Peer Perspective

Join us as we celebrate our Anniversary episode and the exciting launch of Season 2 of the Peer Perspective! This week, Ginger and Michele are joined by special guests Ashley O., Morgan Congdon, and Andrea Deepe. Together, we will delve into the vital role of peer support and reflect on our journey thus far.

Join us this week on Peer Perspective as we discuss "How to Grow in Recovery," focusing on the eight dimensions of wellness and their significance in the recovery process.

Join us as we dive into the complexities surrounding harm reduction and banish the misconceptions associated with it. Our special guests joining us are Samantha Annas and Harleigh Snare from New Choices Recovery. Learn about their roles and how they utilize harm reduction.

Join us as we look inside our minds and explore the different facets of our minds, the role of our inner critics, and how to coexist.

Join us and special guest Sue McManus a mental health professional with over 42 years in the field as we discuss growing up as a child with parents, loved ones, or guardians who are struggling with mental health or addiction. Learn about intergenerational trauma and how it can have a lasting impression on your well-being.

Join us as we explore why recovery phrases and expressions hold so much power for those on their recovery journey and the role they play in helping keep them in check on their journey.

Join us as we explore what happens when change occurs and how it can affect you. Especially if you are dealing with change while navigating mental health, substance use, or addiction struggles and how to cope.

Join us as we dive in for a close look at Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, why it is important to understand, and the importance of building a support system for those who are struggling.

Join us as we explore the role mental health, substance use, and addiction plays in the LBGQTIA+ community. Our guest Cam Cardinale from Lower Adirondack Pride joins us in sharing valuable insights on how these factors impact self-acceptance.

Join us on this week's episode of the Peer Perspective as we dive in with guest, John Dillon from Hope Road Music as we discuss the role music plays as a support for those in recovery.

On this week's episode of the Peer Perspective, we will sit down with our guest Harleigh as she shares her own real story of her struggles with mental health, substance use, and addiction during her recovery journey.

Join us for our special series on "How Recovery Changed My Life," as we explore the lives of individuals who are in recovery whether facing substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles. This week we will be joined by Mercy who is sharing her story of trials and tribulations to the resilience she now holds as she continues her recovery. Our goal is that these stories inspire hope for others...

Join us and Caleo Counseling Clinical Services Coordinator, Berta Lowenstein of ASCEND as we explore and examine different types of mental health therapies and the best way to navigate your recovery.

Join us with guest Berta Lowenstein, Caleo Clinical Services Coordinator at ASCEND as we explore the importance of understanding your mental health diagnosis.

Join Ginger and Michele as they explore complacency in recovery, its impact, and how to navigate it on your recovery journey whether for mental health, substance use, or addiction.

Join Ginger and Michele as they explore triggers, how they impact your life, ways to recognize them and navigate them for better mental well-being.

In this episode, we will discuss gratitude and positive self-talk and the role they play in maintaining our positive mental health.

Join Ginger and Michele with special guest, Carolyn Shapiro Nutrition Education Coordinator for Comfort Food Community as we discuss food insecurities and how they can affect you.

Join us in this week's episode as we explore the meaning behind why language matters in the lives of those with mental health, substance use, and addiction struggles. We will also discuss how you can navigate with the right words to help break the stigma associated with negative language. One word can change everything.

Join Ginger and Michele as they dive deep into the world of addiction and its profound impact on people's lives. This episode looks closely at the complex nature of addiction, its effects on individuals, and the path to recovery

This week we will explore why establishing boundaries are important for those with mental health struggles and substance use or addiction recovery.

Diagnosis: A mirror to the self. Ever thought about the impact your diagnosis might have on your identity? This week, we are breaking down the relationship between one's diagnosis and sense of self, unveiling how closely they are intertwined. You are not just your diagnosis.

Join us this week as we dive into the preconceived notions around asking for help and how to navigate this stigma. It's never a weakness to ask for help!

Join Ginger and Michele as they discuss the important role that hobbies play in our daily lives, and how they are important for our well-being, and recovery. Don't miss out!

Join us this week as our guest, Julie Lewis Saratoga Site Director from C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios in Saratoga Springs discusses with us the importance of creativity for an individual's mental well-being. You can visit C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios at https://createcommunitystudios.org/