Summary
In this episode of Meet the Peer, host Whitney Menarcheck interviews Christma Rusch, a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Recovery Coach. Christma shares her lived experience, including growing up in a challenging environment and her own struggles with mental health and substance use disorder. She discusses the importance of empowering individuals through peer support and creating safe spaces for healing. Christma also talks about her latest venture, Crusched Smash and Art Studio, which aims to reduce stigma surrounding mental health. The conversation highlights the need to challenge stigma and celebrate the strength and resilience of individuals living with mental health and substance use needs.
Talk to Christma: https://straightupcare.org/consultant-profile/506
Reduce The Stigma is sponsored by Straight Up Care (straightupcare.com), the telehealth platform empowering lived experience. If you're in need of support, check out Straight Up Care - where shared lived experience powers recovery.
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Links
- Work with Christma: straightupcare.org/consultant-profile/506
- Straight Up Care: straightupcare.com
- Watch our episodes: ReduceTheStigma.com, Amazon Fire TV, Roku TV
- CRusched Smash and Art Studio: crusched.com
Acknowledgements
Host: Whitney Menarcheck
Editing by: Sarah Elash
Music by: AudioSphere
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