Jima nd Andi talk about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness-Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Occupational, Intellectual, Financial, Social, and Environmental. These concepts can help you start your recovery or move forward from where you are.

MPN Board Member Greg Arciello shares his experience integrating running and a plant based diet into his recovery.

Jim and Andi address some common questions that come in to Montana's Peer Network. Who we are, what we do, and how we can help you in your recovery.

Andi talks advocacy with Joel Paden, Advocacy Coordinator at Montana Independent Living Project. Advocacy doesn't mean just talking to elected officials about systems change. It can also be learning how to use your expertise about yourself to ensure that you are getting the best services possible. A good starting point is at one of the independent Living centers in Montana: Montana Independent Living Project in Helena, Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow in Eastern Montana, Summit Independent Living Center in Western Montana and Northern Independent Living in Great Falls.

Jim and Andi talk about recovery programs beyond 12 Step and WRAP options. They discuss LifeRing (https://www.lifering.org/), Alternatives to Suicide (https://www.westernmassrlc.org/alternatives-to-suicide), Hearing Voices Network (https://www.hearingvoicesusa.org/), White Bison (http://www.whitebison.org/), The Sanctuary Model S.E.L.F. (http://sanctuaryweb.com), Recovery International (https://recoveryinternational.org/), and Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) (https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/training-courses/whole-health-action-management/).

Jim and Andi talk about the upcoming Recovery Conference September 6 in Helena.

MPN Recovery Coach, Ashley McLean shares her tips for individuals who are just leaving an inpatient treatment program. Whether you are returning to your home and community or transitioning to a sober living home, there are some things that make those first few days and weeks a little easier.

Katie, MPN's Peer Services Coordinator talks about the new Peer Support in the Criminal Justice System training available from MPN. This comprehensive training is based on the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) and is vital in ensuring the highest quality peer support services in the criminal justice system. You can learn more about this training at https://mtpeernetwork.org/ps-in-cj.

Need a break from the heat? Try some popsicles! Jim and Andi take a break from the typical podcast to compare brands and flavors of popsicles.

Jim and Andi talk about their experiences after leaving inpatient treatment. What to do in those first few days when you return home and how to prepare for the possibility of hospitalization. They offer tips for family and friends as well as individuals who are hospitalized.