "Living in the Solution Journal"

Kimberly Clark is a recovered addict and Navy veteran, choosing every day to be healed and operate in her purpose. Kimberly spent over 10 years in active addiction after a military sexual trauma and being diagnosed with severe PTSD. She was in and out of jail, rehabs and psychiatric units trying any and everything to get her life together. After almost losing her life, being on life support in 2020, on January 3, 2021 her life was saved. Now, she is a passionate Mindset Coach, Certified Peer Support Specialist, published author, motivational speaker, and state leader for a national veteran suicide awareness non-profit organization –www.mission22.com More information about Kimberly: YouTube: Motivation From the Heart - YouTube Website: https://kimberlycares.org/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/kimberlyclarkmotivates Book: Stuck Between Pleasure & Pleasing God – Amazon: Stuck Between Pleasure & Pleasing God: Clark, Kimberly Nicole: 9798218010737: Amazon.com: Books

Kimberly's lived experience exceeds most people's imagination. She has lived through and survived multiple traumas including rape, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, trauma,  MST, PTSD, Addiction and alcoholism. Not only did she survive it, she advocates for other women and veterans who are still suffering. Kimberly was in active addiction for over a decade including in and out of jail, rehabs and psychiatric units but now Is a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the Louisiana department of Behavioral health,  the Louisiana State Leader for a national non-profit organization that raises awareness to Veteran Suicide, a published author, Motivational Speaker and most importantly a mother. She loves to speak about EMDR therapy, which changed her life. Kimberly wants to reach as many people as possible with her message of hope. My book, Stuck Between Pleasure and Pleasing God, is available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3NIkOZI To book me for speaking engagements you can go to www.kimberlyclarkwrites.com or email me at kimberlyclark7books@gmail.com Full Transcript below! Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ https://dswministries.orgsubscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Mentoring https://youtu.be/WWgkERpkIoY An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.orgproduct/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.orgdonate/ Affiliate links: Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Get quality podcast guests and interviews from PodMatch! Get paid to be a host! Sign up below: https://podmatch.com/signup/faithful Visit my friends at the Heal Thrive Dream Boutique for some cool T-shirts, jewelry and other merch! Simply share the discount code we created just for you and receive a 10% discount on your order!  DIANA98825  https://www.htd-boutique.com/ Bible Study Notebook From Karen Robinson! Check it out!  https://www.htd-boutique.com/products/bible-planner-for-survivors-includes-prayer-requests-sermon-notes-bible-study-notes-and-other-note-pages-to-enrich-your-spiritual-life Kimberly Clark [00:00:00] Diana Winkler: Hello, thanks for stopping in to listen today. I am grateful for your support. I aim to be a positive place for you to come to hear some fantastic guests, hear some music, and get some tools to help you heal. It is a crazy world out there right now, and it's especially made worse by social media, don't you think? [00:00:31] I have been following the takeover of Twitter and I'm not sure what's gonna transpire in the next few months as far as content creators go, but just a reminder for you to sign up for my newsletter. To keep in touch with me. If something happens to Facebook or Twitter or Instagram or TikTok, I can still reach you. [00:00:59] [00:01:00] I read that the government may ban TikTok in the future, so that's an example. Anyway, you'll get the latest news in music and some free gifts. I'm recording a lot of music right now, so if you want free music downloads from me, you will get free download of your choice if you are on my newsletter.

Kimberly's lived experience exceeds most people's imagination. She has lived through and survived multiple traumas including rape, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, trauma,  MST, PTSD, Addiction and alcoholism. Not only did she survive it, she advocates for other women and veterans who are still suffering. Kimberly was in active addiction for over a decade including in and out of jail, rehabs and psychiatric units but now Is a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the Louisiana department of Behavioral health,  the Louisiana State Leader for a national non-profit organization that raises awareness to Veteran Suicide, a published author, Motivational Speaker and most importantly a mother. She loves to speak about EMDR therapy, which changed her life. Kimberly wants to reach as many people as possible with her message of hope. My book, Stuck Between Pleasure and Pleasing God, is available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3NIkOZI To book me for speaking engagements you can go to www.kimberlyclarkwrites.com or email me at kimberlyclark7books@gmail.com Full Transcript below! Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Mentoring https://youtu.be/WWgkERpkIoY An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.org/product/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.org/donate/ Affiliate links: Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Get quality podcast guests and interviews from PodMatch! Get paid to be a host! Sign up below: https://podmatch.com/signup/faithful Visit my friends at the Heal Thrive Dream Boutique for some cool T-shirts, jewelry and other merch! Simply share the discount code we created just for you and receive a 10% discount on your order!  DIANA98825  https://www.htd-boutique.com/ Bible Study Notebook From Karen Robinson! Check it out!  https://www.htd-boutique.com/products/bible-planner-for-survivors-includes-prayer-requests-sermon-notes-bible-study-notes-and-other-note-pages-to-enrich-your-spiritual-life Kimberly Clark [00:00:00] Diana Winkler: Hello, thanks for stopping in to listen today. I am grateful for your support. I aim to be a positive place for you to come to hear some fantastic guests, hear some music, and get some tools to help you heal. It is a crazy world out there right now, and it's especially made worse by social media, don't you think? [00:00:31] I have been following the takeover of Twitter and I'm not sure what's gonna transpire in the next few months as far as content creators go, but just a reminder for you to sign up for my newsletter. To keep in touch with me. If something happens to Facebook or Twitter or Instagram or TikTok, I can still reach you. [00:00:59] [00:01:00] I read that the government may ban TikTok in the future, so that's an example. Anyway, you'll get the latest news in music and some free gifts. I'm recording a lot of music right now, so if you want free music downloads from me, you will get free download of your choice if you are on my newsletter.

Come and listen while Host Sheba interviews a variety of extraordinary women whom are working to make the world a better place! #DivasThatCare Irene offers her skills, knowledge and expertise that has carried and sustained her throughout her life. Through self-education, her own life experiences, Irene has completed several trainings and mastery courses though Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, including but not limited to: KBB (Knowledge Broker Blueprint), Life Mastery, Business Mastery, and Wealth Mastery, Leadership Academy. She worked in the law field as a legal assistance and paralegal in private, civil and federal law for 18 years, before she quit her very comfortable, and very toxic workplace to pursue her dream of becoming an entrepreneur. She is a Certified Peer Support Specialist through the State of Alaska Behavioral Health. Irene is the owner and founder of Alaska MasterMinds +CO., LLC. She is a life and relationship coach and mentor. She specializes in finding and putting the spot light on your untrue and limiting beliefs, and guides you to step into your power, to reconnect with your beloved and your faith, unapologetically. https://www.linkedin.com/in/irene-elbie-658239225/

Michael Hayes is the founder and director of Umoja Health, Wellness, and Justice Collective. He is a visionary agent of change who has found powerful ways to infuse the art of storytelling and the science of resilience into opportunities for healing and recovery. He is the author of the HOPE module (Healing Our Past/Personal Experiences,) a Certified Peer Support Specialist, a Wellness Recovery Action Plan facilitator and a Reconnect for Resilience Skills Educator. Michael is also the founder of the Urban Arts Institute and continues to provide opportunities for healing and growth in the arts. In this episode Michael and I discuss resiliency and the role of the arts in healing from past traumas as well as our collaborative work with the Institution of Regenerative Design and Innovation's Seed Project.Submissions to the Bright Wings Poetry Contest are now open until November 25th. Winner receives a cash prize plus publication in Ekstasis magazine and opportunity to read the winning poem on an episode of Makers and Mystics. To learn more about and follow the progress of the NC Solutions Tour's SEED projects please visit IRDI's Patreon here: Please consider supporting the campaign here: Join our Creative Collective

Carin is a Certified Peer Support Specialist with the Maryland Center of Excellence. She shares with us her own journey of recovery from problem gambling and how helping her family overcome opioid addiction started her path of advocacy for awareness to help other struggling with addiction You can find more information on problem gambling for the state of Maryland here: Maryland Center of Excellence On Problem Gambling (mdproblemgambling.com) Podcast sponsored by Gamban: Visit Gamban.com for online gambling blocking software #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamban Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://betterinstitute.com/ (PA Residents) https://gamban.com/ Online gambling blocking software https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/ https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ - 24/7 meetings all over the world https://recoveryroadonline.com/ - meetings throughout the day Christina Cook: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ / christina@thebrokegirlsociety.com Terra Carbert: https://ambitiousaddicts.com/ Brian Hatch: https://endgamblingharm.com/ UK Help: https://gordonmoody.org.uk/ https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginnings Australia Help: https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ Canada Help: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling Podcasts: The Bet Free Life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTgu-Tss6gKy2kJaY8OvZA Ambitious Addicts: https://ambitiuosaddicts.libsyn.com/2021 All In: The Addicted Gambler's Podcast: https://addictedgamblerpodcast.libsyn.com/ Support groups: The BGS Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520878581449100/ Ambitious Women in Recovery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ambitiouswomeninrecovery/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1182930495779649/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/138607691434337/

Tom Bollerman is a Certified Peer Support Specialist for 6 years. He is 7 years sober and is a Recovery coach for all pathways, Favor Faces and Voices of Recovery.Hotline mentioned in this episode: 864-430-1802Erinn on InstagramMichaela on InstagramMichaela's programsDownload Erinn's "Living in the Solution Journal" 

Charles Smith is an Army Infantry Veteran, Author, Certified Peer Support Specialist and has a vast knowledge of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder P.T.S.D., addiction recovery, and practical awareness through his own life experiences, experience in these fields, and a ton of research! His book series is designed to support you through life's challenges, and break through the walls of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and/or addiction.

Charles Smith is an Army Infantry Veteran, Author, Certified Peer Support Specialist and has a vast knowledge of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder P.T.S.D., addiction recovery, and practical awareness through his own life experiences, experience in these fields, and a ton of research! His book series is designed to support you through life's challenges, and break through the walls of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and/or addiction so you can live a fuller, and happier life! :-) Episode Links:Website: http://lifelongexperience.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-smith-29681513Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifelongexperienceTwitter: https://twitter.com/author_charlesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeX8zym5bBTcperE4pqxPwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifelongexperienceJoey Pinz Conversations Podcast Information: • Website: https://www.joeypinz.com • Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/joeypinz • Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger  https://tomizzomusic.com  Support our podcast:  • Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/ • How much is this podcast worth to you? Consider $5, $10 or $20/mo with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joeypinz  • How about a one-time payment?  • What is the episode worth to you? $25/$50/$100/$500 /$1,000/$5,000 with PayPal (one-time): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JoePannone Please subscribe/follow to Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations Podcast: • Spotify, Apple, Google, or others.  Please consider rating with 5 stars if you like it. • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joey-pinz-discipline-conversations/id1583997438 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFwY3XSwcw9qNvElAn10 • Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODI4OTA2LnJzcw • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeyPinzDisciplineConversations?sub_confirmation=1Please follow on social media: @TheJoeyPinz • Instagram: @TheJoeyPinz https://www.instagram.com/TheJoeyPinz  • Twitter: @TheJoeyPinz  https://twitter.com/TheJoeyPinz • Facebook: @TheJoeyPinz https://www.facebook.com/TheJoeyPinz • TikTok:  @TheJoeyPinz  https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeypinzFinally,  join our newsletter: https://joeypinzconversations.com/#newsletterSupport the show

Kimberly Nelson (Kim), she is the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, otherwise known as (SAMHSA) Regional Administrator. Kim has served Region 7: Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska, since 2015, and has worked in the behavioral health care field since 1992. Perhaps most importantly, Kim is a person in long term recovery and is a Licensed Addictions Counselor and a Certified Peer Support Specialist.  Her foundation in clinical work in the community, or with serving criminal justice clients, and a stint as a Medicaid Coordinator; ensuring alignment with addiction services, demonstrates that Kim is passionate about guiding systems toward change.  In her current role she wears many hats on any given day, but that makes her uniquely qualified for our discussion today about recent data trends and how the future of harm reduction fits into the prevention of tomorrow. Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reduction Email: Kimberly.Nelson@samhsa.hhs.gov Poster: What is Harm Reduction

In this powerful episode, Chris Shaw talks about navigating the mental health care system, teen suicide statistics, reluctant legislators, post COVID spike in stressors, survivor trauma to strategies and changing attitudes about mental illness. Chris speaks about mental health challenges from the inside out, as one who has struggled with depression and substance abuse to creating The HEART and MIND Connection, a mental health advocate and education non-profit. Chris Shaw, CPSS, CFPS, CPRS Chris grew up in NY City and moved to Stillwater, MN when his mother remarried. He is a 3-tour Navy Veteran and went to U of W River Falls and got his BA in English. He  toured as a stand-up comedian and struggled with mental health challenges and a near-fatal suicide attempt in 2015. During a treatment stay at the Minneapolis VA Hospital he met a “Peer Support Specialist.” Through that experience, he trained to became a Certified Peer Support Specialist and then founded The HEART and MIND Connection. QUOTE HIGHLIGHTS CHRIS: “...not all diseases are visible. And what we're talking about are people walking around who on the outside look perfectly quote unquote normal, and yet are dealing with a crap storm inside of their brain...” CHRIS:  “...with everything going on and everything being thrown at kids, they just wanna know that they matter.”  CHRIS:  “Nobody who has a family member who gets cancer, goes, oh my gosh, what did I do that gave them cancer? We just don't do that. And, and we need to stop doing that about mental health.” CHRIS:  “The past is where depression develops and the future is where anxiety lives. “ PAT: “There is... a generational shift in how mental illness is perceived. Millennials and the Generation Z's, they're much more accepting and knowledgeable about mental illness than previous generations.” CHRIS:  “Kindness could be the simplest thing...people say, I don't have any education in mental health and I don't have any experience... Hey, have you ever smiled at somebody? Have you ever asked somebody, how are you - then you have experience.” LINKS The HEART and MIND Connection MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID USA Seriously MENTAL with Chris Shaw! A.C.E.S.   (Adverse Childhood  Experiences) ACES QUIZ (American Society for the Positive Care of Children) “People who need help sometimes look a lot like people who don't need help.”  Glennon Doyle NAMI MN Talking Teen Mental Health, Fill To Capacity Podcast  Episode 17  Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain NATIONAL COUNCIL ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH A.L.G.E.E.   (Mental Health First Aid Action Plan) Steve Rummler Hope Network Naloxone Kit:  “Narcan (Naloxone) kits can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone, easily delivered in a nasal spray, knocks opioids and heroin off the brain's opioid receptors, reversing the effects of the opioid and allowing the person to breathe again” Emma Benoit, documentary film: “My Ascension” - "My Ascension" is a feature length documentary that chronicles Emma's inspiring journey and quest to walk again, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana. “Suicide The Ripple Effect"   "The Ripple Effect" describes the repercussions on loved ones when one commits suicide. It also refers to the response to positive interaction and support given to those who are going through depression, despair, and mental illness. Green Bandana Project  Kindness Crew Kindness Crew is a year-round kindness-based leadership program specifically designed for elementary schools. The goal of the kindness crew is to create a team of students in your school with the sole purpose of inspiring and carrying out acts of kindness throughout your entire student body. H.E.A.R.T.  Helping Every at Risk Teen  Kris Frykman, Art Therapist, Suicide Survivor'sClub This podcast is dedicated to those who left too soon, and to those left behind.          

Carolyn Harding with Dion Green, son of Derrick Fudge, who was shot the night of August 4, 2019 in the mass shooting in Dayton Ohio. Dion has taken his pain and trauma and started the Fudge Foundation in honor of his Father. Mr. Dion Green is the Founder/CEO of FUDGE Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that helps survivors through traumatic experiences with resources and support. The Foundation seeks to support individuals on their journey of grief and healing through the delivery of support service and advocacy at both a local and national level. Mr. Green has his MBA from Keller's Graduate School in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science from DeVry University in Business Administration. Mr. Green is a Certified Peer Support Specialist with the State of Ohio. Mr. Green is a survivor, he speaks around the country and in communities that have been impacted by gun violence. In addition, he serves on the Board of Felons with a Future, Upturn Ohio and numerous other community initiatives and support networks across the country. Mr. Green is the published author of his memoir, Untitled: Act of God/Act of Man. He is a 2021 graduate of Leadership Ohio, and recipient of multiple awards and recognitions from local officials and Governors. Mr. Green is a mentor, leader and change agent for the community, working to help communities heal. FudgeFoundation.org GrassRoot Ohio - Conversations with everyday people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 94.1FM & streaming worldwide @ WGRN.org, Sundays at 2:00pm EST on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams @ WCRSFM.org, and Sundays at 4:00pm EST, at 107.1 FM, Wheeling/Moundsville WV on WEJP-LP FM. Contact Us if you would like GrassRoot Ohio on your local station. Check us out and Like us on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootOhio/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grassroot_ohio/ If you miss the Friday broadcast, you can find it here: All shows/podcasts archived at SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/user-42674753 GrassRoot Ohio is now on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../grassroot-ohio/id1522559085 GrassRoot Ohio interviews can also be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX2t1Z7_qae803BzDF4PtQ Intro and Exit music for GrassRoot Ohio is "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia: https://youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8 There's a time to listen and learn, a time to organize and strategize, And a time to Stand Up/ Fight Back! Thanks for Joining Us.

Ryan Mills professional BMX rider joins us on our Sober Podcast with our guest host Carl Fessenden from the Drunken Worm podcast! We hear his story of prescription pills turning into a full-blown heroin addiction. Ryan shares how he went from broken & beaten from his addiction; and given a chance to change with drug court. We get to hear how his life has transformed and grown from putting the dope down! Ryan shares how BMX has helped implement his sobriety and how he uses it as an outlet to stay sober today. Ryan works for the OD2A program as a Prevention Coordinator and Certified Peer Support Specialist which he uses as a way to give back and provide an inspiration to get sober, stay sober. Stay till the end where we get to hear for the first time our rapid fire questions brought to you by our host Carl! If you want to reach out to Ryan, please follow him on Instagram @itsryanmills. 

Darby Lynn Poe a Certified Peer Support Specialist at Moultrie County Counseling and self-proclaimed perfectionist sat down to chat with Cassie and Jessie about her journey towards soul healing, self exploration, and acceptance. As a chronic over-achiever, Darby talks about the quote, "Always do your best, but remember, your best will look differently everyday." As a reminder to listeners and viewers that it is ok to release the sense of disappointment and how it feels to have left being perfect, at the door. Want to connect with Darby? Website: https://www.darbylynnpoe.com/ Newsletter: https://darbylynnpoe.substack.com/p/join-my-community... Commaful Poetry: https://commaful.com/play/darbylynnpoe/?r=darbylynnpoe IG: @darbylynnpoe Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/darbylynnpoe Need more Left at the Door? We thought so! Connect and chat with us: Video Blog: https://buff.ly/3nEvTh6 Podcast: https://buff.ly/2KlnFfA Facebook: https://buff.ly/3vP4Sf4 IG: @LeftAtTheDoor Be Our Guest: https://buff.ly/3mvTy1T --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftatthedoor/support

HOOKED ON VALIUM AND BOOZE WHEN SHE WAS 8 YEARS OLD Jenn Harris is in long-term recovery. She's a beloved Certified Peer Support Specialist at the VOA Women and Children's Detox Center, but her life in addiction began with trauma at a very young age. Her father was murdered, her mother was addicted and she numbed the pain with benzos and alcohol starting in the 3rd grade.

In this episode, admonishment is given for those struggling to maintain a healthy appetite for intimacy, after confronting sexual child abuse. As one of the untold side effects of early childhood sexual abuse, sensuality often plays the scapegoat to fear - with the hope that ignoring your divine physical body, will numb your lingering energetic trauma. In actuality, it makes it worse. I introduce "Homemade Acapella EP, Nikki Boom Boom, I Got You" highlighting the debut Single, #LinkInBio, a conversation of the mature holy woman, asking the right questions, setting her boundaries, and expressing her desires - to the man she wants. Download at travishoniquia.bandcamp.com Stay Connected at linktr.ee/tlmnowpresents ▪️ Join the Da Conda' Stone on Bandcamp for access to releases, poetry cyphers, writing rooms, jam sessions and discounted merch. ▪️ Schedule Sessions with a Certified Peer Support Specialist, for Certified Mental Health Support, Resources, and Therapy Referrals ▪️ R e l e a s e the SHAME and stigma of Sexual Child Abuse with ".Jus. Sip. Your. Tea., In Homage To Grace: A Poetry Memoir" ▪️ Make a friend in "The #Friendzone", Sa 6-6p30 PST, On Zoom. Bring Your Whole Self, Your Talents, And Your Goals ▪️ Love up yourself with TLM NOW's All Natural SimplyxiTea Comfor"Tea"bles ▪️ Order and Gift Mental Health Curated Playlist Subscriptions ▪️ Follow Me on TikTok, IG, and YouTube Best of Health, TLM NOW --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jussipyourtea/message

Hi there! Welcome, if this is your first time, glad to have you here with us! If you are returning, glad to have you join us once again! Please allow me to introduce you to Mouse Wilson, Mouse is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Substance Use Recovery Coach, Mental Health First Aid responder, and Transformational Life Coach. You can find more details about him on Instagram at CleverMouseCoach Share with someone that needs to be inspired and empowered. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Best Health, Mo Akins

Breaking the Silence with Dr. Gregory Williams Guests, Elizabeth Sullivan, Founder and Executive Director of EmpowerSuvrivors.net and Evey Krammer-Carlson, Certified Peer Support Specialist and Author

In this episode I invited Latanya DuBois. She's a trauma informed Practitioner & Owner and a lead business therapist at Eagle Eye Management. We talked about Understanding trauma and building awareness Practice of Listening : Listening to people beyond words Being a parent: What she's learning from her children Guest Bio Latanya DuBois is a Trauma Informed Practitioner and Reiki Master with decades of experience and training in the fields of Behavioral Health and Science, Leadership, Mental Health and Substance Use. She has her bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and a Masters in Public Policy and Administration. She is a Certified Peer Support Specialist and a Qualified Professional. She believes that everyone has the capacity to heal, to recover and to experience the richness of life if they are willing and able to do the work. She created the Embrace Your Experience (E.Y.E.) Project and used her story and her ability to understand others' pain to help them move towards success and positivity in their life. Her intuitive nature and person centered approach allows her to be results oriented and supportive to the people she serves. She overcame shame, fear and self-doubt associated with being a teenage mom and high school drop out and became the owner and Lead Business Therapist at Eagle EYE Management, LLC, which was birthed in 2007 which practices CEO Wellness while strengthening operational practices that saves businesses from folding. She is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, professional speaker, minister and has a zeal for life. To learn about Eagle EYE programming http://eagleeyemanagementllc.com Purchase Volume 1 of the Ebook series or purchase the Journey to Self Challenge https://mailchi.mp/2bc68902cfba/embrace-your-experience-e-book-series To schedule a connection call https://calendly.com/latanyadubois To Follow Latanya https://www.facebook.com/latanyadubois To Follow Eagle EYE https://www.facebook.com/EagleEYEMgmt Show notes 01:30 Latanya's fun fact that most people don't know about. 03:09 About Eagle EYE Management & What is Business Therapist ? 04:30 Understanding trauma and building awareness 08:45 Becoming Trauma Informed Practitioner; Treating people as people first. 12:45 Mental Wellness vs Mental Illness 16:15 Practice of Listening : Listening to people beyond words 23:40 *Quote* ”I wanted to be healed myself” - Latanya 23:24 “Wholeness” There is more than one path. 26:00 * Quote* “I wasn't created to be here and have a solo experience. I was created to be here to have a communal experience” - Latanya Dubois 27:45 Being a parent: What she's learning from her children. Call to Action Shine your light bright so that people can find you. Thank you everyone for listening to this episode. Visit my website [ www.yukoislovelivelife.com ] and I'd love to connect with you there. You can sign up to my weekly newsletter or join my Patreon community [www.patreon.com/YUKOISLOVELIVELIFE ] and discuss more about Art + People and Social good. Till next story, let's stay connected. Yuko

Troy is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Substance Use Disorder Specialist, Recovery Advocate, a CSAC-I, Trainer, Facilitator, Program Developer, Public Speaker and Change Strategist. He currently serves as the Statewide Manager of Advocacy and Education at Recovery Communities of North Carolina. See more at https://rcnc.org

Victor Kilpatrick was born in East Chicago Indiana. His parents were loving yet strict disciplined leaders providing good healthy structure. A good athlete his childhood was for the most part happy. Victor chose to enlist in the U.S.Navy where he became the ships cook. While his time in service was educational and positive and he is one of few to earn the Enlisted  Service Warfare Pin. Victor was not aware how a harsh, sometimes angry  demeanor suitable for military life would return home to invade his civilian relationships. Life after the military was different and transition to civilian life and culture had its struggles. His second marriage would coincide with his search for meaningful purpose. The resurfacing of childhood traumas would force him to face and resolve troubling traumas from his past . All of these experiences would lead to his present passion working with veterans as a peer mentor. Victor is a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the state of Wisconsin and currently serves as the Project Coordinator for the R&R House the 1st Peer Run Respite for Veterans in the country. “Assisting Veterans in anyway is my passion, and if I can use my lived experience to assist a veteran in their recovery, I'm happy to share it”. DISCLAIMER: The information and content shared in each episode of the Stigma Free Vet Zone are for informational purposes only. The Stigma Free Vet Zone hosts, Mike Orban, Bob Bach and Erin Schraufnagel are not, nor claim to be, medical doctors, psychologists, or psychiatrists and should not be held responsible for any claims, medical advice, or therapy/treatment recommendations mentioned on this podcast. Any advice mentioned or shared by Mike Orban, Bob Bach, Erin Schraufnagel or their guests is strictly for purposes of bringing awareness to the veteran community and the services available. Please speak with a medical professional before taking any advice or starting any therapy or treatment discussed or shared on this podcast.

Sparkle Lindsay worked retail for 11 years, but she needed a change in her life and she has now started with a new career, she's currently a Certified Peer Support Specialist for her company Sparkle LLC. She's committed to working with many people through alcohol and addiction, and she has have found it inspiring and empowering. She loves helping others find mindfulness for one another and finding where they fit in their puzzle. “What" I love most about being a Recovery coach, is the journeys I get to experience walking side by side with clients, while they take their life back. I love to help people help themselves, and grow day by day, within their belief and manifestation.” She joined me this week to tell me more. Email: sparklelindsay2@gmail.com Contact: (719) 297-1807 LinkedIn: @SparkleLindsay YouTube and Facebook @Sparkle 'The Light at the End of the Tunnel' American Addiction Centers: (888) 987-1784

This podcast is all things MENTAL HEALTH! After Host Vincent A. Lanci suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), he learned  he needed to prioritize his mental health. Mental health professionals and advocates from around the world share their stories relating to mental health. After this episode, check out, Mr. Lanci Talks Mental Health, available on Amazon now.Stream Podcast On All Platforms: buzzsprout.com/743867Instagram: instagram.com/amentalhealthbreakFacebook: facebook.com/amentalhealthbreakTwitter: twitter.com/PodcastsByLanciLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/amentalhealthbreak For the 79th episode and 3rd Episode of Season 5, Vincent A. Lanci brings on Sparkle Lindsay.Meet Sparkle:I have worked retail for 11 years, but I needed a change in my life and I have now started with a new career, I am currently a Certified Peer Support Specialist for my company Sparkle LLC. I have been working with many people through alcohol and addiction, and I have found it inspiring and empowering. I love helping others find mindfulness for one another, and finding where they fit in their puzzle.What I love most about being a Recovery coach, is the journeys I get to experience walking side by side with clients, while they take their life back. I love to help people help themselves, and grow day by day, within their belief and manifestation. Her personal and professional testimonial will level up your mental health. Enjoy the show. Host Name: Vincent A. Lanci (PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.com)YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCy0dil34Q5ILEuHgLVmfhXQWebsite: vincentalanci.comGuest Name: Sparkle LindsayEmail: Sparklelindsay5@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sparkle-lindsay-5025588a/Digital Editing: Done by Vincent A. Lanci. For inquiries on pricing for your digital editing or coaching, email PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.com)Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

"The Bipolar OG" is a fierce and resilient woman who has faced the challenges of Bipolar Disorder for nearly fourty years. Also a suicide, bullying and trauma survivor, I now share my experiences, advocate for others, and act as a Certified Peer Support Specialist.

The spring 2020 If You Could See Me participants began meeting in February of this year. They were supposed to have their show in June. As we are all aware this year has been an exercise in flexibility, persistence, acceptance, and patience and our project is not alone in having been effected. These five amazing women have continued to show-up for themselves and one another in truly remarkable ways. We had to postpone and then reimagine what shows would look like but now we are to thrilled share their stories in a brand new virtual format on Friday, January 22nd, at 7:30 pm via zoom. Get your tickets at www.ifyoucouldseeme.com This week Erin talks to Roger Koller about his recovery journey and his desire to help others find peace and healing. Roger Koller says this about himself: I am a person in recovery from multiple life challenges including grief, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. I was born and raised in Richmond and attended Collegiate School, Trinity Episcopal High School and matriculated from University of Richmond in 1994. However, from an early age I faced issues that I could not understand. Thanks to some poor decisions and bad luck and misinformation, I found myself in recovery environments at the turn of the millennium. I have learned many things along the way, and it is a continuum where there is always something to learn from someone else and something to pass on to others who have reached obstacles on the freeway for which I have found solutions that worked for me, which I am now in a position to share.. I am now a Certified Peer Support Specialist, a WRAP facilitator, a SMART Recovery Facilitator, and have started and led several support based peer groups at different peer-run centers around the Richmond area. I have also had the pleasure of serving on many local peer center boards and committees.With this non-profit organization, I want to continue to develop solutions and innovations in collaboration with others in the community in ways that both mirror and diverge from what others have already done before me. I hope that we can work together to find more solutions for ourselves and each other.Support our show by supporting our affiliates!Get the irel8 app and support The If You Could See Me Project at the same time! https://irel8.org/ifyoucouldseeme/iRel8 is a global, anonymous peer empowerment platform focused on mental wellness. Our platform brings people together in a safe community with others who have “been there, done that”, with the goal of helping and healing each other. iRel8 believes people have an innate need to connect to one another and uses Microsoft technology to Stop the Stigma while making a positive impact on mental wellness.iRel8 provides access 24/7/365 in a confidential and safe mobile app, and brings communities of people together to help and heal each other.

Darla L. DeLeon is a transplanted West Virginia girl who has the heart to help those who just don't know what to do or where to turn in any situational walk of life, including addiction, depression, trauma, sexual trauma, emotional abuse, and codependency. Darla helps struggling individuals and families all while juggling her own, as she raised two children on her own for 12 years while her husband, Michael DeLeon, was in prison. She also grew up in a household with an alcoholic father who passed away from complications arising from long-term abuse in 2010. These personal struggles help Darla connect and empathize with those she counsels as she spreads the message that recovery from life's trauma is attainable and sustainable. With God, ALL things ARE Possible! Darla is a Drug Court Graduate who is in recovery now for 14 years. Her motto is "We rise by lifting others." because with recovery comes the responsibility to help those coming behind to get and sustain recovery, too. "Drug Court and Jesus saved my life." Recovery is possible. In 2012, Darla attained her AAS degrees in Biomedical Healthcare and Paralegal Studies from Cumberland County College and in August 2019 graduated Liberty University with a dual Bachelor's in Psychology: addictions and recovery as well as a Marriage and Family Therapy degree. Darla is now pursuing her Master's degree at Liberty. She is a certified interventionist with NCADD, as well as a Certified Peer Support Specialist. Darla is in the process of writing her first book called “MY Prison..without Bars: LOCKUP that will be out later this year. In this work, she shares the many ways we create bars of our own making and in our mind that hold us back from what God has destined for us to do. She also shares how each of us has the key to open the door. Her passion has met her purpose because she has the honor of helping people help themselves. She loves helping people find new life through music, too. It is what she lives for. H.O.P.E. Helping Other People Elevate!

    AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH Special Guest: Kim Kaiser is a proud Mom of a son on the Spectrum. She is an Autism Advocate, Artist and Certified Peer Support Specialist and Parent Advisor with Families Together in New York State and a Parent Trainer, panelist and collaborator with The Color of Autism Foundation. Kim has 35 years experience working with Families and grassroots initiatives in the areas of parent education, mental health, developmental disabilities and recovery. Kim supports and fights for Family and youth driven initiatives, self-advocacy and empowerment within undeserved communities. Special Guest:. Dr. Lamar Hardwick. After graduating high school in El Paso, Texas, Lamar enrolled and attended Concordia University Wisconsin where he would meet his wife and eventually graduate with a BA in criminal justice. Lamar would go on to graduate with a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University. Over the years Lamar has served as a youth pastor, hospice chaplain, football coach, and pastor but his most important role is serving his wife of 16 years and their three beautiful children ages 11, 8, and 3. Dr. Hardwick has had articles published by various autism and disability websites such as The Mighty,The Huffington Post, Key Ministry, and The Autistic Self Advocacy Network to name a few. His articles and blogs can also be found on his website http://www.autismpastor.com    

We cannot predict what happens to us in life, however we can control how we react to things. Sometimes, things happen and it changes the course of our lives forever. Which direction depends on what we are told, the help we get and the ability to choose for ourselves. Trauma informed care has a long way to go! My guest had her life shaken up in college when #MeToo became her reality. As anyone that goes through something so horrific, there are mental health consequences. This bright, intelligent and vivacious women soon found herself on a plethora of medications, taking her weight up to 290 pounds. She had tremors and seemed like a shadow of her former self. After years of living this way — something within her changed. With the help of a caring trauma informed psychiatrist - and imperfect bravery, her life dramatically changed for the better. Mitzi Orkus —- After spending her first professional decade working as an asset manager in the Oil and Gas industry, Mitzi Orkus chose to allow her life’s most challenging experiences to define her purpose. She is now a Certified Peer Support Specialist and small business owner who develops grit, resilience and a growth mindset in adolescents. Mitzi’s passion lies in empowering others to have confidence in the tough choices they have to make for themselves. Follow Mitzi on Instagram at @imperfectbravery www.imperfectbravery.com www.allwaysanotherway.com

Listeners, this week we're back with Diana Curiel Bamford.Diana is a Maternal Mental Health Advocate and Postpartum Energy Healer - Reiki Master, Yoga Instructor in San Diego, Ca. Diana teaches Prenatal - Postnatal Yoga. Certified 200HR RYT, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Member of The Postpartum Health Alliance and volunteer.Diana is a mother of 3. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), formerly known as Postpartum Depression, SURVIVOR! (PPD,PPA,OCD,PTSD). Diana’s life purpose is to serve and empower mothers experiencing the challenges of PMADs. Diana created the Journey of the Lotus Postpartum Support Class, a space where Postpartum mOMs and mOMs experiencing Perinatal Mood or Anxiety Disorders can come and feel safe, supported, move, connect, ground and share their practice with baby. This 8 petal (part) support class takes mOM on a journey to a mindful recovery, each class is designed to explore the important matters of the path, providing tools and resources while building a blooming community. Using powerful tools such as Peer Support, Breath-Mindfulness, mOMmy-Baby Yoga and Reiki, the path of recovery is much stronger. The Benefits are endless.Trigger warning: Diana shares her miscarriage and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder experiences. Please make sure you're ready to listen to this storyListeners, Diana keeps her story super real with us and shares how she finally got help after she almost harmed her baby at her home. Diana's experience was so impactful that now she is a huge supporter and advocate for helping moms navigate their new baby life. Follow Diana on all things social:Instagramwww.thejourneyofthelotus.comwww.postpartumhealthalliance.org Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/ Join the Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/cafeconpampodcast Learn more about mushrooms and my favorite FourSigmatic products and use the code STAYSHINING to get 15% OFF!!!!www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/mushroomsShare this episode with someone you loveAnd don't forget to Stay Shining!

At Reach Recovery we focus on the bio-psycho-social-spiritual needs of each individual that walks through our doors. As people in long term recovery, the doctor and staff understand the difficulties and complexities of those suffering with addictive disorders and provide encouragement and hope for success and sustained recovery. Dr. R.T. Reach had lost everything to the disease of addiction and found himself morally and spiritually bankrupt in the middle of Mexico. Through the miracle of 12 step recovery he was able to restore his life, family and career and is now celebrating 17 years of active recovery. He is grateful for the opportunity to share this with his patients and community. Jenny Reach is a grateful recovering addict who rose from the depths of her addiction to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist. She is currently in school to pursue her dream of attending medical school and becoming a doctor. With almost 6 years clean, Jenny is active in the 12 step recovery community in Asheville and has been a CPSS for 4 years.

BENNETT TANTON Vice President, Battle Sight Technologies   Bennett is a former Reconnaissance Marine and US Army Infantryman. He holds a BA in Security Management and is a graduate of 2014 Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with disabilities (EBV) at Syracuse University. Bennett is the Co-Founder of Cigars & Sea Stories and is the Managing Editor of Change Your POV Podcast Network.  He also works as a contributor and adviser to publications, companies and organizations. Bennett is a Certified Peer Support Specialist and has dedicated his life to helping veterans navigate the system and aid them in adding value to their communities.  'xw2u63bm' 

Marta B. Hernandez is Supervisor at Turning Point Peer Support Center in Memphis, Tennessee. She is joined in the Radio Free Nashville studio by her husband Paul Fontenot who is also a Certified Peer Support Specialist and clergy member. The NAMI Radio Hour is produced by NAMI Tennessee and is hosted by Jeff Fladen, MSW, Executive Director of NAMI Tennessee. The NAMi Tadio Hour is broascasted live Wednesdays at 10 AM CT at www.radiofreenashville.org

Talking Off The Couch podcast focuses on mental health and mental wellness within the community of color. Tatiana Smith who is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, Texas decided that it is time to shed light and break stigmas about mental health/wellness in the communities of color. This podcast is a voice for the mental health community as well as the average person. Talking Off The Couch will make you feel Ok about not being Ok.     This week's episode I speak my guest Jasmin Pierre. We talk about her diagnosis of major depressive, suicide attempts, and her thoughts about church and toxic families. So are you worth fighting for?     Jasmin Pierre is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Mental Health First Aid Responder, Mental Health Advocate, Motivational Speaker, Author of the self help book “A Fight Worth Finishing”, and creator of the minority mental health app "The Safe Place", Jasmin is constantly fighting for the rights of those who battle Mental Health Challenges.    Takeaways from this episode:     1. It’s Ok if you Have a Mental Illness.     2. It’s Ok to have Jesus and a Therapist.     3. Stigma needs to be broken and we need to talk, accept, and grow when it comes to Mental Health.     Where you can find Jasmin:     Web: http://afightworthfinishing.strikingly.com/     Facebook: @afightworthfinishing     Instagram: @afightworthfinishing     Resources and Books Mentioned:     App-The Safe Place     A Fight Worth Finishing     Podcast hashtag #talkingoffthecouch and #TOTCpodcast     Email: info@talkingoffthecouch.com     Facebook-Talking off the Couch Podcast     Facebook Group-Talking Off The Couch Village      Instagram-talkingoffthecouch     Twitter- podcasttotc   ​ If you are interested in working with Tatiana as a therapist you can find out more about her services at www.tsmithcounseling.com     If you have questions or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities, email us at: talkingoffthecouch@gmail.com     Make sure to also visit our website at www.talkingoffthecouch.com

Guest: Jasmin Pierre - Certified Peer Support Specialisst/Certified Mental Health First Aid Responder/Mental Health Advocate/Movtivational Speaker Creator of "The Safe Place App" for minorites    Topic: Mental Health in the African American Community Call in: 516-453-9957 Jasmin Pierre is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Mental Health First Aid Responder, Mental Health Advocate, Motivational Speaker, Author of the self help book “A Fight Worth Finishing”, and creator of the minority mental health app "The Safe Place", Jasmin is constantly fighting for the rights of those who battle Mental Health Challenges. Safe Place I phone https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-safe-place/id1349460763… Safe Place Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…    

Bennett Tanton, Co-Founder of the Cigars and Sea Stories podcast and is the Managing Editor of Change Your POV Podcast Network.  He also works as a contributor and adviser to several publications, companies and organizations. Bennett is a Certified Peer Support Specialist; and has dedicated his life to helping veterans navigate the system and aid them in adding value to their communities.  Bennet dives deep into the psyche of a what it takes to be a successful "vetrepreneur".

James Knight is a full time staff member at City on a Hill church, Certified Peer Support Specialist, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Student and a devoted father and husband.  As a child, James made bad decisions forcing his parents to leave their church out of shame.  His biggest weakness is being judgemental as a Christian without knowing a person’s life story.  This frames many of his discussions as he mentors other Christians.  James teaches that there is good in everyone, but you must look to find it. After 30 years of bad choices, James looks back and reveals that at 12 he experimented with pot and alcohol, at 18 he shot up meth amphetamines and he spent the next 20 years pursuing a life of crime, sex and debauchery.  Among many other things James began manufacturing different drugs for consumption.  This is his testimony   “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” - Proverbs 22:6 For past shows and to learn more about the God's Men of Influence community, check us out atwww.godsmenofinfluence.org Join us on Facebook for our daily devotionals and updates and please like our page www.facebook.com/GodsMenOfInfluence   Help us spread the Word and please rate our show on itunes and leave comments for us. Tell us what insights you took from this episode.