Recovery Talks

Sami shares her story about recovery from co-occurring disorders. Her journey has included institutionalization, medication, difficult times but she now has hope in her recovery and recently because a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist.

Mandy is joined by Stephanie Fitch and Valerie Lofgren of Montana Obstetrics Maternal Support (MOMS) program. The Montana Obstetrics & Maternal Support (MOMS) program was created to connect rural providers to obstetrical/gynecological, perinatal, mental health and substance abuse specialists to build competency and consistency across perinatal providers. Learn more at https://www.mtmoms.org/.

Jim talks with Mandy and her fiance, Alisha, about their past relationships and how they found each other in recovery.

Lea is joined by Criminal Justice Subcommittee members Roanna Gets Down Often and Jessica Colton for a discussion of what this committee is working on and how you can get involved.

Lea talks with Nikki about our recent Project in partnership with Community Coalition for Pregnant and Parenting Persons​. Nikki is a CBHPSS and works with pregnant and parenting people who have substance use issues.

Jim is joined by Zac Cannada and Erica Durham, CBHPSS and Peer Support Specialist Committee members. The committee is requesting changes to the statutes governing Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialists. You can find the proposed bill at http://bit.ly/3BIDxQP.

You can reach Zac at [email protected] or Erica at [email protected].

Jim, Lea, and Mandy talk about how the holidays can affect their recoveries and tips for maintaining your recovery during the season of parties and get-togethers.

Jim and Mandy look back at their recovery journeys and share insights that they have learned.

Les is joined by three indigenous people in recovery who share their stories about their personal recovery. These guests are members of the Warrior Down Talking Circle support group that meets on Saturday evenings.

Mandy and Lea talk about how they are affected by seasonal changes. Fall and winter can be difficult if we aren't aware of how the weather affects us.