Peer International Exchange

About 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.

Publisher

Justin S. Bell, PhD

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 May 2025

Latest episode

2 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Family Peer Support in Victoria - Phillip Stone

   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.

2. 

   13 Jun 2025

   Peer Support in Iran - Ehsan Ranjbar

   Ehsan Ranjbar describes Iran's Congress 60 recovery program, which combines medication tapering and community support, in an interview with Dr. Justin Bell, revealing a culturally grounded recovery approach.

3. 

   29 May 2025

   Peer Support in Belgium - Stéphane Waha

   Stéphane Waha discusses Belgium's peer support movement with Dr. Justin Bell, covering integrating peer workers, advancing policy, and sustaining lived experience values in this interview.

Podcast Authority Score: 11 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

22

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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