Podcast Racial Identity as a Peer Recovery Specialistwith Sarah McFarland About the Episode Date: August 30, 2023 Episode 28: Racial Identity as a Peer Recovery Specialist with Sarah McFarland Summary Our new podcast episode features Sarah McFarland, R-PRS, discussing her racial identity and the trials and tribulations and everyday challenges she faces as a BIPOC in her role as a registered peer recovery specialist. Sarah is a Certified Trauma Professional, Certified Personal Medication Coach, Registered Peer Recovery Specialist and Resilience Practitioner. Her professional experience includes CASA volunteer, Advocate for Sexual Trauma Services and Domestic Violence Prevention. She devotes much of her time to advocate for survivors of childhood abuse and neglect. Sarah is an active member, advocate and facilitator and former board member for NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness.