In this episode of Arbor on the Air, we explore one of life's most universal yet challenging experiences: grief and loss. While many people associate grief with the death of a loved one, loss can take many forms—including the loss of relationships, friendships, jobs, routines, health, or a way of life.

Our hosts share personal stories of loss, the emotions they experienced, and the different ways they learned to cope, heal, and move forward. They discuss the reality that grief is not something we simply "get over," but something we learn to carry and navigate over time.

For those in recovery, grief and loss can be especially difficult. Major life changes, damaged relationships, and the loss of familiar coping mechanisms can bring up powerful emotions that challenge sobriety and mental wellness. This conversation highlights the importance of acknowledging grief, seeking support, and giving ourselves permission to heal.

Whether you're currently grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply looking to better understand the grieving process, this episode offers hope, understanding, and a reminder that you are not alone. Grief is a normal part of being human—and healing is possible. Subscribe to Arbor on the Air on your preferred podcast platform.

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Learn more about Arbor Place and our mission at arborplaceinc.org.

Interested in being a guest or sharing your story? Contact us at

Special thanks to Arbor Place for making this podcast possible and for

their unwavering commitment to recovery, healing, and hope.  Episodes

edited by Isa Gamez.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor

Center for providing the space and equipment to help us record and

launch this podcast.

Arbor Place, Inc. has received grant funding from Wisconsin Department

of Health Services to serve as an opioid and methamphetamine treatment

center. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid or

stimulant use, please reach out to us. We can help. Funding will not be

a barrier for you to get the help you need. Find us at arborplaceinc.org

or call us at 715-235-4537. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those

of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official

policy or position of Arbor Place, Inc.

In this episode of Arbor on the Air, we welcome two special guests, Judy and Yen, who both serve on the Board of Directors for Arbor Place. Together, they share insight into their roles on the board and what it means to help guide and support the organization’s mission. Listeners will learn more about how the board functions, the responsibilities involved, and the impact their decisions have on the continued growth and improvement of Arbor Place. Judy and Yen also open up about their personal stories, offering a closer look at who they are and what brought them to their roles in service and leadership. Subscribe to Arbor on the Air on your preferred podcast platform.

Follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes and topics.

Learn more about Arbor Place and our mission at arborplaceinc.org.

Interested in being a guest or sharing your story? Contact us at

Special thanks to Arbor Place for making this podcast possible and for

their unwavering commitment to recovery, healing, and hope.  Episodes

edited by Isa Gamez.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor

Center for providing the space and equipment to help us record and

launch this podcast.

Arbor Place, Inc. has received grant funding from Wisconsin Department

of Health Services to serve as an opioid and methamphetamine treatment

center. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid or

stimulant use, please reach out to us. We can help. Funding will not be

a barrier for you to get the help you need. Find us at arborplaceinc.org

or call us at 715-235-4537. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those

of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official

policy or position of Arbor Place, Inc.

Join us for a special episode of Arbor on the Air featuring special guest Jill Gamez! 🎙️

Take a journey through the history of Arbor Place and hear how far it has come over the past 50 years. From its early beginnings to the many impactful improvements made along the way, this episode highlights the growth, dedication, and meaningful changes that have shaped Arbor Place into what it is today.

Listen in for heartfelt reflections, memorable moments, and even some funny stories from throughout the years. Jill shares personal thoughts and feelings about the progress that has been made and the lasting impact Arbor Place continues to have on the community. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! 💙 Subscribe to Arbor on the Air on your preferred podcast platform.

Follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes and topics.

Learn more about Arbor Place and our mission at arborplaceinc.org.

Interested in being a guest or sharing your story? Contact us at

Special thanks to Arbor Place for making this podcast possible and for

their unwavering commitment to recovery, healing, and hope.  Episodes

edited by Isa Gamez.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor

Center for providing the space and equipment to help us record and

launch this podcast.

Arbor Place, Inc. has received grant funding from Wisconsin Department

of Health Services to serve as an opioid and methamphetamine treatment

center. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid or

stimulant use, please reach out to us. We can help. Funding will not be

a barrier for you to get the help you need. Find us at arborplaceinc.org

or call us at 715-235-4537. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those

of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official

policy or position of Arbor Place, Inc.

Subscribe to Arbor on the Air on your preferred podcast platform.

Follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes and topics.

Learn more about Arbor Place and our mission at arborplaceinc.org.

Interested in being a guest or sharing your story? Contact us at

Special thanks to Arbor Place for making this podcast possible and for

their unwavering commitment to recovery, healing, and hope.  Episodes

edited by Isa Gamez.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor

Center for providing the space and equipment to help us record and

launch this podcast.

Arbor Place, Inc. has received grant funding from Wisconsin Department

of Health Services to serve as an opioid and methamphetamine treatment

center. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid or

stimulant use, please reach out to us. We can help. Funding will not be

a barrier for you to get the help you need. Find us at arborplaceinc.org

or call us at 715-235-4537. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those

of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official

policy or position of Arbor Place, Inc.

Tune in to the beginning remarks of the start of the new season! Subscribe to Arbor on the Air on your preferred podcast platform.

Follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes and topics.

Learn more about Arbor Place and our mission at arborplaceinc.org.

Interested in being a guest or sharing your story? Contact us at

Special thanks to Arbor Place for making this podcast possible and for

their unwavering commitment to recovery, healing, and hope.  Episodes

edited by Isa Gamez.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor

Center for providing the space and equipment to help us record and

launch this podcast.

Arbor Place, Inc. has received grant funding from Wisconsin Department

of Health Services to serve as an opioid and methamphetamine treatment

center. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid or

stimulant use, please reach out to us. We can help. Funding will not be

a barrier for you to get the help you need. Find us at arborplaceinc.org

or call us at 715-235-4537. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those

of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official

policy or position of Arbor Place, Inc.

n this follow-up episode, the conversation about imposter syndrome continues as the hosts dive deeper into the daily struggles that come with feeling like you’re not enough—especially during recovery. They open up about the self-doubt, overthinking, and pressure that can creep in even when you’re doing the hard work to grow and heal.

Through honest stories and real experiences, they explore how imposter syndrome can affect confidence, progress, and the way we see ourselves. More importantly, they share practical tips and simple strategies that can help challenge those negative thoughts, build self-trust, and remind you that you deserve the progress you’ve made.

If you’ve ever felt like a fraud in your own journey or questioned whether you’re truly moving forward, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone—and that recovery is about progress, not perfection. Subscribe to Arbor on the Air on your preferred podcast platform.

Follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes and topics.

Learn more about Arbor Place and our mission at arborplaceinc.org.

Interested in being a guest or sharing your story? Contact us at

Special thanks to Arbor Place for making this podcast possible and for

their unwavering commitment to recovery, healing, and hope.  Episodes

edited by Isa Gamez.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor

Center for providing the space and equipment to help us record and

launch this podcast.

Arbor Place, Inc. has received grant funding from Wisconsin Department

of Health Services to serve as an opioid and methamphetamine treatment

center. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid or

stimulant use, please reach out to us. We can help. Funding will not be

a barrier for you to get the help you need. Find us at arborplaceinc.org

or call us at 715-235-4537. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those

of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official

policy or position of Arbor Place, Inc.

This podcast is a raw, honest space for anyone who’s ever felt like a fraud in their own life. This episode dives into the daily reality of self-doubt—the intrusive thoughts, the overthinking, the quiet pressure to prove you belong. Through personal stories and real conversations, the hosts open up about what imposter syndrome looks like behind the scenes: how draining it can be, how it shows up in work, relationships, recovery, and everyday moments, and how heavy it can feel to carry those thoughts alone.

But this isn’t just about the struggle—it’s about perspective. It’s about learning to separate who you are from the thoughts that try to define you. The podcast reminds listeners that you are more than your inner critic, more than your fears, and more than the version of yourself that doubt tries to shrink. With vulnerability, reassurance, and gentle encouragement, each episode creates space to feel seen while slowly building confidence, self-compassion, and the belief that you are allowed to take up space exactly as you are. Subscribe to Arbor on the Air on your preferred podcast platform.

Follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes and topics.

Learn more about Arbor Place and our mission at arborplaceinc.org.

Interested in being a guest or sharing your story? Contact us at

Special thanks to Arbor Place for making this podcast possible and for

their unwavering commitment to recovery, healing, and hope.  Episodes

edited by Isa Gamez.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor

Center for providing the space and equipment to help us record and

launch this podcast.

Arbor Place, Inc. has received grant funding from Wisconsin Department

of Health Services to serve as an opioid and methamphetamine treatment

center. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid or

stimulant use, please reach out to us. We can help. Funding will not be

a barrier for you to get the help you need. Find us at arborplaceinc.org

or call us at 715-235-4537. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those

of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official

policy or position of Arbor Place, Inc.

Being Good to Yourself is a gentle, honest conversation about what it really means to treat yourself with care—before, during, and after recovery, and in everyday life. Through personal stories, real-life reflections, and practical advice, this podcast explores self-kindness when it’s hardest and when it matters most. We talk about boundaries, rest, self-talk, setbacks, and the small choices that help you show up for yourself with compassion. Whether you’re healing, growing, or simply trying to get through the day, this space is here to remind you that you deserve patience, grace, and care—and to offer tools you can use to practice being good to yourself, one step at a time. Subscribe to Arbor on the Air on your preferred podcast platform.

Follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes and topics.

Learn more about Arbor Place and our mission at arborplaceinc.org.

Interested in being a guest or sharing your story? Contact us at

Special thanks to Arbor Place for making this podcast possible and for

their unwavering commitment to recovery, healing, and hope.  Episodes

edited by Isa Gamez.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor

Center for providing the space and equipment to help us record and

launch this podcast.

Arbor Place, Inc. has received grant funding from Wisconsin Department

of Health Services to serve as an opioid and methamphetamine treatment

center. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid or

stimulant use, please reach out to us. We can help. Funding will not be

a barrier for you to get the help you need. Find us at arborplaceinc.org

or call us at 715-235-4537. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those

of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official

policy or position of Arbor Place, Inc.

Take a break from the deep stuff and enjoy a laugh with this special blooper episode. We’re sharing all the silly mistakes, missed cues, awkward pauses, and uncontrollable laughter that have piled up since we started making the podcast. From flubbed words to completely losing our train of thought, nothing is off-limits.

This episode is all about having fun, not taking ourselves too seriously, and letting you in on the behind-the-scenes moments you don’t usually hear. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the chaos, the giggles, and the very human moments that happen when the mics are on.

Thanks for listening — and thanks for laughing with us. Subscribe to Arbor on the Air on your preferred podcast platform.

Follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes and topics.

Learn more about Arbor Place and our mission at arborplaceinc.org.

Interested in being a guest or sharing your story? Contact us at

Special thanks to Arbor Place for making this podcast possible and for

their unwavering commitment to recovery, healing, and hope.  Episodes

edited by Isa Gamez.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor

Center for providing the space and equipment to help us record and

launch this podcast.

Arbor Place, Inc. has received grant funding from Wisconsin Department

of Health Services to serve as an opioid and methamphetamine treatment

center. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid or

stimulant use, please reach out to us. We can help. Funding will not be

a barrier for you to get the help you need. Find us at arborplaceinc.org

or call us at 715-235-4537. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those

of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official

policy or position of Arbor Place, Inc.

In this episode, the hosts dive into the concept of emotional sobriety—what it really means beyond just managing emotions, and how it shows up in everyday life. They explore emotional sobriety as the ability to experience feelings honestly without letting those emotions control reactions, relationships, or decisions. Rather than suppressing or avoiding feelings, emotional sobriety is framed as staying present, accountable, and self-aware, even when emotions are uncomfortable. Each host shares their personal relationship with emotional sobriety, reflecting on moments where they’ve struggled with emotional reactivity, avoidance, people-pleasing, or shutting down. They openly admit areas they’re still working on—such as pausing before reacting, communicating needs more clearly, letting go of resentment, and learning to sit with discomfort instead of escaping it. Subscribe to Arbor on the Air on your preferred podcast platform.

Follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes and topics.

Learn more about Arbor Place and our mission at arborplaceinc.org.

Interested in being a guest or sharing your story? Contact us at

Special thanks to Arbor Place for making this podcast possible and for

their unwavering commitment to recovery, healing, and hope.  Episodes

edited by Isa Gamez.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor

Center for providing the space and equipment to help us record and

launch this podcast.

Arbor Place, Inc. has received grant funding from Wisconsin Department

of Health Services to serve as an opioid and methamphetamine treatment

center. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid or

stimulant use, please reach out to us. We can help. Funding will not be

a barrier for you to get the help you need. Find us at arborplaceinc.org

or call us at 715-235-4537. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those

of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official

policy or position of Arbor Place, Inc.