Wellness in the Woods Podcast

Nick Winkleblack, Raina Otoun, William Tucker
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The mission of this podcast is to give voice to peers throughout Minnesota, to foster and embrace acceptance of all life experiences. We wish to build communication and community through authentic conversations about emotional and mental health through recovery. Real stories. Real recovery. Real hope. Because no one heals alone.

  1. Jun 5

    Harm Reduction with Bill Houston

    A conversation with Bill Houston about Harm Reduction.

    1h 5m

  2. May 29

    Resilience as a Peer Support

    Peer Support Specialist Dale Dow talks about his own path through recovery and how he supports others through their recovery.

    1h 11m

  3. May 22

    A Conversation with Brian Andrews

    A conversation about kids, safety and welfare, with Brian Andrews.

    1h 14m

  4. May 16

    Substance Challenges

    Karla Christiansen is an Adolescent Addiction Counselor. She is deeply committed to walking along side youth and families impacted by substance use and mental health challenges.

    42 min

  5. May 8

    The Happiness Practice with AnnaLynn

    AnnaLynn joins us to discuss children's mental and emotional health in school.

    1h 12m

  6. May 1

    Preventing Suicide with Destiny Tinnes

    Destiny Tinnes, the Minnesota Suicidal Prevention Regional Coordinator joins us to discuss her role, and to remember your "WHY."Links to the resources discussed: MN Suicide Prevention Trainer NetworkRegional CoordinationSAMHSA988 HelplineMDH Region V+ Mental Health Initiative (Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena Counties)Additional resource for anyone in need: there is a Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic in Brainerd

    49 min

  7. Apr 25

    Chasing the Spotlight: Self-Esteem and External Validation

    The pull of being approved. Seeking external validation can be momentarily rewarding, but ultimately it can be like a terrible addiction. Healthy self-esteem tends to be steady and allows for mistakes without collapsing into shame, and success without needing constant validation. Self-respect, Confidence, Acceptance, Resilience, Self-trust, giving yourself compassion.

    1h 15m

  8. Apr 17

    Chronic Pain and Substance Abuse with Richard Huth

    Richard Huth tells us about his journal of survival and sobriety.

    45 min
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The mission of this podcast is to give voice to peers throughout Minnesota, to foster and embrace acceptance of all life experiences. We wish to build communication and community through authentic conversations about emotional and mental health through recovery. Real stories. Real recovery. Real hope. Because no one heals alone.

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  • Creator
    Nick Winkleblack, Raina Otoun, William Tucker
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Wellness in the Woods
  • Show Website
    Wellness in the Woods Podcast