Anxiety Sucks!

On today's episode, we're joined by a very special guest: Rene Snow from APAIT. Rene is a peer support specialist who actively works to uplift and support the LGBTQ+ community.In this episode, Rene opens up about her personal journey as a transgender woman and offers a powerful, relatable conversation about the experiences of the trans community. She emphasizes the importance of normalizing transitioning as a part of the broader human experience—reminding us that everyone goes through major life changes.Rene also shares valuable resources and offers thoughtful insights into what it means to be a transgender woman in today's society. Resources: APAIT Trevor Project Planned ParenthoodErin Reed's Informed Consent Map LGBTQ Center OCTrans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram: @nami_ocTik Tok: @nami_ocFacebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County

On today's episode, we have a very special guest: Victoria Valle Remond. Victoria immigrated from Mexico with her family when she was just 8 years old. She opens up about her personal mental health journey and what it was like to leave behind close relatives at such a young age. Victoria shares the emotional challenges she faced, how they shaped her, and offers heartfelt advice for anyone navigating a similar experience.Immigration Resources: Nuestra CasaCatholic Charities Immigrants Rising Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠⁠⁠Email us at: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram: @nami_ocTik Tok: @nami_ocFacebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County

In today's episode, we're diving into a habit we ALL struggle with: doom scrolling. Let's be real — we all do it, and yet we can't help but feel that pang of regret afterwards.

Join us for Tour de NAMI, May 30th–June 9th!We're excited to announce a special event with four stops along the route: San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Orange County, and San Diego. At each stop, we'll be hosting mini-events to raise funds for mental health programs supporting youth.Want to ride along? Join Cork and his riding partner Rick as they embark on the journey! You can ride with them for as long as you'd like. Just be sure to come prepared with water, sunscreen, bike tires, and all the essentials for a great ride!The cost to participate is $100, with all proceeds going to support mental health initiatives for teens and young people in our community.You can find more information at: somedayproductions.org Connect with us: ⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠⁠Email us at: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram: @nami_ocTik Tok: @nami_ocFacebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County Resources: NAMI OC WarmLine: Call or Text at (714)-991-6412988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text at 988 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741TeenLine: Call (800)-852-8336NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6564

Welcome back to Anxiety Sucks! On today's episode, Max and Breann dive into the idea of contentment and discuss the difference between being content and being happy, and which of the two is more fulfilling. They also share the self-care they both do to achieve the feeling of contentment, offering helpful takeaways for those seeking a more peaceful, fulfilling life.Connect with us: ⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠Email us at: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram: @nami_ocTik Tok: @nami_ocFacebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County Resources: NAMI OC WarmLine: Call or Text at (714)-991-6412988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text at 988 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741TeenLine: Call (800)-852-8336NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6564

Welcome back toAnxiety Sucks! In today's episode, we're joined by Jack Maurer, who opens up about his personal journey through trauma and recovery after a life-changing boating accident. Jack dives into the mental battles he faced throughout his recovery process and reflects on how the experience has deeply impacted and transformed his life.Connect with us:⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠Email us at: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram: @nami_ocTik Tok: @nami_ocFacebook: NAMI Orange CountyYoutube: NAMI Orange CountyResources:NAMI OC WarmLine: Call or Text at (714)-991-6412988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text at 988Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741TeenLine: Call (800)-852-8336NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6564

Welcome back to Anxiety Sucks! We're thrilled to introduce Max Virtue as our new cohost! In this episode, Max opens up about his personal mental health journey and some of the major life transitions he's currently navigating. We're back, releasing new episodes every other Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more insightful conversations! Connect with us: NAMI Orange County Website Email us at: anxietysucks@namioc.org Instagram: @nami_oc Tik Tok: @nami_oc Facebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County Resources: NAMI OC WarmLine: Call or Text at (714)-991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text at 988 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 TeenLine: Call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6564

Happy New Years from Anxiety Sucks! New full episodes will come back on Wednesday January 15th! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264

In this episode, Bree sits down with her longtime best friend, Shay Virtue, to talk about the anxieties they've both faced in their early 20s. Shay opens up about her personal mental health journey, sharing the struggles she's encountered and the strategies that have helped her manage her anxiety. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264

In this episode, Bre opens up about her new relationship and her journey to overcome the habit of seeking constant validation. Madi shares her own experiences with this need and how it impacts her relationships. Together, they explore what has worked for them, strategies for building self-confidence, and ways to break free from relying on external validation to feel good. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264

On this episode, Bre and Madi open up about their high school experiences, reflecting on the pressures, anxieties, and lack of mental health awareness they faced. They discuss how they navigated these challenges and want to share a message of hope: even though high school can feel overwhelming, many of the things that seem crucial now may feel less important over time. Through their stories, they aim to help students feel less alone and remind them that things do get better after high school. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264

Join Anxiety Sucks hosts Bree and Madi as they welcome It's Okay to Feel host Dave Hill to the show! It's Okay to Feel is NAMI Orange County's second podcast, and Dave shares what's in store for the upcoming season. They also discuss NAMI OC's annual 5K Walk, happening on Saturday, November 16th at Angel Stadium. Be sure to join us at the event, where you'll have a chance to meet both Dave and Bree, who will be working at the walk! NAMI-OC Resources: Website: https://www.namioc.org/ Instagram: @nami_oc Facebook: @NAMI Orange County Tik Tok: @nami_oc Additional Resources: OC WarmLine: Call or text (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Teen Line: Call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6264

This week we discuss therapy and mindfulness with an emphasis on self care. Tune in for a candid conversation about what's been on our minds recently!

Welcome back to another episode of Anxiety Sucks! In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Sharnell Myles from Embark Behavioral Health and technology specialist Christian Johnson. In this episode, Madi and Breann welcome back Dr. Myles to continue the conversation on the dangers of trauma dumping—this time focusing on its impact through social media. Dr. Myles introduces Christian Johnson, a technology specialist, to help us explore how social media affects younger generations and how the constant online discussion of trauma has shifted its meaning. Together, they offer valuable advice on how to handle sensitive situations and stay safe while using social media platforms. Embark Behavioral Health Website: https://www.embarkbh.com/ Facebook: @ Embark Behavioral Health Instagram: @embark_bh NAMI-OC Resources: Website: https://www.namioc.org/ Instagram: @nami_oc Facebook: @NAMI Orange County Tik Tok: @nami_oc Additional Resources: OC WarmLine: Call or text (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Teen Line: Call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6264

In today's episode, Madi and Breann explore their personal struggles, focusing on the challenges of setting boundaries with family members. They candidly discuss their financial difficulties and how these challenges impact their relationships, both with family and in their personal lives. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264

Welcome back to another episode of Anxiety Sucks! In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Sharnell Myles from Embark Behavioral Health Our hosts dive into an insightful conversation with Dr. Myles about trauma dumping. Dr. Myles is a licensed professional in psychotherapy and specializes in treatment for complex trauma. She discusses the effects of trauma dumping onto your friends and briefly touches the negative effects social media can have toward trauma dumping. Planned Parenthood Resources: Website: https://www.embarkbh.com/ Facebook: @ Embark Behavioral Health Instagram: @embark_bh NAMI-OC Resources: Website: https://www.namioc.org/ Instagram: @nami_oc Facebook: @NAMI Orange County Tik Tok: @nami_oc Additional Resources: OC WarmLine: Call or text (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Teen Line: Call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6264

Welcome back to another episode of Anxiety Sucks! In this episode, we're joined by Courtney Bramstedt from Planned Parenthood. Our hosts dive into an insightful conversation with Courtney about the incredible resources and programs that Planned Parenthood offers. Tune in to learn more about their work and how they support communities across the country! Planned Parenthood Resources: Website: pposbc.org Educational Workshops: betterthansexed.com Facebook: @plannedparenthoodosbc Instagram: @plannedparenthoodosbc TikTok: @pposbc_ NAMI-OC Resources: Connect with us: Additional Resources: OC WarmLine: Call or text (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Teen Line: Call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6264

Welcome back to a new season of Anxiety Sucks! Madi and Breann have decided to kick off season 4 with a candid discussion on self awareness. Listen in for some of the experiences our hosts have had with finding the balance between over-thinking and under-thinking.

Thank you everyone who listened to this season! We have so much fun making these episodes and we hope you enjoy them. Stay tuned for our upcoming season we will be back shortly :) We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

On today's episode, Madi and Breann dive into the little joys that make life brighter, sharing the simple pleasures and everyday moments that bring them comfort and happiness. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

Calling All high school and college students! Join us on June 15, 2024 for our first-ever Campus Retreat at the Delhi Center in Santa Ana, CA. . This retreat is at no-cost to you and there will be a ton of giveaways! At the retreat, you can learn about our NAMI On Campus clubs and how to start one. Additionally, you can discover our new program, the Inspiring Minds Collective, where you will learn how to advocate for mental health, solutions for mental health issues, and develop leadership skills. Signup here for our Campus Retreat: NAMI OC EVENTBRITE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

In this week's episode, Breann and Madi sit down with Max Virtue to discuss how video games have both enhanced and hindered his mental health journey. Max emphasizes that moderation and balance are essential for maintaining stable mental health while enjoying video games. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

In this week's episode, Breann and Madi talk with NAMI-OC's Warmline Director Arna Vodenos. Arna shares her personal story as well as tips on how to control anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and panic attacks. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

In this week's episode, Breann and Madi explore their experiences with self-esteem and body image. Listen in for a candid discussion about the value of loving yourself. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

Welcome back to another episode of Anxiety Sucks! On today's episode we have Amy Durham the CEO of NAMI Orange County. Amy talks about work-life balance, how to prep for an interview, and some advice on what to look for in jobs and work experience. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

Welcome back to another episode of Anxiety Sucks. This episode Madi and Breann take a trip down memory lane and dive into their lives as dancers. They share their personal experience with dance and how it helped their mental health when navigating high school. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

In this episode, we speak with David Bae, a wonderfully articulate and emotionally intelligent young adult, about his experiences with anxiety. Through NAMI's platform and various others, David continues to use his voice to speak out about the reality of anxiety and mental health in the modern age. We hope his story impacts you in the same way it has for us. Thank you for listening. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

In this episode, we discuss one of our deepest and most personal struggles: the anxiety that accompanies feelings of guilt. Guilt can be a very complex and overwhelming emotion, so join us this week in trying to unravel its effects on our mental health, as well as some ways to deal with it. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

Welcome back to Anxiety Sucks! On today's episode Madi and Breann talk about how journaling has affected their mental health. They both share how they started journaling and how they look at it now all the way from being a great coping skill for their anxiety to just writing something they are grateful for. Journaling can be a great tool for self-care and has benefits for your mental wellness. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

On today's episode, Madi and Breann check in with one another and share what they are personally struggling with. Feelings of anxiety, overwhelm and stress are three of the main stressors in their lives at the moment. This episode shares that checking in with each other can relieve some of the stressors. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

Join us this week for a critical discussion about mental health for student athletes; hosts Breann and Madi speak with Haley Herdman, a former D1 athlete, to shed some light unto the overwhelming and demanding reality for these young adults. Haley's Pod: Mental Health Training Room

Grief is one of those things that everyone will experience in their lifetime, but no one is ever prepared for it and what it may feel like. On this episode we invited Melanie Morrison, to talk about her experience with grief following the passing of her mother last March. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

Content/Trigger Warning: The following episode of Anxiety Sucks discusses topics of suicide, sexual abuse, and substance abuse. If you need help, please reach out to any of the following resources:  National Resources:  National Suicide Lifeline - 988  Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Call/text) - (877).727.4747 Teen Line (Call/Text) - (800).852.8336 Trevor Project (Call/Text) - (866).488.7386 Orange County Local Resources: NAMI Orange County Warmline- (714).991.6412 OC links Behavioral Health Line - (855).625.4657  NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800).950.6264 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714).991.6412 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800).852.8336 Through the art of comedy, professional comedian and bestselling author Aidan Park will help teens and adults build confidence, foster connections, and ultimately break stigma, allowing them to feel validated and less isolated in the world. Each workshop, led by Aidan, is 4 hours long with 1 hour for lunch provided by NAMI OC. (We like to stress FREE FOOD! lol!) All workshops are at no-cost and open to the community. Anyone 15 and older can participate. At the end of the workshop, all participants will get the (optional) chance to perform their comedy piece on stage in front of their peers. There will be partnering organizations at the event, sharing their resources with participants as well. Dates and times: Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm PT (exact dates below) Location: Costa Mesa Room, Norma Hertzog Community Center1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 March 16: LGBTQ+ April 27: TAY May 11: AAPI Heritage June 22: General Mental Health We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

If you have been listening all season, then you know we have been wanting to share our Justin Timberlake x Les Misérables philosophy. So, here it is all connecting back to forgiveness and how forgiveness is one of the most important things to learn in our lives. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

This week, we have a combo platter for our listeners: Breann and Madi, the hosts of NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks! team up with Ed Portillo, host of NAMI OC's other podcast It's Okay To Feel. We're here to share our New Year's resolutions and discuss some movies that have shaped our idea of mental health. Please fill out our surveys and/or email us at itsokaytofeel@namioc.org and anxietysucks@namioc.org! Enjoy!  We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

On today's episode we talk with Nicole Chaux about what it's like to outgrow friendships, being in long distance friendships, and the realities post break-up with someone. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

On today's episode we talk with Amanda Wilson-Eck about panic attacks, and how much they suck. They all share their experience from having panic attacks and share what helped them the most. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

Hosts Madi and Breann talk about how they have learned the importance of how to be alone and prioritizing their mental health above others. They go into their personal experience of traveling and living on their own and their continued journey of learning to love themselves. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠ Connect with us: ⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠Instagram⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠TikTok⁠ @nami_oc ⁠Youtube:⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠OC WarmLine⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264 NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

In honor of spooky times, Breann and Madi talk all things Halloween! Where we got our questions: https://www.badgrammarian.com/table-topics/table-topics-ideas-halloween/ Connect with us: NAMI Orange County Website  Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org Instagram:  @nami_oc TikTok @nami_oc Youtube: NAMI Orange County  Spotify  Resources: ⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey  OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412 NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups NAMI-OC Eventbrite  Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by:  Funded by OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

Hosts Breann and Madi explore the definition of 'perfection,' asking what it means to judge yourself and if it's considered a "good" or "bad" thing. Do you consider yourself a perfectionist? If so, what drives that? Is it your parents, friends, or just yourself? What are the mental impacts of such? Connect with us: NAMI Orange County Website  Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org Instagram:  @nami_oc TikTok @nami_oc Youtube: NAMI Orange County  Spotify  Resources: NAMI-OC Podcast Survey  OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412 NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups NAMI-OC Eventbrite  Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

Big life changes are scary, confusing, and difficult to go through. They end up making you feel lost and uncertain about yourself, but they can also bring some of the most amazing opportunities. Join us for today's episode to hear how Madi and Breann deal with some of their big life changes and how it has affected their mental wellness. Connect with us: NAMI Orange County Website  Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org Instagram:  @nami_oc TikTok @nami_oc Youtube: NAMI Orange County  Spotify  Resources: NAMI-OC Podcast Survey  OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412 NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups NAMI-OC Eventbrite  Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

On today's episode of Anxiety Sucks, we're talk about movies! Breann and Madi talk about how watching TV eases their anxiety and brings them pure joy in their day. Connect with us: NAMI Orange County Website  Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org Instagram:  @nami_oc TikTok @nami_oc Youtube: NAMI Orange County  Spotify  Resources: NAMI-OC Podcast Survey  OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412 NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups NAMI-OC Eventbrite  Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

On this episode of Anxiety Sucks, our hosts Madi and Breann talk about their own experiences with anxiety and how it affects them on a day-to-day bases. Remember! Anxiety looks different for everyone and can be experienced in many different ways. Hopefully, this episode shows that you are not alone and gives some advice on dealing with anxiety. Connect with us: NAMI Orange County Website  Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org Instagram:  @nami_oc TikTok @nami_oc Youtube: NAMI Orange County  Spotify  Resources: NAMI-OC Podcast Survey  OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412 NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups NAMI-OC Eventbrite  Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by:  Funded by OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

We're officially back! Welcome to Anxiety Sucks Season 3. This episode we introduce our new host Madi Morrison and what to expect for the upcoming season! We are so excited to be back and we hope you will enjoy our next season with us! Connect with us: NAMI Orange County Website  Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org Instagram:  @nami_oc TikTok @nami_oc Youtube: NAMI Orange County  Spotify  Resources: NAMI-OC Podcast Survey  OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412 NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups NAMI-OC Eventbrite  Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by:  Funded by OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

Farewell to our second season of NAMI-OC's Anxiety Sucks the podcast! We want to say thank you again to our guests who came on and shared their stories with us, and a big thank you to all of our listeners! We could not do it without you guys and we appreciate so much! Thank you again for allowing us to share our personal stories and we can't wait to see what is to come for our third season :) Connect with us:NAMI Orange County Website Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram:  @nami_ocTikTok @nami_ocYoutube: NAMI Orange County Spotify Resources:NAMI-OC Podcast Survey OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin BoardNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groupsNAMI-OC Eventbrite Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by:  OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act.

Today, we have a father/son duo come on and chat about their mental health journey together. Mike Bernard is an author who wrote a book called It Sounded Better in my Head"  that is loosely based off his sons', Tim Bernard, mental health journey as he was growing up. Tim is a musician that wrote music that promotes mental health awareness and helps end the stigma surrounding mental illness. They chat with our hosts discussing the struggles of a parent child relationship through going a mental health journey. Support Mike and Tim Bernard: It Sounded Better in my Head  Buy It Sounded Better in my Head - Amazon Tim Bernard Music - Spotify Connect with us:NAMI Orange County Website Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram:  @nami_ocTikTok @nami_ocYoutube: NAMI Orange County Spotify Resources:NAMI-OC Podcast Survey OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin BoardNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groupsNAMI-OC Eventbrite Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by:  OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act.

Happy Pride! On this episode Chris shares his personal experience with coming out at the age of 21, and shares some advice for those who may be struggling with coming out. Also, our hosts share some community Pride events that are happening in Orange County! Connect with us:NAMI Orange County Website Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram:  @nami_ocTikTok @nami_ocYoutube: NAMI Orange County Spotify Resources:NAMI-OC Podcast Survey OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin BoardNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groupsNAMI-OC Eventbrite LGBTQ Center OC Trevor ProjectPride OCOrange County Pride EventbriteDisclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

Hosts Breann, Amanda, and Chris chat about a new idea called rusting out. Similar to burn out the idea of rusting out is the lack of fulfillment and stimulation in work, relationships, and in yourself.  They discuss there personal experience when they felt this way and give tips on how to help get out of a rusty funk.Connect with us:NAMI Orange County Website Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram:  @nami_ocTikTok @nami_ocYoutube: NAMI Orange County Spotify Resources:NAMI-OC Podcast Survey OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin BoardNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groupsNAMI-OC Eventbrite Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

Anxiety Sucks the podcast! Welcome's back Cork Snider and Tour De Recovery! Cork chats with our hosts, where and when this year's Tour de Recovery Orange County stop will be. Come join NAMI-OC during Tour de Recovery on June 10th, 2023 at Miles Square Park to meet Cork, listen to speakers apart of his organization, and ride with him if you want! Connect with Cork: Someday ProductionsTik Tok: @cork_Snider : Statman Connect with us:NAMI Orange County Website Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram:  @nami_ocTikTok @nami_ocYoutube: NAMI Orange County Spotify Resources:NAMI-OC Podcast Survey OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin BoardNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groupsNAMI-OC Eventbrite Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

Breann and Chris welcome back Amanda to the podcast after her brief absence. Together they chat about the importance of resting and why our body deserves rest. The art of resting requires a balance between relaxation and rejuvenation, that allows you to recharge and reset. Everyone should learn to rest up a little more!Connect with us:NAMI Orange County Website Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram:  @nami_ocTikTok @nami_ocYoutube: NAMI Orange County Spotify Resources:NAMI-OC Podcast Survey OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin BoardNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groupsNAMI-OC Eventbrite Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

Host Breann and Chris, chat with Janeane Bernstein, an author, artist and radio show host about the importance of human connection and creativity. On this episode, Janeane discusses why it's so important to channel your inner creativity within yourself for self-care purposes and your own happiness. Also, we talk about the struggles of human connection these days, and why it is so important to not run away from it but instead embrace all aspects of a genuine human connection. Connect with us:NAMI Orange County Website Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.orgInstagram:  @nami_ocTikTok @nami_ocYoutube: NAMI Orange County Spotify Resources:NAMI-OC Podcast Survey OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin BoardNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groupsNAMI-OC Eventbrite Disclaimer:NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.