Host and producer MatthewThePeer is a State Certified Peer Counselor and Community Health Worker who uses lived experience to help peers overcome the challenges of addiction, mental illness, homelessness and trauma. This podcast provides intimate and unscripted conversations between members of the recovery community. It is my sincere hope that by bearing witness to honest reflections, benefits of insight and the bond of shared experience, listeners will find ways to let go of shame and embra ...
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Charles Part II - "I Don't Claim Sobriety, I Claim Recovery."
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1:19:33Following the last interview with his daughter Candace, Charles came back to discuss some subjects he felt worth expanding upon. In today's podcast, you'll hear him touch on the things and pursuits that helped sustain his recovery, including suboxone.By MatthewThePeer
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Charles and Kandyss - Generational Trauma and Triumph
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1:10:45Charles and his daughter Candace discuss his struggles with addiction and mental health. They explore how his experiences were intergenerational and how, through courage and love, he become an inspiration to his community. (*Source for Epigenetic Trauma - National Institute of Health)By MatthewThePeer
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Shyrah And The "White Light" Experience.
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1:00:33Shyrah is a good friend and inspiration to me. In this episode she shares her profound journey from crazy addiction to a spiritual recovery including an account of her "white light" experience.By MatthewThePeer
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Ernie is a vibrant part of the recovery community in Vancouver, Washington. He offers much experience and wisdom on what it takes to triumph over trauma and addiction. I hope you enjoy our discussion as much as I did.By MatthewThePeer
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