When you first start uni, you'll probably hear your lecturer mention their office hours in week 1...but what are they actually for? What can you talk about? How can they help with your coursework?

Our PLA host, Helia, sat down with Dr Abdul Razeed, from the Sydney Business School, and Assoc Prof Nial Wheate, from the School of Pharmacy to ask these questions, and theorise about the secret tunnel under the Quad. Want to know more? Listen now!

PeerPod - Episode 38 - Office hours

'Turn Back', March 16th

Distracted from 'The Trail is the Thing', with permission from the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

Go to https://soundcloud.com/rokus.../sets/the-trail-is-the-thing for your everyday Trail.

Turn Back, March 16th

Najczęściej zadawane pytania o programie "Działaj/Rozmawiaj"

Najczęściej zadawane pytania | Działaj/Rozmawiaj

Discover the innovative Student TechAssist program in our latest podcast episode, where students take the helm in providing IT support to their peers. Drawing from pedagogical literature, we delve into how this peer-to-peer approach fosters collaborative learning and empowers students to develop valuable skills while enhancing the overall educational experience. Transcript: https://dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-80/

Ep80 Empowering Students Through Peer IT Support

In this episode, we delve into Deakin University's innovative Peer TechAssist program, where students take the lead in providing initial tech support on campus. We'll hear firsthand from the student volunteers who are at the forefront of this initiative, learning how they help their peers overcome technical challenges daily. Their stories shed light on the impact of peer-to-peer support and the unintended outcomes of their experiences. Tune in to discover how they didn't just solve technical issues but shaped their communication skills for their future. Transcript: https://dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-81/

Ep81 Students Leading from the Front: Inside Deakin's Peer Tech Assist Program

Misti Johnston, Drop in Center Director at the Butte, MT Rescue Mission sits down with Jim to discuss recovery and more.

Misti Johnston

Erin Olson, CBHPSS at St. Peter's in Helena, MT joins Jim for a discussion of leadership and recovery month activities. He is also the president of NAMI Helena, Vice chair of Lewis and Clark County Local Advisory Council, NAMI Montana Board Member, and CIT trainer.

Erin Olson

In this powerful episode of Echo Valor, David Burnell sits down with longtime friend and seasoned law enforcement officer, federal agent, military veteran, and mental health professional Jeffrey Denning. Together, they unpack the realities of crisis response, the cumulative toll of trauma, and the tools needed to stay grounded in the face of overwhelming events.

From frontline experiences in Iraq to critical incident stress debriefings after officer-involved shootings, Jeffrey shares practical strategies for pre-incident preparation, managing acute stress, and long-term self-care. The discussion covers primary, secondary, and tertiary trauma, how first responders and families are impacted by tragedy, and why sleep, exercise, connection, and gratitude are essential for healing.

Whether you are in law enforcement, EMS, the military, or simply navigating today’s chaotic world, this episode offers wisdom, actionable insights, and hope. Learn why “healing hurts, but helping heals”—and how to prevent isolation, find community, and keep your mental armor strong.

Jeffrey Denning and David Burnell Crisis Response Managing Acute Stress

Cinematic spoken-word reflections on war, service, and the human cost of duty—told with raw honesty and reverence.

Montana’s Peer Network is a statewide peer run 501c3 non-profit recovery organization with a mission to lead the development of the peer support workforce and create pathways for wellness and recovery in communities throughout Montana.  We are a network of 1800+ individuals across Montana in recovery from mental health, substance abuse and or addiction struggles. We provide information, education, training, peer support and resources across the state using our own “lived experience” in long term recovery. This is the recovery movement. A national shift from a maintenance model of behavioral health to a recovery model, where every individual has access to care, choices, and the message that “recovery is possible.

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