Host of the Wellness in the Woods Podcast.
Episode 26 · · 01:04:57
A conversation with Bill Houston about Harm Reduction.
Episode 25 · · 01:11:11
Peer Support Specialist Dale Dow talks about his own path through recovery and how he supports others through their recovery.
Episode 24 · · 01:13:50
A conversation about kids, safety and welfare, with Brian Andrews.
Episode 23 · · 42:15
Karla Christiansen is an Adolescent Addiction Counselor. She is deeply committed to walking along side youth and families impacted by substance use and mental health challenges.
Episode 21 · · 01:12:28
AnnaLynn joins us to discuss children's mental and emotional health in school.
Episode 22 · · 49:22
Destiny Tinnes, the Minnesota Suicidal Prevention Regional Coordinator joins us to discuss her role, and to remember your "WHY."Links to the resources discussed: MN Suicide Preventio...
Episode 20 · · 01:14:46
The pull of being approved. Seeking external validation can be momentarily rewarding, but ultimately it can be like a terrible addiction. Healthy self-esteem tends to be steady and a...
Episode 19 · · 45:03
Richard Huth tells us about his journal of survival and sobriety.
Episode 18 · · 01:00:13
Turning Pain into Purpose is the lesson. Our teacher, and guest, is Janet "Awesome" Miller. She is a Peer Support Specialist at Keisler Wellness Center and a mother of three. She is ...
Episode 17 · · 01:01:08
A harrowing story of grief and the loss of children.
Episode 16 · · 01:54:22
In part two of our expansive conversation with Bill Houston, we discuss emotional flack jackets, harm reduction, and cultural competency, and education.
Episode 15 · · 01:02:42
A conversation with Bill Houston ranging from communication to compassion. Bill helps us understand compassion, patient advocacy, and Peer Recovery.
Episode 14 · · 01:05:56
Nick and Raina discuss incarceration, Reentry and Substance Use Recovery with Justin McNeal, of Begin Anew.
Episode 13 · · 47:49
Deanna Burke speaks eloquently and emotionally about her son and grief, and honors Jake's life with what we hope is truth and tenderness.
Episode 12 · · 01:03:05
Rebecca discusses being the only woman in the troop, how this impacted her life in some hard ways and how she coped.
Episode 11 · · 01:16:43
Join Raina, Bill and Nick for a discussion on the subject of the Self-Esteem Trap and related topics. Validation from within, and seeking self-approval in spite of environmental pre...
Episode 10 · · 01:23:10
A deep, meaningful conversation about substance abuse and recovery with advocate and community leader Randy Anderson of Bold North Recovery. Positive, Mental Health, Wellness Minnesota
Episode 9 · · 01:00:21
Tausha joins Nick, Raina and Bill for a discussion of trauma as it pertains to immigration.
Episode 8 · · 01:00:02
A conversation about Dialectic Behavioral Therapy with Monica.
Episode 7 · · 01:02:55
Monica joins us for a session where we discuss Dialectic Behavioral Therapy.