Peer Perspective

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. Our podcast focuses on the intersection of substance use and mental health while being a resource that reaches out to individuals throughout the communities to help encourage them to seek help, break the stigma surrounding getting help and be a resource in and of itself.

Peer Perspective is a health podcast hosted by ASCEND Mental Wellness, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

ASCEND Mental Wellness hosts Peer Perspective, a health show with 67 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  How Recovery Changed My Life: Cortney's Story

  Jul 30, 202629 minS3

  In the latest installment of our How Recovery Changed My Life series, we sit down with Cortney Ehle as she shares her personal journey of recovery while navigating the realities of parenthood. Through Cortney’s story, we’re taking a closer look at what recovery can look like through the eyes of a parent. She shares what it has been like to rebuild her life in recovery while also navigating the day-to-day responsibilities, emotions, and hopes that come with raising children. Cortney shares her experiences balancing her own healing with being a parent, the importance of open, honest communication, and the resilience and strength she developed along the way.

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  Episode #10

  First Meeting: What It Is Like

  Jul 2, 202631 minS3

  In this episode of Peer Perspective Podcast , we sit down with McKenzie Secor, Peer Specialist with us at ASCEND in our Dual Recovery & Peer Support Services, to explore a moment that often feels both pivotal and intimidating in recovery: the very first meeting. McKenzie shares her lived experience of what it was like walking into that first space for support, bringing uncertainty, hesitation, and hope all at once. She also offers insight into what helped her feel grounded enough to stay engaged and continue her recovery journey. This conversation highlights the importance of meeting people where they are, normalizing the discomfort that can come with first-time experiences in recovery spaces, and recognizing how peer support can help transform that first step.

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  Episode #9

  Let's Talk About It

  May 21, 202632 minS3

  <p>On this episode of Peer Perspective Podcast, “Let’s Talk About It,” we take time during Mental Health Awareness Month to have an open and honest conversation about the connection between mental health, substance use, addiction recovery, and peer support.</p><p>We discuss how these experiences often overlap, impacting individuals, families, workplaces, and entire communities, sometimes in ways that are unseen. Many people are navigating challenges quietly while continuing to show up for daily life, carrying struggles others may never realize.</p><p>This episode focuses on the importance of awareness, reducing stigma, and creating space for real conver...

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  Episode #8

  Burnout: The Hidden Toll of Work and the Search for Work

  May 6, 202648 minS3

  <p>Burnout is often associated with the workplace—but what about the toll it takes before someone is even employed?</p><p>In this episode, we explore how burnout can show up in less visible ways, particularly in the emotional and mental strain of searching for work. From ongoing rejection and uncertainty to the pressure of staying motivated, the journey toward employment can carry a weight that often goes unrecognized.</p><p>Joined by special guest Kayla Denny, LEAP Employment Counselor and Workshop Coordinator with Workforce Development, this conversation brings insight into the realities many individuals face while navigating employment sy...

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  Episode #7

  Devil's Advocate: Owning Your Feelings - Curiosity Beneath the Surface

  Apr 23, 202635 minS3

  <p>Curiosity is often seen as something light, positive, even playful, but what happens when it feels uncomfortable?</p><p>In this episode, we take a deeper look at what it really means to experience curiosity. From the excitement of discovery to the unease of stepping into the unknown, curiosity can hold a wide range of emotions. It can open doors to growth, connection, and new perspectives, while also bringing up uncertainty, vulnerability, and discomfort.</p><p>Together, we explore both sides, how curiosity can guide us forward and how it can challenge us to sit with feelings we might...

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