This is a podcast to discuss that success with ADHD is achievable! Throughout this podcast I'll be interviewing people with ADHD that we deem as successful to get their view on their own journey.
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Montana’s Peer Network is a statewide peer run 501c3 non-profit recovery organization with a mission to lead the expansion and development of recovery-oriented behavioral health services in Montana. We are a network of 1700+ individuals across Montana in recovery from mental health, substance abuse and or addiction struggles. We provide information, education, training, peer support and resources across the state using our own “lived experience” in long term recovery. This is the recovery mo ...
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Big Balance Theory with Sarah Cripps is a podcast that highlights a new sense of balance from lockdown. Whether we refocused, reset, resigned or revisited, it was a transformational time. In conversations with our guests we hear their lockdown stories and ask them to choose 3 words to mark their themes for getting happiness and joy from a more balanced life.
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A show focused around Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40000, Age Of Sigmar, Necromunda and Inquisitor games. We discuss our hobby projects, the trials and tribulations of our battles, experiences as hobbyists and more. We are an inclusivity and disability positive podcast, our host is blind. We would love to hear from hobbyists in general and particularly any who have disabilities, whatever they may be. We want to hear your story, how you came to the hobby, what you love about it and how you over ...
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In this episode of Recovery Talks, Jim Hajny sits down with long-time friend and guest Todd Tecca to discuss how they manage their mental health and stay well during tough times. They reflect on personal experiences with mental health diagnoses, share daily wellness practices, talk about the power of supportive relationships, and highlight the impo…
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Are you juggling the right balls? Graham Field
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49:50I’m joined by Graham Field, Thinking Focus coach and trainer, where we talk all things priority; the big life choices and day to day habits that can lead us down a rabbit hole of lost time. If you’re anything like me, you set the day or week with best intentions but then life happens and everything goes to pot. I first met Graham by chance at a bus…
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Breaking free from negative body image, destructive dieting and binge eating to give you balance in life and work
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49:04This episode is a how-to conversation on ways to improve your body image, break free from binge eating and a diet mindset to one of growth, confidence and better choices in life and business I’m in conversation with Terri Pugh, a transformative life coach who helps women build confidence in how they show up in the world. Through coaching, workshops…
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How to get the best from your teams especially post covid. In conversation with Jo Keeler, MD Belbin
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39:51If you’re familiar with the work of world-renowned Belbin Team Roles you’ll be inspired by this conversation. · Why understanding each person’s team role is ever more critical · The original research was carried out by Mrs Belbin who deliberately shone away from the limelight – a timely revelation to mark International Women’s Week · Face to face c…
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In this episode, Jim and April explore the essential skills and qualities necessary to become an effective peer supporter. They discuss the importance of lived experience, active listening, empathy, and maintaining healthy boundaries in peer support roles. The conversation also touches on the training and certification processes, such as Montana's …
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In this episode, Jim and April delve into the federal funding freeze executive order issued in January 2025 and its ramifications for grantees and contractors. They discuss how this sudden policy shift has impacted organizations reliant on federal grants, particularly those in Montana's behavioral health and recovery sectors. The conversation sheds…
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How purpose and values done right lead to a more engaged and happier workforce. In conversation with Positive Psychology guru, Tillie Newnham, Happy Work Hive
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36:49This episode is bursting with all things positive but this is not to be confused with Toxic Positivity. Using a range of studies to back her work, Tillie shares with us the importance of purpose, values, emotions and language to create a truly authentic, meaningful and engaged team. Our conversation explores: · Why appraisals don’t work · How to kn…
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Marking 10 years in business, Elain Crewe, founder of Wellbeing4Life, shares how her darkest moments in the workplace took her on the path to a life balanced and fulfilled
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43:06Elain candidly and honestly shares her journey of her downward spiral in terms of mental health. She neither recognised the signs nor had the toolkit to deal with the symptoms. It completely transformed her perspective on work-related breakdowns. Once she’d sought help she took the brave decision to set up a business to help others and this month c…
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Multi-award businesswoman and coach Zoe Hawkins on work-life balance, flexible working and leadership styles in the post-pandemic workplace
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35:27We’re all aware of how working arrangements have changed for most since 2020. How do businesses get the balance right between serving their people and what’s best for the business? What are the new skills needed to manage flexible working and the surge in online communications? These are the topics covered in this latest episode with Zoe Hawkins, c…
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Author, award winning business coach and digital guru Esther Partridge-Warner on career change post cancer
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33:30Welcome to this latest episode with Esther who shares lessons learned from her cancer diagnosis in 2015. Professionally she came off the treadmill and completely changed her career and has never looked back. We talk about the impact of covid and she shares top tips on how to get work life balance and keep your glass full! Esther’s what 3 words to a…
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Ruairi Davies, Strength and Conditioning expert on how lockdown taught him to ‘control the controllables’
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28:10Welcome to this latest episode with fitness trainer Ruairi Davies. From a dream job training elite rugby athletes in Chile to a lockdown-enforced return home. He thought he would return 2 weeks later (a familiar tale) but that didn’t happen and his career took a new focus. What he has learned and keen to share is: · You can have a grand plan but th…
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How a recent diagnosis of ADHD has given meaning to Hayley Tutte, founder of Huquine Sports Therapy
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52:04Welcome to this latest conversation with Hayley Tutte. Two years ago, past guest Hayley bravely shared with us how the silence created by lockdown led to a whole change in career. Since then, Hayley has gone from self-employed to running her own clinic, works 3.5 days a week and is more balanced than ever. A recent ADHD diagnosis has further transf…
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Holistic Impactful Veteran Engagement (HIVE) Project in Montana
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55:42In this episode, Lawrence Rhone discusses the HIVE Project, an initiative aimed at assisting veterans in northeastern Montana transition into agriculture-related professions. The program offers resiliency training, classroom and field instruction, and connections to regional resources and funding. Listeners will gain insight into how the HIVE Proje…
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Why giving pays back and an unexpected dive into the benefits of AI. Dave Hider, MBA, founder of Mind-Gap, coaching lecturer and philanthropist
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53:42Welcome to this latest conversation with Dave Hider. Dave has held extensive strategic leadership roles and during lockdown, whilst working full time, navigating different processes as a result of lockdown with most of his team furloughed he completed his MBA with distinction. Covid made him realise that life is too short so he left the trappings o…
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How lockdown taught entrepreneur and coach Maddy Shine that a seven-figure salary is no trade-off for a quality life
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38:31In this episode my conversation is with Maddy Shine. Maddy is a website wonder coder, an SEO supremo and runs three businesses. Her purpose is to shine bright and help other women entrepreneurs do just that. Our conversation leads to changes in buyer behaviour since lockdown and her tips on how to grow your business, why giving, especially to your …
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Episode 24: Death Maiden vs Enforcer Patrol Captain, who wins? Hints & tips for modelling with disabilities in mind.
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1:27:51Welcome to the +1 To Hit Podcast. Here’s what’scoming up this episode. After nearly a 3 month break, James and Graham comeback with something they’ve been very much looking forward to……their firstNecromunda campaign. They talk about thetrials and tribulations of their first game in the campaign andspeculate on what they might do next. In the second…
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In conversation with Dr Lizzy Bernthal, Former Lt.Col in the Army and now award-winning confidence and leadership coach, keynote speaker and author
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34:29In this episode, No. 28, my conversation is with Dr Lizzy Bernthal. Having served 25 years as a healthcare specialist in the Army, rising through the ranks to Lt Col and completing an MEd and PHD in resilience, Lizzy’s own business mission is to help others by removing toxicity in the workplace through resilient leadership. Her many insights includ…
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Dick Johns, award-winning writer, actor and corporate leadership management facilitator for some of the world’s leading brands on helping people to have better conversations
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48:08As an actor, Dick Bradnum worked for 30 years across TV, film and radio, appearing in The Office, High Hopes and My Hero. Under his own name Dick Johns, he has written and performed three successful solo shows at Chapter, Cardiff: Dick Johns - What Midlife Crisis? (2016), Let’s Talk About Death, Baby (2018) and in 2022 a documentary record of The G…
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Nicky Applegarth, MD of award-winning global digital marketing agency, Ayima, mountain climber, wife and (nearly) fully trained dog trainer
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30:41In this episode my conversation is with Nicky Applegarth, MD of award winning digital marketing agency, Ayima. This agency serves many of the world’s biggest brands with a global team of just over 100. Nicky started her digital career back in 1999 in a small website design and build agency at a time when mobile phones were simply used to make phone…
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Episode 23: Accessibility in gaming & deep dive into Hive Scum Steve’s Orlocks gang for the New Scummers segment.
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2:01:37James and Graham catch up about what they’ve been up toover the last month. They then answer a listener’s question all about accessibility for games, apps and additional content and what could be done toimprove accessibility for rules, purchasing products and generally accessing content. Finally, James sits down with Hive Scum Steve to take a detai…
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Nikki and Jim provide an update on community organizing which leads to an in depth conversation about recovery language.By Montana's Peer Network
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Julie Robinson CEO, Aspire Learning (multi-academy) Trust on the impact of covid on the next generation and why employing apprentices in schools is so important
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26:22Hear Julie’s honest and heart-searching experience of what it was like being a Principal of a secondary school during lockdown and how, post-pandemic, more specialist staff have been appointed to support students’ social and emotional needs. Past guests have shared at least one benefit from lockdown but for Julie it was the worst period of her care…
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Libby Langley, Entrepreneur, Author and podcast host; always in pursuit of happiness
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33:03Self-affirmed ‘Queen of Business’ Libby shares her entrepreneurial journey from building a sizeable business in 2009 to now being a no-BS (her words) Business Coach helping other entrepreneurs to be happy and successful in their work. Nothing stands in Libby’s way, not even ADHD or Autism. Her interview is inspiring, energetic and down-to-earth and…
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Episode 22: The Disciples of Gothrym Necromunda outcasts gang deep dive & what did the boys get up to over the festive break?
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1:19:48James and Graham talk about what they got up to over thefestive and new year break. Because there was quite a lot to talk about, we dedicatedthe rest of this episode to a detailed dive into James’s outcasts gang for the Newscummers segment. Follow us on. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plus1tohitpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1toh…
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Episode 21: End of year wrap up and plans for 2024.
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29:26A compact episode to wrap up the year. James and Graham talk about some plans for the new year. James has some news for everyone. Finally, we wrap up and close for the end of year. To get the STL files for the tactile Necromunda dice, use this link: https://thangs.com/mythangs/folder/17834?source=AllFiles Follow us on. Facebook: https://www.faceboo…
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Jim and special guest Sami share their experiences with mental health crisis, the aftermath, what helped and how others can support.By Montana's Peer Network
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Episode 20: Bringing the law to the under-hive with Delta-Red-G patrol and some more listener’s questions.
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2:24:44James and Graham answer some more listener’s questions relating to playing with a disability as well as playing against an opponent with a disability. Then, they revisit the Newscummers segment and take a deep dive into Graham’s Enforcers gang. Finally, they finish off the 40K quick fire questions following on from episode 18. Follow us on. Faceboo…
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Anniversary special - reflections on two years of change since the pandemic
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34:55This is our last episode of 2023 snd it’s full of all things work-life balance. In this two-year anniversary pod, producer Karen Pirie and I go over the highlights of the 20 plus guests we have been lucky enough to interview since we launched in November 2021. We reflect on how the world of work has changed, how businesses have innovated and adapte…
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Federation for Families Conference Wrap-up
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43:08Beth, Kayla, and Jim share their takeaways from our trip to Chicago for the Federation of Families Conference.By Montana's Peer Network
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Lea talks to Ryan Jackson who offers Wellbriety from the 8th Judicial Veterans Court Program. Ryan has been involved in the criminal justice system and found purpose through offering a support group at Rocky Mountain Treatment Center.By Montana's Peer Network
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Lea and Jim share their experiences as advocates and the challenges we often do not talk about. Everyone wants to be an advocate but very few are willing to work towards solutions.By Montana's Peer Network
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Episode 19: Our Sumpcon 3 road trip
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1:05:54This episode is James and Graham’s road trip record of attending SumpCon 3. Much fun was had with some great games and although they nearly forgot to record due to having so much fun, here is their account of the weekend. Follow us on. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plus1tohitpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1tohitpodcast/ If you w…
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Jim and Kayla talk about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in honor of ADHD Awareness month. Kayla shares her experiences with ADHD including how she copes what it looks and feels like.By Montana's Peer Network
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Coach and podcast host Rupert Turton on work life integration
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25:44Rupert talks about the challenges of remote coaching, working in isolation with his business partner and wife and how he coached businesses through lockdown. Remote working isn’t new for Rupert but what he’s witnessing is greater honesty among remote workers and leaders. Recommended read, listen and legacy and best ever boss at the end of the inter…
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Jim, Andi, and Beth share their experienced with depression diagnoses, how they affected their lives, and how they manage their symptoms.By Montana's Peer Network
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Jim talks to Kayla and Beth about their experiences navigating the systems in Montana for children and youth with special health care needs.By Montana's Peer Network
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Jim introduces our new podcast format. We will be increasing our podcast episodes and discussing current events to keep you informed of what is happening in the world of recovery and peer support!By Montana's Peer Network
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Episode 18: Back from the summer break and listener’s questions.
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53:00In this episode after the long summer break, James and Graham answer some listeners questions that have come in over the past few months. Follow us on. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plus1tohitpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1tohitpodcast/ If you would like to get in touch, would like to come onto the show to talk about disability…
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Veronica Weedon - Making a career out of helping others with their business and personal relationships.
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33:20Veronica tells the moving story of how hitting rock bottom, emotionally and physically, led to life-changing choices for her and how she’s made a business out of helping others improve personal and business relationship. Recommended read, listen and best ever boss at the end of the interview Sarah: Instagram: cripps.sarah and bigbalancetheory Twitt…
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MPN plays an important role in the state funded Drop in Centers. Lea and Jim discuss the history and development of DICs along with a vision of the future.By Montana's Peer Network
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Darius Matusiak, MD of Macildowie, award winning recruitment and retention consultancy
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43:46Darius gives us a real insight into why and how recruiting staff has changed. Though lockdown was a contributory factor, Brexit, a shortage of younger talent and the surge in early retirees have all contributed to a growth in vacancies and a skills shortage. Hear how businesses are having to adapt their offering and learn what candidates are lookin…
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Mandy is joined by April Jackson to discuss the challenge of living with BPD, how April's symptoms manifest, and how she maintains her recovery. Trigger warning: this includes discussion of self-harm.By Montana's Peer Network
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Laura Mayfield - Accidental founder of Marketing OutsideIN
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30:06Laura shares the impact of lockdown to her business and her family, particularly for her son who is autistic and her daughter who has dyslexia. Hear how she learned she is more independent than she realised and how communications were critical to getting through lockdown. Sarah: Instagram: cripps.sarah and bigbalancetheory Twitter: @sarahcripps7 an…
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Mandy is joined by guests Stacey Schumer and Chas Buchanan as they dive into Stacey’s journey with breast cancer. They discuss how her diagnosis and treatment impacted her recovery, their marriage, and how they have chosen to heal from both addiction and cancer, finding purpose in their journeys to help and support others.…
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Episode 17: The power of life & death in your hands as an RPG games master, hobbying with ADHD, the end of Brother Rotenfang’s saga.
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3:17:38In this episode James and Graham chat about RPGs and being a Games Master,how they approach it, some of the tools they use and give some tips for anybodywho is thinking about starting an RPG group. Next, Hive Scum Steve from the Sump City Radio podcast joins James to talk aboutADHD, how it effects him and what impact it has on his hobby. Finally, t…
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Kayla and Jim talk about how radical acceptance can help people in recovery as well as parents of children with special health care needs.By Montana's Peer Network
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Ryan Sneddon of Big Safety Ltd…Big Boots UK says time is the greatest currency
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24:11In this episode we interview Ryan Sneddon. Covid gave him the courage to set up his own business and he has so many lessons and memories to share, from the joy of getting your first paycheck, to moving operations from the kitchen table, to picking and packing facilities. In just 18 months the company has turned over half a million pounds and he’s o…
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Episode 16: New 40K, coping with overwhelm when starting a new game system and interview with Craig Tough from The Naughty Corner.
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3:16:05In this episode, James and Graham get together with HiveScum Steve from the Sump City Radio podcast to talk about new 40K whilst trying not to go off on too many tangents. In the second half of the show, James has a chat with special guest Craig Tough from the Naughty Corner where they discuss Craig’s hobby story and the impact his disability has o…
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GAINS Center Training and Trauma Informed Care
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35:46Lea talks about a training she was invited to attend form the SAMHSA GAINS Center on the topics of trauma and involvement in the criminal justice system. Learn more at https://www.samhsa.gov/gains-center.By Montana's Peer Network
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Jim talks with Kayla about here journey through the mental health system and how it has impacted her life as well as how she is raising her children.By Montana's Peer Network
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