Healthy Transitions Podcast Lived Experience Series

The Healthy Transitions Podcast gives Oregon youth between the ages of 16 and 25 a platform to share their lived experiences.

We’d love to give you a space to tell your story. Please fill out this form if you’re interested! There is no “criteria” for your experiences. Answer the questions in any way that feels true to you.

Please write in full sentences. In an effort to preserve anonymity, avoid using the names of any people involved in your story. If you’re not quite sure how to do so smoothly, you may use fake names. You’ll notice that some of the questions have other prompt questions below them. These are just there to help guide you. You’re not required to answer them.

Below, you will have the option to specify how you would like your story to be told. There is no obligation whatsoever to be on the podcast yourself. Please opt for whatever feels most comfortable. If you do choose to read your own story on the podcast, you will receive a stipend. Everyone who fills out the form will receive a stipend, regardless of whether they tell their story firsthand.

Due to limited time and capacity, not all stories will be featured on the podcast. Thank you for taking the time to share yours!

Please contact healthytransitionsor@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. If you or someone you know is in crisis, do not hesitate to contact one of the following resources.


YouthLine: Teen-to-teen youth crisis and support hotline, 4pm-10pm PST

(877) 968-8491

Text “teen2teen” 839863

Trevor Project: Crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth, 24/7

1-866-488-7386

Text “START” to 678678

Oregon Warmline: Peer support helpline, ​​9:00am to 11:00pm everyday

(800) 698-2392

Racial Equity Support Line: M-F, 8:30AM - 5:00PM.

(503) 575-3764

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Email *
First Name *
If you do not want your real name attached to your answers, you are welcome to use a fake one
Age *
What area of Oregon are you from? *
Choose whichever feels most accurate
How would you like your story to be told? *
What does healing and recovery mean to you? *
What does progress look like?
Describe your lived experience. This can look like mental health and/or substance use challenges, houselessness, neurodivergence, disability, etc. *
When first recognizing symptoms or beginning to struggle, did you feel comfortable turning to anyone/anywhere? When did you first open up? Why did you decide to open up?
When did you realize what you were experiencing wasn't typical?
What supports help(ed) you heal? *
What treatment, coping skills, therapies, communities, belief systems, or healing modalities have been most helpful for you? Who is helpful and supportive of you? What do they do that makes you feel cared for?
How do you support yourself? *
Do you have any routines, goals, or other coping mechanisms that help you support yourself?
What have you learned in your recovery?
Did you surprise yourself in any way? What have you learned about yourself?
What are you most proud of yourself for?
How have you come to terms with your lived experience?
What has acceptance looked like for you?
If you could provide some hope and encouragement for someone going through something similar to you, what would you like them to know? *
What would have been helpful to you? If you could talk to your younger self, what would you tell them?
Is there anything we haven't asked you about that you would like to share?
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