Oasis Mental Health Show

Simone Biles, who is the most decorated American gymnast and regarded by many in the sport to be one of the greatest of all time, withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics team final and individual all-around competition. Following the competition, she cited her mental health as the reason for the withdrawal. In Episode 5 of the Oasis Mental Health Show, Sam and Alex talk about initial reactions, how different situations, traumas, and stressors could have played a role, and why we need to support Simone Biles and other athletes struggling with mental health issues. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oasismentalhealth/support

Pinky Sabhnanai is the co-host of The Authentic Chaos Podcast. She is in her 4th year at the University of Windsor in Canada where she is studying psychology and business administration with aspirations of becoming a clinical psychologist. On Authentic Chaos, Pinky and her Co-host talk about mental health, breaking the stigma surrounding it, and bringing light to stories that inspire them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oasismentalhealth/support

Adrienne Capeless is a master's level therapist, certified personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, and founder of Talk-Lift-Heal. She has over 5 years of experience in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency shelter settings, where she noticed that traditional talk therapy and medication were not effective for everyone. She believes we can improve our mental health through exercise, awareness of negative thinking patterns, and implementing mindfulness techniques. With her background in both talk therapy and strength training, she believes that the mind and body are connected and your treatment should be connected as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oasismentalhealth/support

Sarah Balay is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who believes everyone has the potential for growth and healing. she has a variety of experiences in the field such as crisis intervention (SASS), group counseling, individual counseling and therapy, parent coaching, facilitating therapeutic visitation, and collaboration with schools and agencies. she uses a trauma-informed and strength-based approach, using modalities and interventions of TF-CBT, play therapy, sand tray therapy, client-centered therapy, psychoeducation, bibliotherapy, and DBT. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oasismentalhealth/support

Brianna Fernandez is an LA and NY based Actress, Producer, Screen Writer, Voice-over Artist, and Activist. She graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and also has a Bachelor's in Psychology from Penn State. Currently, she is the Writer/ Producer of the Latin Babbler Show and also is the co-founder of the Ignite The Hearts Foundation. Currently, she is producing the film "They Come In Colors" which is a psychological drama about a young painter, named Ashely, who becomes overwhelmed with anxiety. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oasismentalhealth/support