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Episode #1: 
In this first episode of “The PeerConnex Podcast”, Ryan and Devon hit the ground strong with engaging topics and discussions around mental health and the community.

Key Points:

  • Grief and Loss
  • Homelessness and opportunities for challenged individuals
  • PeerConnex and our support groups
  • Peer support and lived experiences.

Love is always free, connection is the key.

Episode #2: 

In this episode Ryan and Devon welcome Steve as their very first special guest. As a recovering opioid addict, Steve shares his non-traditional story of how being prescribed pain killers . . . . after a routine surgery went wrong, changed his life forever. The guys discuss a variety of interesting view points and approaches to the health crisis.

Key Points:

  • How addiction occurs and how it is viewed by society.
  • Opioids, prescriptions, and what happens when you don’t have your medication.
  • What is “Dope Sick”.
  • Substitutions such a “Suboxone” and “Methadone”.
  • Awareness and Education.

Steve says “Addicts are not always the people you see standing on the street corner, we need to change the way we think about addiction”.

Love is always free, connection is the key.

Episode #3: 

In this episode Ryan and Devon welcome special guest Frankie to the podcast. What follows is an engaging discussion around working on the front lines, connecting with others, and keeping life balanced.

Key Points:

  • The 2SLGBTQIA+ community and creating safe space for all.
  • Work life balance and managing burnout.
  • Maintaining a non-judgmental approach.
  • Behind the scenes look at working in the field of Mental Health, Addictions and Homelessness.

Love is always free, connection is the key.