Peer International Exchange
Peer International Exchange
Podcast Description
Peer International Exchange (PIE) is a podcast spotlighting the voices of peer support workers and volunteers around the world. Hosted by Dr. Justin Bell, the show explores how peers are advancing recovery, challenging systems, and building stronger, more sustainable roles in mental health and addiction services. Each episode features global perspectives on peer work, workforce development, and the power of lived experience.
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The podcast focuses on themes of peer support, recovery processes, and workforce development within mental health and addiction services, featuring episodes that include discussions on the integration of peer workers into psychiatric care, such as the conversation with Stéphane Waha about the Belgian peer support movement and the complexities of advancing supportive policies.
Peer International Exchange (PIE) is a podcast spotlighting the voices of peer support workers and volunteers around the world. Hosted by Dr. Justin Bell, the show explores how peers are advancing recovery, challenging systems, and building stronger, more sustainable roles in mental health and addiction services. Each episode features global perspectives on peer work, workforce development, and the power of lived experience.
Host Dr. Justin Bell speaks with Ehsan Ranjbar, volunteer peer and translator in Iran’s Congress 60 recovery organization. Ehsan shares how Congress 60 blends structured medication tapering with strong community support, and details the organization’s unique peer certification process. The conversation offers a glimpse into a recovery model deeply rooted in cultural values, service, and lived experience.
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