Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/peer-international-exchange 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. © 2025 Justin S. Bell, PhD 3ee9625f-97fc-5808-b254-c477efabd3ef no en Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:00:11 -0500 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:53:13 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/CnTd2N2q2UT3APZijs8m-8T-HvNQBYEj2-JrWGzmFsM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYjI2/ZGI2YzY5MGU4NmFl/YWI2NTJiZmE2NjVl/OTQwYy5wbmc.jpg episodic Justin S. Bell, PhD 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. Peer International Exchange (PIE) is a podcast spotlighting the voices of peer support workers and volunteers around the world. peer support, addiction, recovery, mental health, self-help, peer Justin Bell No No 3 3 Family Peer Support in Victoria - Phillip Stone full faad9861-f388-4311-a8ab-19dae94e8dcb https://share.transistor.fm/s/be14b94f  In this episode, we talk with Phillip Stone, a family peer worker from Victoria, Australia. Phillip shares how the whole family approach is shifting mental health services to listen to and include families, and why family peer support is vital for transforming care. 

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]]> peer support, addiction, recovery, mental health, self-help, peer No 2 2 Peer Support in Iran - Ehsan Ranjbar full 89ca10ca-063a-4582-aa7c-f325cbf68591 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59a12d98  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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]]> peer support, addiction, recovery, mental health, self-help, peer No 1 1 Peer Support in Belgium - Stéphane Waha full 9c509227-54c1-46ce-801b-0fdd99736fc0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7df170c Host Dr. Justin Bell speaks with Stéphane Waha, a longtime advocate in Belgium’s peer support movement. From his work integrating peer workers into psychiatric care to advancing policy at the national level, Stéphane shares insights on building legitimacy, sustaining values of lived experience, and navigating the tensions of professionalization. 

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