As I, A Peer | A podcast presented by CMHA Calgary
Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region
9 episodes
1 month ago
What happens when a childhood dream meets lived experience? In this episode of As I, A Peer, Jeff Turner speaks with Priscilla Cherry, the force behind The Oratory. Priscilla shares her story of growing up with big dreams, facing the realities of childhood PTSD and ADHD, and discovering the life-changing power of peer support. From helping shape Recovery College to creating a groundbreaking show that blends entertainment with mental health dialogue, Priscilla shows how personal struggle can s...
All content for As I, A Peer | A podcast presented by CMHA Calgary is the property of Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
What happens when a childhood dream meets lived experience? In this episode of As I, A Peer, Jeff Turner speaks with Priscilla Cherry, the force behind The Oratory. Priscilla shares her story of growing up with big dreams, facing the realities of childhood PTSD and ADHD, and discovering the life-changing power of peer support. From helping shape Recovery College to creating a groundbreaking show that blends entertainment with mental health dialogue, Priscilla shows how personal struggle can s...
As I, A Peer | A podcast presented by CMHA Calgary
29 minutes
2 months ago
Breaking Cycles: Bruce on Recovery and Resilience
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. Thr...
As I, A Peer | A podcast presented by CMHA Calgary
What happens when a childhood dream meets lived experience? In this episode of As I, A Peer, Jeff Turner speaks with Priscilla Cherry, the force behind The Oratory. Priscilla shares her story of growing up with big dreams, facing the realities of childhood PTSD and ADHD, and discovering the life-changing power of peer support. From helping shape Recovery College to creating a groundbreaking show that blends entertainment with mental health dialogue, Priscilla shows how personal struggle can s...
