23 Best Peer Support Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Struggling to support your peers after a tough call, or unsure how to even start a peer support team? You're not alone. Surviving Your Shift is the podcast for first responders, healthcare workers, and frontline professionals who want to build effective peer support programs, learn peer counseling skills, and bring training to their organizations. I'm Dr. Bart Leger, a retired first responder and board-certified traumatic stress expert with 25+ years of experience training peer supporters. Whether you're starting a peer support program from scratch or want to be a stronger peer supporter, you'll learn how to build trust, navigate tough conversations, and bring training to your organization. This is your go-to podcast for peer support training, first responder wellness, and frontline mental health. Hit play, and let's equip you for success. more

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/subscribeThe Trauma Recovery Podcast for #Military, #Veterans, #First Responders, and their families. #PTSD Recovery is a tough road, and it can not be travelled alone. Here is how OTR helps. 1. Listening to the show is a form of peer support. Hearing stories from people who have been there, done that...just like you , is a POWERFUL thing. Knowing you are not alone IS healing. 2. There are a LOT of resources out there. I find the resources, and bring them to the show.3. Know that you are NOT alone more

Outreach's 'Teens Tap In' podcast is a peer-to-peer resource to help teens navigate through the typical challenges of being a teenager. Hosted by members of our Youth Advocacy Committee, the topics addressed and the professionals interviewed share insights that are beneficial to not only youth, but their parents, mental health providers and the community at large. more

SMART Recovery® Podcast, a library of talks on addiction from the leading self-empowering peer support recovery group in the world. Enjoy entertaining, thought-provoking discussion with experts in the field of science-based addiction treatment and recovery.SMART Recovery provides services for those overcoming addictions of all types. more

The Tromedy Podcast shows you how to take your pain and play with it. Coping with Trauma using Comedy comes naturally to a lot of folks especially Standup Comedians. Listen in as Award Winning Comedian, Nancy Norton, RN, CHP shares heartfelt, insightful and funny conversations with Trauma survivors, healing professionals and standup comedians. It's peer to peer support with a side of co-healing energy. The Tromedy Podcast is not a replacement for trauma therapy, but it may help you get by between sessions. Know that you're not alone, get out of isolation and when you're ready, laugh. more

PIR® Integration Radio is the official podcast of Psychedelics in Recovery™ (PIR®), a peer-led fellowship of people from all 12-step programs and other paths of recovery who come together to share experience, strength, and hope.Through conversations, interviews, and personal reflections, the podcast explores recovery, spiritual growth, service, and the thoughtful integration of psychedelic and plant medicine experiences as they relate to individual recovery journeys. Emphasis is placed on honesty, mindfulness, accountability, and respect for each person's right to define their own recovery.PIR® Integration Radio does not promote, endorse, sell, or facilitate the use of psychedelics, plant medicines, or any other substances. The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Psychedelics in Recovery™. This podcast does not provide medical, psychological, legal, or therapeutic advice.PIR® has no opinion on outside issues. References to research, therapeutic models, spiritual frameworks, or personal practices are shared for education and reflection only. Anonymity and respect are core principles of PIR®, and personal disclosures are shared in the spirit of mutual support and recovery.🎧 New episodes released regularly 🌍 Learn more at psychedelicsinrecovery.org more

Believe in People is the UK's leading podcast dedicated to addiction, recovery, lived experience storytelling, and the power of peer support in transforming lives. Produced by ReNew, the series brings honest, unfiltered conversations with people who have faced addiction, homelessness, trauma, stigma, prison, relapse and recovery and found a way forward. Hosted by Matt Butler and produced by Robbie Lawson, each episode provides real insight into the experiences behind substance use, the roots of trauma, and the pathways into healing and long-term recovery. You will hear from public figures, frontline workers, peer mentors, musicians, parents and people with lived experience who are changing communities across the UK. Whether you are in recovery, supporting someone, working in treatment services, or simply curious about what real recovery looks like, this podcast offers depth, truth and hope. With new episodes released regularly, Believe in People is for anyone seeking honest stories, practical learning, and a deeper understanding of how people rebuild their lives. 🎙 2025 British Podcast Award Nominee - Best Interview 🎙 2025 British Podcast Award Nominee - Best Factual 🎙 2024 British Podcast Award Winner - Best Interview 🎙 2025 Radio Academy Award Nominee - Best Speech & Entertainment 🎙 2024 Radio Academy Award Nominee - Best New Podcast www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com Search terms: addiction, recovery podcast UK, lived experience stories, peer support, substance misuse recovery, trauma and recovery. more

Meet Robyn Priest and Charlotte Armstrong — the visionaries behind Robyn Priest LIVE YOUR TRUTH (RPLYT) and Exploration Mastery. They're launching Mastery Vibes: Peer Support Unleashed, a powerful podcast that cuts through the noise with honest conversations about mental health, substance use, recovery, and peer support. With decades of experience and innovative insights from explorationmastery.com and robynpriest.com, Robyn and Charlotte deliver practical strategies, inspiring stories, and proven tools you can apply today. Each episode offers honest conversations, supportive insights, and practical tools — all aimed at empowering you to discover your inner strength and navigate life's challenges with resilience and hope. Whether you're a Peer Supporter, mental health advocate, or someone on a journey to live authentically, Mastery Vibes is your space to learn, connect, and grow. more

A podcast with a focus on the profession of peer support, brought to you by the Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist Network and Mental Health America of Virginia more

A podcast of real stories that will resonate with the Veteran spouse community. Hosted by Hannah O'Brien of the Veteran Spouse Network and in collaboration with Coming Home Well. A community of peer support for military and veteran spouses and committed partners, providing opportunities to engage and connect to helpful resources and a community of support. more

MPN 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 provide information, education, training, peer support and resources across the state using our own 'lived experience' in long term recovery. more

Explaining what Peer Supported Open Dialogue actually entails can be challenging. Talking about talking in order to explain the content of a network meeting is like trying to hold smoke, as Amanda puts it. In this series we hope to record conversations that are dialogical and form a dialogue, with insights from creators, practitioners and teachers of Open Dialogue. We would love it if we could form a dialogue with you. We would like to quite literally demystify what Open Dialogue is all about by having a dialogue about it.  more

Lived Experience Lounge is an Imroc podcast exploring mental health, recovery, and the systems that shape our lives.This is a space for honest conversations about distress, crisis, healing, and what it really means to be human in the middle of it all.We speak with people who use services, deliver them, and work to transform them, exploring recovery-oriented practice, co-production, and peer support in action.Whoever you are, you're welcome here. Pull up a seat and join us on the sofa. more

Peer support specialists Nybelle Caruso and Andrew Pegram discuss topics relevant to the growing field of peer support. more

As I, A Peer is a podcast presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary Region, dedicated to sharing the powerful stories of lived experience with mental health and recovery.In Season One, we're diving into the transformative world of Peer Support authentic, person-centered connections that foster hope, understanding, and resilience. Each episode features meaningful conversations with peers who've walked their own mental health journeys, offering insights into the value of shared experiences and the power of community.Whether you're seeking inspiration, resources, or simply a safe space to feel heard, As I, A Peer is your companion on the path to healing and growth.Join us as we explore Peer Support and its impact one story at a time. more

PEER Voices Podcast focuses on information valuable for peers in the state of Ohio -- and beyond. Hosted by peers with information designed for peers, tune in biweekly to learn more. more

An after-school special for adults. Participants in the award-winning Howie the Harp Peer Support Specialist Training program in New York City share their experience, strength, and hope. What worked, what didn't, and what they learned along the way.What is peer support? One of the best-kept secrets in mental healthcare.Hosts and program participants Anna Butler, John F. O'Donnell, and Ben Roberts bring wisdom and levity to the best of times and the worst of times. Cover Art by Pepper Auerbach. On Instagram @iwasateenagepepper more

Welcome to Shoulder to ShoulderShoulder to Shoulder is a podcast about the power of peer support and lived experience, and what happens when people who've been through tough times use that experience to help others.But what is peer support? It's simple: people who've faced their own challenges offer understanding, connection, and hope to others going through similar challenges.  That's the meaning of peer support, and it's at the heart of everything we do.In a world that can make us feel alone when we're struggling, this podcast is a reminder that connection changes everything.I'm Cate Munro, and each episode I talk with people who've faced real challenges - mental health struggles, addiction, trauma, grief, life-changing moments - and who now stand shoulder to shoulder with others on their own journeys. My guests include peer support workers, people running peer support groups, and individuals whose lived experience has become their greatest strength.They share their stories honestly: what happened, what helped, and how peer support made a difference.Whether you're a peer support worker, thinking about becoming one, part of a peer support group, or simply believe in the power of human connection and shared experience, there's something here for you.Before you listen: This podcast explores personal stories of growth, mental health and resilience. Some episodes include descriptions of trauma and distress. Please trust your instincts and look after yourself  - it's always okay to pause or come back another time.Thank you for being here.Find out more about With-you Consultancy at www.with-you.co.uk more

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. more

We are a podcast dedicated specifically to Peer Professionals: individuals who use their lived experience to assist others with the same conditions or in the same situations they have been in before (usually with mental health or substance use). Peer Support is a wide concept dating back as far as human interaction. In Pennsylvania, the Peer Profession has evolved over the last decade and a half and we hope to bring you episodes that are both educational and informative on the topic of Peer Support. more

Pass the Mic to Peer Supporters is a podcast that amplifies the voices of peer supporters across Canada. Through honest conversations grounded in lived experience, each episode explores the realities of peer support, the strengths that sustain the workforce, and the changes needed to build more equitable and effective systems of care.Whether you're a peer supporter, service provider, leader, or simply curious about the field, you'll hear authentic stories, practical insights, and thoughtful conversations about the unique value of peer support. more

Peer Support for the First Responder Community

Autistic Stuff for Autistic People is a podcast in which some friends who are also autistic peer support coaches talk about their lived experiences and special interests. We are here to invite you into our world as autistic peers sharing relatable conversations about life as autistic people. Based on our experiences in creating peer support spaces online, we believe that introspective interpersonal connection is where some of the most lasting internal insights can come from. This podcast is for autistic people and anyone that lives with, works with, or loves an autistic person.  more