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Have you ever thought about disconnecting from your phone? What would you do to fill that void?! Or what it is like to transfer to a State or University from a Community College? Note to Self: The Ohlone Mental Health edition provides a space for students to learn or connect with other student experiences and discover the resources available to them on campus or within the community. This podcast also educates, supports, and destigmatizes mental health-related issues or situations, while also empowering students to focus on self-care and caring for those around them.

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    • May 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 95 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Ohlone Mental Health Edition

    S5E12 - Conformity and Peer Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 54:03


    It's our last episode of the semester! Tune in to listen to the PodSquad's discussion on conformity and peer pressure, and how it relates to transferring! We appreciate everyone who listened to our episodes this year! Listen to us wherever you find your podcasts - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Our Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ohlonenotetoself8512   __PRESENT__PRESENT __PRESENT

    S5E11 - Love Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 55:26


    Today, we're joined by a super special guest - Our fearless leader and mentor, Erin! Erin Osanna-Barba is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and also one of Ohlone's mental health counselors. She joins us and brings her insight on love languages.   Listen to us wherever you find your podcasts - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Our Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ohlonenotetoself8512 __PRESENT __PRESENT

    April 2025 Special Navigator Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 30:44


    It's a Navigator take over! Jaskiran and Naria join us from our Mental Health Navigator program to talk more about being third year community college students. Listen to us wherever you find your podcasts - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Our Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ohlonenotetoself8512   __PRESENT __PRESENT __PRESENT __PRESENT __PRESENT

    S5E10 - Authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 54:10


    We're joined by a very special guest! Welcome Anh Ta, a licensed therapist, to the show as we discuss authenticity! Listen to us wherever you find your podcasts - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Our Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ohlonenotetoself8512   __PRESENT __PRESENT __PRESENT

    S5E9 - Stress Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 29:13


    Life of a college student can often be stressful! Tune in to episode 9 of Note to Self to figure out how we deal with stress management and maybe use some tips for yourself! Listen to us wherever you find your podcasts - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Our Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-T3aj11p8ykdGZUyBJG38w __PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT

    S5E8 - Seasonal Allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 44:29


    Achoo! Allergy season is coming up. Tune in to this week's episode of Note to Self where we talk about seasonal allergies. Listen to us wherever you find your podcasts - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Our Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-T3aj11p8ykdGZUyBJG38w  

    S5E7 - Self Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 41:46


    We're back! It's the first episode of the semester! Listen in on the PodSquad's discussion on self care. Listen to us wherever you find your podcasts - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Our Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-T3aj11p8ykdGZUyBJG38w

    Healthy Minds Survey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 27:27


    Note to Self kicks off the semester with a special episode! Our PodSquad member Jacquelyn sits down with Rahma Mahmoud and Camillia Lui to talk about the recently released Healthy Minds Survey. Tune in to learn more!

    S5E6 - Sickness and Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 45:18


    It's our last episode of the semester! Listen in on the PodSquad's discussion on Health and Sickness. Listen to us wherever you find your podcasts - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKg... Our Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/ @ohlonenotetoself8512

    S5E5 - Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 45:49


    The PodSquad is back, and now, with a new member! Please welcome Keona as the 5th member of our team! Tune in this week for a deeper dive into anxiety.   Listen to us wherever you find your podcasts - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKg... Our Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/ @ohlonenotetoself8512

    S5E4 - Cultural Stigma Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 46:43


    The PodSquad is bringing back a topic by popular demand! Join us in this week's Note to Self episode where the PodSquad dives deep into a second discussion on cultural stigma. Listen to us wherever you find your podcasts - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Our Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/ @ohlonenotetoself8512    

    S5E3 - Music Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 51:10


    What's your favorite song? Tune in to our 3rd episode of the semester to learn more about music therapy! Listen to us wherever you find your podcasts - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Our Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/ @ohlonenotetoself8512     __PRESENT

    S5E2 - Cultural Stigmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 49:24


    Welcome back to another episode of Note to Self! Tune in for a discussion revolving around cultural stigmas. Listen to our PodSquad's stories and experiences and see if they relate to you!   Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ohlonenotetoself8512  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Libsyn - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/   __PRESENT

    S5E1 - Back to School Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 47:07


    Note to Self is back! Join the PodSquad as we kick off our 5th season with some new faces. Tune in to listen to Jonathan, Aunyae, Jacquelyn, and Diana on our first episode of the semester. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ohlonenotetoself8512 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Libsyn - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/  

    S4 Special Navigator Episode 2 - How Society Views Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 45:12


    The Navigators are back! Gaby, Shanza, and Randi return for the special Nevigator takeover serires! Tune in to listen to a deep dive into how society views mental health.

    S4E10 - Cultural Stigmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 52:42


    It's mukbang time! The PodSquad brought in dishes from all of their respective cultures for a delicious Note to Self! Tune in to hear more about cultural stigmas. __PRESENT

    S4E9 - Basic Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 44:20


    We have a surprise guest for this episode! Please welcome Paul Simpson from Ohlone's Basic Needs department! Tune in to learn more about who Paul is, his role, and basic needs around Ohlone College. __PRESENT__PRESENT

    S4E8 - Personalities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 45:35


    INFJ? ISTJ? What does that all mean? Find out more when you join the PodSquad in a deeper discussion on personalities in this week's episode of Note to Self! __PRESENT

    S4E7 - Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 46:28


    The PodSquad is back for a new semester of Note to Self! Join our ambassadors through a deeper dive on loneliness in our first episode of the semester!  You can check out our podcast on Youtube, Spotify, or our Note to Self website - Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-T3aj11p8ykdGZUyBJG38w Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKgjXpR2wrJNZ5NoxU Podcast site - https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/  

    S4E6 - Love Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 48:16


    It's our last episode of the semester! Tune in to listen to our PodSquad dive deeper into love languages. __PRESENT__PRESENT

    S4E5 - Community College Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 55:47


    Join the PodSquad as we talk about community college culture! Hear from our ambassadors on their community college experiences and see if you can relate.

    S4E4 - Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 50:00


    Join us for our next installment of Note to Self, where our PodSquad goes deeper into friendships!

    S4E3 - Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships in Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 59:32


    This episode we tackle the tough topics of healthy and toxic relationships that can be seen in adolescents. We mention the grasp the media has on our behavior with our relationships. We, also,  grapple with the signs of both relationships and how to handle being in an unhealthy relationship. As well as advice on how to get out of an unhealthy relationship.

    S4E2 - Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 63:25


    n this episode of note to self we explore the various feelings of anxieties that are feeling currently. From college worries to social media we discuss it all. Sit down with Katelyn, Phu, Danna, and Clara as we talk about our anxiety. __PRESENT

    S4E1 - Has Life Changed After the Pandemic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 44:36


    The pandemic has altered everyone's lives for the past couple of years. In this episode we navigate the various anecdotes and struggles we had because of the pandemic. Sit with us as we reminisce on how the covid-19 pandemic has altered all of our lives. This is the first episode with the 2023-24 cohort, give them a warm welcome!

    S3E13 - Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 49:37


    It's the last episode of the year! Let's send off this year's PodSquad with reflections of the year and of community college as a whole. This final episode will also feature a special guest - Isabel!

    S3E12 - Sentimental Value

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 37:36


    Everyone has something of sentimental value. What's yours? Tune in to our 12th episode of the season where we have TWO special guests!

    S3E11 - Letting Go

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 33:37


    The podSquad is back with another amazing episode. Join them with special guest, Saloni as they dive deeper into letting go and saying goodbye.

    Navigator Takeover Spring 2023 EP3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 57:25


    The Navigators are back, and this time with special guests Anh and Jay! Tune in to listen in on their discussion on empathy fatigue

    S3E10 - Personality

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 65:02


    Our 10th episode of the year! Join us and welcome special guest Zia as we talk all about personality!

    S3E9 - How the Past Affects Our Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 34:57


    How much of your future is determined by your past? Tune in to the next episode of Note to Self with Azaan, Megan, and Zain

    Navigator Takeover Spring 2023 EP2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 37:10


    Gaby and Lina are back with another exciting episode! Tune in to listen to them dive deeper into basic needs.

    S3E8 - Choosing Majors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 28:30


    The PodSquad is back for the Spring semester! Join Megan, Zain, and Azaan as they talk about choosing the right major for you and the stigma around certain majors.

    Navigator Takeover Spring 2023 EP1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 43:16


    The Navigators are back! Join Gaby and Lina in the first episode of a 3 part series. This episode, they dive deeper into consent culture.

    S3E6 - The Affects of Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 38:08


    Join the PodSquad this week in a deep discussion on how social media affects our lives!

    S3E5 - Hobbies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 38:50


    Join the PodSquad in their latest discussion on hobbies and how to discover new ones! __PRESENT

    S3E4 - Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 50:53


    The PodSquad returns with another special guest - Zia! Tune in this week as they talk about friendships and hardships friends go through.

    S3E3 - Finding Your Why (Ft. Anh Ta)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 48:17


    In this week's episode of Note to Self, the PodSquad is joined by special guest Anh Ta to dive deeper into finding your why.

    S3E2 - Mental Health and Productivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 30:44


    Let's talk about the connection between mental health and productivity. Join your hosts, Azaan, Zain, and Megan in a new episode of Note to Self! Listen to us also on - Libsyn: https://ohlonenotetoself.libsyn.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NcCxKg...

    S3E1 - College 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 53:42


    Welcome to a new episode of Note To Self! Join Megan, Zain, and Azaan in welcoming a new generation of Ohlone's favorite podcast. Listen to us on Youtube, Libsyn, and on Spotify.

    S2E17 - Note to Self Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 37:59


    Join the PodSquad as we recap the school year! Take a trip down memory lane as we go over some of the highlights and important conversations STEP Up helped bring together.

    S2E16 - Nightowls vs. Earlybirds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 44:43


    The question of the episode is Nightowl or Earlybird? What side do you resonate more with? Is this lifestyle sustainable for you? Join us in this episode of Note to Self where our Podsquad goes over the benefits and issues of each side.

    S2E15 - Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 54:16


    This week, the PodSquad is joined by Elyssa Acob, a fellow Wellness Ambassador. Tune in as the PodSquad dives in to a rich and deep conversation about burnout and the affects it has on our lives.

    S2E14 - Fading Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 48:54


    Sometimes, there are things that we value and think of as “permanent” or “long-lived” and most of the time ; it is our friendship. However, friendships do fade; whether a person would like it or not. Listen and join the Podsquad and with our guest, Justin Lam, who is a first year Ohlone student, as we explore this topic and come to accept the constant change that happens in our relationships.

    S2E13 - Arts & Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 44:46


    Join us this week for a discussion led none other by our very own Soliyana as the PodSquad dives deeper into the topic of arts and sports.

    S2E12 - Giving Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 49:31


    Have you ever wanted to give up on a class? Or maybe you've tried giving up on a relationship. Listen in to this episode of Note to Self for tips on improve on not giving up.

    S2E11 - Which Way is the Right Way?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 40:21


    Now, you might be wondering what this topic is about? This confusion is quite similar when we think about our future or the journey that we would like to take. It is quite normal for students to feel like this. With the Podsquad, we have Jennifer Harper, an Ohlone College Counselor and Personal Development Professor, and Sharnell Smothers, a Step Senior Wellness Ambassador. In this episode, we dive into a topic about our current thought process and feelings regarding the decision about our career path and how it affects our mental health. Resources from Counselor Jennifer: Counselors: https://www.ohlone.edu/counseling/appointment Personal Development classes: https://www.ohlone.edu/personaldev/courses How to Choose a Major workshops (facilitated by counselors): https://appointments.ohlone.edu/esars/major_online/eSARS.asp?WCI=Init&WCE=Settings Web Resources Career Counseling (steps & sign up for help with finding a major): https://www.ohlone.edu/careercounseling Career & Major exploration tools https://www.ohlone.edu/careercounseling/careerandmajor

    Note to Self - Navigator Take Over - Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 58:13


    Tune into the finale of our Navigator Takeover series! Today, our hosts are joined by fellow Navigator Gabriela Aguilar in a deeper dive into health insurance. Tune in to hear about our Navigators' experiences with health insurance companies and some tips on how to deal with them.

    S2E10 - Body Image and Self Esteem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 40:38


    According to a study done by the mental health foundation, research has found that higher body dissatisfaction is associated with a poorer quality of life, psychological distress and the risk of unhealthy eating behaviors and disorders. In this episode, the PodSquad discusses the topic of body image and self esteem and its impact on mental health.

    Note to Self - Navigator Take Over - Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 39:39


    The navigators are back with another episode of their takeover! Join them as they speak more on active listening. Tune into to learn how you can become a better listener.

    Note to Self - Navigator Take Over - Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 57:09


    Quang, Setara, and Melodie are back by popular demand! Tune in for another semester of our Navigator crew as they talk about the struggles and hardships of immigration.

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