As I, A Peer | A podcast presented by CMHA Calgary
As I, A Peer | A podcast presented by CMHA Calgary
Podcast Description
As I, A Peer is a podcast presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary Region, dedicated to sharing the powerful stories of lived experience with mental health and recovery.In Season One, we’re diving into the transformative world of Peer Support – authentic, person-centered connections that foster hope, understanding, and resilience. Each episode features meaningful conversations with peers who’ve walked their own mental health journeys, offering insights into the value of shared experiences and the power of community.Whether you’re seeking inspiration, resources, or simply a safe space to feel heard, As I, A Peer is your companion on the path to healing and growth.Join us as we explore Peer Support and its impact – one story at a time.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of peer support, mental health recovery, and community connection, featuring episodes that delve into personal stories and the transformative impact of shared experiences. Topics include postpartum depression, artistic advocacy, and the resilience found in emotional journeys, highlighted through episodes like Nova McGillivray's navigating peer support and Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker's exploration of art and mental health.
As I, A Peer is a podcast presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary Region, dedicated to sharing the powerful stories of lived experience with mental health and recovery.
In Season One, we’re diving into the transformative world of Peer Support – authentic, person-centered connections that foster hope, understanding, and resilience. Each episode features meaningful conversations with peers who’ve walked their own mental health journeys, offering insights into the value of shared experiences and the power of community.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, resources, or simply a safe space to feel heard, As I, A Peer is your companion on the path to healing and growth.
Join us as we explore Peer Support and its impact – one story at a time.
In this episode of As I, A Peer, we meet Bruce, now a Peer Support Practice Lead, whose journey reflects loss, resilience, and the power of community.
Growing up in Calgary, Bruce experienced early loss, family challenges, and the weight of feeling different. As a teen, substances became a way to cope, leading to years of struggle that carried into adulthood. His turning point came in 2004, when he chose to change his lifestyle and began rebuilding his life one step at a time.
Through volunteering and later working in peer support, Bruce discovered how his lived experience could become a source of strength for others. Today, he leads with empathy and honesty, helping to build supportive systems that remind people they are not alone and that healing is possible.
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