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PEER Voices Podcast

The PEER Center

PEER Voices Podcast focuses on information valuable for peers in the state of Ohio -- and beyond. Hosted by peers with information designed for peers, tune in biweekly to learn more.

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32:54

How Advocacy Strengthens Recovery with Cheri Walter

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Peer support saves lives, reduces relapse, and strengthens recovery — yet too often, it’s undervalued and underfunded. In this episode, hosts Juliet Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard sit down with longtime recovery advocate Cheri Walter to explore why peer services matter and how advocacy can amplify their impact. Cheri, a person in long-term recovery and board member of The P.E.E.R. Center, brings 40 years of experience in Ohio’s mental health and addiction systems. She explains why peers are not a

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30:03

Wearing Many Hats: The Multi-Role Life of a Peer...

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2025/10/01

In peer support, your title might say “peer supporter / specialist,” but your life experience, education, and skills often add up to much more. Many peers wear multiple hats—combining lived experience with roles like social worker, counselor, advocate, educator, or even executive director. In this episode, we explore what it means to bring all those roles into the room. Our hosts, Juliet and Gabe, share how their professional training and lived experience overlap, the benefits (and occasional

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41:57

Walking the Same Road: Why Self-Care May Look...

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Whether you’re a certified peer supporter or a licensed clinician, the work of supporting others can be deeply meaningful—but also deeply draining. Both roles carry heavy emotional weight, and both require real commitment. Yet, the way we talk about and practice self-care often looks very different between the two. In this episode, guest Jennifer Martinez joins hosts Juliet and Gabe to explore the unspoken expectations that peers should “prove” they’re strong enough, how stigma can shape the

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27:44

From Darkness to Determination: Stephanie Mitchell...

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/09/25

In this powerful episode of PEERVoices, Gabe Howard and Juliet Dorris-Williams sit down with Stephanie Mitchell Hughes, Assistant Director at NAMI Franklin County, to explore her deeply personal journey through major depressive disorder and the challenges of solo parenting. Stephanie opens up about her early struggles with depression, the turning point that led her to seek help, and the ongoing battle to manage her mental health while raising her children. Through candid conversation, she shares the

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28:59

Learn About Power-Neutral Approaches to Mental Health...

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/09/11

Join Juliet Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard on PEERVoices as they sit down with Teresa Conley, the longtime manager of Pathway Clubhouse in Columbus, Ohio. Teresa shares her 33 years of experience in the mental health field and reflects on the deep-rooted partnership between Pathway Clubhouse and the PEER Center. Discover how these organizations emphasize a power-neutral approach by treating members as colleagues, fostering an inclusive and empowering environment for mental health recovery. Listen

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29:19

What Is a Peer Respite? With Michelle Beyer from ASCEND

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/08/28

In this episode of PEERVoices, hosts Juliet Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard sit down with Michelle Beyer, executive director of ASCEND and a passionate advocate for peer support. Michelle shares insights about ASCEND’s unique peer respite program, the only one of its kind for adults in Ohio. She explains how this non-clinical, home-like environment offers an alternative to crisis centers, providing a comforting space for individuals to recharge and receive support from peers who truly understand

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22:22

Empowering Through Peer Support with eCPR's Kimberly...

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/08/14

In this insightful episode, our hosts speak with Kimberly Ewing, the lead trainer for eCPR, about the transformative power of peer support. Moving beyond the common perception of peer support as just another tool, they emphasize its profound personal impact. Peer support is more than just “peers talking to peers”; it has far-reaching goals and uses. Kimberly shares her journey and the importance of self-care in supporting others, introducing the concept of 'putting your own oxygen mask on first.'

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25:00

Peer Advocacy: Finding Our Voice and Overcoming Stigma

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/07/31

Join our hosts for an in-depth conversation about the power and challenges of peer advocacy in mental health and addiction recovery. Featuring guest Cheri L. Walter from OACBHA, this episode explores the necessity for peers to be loud, out, and proud. Hosts Juliet and Gabe share insights on overcoming stigma and navigating the barriers peers face in gaining a seat at the table. Discover the importance of persistent advocacy, the value of lived experiences, and the strategies for making peer voices

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28:07

Bridging the Gap: Integrating Mental Health and...

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/07/17

In this episode, our hosts sit down with the CEO of the Summit Recovery Hub, China Darrington, to explore the often-contentious divide between mental health and substance use disorder recovery. China shares her personal story with mental health issues and addiction while advocating for an integrated approach for peer recovery supporters. China also emphasizes the importance of understanding the "why" behind substance use. Together, they discuss the complexities of peer support, the challenges of

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32:41

PEERVoices Season Wrap Up

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/03/20

Well, this is it! Another season of PEERVoices done. Join Gabe and Juliet as they speak with our editor, Lisa Kiner, about the highlights of the 2023 season of PEERVoices. We talk about our favorite episodes, our favorite guests, and what we learned through the process. It talked about what works in peer advocacy and anger has a place. I don't think anything's changed in the world until somebody got angry about it, but they didn't change it with anger. They changed it with organization. They

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30:34

Not All Doors Need to Be Locked. The RI International...

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/03/06

Part of the stigma of mental illness and addiction is that those living with these conditions are erratic, unpredictable, and violent. But that simply isn’t true. Join us as Vincent Sabino, the state director for Recovery Innovations International, explains that his organization takes a different approach. Focusing on creating rapport and trust with their guests (and they call the people they serve guests, not patients or clients) improves treatment outcomes and reduces hostility and violence.

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35:37

Discussing Past Trauma and Future Advocacy with...

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/02/21

Sharon Fitzpatrick is a pillar of the peer recovery support community in Ohio. Join Gabe and Juliet as Sharon tells us her story and explains how those experiences brought her to the work of peer support. Sharon also shares that there is a stigma against peers in the workplace, and we all need to be aware of that. Don't be paranoid, but be aware, that they’re looking. The clinicians are looking, the providers are looking, your family is looking. As soon, as soon as I say I'm managing my mental

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24:43

Professionalizing the Workforce with Dr. Drew Moss

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/02/07

OhioMHAS recently announced that the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board will begin handling some aspect of the certification or peer recovery supporters in Ohio. What does that mean? Will the peer voice and point of view be heard? Join us as the chair of the board, Dr. Drew Moss, speaks with Juliet about this and other topics such as profesionalizing the peer recovery supporter workforce and how leaders can better support peer employees. “Peers really make a difference in the treatment

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21:56

The Professional Growth of Peer Support with...

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/01/24

When you hear the phrase “peer advocacy” do you think of someone standing on a stage sharing their personal story? But what about all the other types of work peer recovery supporters are doing? Are other types of advocacy less important than sharing your story? Where does that fit in? Today’s guest is Michael Krause, the executive director of OhioPRO. Michael shares his thoughts about the importance of peer support in the behavioral health landscape and how peer support can be better integrated into

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23:44

Addressing Law Enforcement and Peer Tensions

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2024/01/10

We’ve all heard horror stories of what happens when police officers have to deal with people living with mental illness. What can we do to make horrible things not happen so often? The answer is CIT, Crisis Intervention Training. Join us as Sergeant Matt Harris, the supervisor of the Columbus, Ohio mobile crisis unit explains some of the history of CIT in Franklin County, and what his day to day work looks like. “CIT came to Columbus, Ohio, in about 2001. I got involved, pretty much right away. It

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23:14

Revisiting Services at Your Workplace

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2019/05/15

Our last show discussed the pros and cons of peer recovery supporters receiving services from the place where they work. Turns out that our hosts, Juliet C. Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard, have more to say! Listen in as they continue the discussion. How much of the refusal to access services is stigma? Are we stigmatizing ourselves? Is your employer on your side? Do you distrust your agency? How do you know when your worries are justified? We talk about all that and more! Show Notes: 3:43

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21:19

Should You Receive Services at Your Workplace?

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2019/05/08

Should peer recovery supporters receive services from the place where they work? Or is it better to go elsewhere? This common question doesn’t have a straightforward answer. You trust the quality of your agency, but do you trust the discretion of your co-workers? Join our hosts, Juliet C. Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard, as they discuss the pros and cons of getting treatment close to home. Plus learn about your options and legal rights if there is a problem. Show Notes: 2:13 – “Even though

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27:17

Over a Decade of Peer Support: TPC’s AD Reminisces

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2019/04/10

On this episode of PEER Voices, our hosts, Juliet C. Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard, are joined by TPC’s Assistant Director, Deidra James. Deidra has been with The PEER Center since its founding, and is a critical component of the agency’s success. Deidra’s cheerfulness, enthusiasm, and sunny disposition can make our difficult work feel easier. Listen in as Deidra explains her role at TPC, shares some of her fondest memories, and tells us how stress can be a necessary part of growth.

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21:44

RecoveryOhio Advisory Council’s Initial Report

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2019/03/27

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine created the RecoveryOhio Initiative to coordinate and improve how the state addresses mental health and substance use disorders. The Advisory Council includes a diverse group of individuals who have worked to address mental illness or substance use issues in prevention, treatment, advocacy, or support services, as well as other government and community organizations Our own Juliet Dorris-Williams was appointed to the council. On today’s show, Juliet talks about her

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25:53

Support Groups: Tips and tricks for successful...

PEER Voices Podcast ·

2019/03/13

Facilitating a support group is a lot of pressure. Standing in front of a room full of people who are looking to you for answers is nerve-racking. Our hosts, Juliet Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard have been there! On this episode of PEER Voices, they share the knowledge and experience gained through guiding hundreds of peer groups. Whether you are a seasoned leader or just starting out, Juliet and Gabe can help you be more relaxed, more engaging, and offer better support to our peers. Show

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