Peer Perspective

Peer Perspective

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Peer Perspective episodes

  • Impact of Harm Reduction

    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 Haleigh Snare from New Choices Recovery. Learn about their roles and how they utilize harm reduction.

    58 min
  • Growing Up Amidst the Struggle

    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.

    31 min
  • A Closer Look at Recovery Phrases

    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.

    18 min
  • When Change Happens

    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.

    23 min
  • Pride In Myself

    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.

    22 min
  • How Music Supports Those in Recovery

    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.

    29 min
  • How Recovery Changed My Life: Mercy's Story

    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 to see that there is help available. Recovery is possible no matter your situation or stage of life.

    17 min

About Peer Perspective

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Welcome to the peer perspective. This podcast is made possible by Ascend Mental Wellness. It is based on personal experience and perspective. It is not intended to replace therapy or medical advice.