Content Warning: This episode is created for adult audiences only. The conversation includes personal experiences of mental illness, substance abuse, suicide, and hospitalization. These topics may be distressing to some listeners. Discretion is advised. Please see below for resources and support.Special guest, Phil Maynard, shares his personal experiences with mental illness and recovery. Phil is a Peer Recovery Support Specialist who uses his story, compassion for others, and great sense of humor to spread hope in recovery. Phil, thanks for your time spent with us on the True Vine Talks Podcast. Your story is moving; the work you do is so important.Suicide Hotline: 988Text Crisis Line: text 'HOME' to 741741

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True Vine Talks is a Podcast discussing mental health and relationships. Linda and Rachel are licensed professional counselors at True Vine Counseling in Hurricane, WV. They believe emotion is the fastest and most reliable tool for lasting change. Linda and Rachel are passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families identify, understand, and change the patterns that keep them stuck. Their goal is to help people learn how to connect with themselves and others in healthy, productive ways that soothe fears and meet emotional needs (such as love and belonging).