Many of you have asked the question: what exactly is peer support?

In this episode, we break down what peer support is and why lived experience matters so much within the recovery community. We explore how peer support looks in real life, the roles peer supporters play, and how this approach promotes healing in ways traditional support sometimes can’t. Whether you’re new to the concept or have heard the term before, join us as we discuss what it’s like to be a peer supporter and how someone can become one.

**Information**If you’re looking for resources, you can contact FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community at (419) 423-5071. You can also visit us at 509 Trenton Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840. We’re here to support you in your recovery journey, whatever that looks like.

If you would like to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠focusrwc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to donate or give us a call to ask how you can help!

In this episode, we explore the healing power of being outside and why nature can feel so grounding for our minds and bodies. From fresh air and sunlight to the way being outdoors can reduce stress, improve mood, and help us reconnect with what truly matters, we talk about both the emotional and scientific reasons nature matters. This episode is a gentle reminder to step outside, even if it is for a few minutes.

**Information**If you’re looking for resources, you can contact FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community at (419) 423-5071. You can also visit us at 509 Trenton Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840. We’re here to support you in your recovery journey, whatever that looks like.

If you would like to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠focusrwc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to donate or give us a call to ask how you can help!

Join us for this mini episode about caffeine and the role it plays in our lives. Sometimes we need a cup of coffee to get through the day, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But other times, caffeine can interfere with sleep, increase anxiety, or leave us feeling more on edge. In this episode, we talk about finding balance and paying attention to how caffeine affects us individually without judging ourselves.

**Information**If you’re looking for resources, you can contact FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community at (419) 423-5071. You can also visit us at 509 Trenton Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840. We’re here to support you in your recovery journey, whatever that looks like.

If you would like to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠focusrwc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to donate or give us a call to ask how you can help!

In this short episode, we talk with Max, Hannah, and Angalina about their approach to New Years resolutions. Join us to hear about how goals can be helpful, but sometimes they make the winter months even harder, and remind ourselves to give ourselves time to make positive and lasting changes.

**Information**If you’re looking for resources, you can contact FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community at (419) 423-5071. You can also visit us at 509 Trenton Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840. We’re here to support you in your recovery journey, whatever that looks like.

If you would like to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠focusrwc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to donate or give us a call to ask how you can help!

We’re joined by special guest Christina for a long-overdue check-in. Together, we talk about her journey at FOCUS, how the experience has shaped her both personally and professionally, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Christina also opens up about her upcoming transition as she prepares to leave FOCUS to pursue her CDCA and what this next chapter means to her.

**Information**If you’re looking for resources, you can contact FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community at (419) 423-5071. You can also visit us at 509 Trenton Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840. We’re here to support you in your recovery journey, whatever that looks like.

If you would like to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠focusrwc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to donate or give us a call to ask how you can help!

*Marketing support was provided by Amber Kear of the Hysteria Company. *

Do you ever recognize that you hold on to anger or fear for far too long? What do you think would happen if you deciding to accept whatever happens, do you think your life would be better?

Today, we dive into the world of radical acceptance. We have a discussion about how we can use this tool in our every day lives to find peace and remember that sometimes we don't have control (and that's okay!).

**Information**If you’re looking for resources, you can contact FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community at (419) 423-5071. You can also visit us at 509 Trenton Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840. We’re here to support you in your recovery journey, whatever that looks like.

If you would like to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠focusrwc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to donate or give us a call to ask how you can help!

*Marketing support was provided by Amber Kear of the Hysteria Company. *

References:

verywellmind.com

Have you ever hit the winter months and thought, “Why am I exhausted for no reason?” or felt just a little off without being able to explain it? If that sounds familiar, this episode has your name all over it.
This week we are talking about Seasonal Affective Disorder. It truly messes with your brain and we need to know why: why it shows up when the days get shorter, and what you can actually do to take back some control. Give us ten minutes, and you’ll walk away understanding yourself a little better.

**Information**If you’re looking for resources, you can contact FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community at (419) 423-5071. You can also visit us at 509 Trenton Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840. We’re here to support you in your recovery journey, whatever that looks like.

If you would like to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠focusrwc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to donate or give us a call to ask how you can help!

*Marketing support was provided by Amber Kear of the Hysteria Company. *

References: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

Easing Seasonal Depression: 14 Tips

In this episode, we dive into the topic of values, what they are, how they shape who we are, and how understanding them can completely change the way we make decisions and move through life. We often talk about “values,” but rarely stop to define what they truly mean to us. Together, we explore what it means to live in alignment with what matters most, and how one of the most powerful values we can hold is self-respect. Because when we lose sight of our values, we can start to feel resentful.

We talk about how to identify your core values and what they really mean to you, why living out of alignment often leads to burnout and people-pleasing, and how reconnecting with your sense of self through self-respect and boundaries can help you find peace again. There’s also a simple reflection exercise to help you realign with what truly matters.

When we start living by our values, life doesn’t magically get easier, but it over time, we learn and grow from them. We stop chasing approval and start living with intention, confidence, and calm. So grab a notebook or just listen in, and let’s take some time to come hone into what matters most: ourselves.

**Information**If you’re looking for resources, you can contact FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community at (419) 423-5071. You can also visit us at 509 Trenton Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840. We’re here to support you in your recovery journey, whatever that looks like.

If you would like to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠focusrwc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to donate or give us a call to ask how you can help!

*Marketing support was provided by Amber Kear of the Hysteria Company. *