Anxiety Sucks!

By NAMI Orange County

Let's be real; anxiety can suck, but talking about it doesn't have to! Hang out with hosts Breann and Max every other Wednesday to tune out the anxious thoughts and get real about our mental health. W... more

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How many episodes does Anxiety Sucks! have?

The podcast currently has 156 episodes available.

Anxiety Sucks! episodes:

June 30, 2022 A Series on Self Care: Episode 4 The Final Push
This week we wrap up our self care series. We discuss the last legs of the John Muir trail and the importance of how this trip benefitted our mental health. Self care is one of the most important things we can do for our mental health and recovery. Reach out and find what self care means to you and discover your own self care that will change your life. If you have any questions or want to share your story email me at [email protected]. We would love to hear from our listeners.
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24min
June 22, 2022Season 1 Recap!
In this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, host Breann and Amanda, hop on discussing the past year of this podcast and what's to come in the future, as this being the final episode for Season 1. We want to thank you listeners for your endless love and support, we very much appreciate it and will be back soon for more episodes to come! In addition, please fill out our annual survey linked below, this will help us gage what you want to listen to and helps us continue to grow our podcast! Thank You all once again we will be back soon!
Connect With Us:
NAMI Orange County Website
Email us: [email protected]
Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide Survey
Instagram; @nami_oc
TikTok @nami_oc
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 Face To Face Program
NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide 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 Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.
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19min
June 15, 2022Surviving Growing Up
In this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann and Amanda deep dive in some of the life lessons they have learned and still are learning from growing up. They discuss topics such as knowing worth of relationships, patience, communication, and therapy! As they talk in this conversation they bring advice from personal experience they have had and share helpful tips on some important life lessons of growing up.
In this episode, our hosts talk about:
Numbers don't define who you are
Knowing worth of Relationships
Patience
Communication
Connect With Us:
NAMI Orange County Website
Email us: [email protected]
Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide Survey
Instagram; @nami_oc
TikTok @nami_oc
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 Face To Face Program
NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide 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 Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.
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1h 6min
June 01, 2022Pro for Pronouns With Brianna and Hector from APAIT
In this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Philip, and Amanda talk with Brianna and Hector from APAIT. APAIT, Asian Pacific Aids Intervention Team, is an organization that was founded on helping the stigma surrounding HIV and Aids, and now helps many different aspects of LGBTQIA+ community regarding HIV education, substance abuse, HIV testing, and sexual health. In this episode, Brianna and Hector explain a variety of different topics including proper use of pronouns, the differences between gender and sexuality, and toxic masculinity. They share resources and helpful tips in how to properly use pronouns, and how to live a healthy sexual lifestyle.
In this episode, our hosts talk about:
APAIT's Mission
Pronouns
Flying Gender Unicorn
Toxic Masculinity
Self-care
Connect With APAIT:
APAIT OC Website
APAIT Housing
APAIT Testing
Spark Program email Hector: [email protected]
Instagram : @APAIT_OC
@APAIT.Spark
Connect With Us:
NAMI Orange County Website
Email us: [email protected]
Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide Survey
Instagram; @nami_oc
TikTok @nami_oc
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 Face To Face Program
NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide 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 Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.
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1h 10min
June 01, 2022 Tour de Recovery with Cork Snider
Craig and Steve meet with Cork Snider, a cycling enthusiast that is riding from San Jose to Oceanside from June 3-12 to raise money and awareness for mental health and substance abuse recovery. There is a tour stop in Anaheim on June 11 at 9am at ARTIC Lot B where speakers and performers will be participating and seeing Cork, and his riding partner Rick Burns off towards San Clemente. It's a ride-along so bring your bike and go as far as you want. For more information, see http://www.somedayproductions.org , or follow Cork on Tik Tok at cork_snider or his facebook page
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26min
May 25, 2022Tour De Recovery with Cork
In this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann and Amanda talk with long distance cyclists Cork Snider. Cork shares his passion of cycling to help family, friends, and former students of his and raises money for many different organizations. He explains his next upcoming ride from San Jose to Oceanside California with five tour stops in between. This ride is inspired by a friend and former student's journey from addiction to recovery with the love, care, and clinical support from Mental Health Systems. On June 11th, Cork will be making a tour stop in Anaheim, CA for a fun event promoted by NAMI OC and Mental Health Systems celebrating Mental Health. If you would like to join Cork on his ride you can view his itinerary on his website Someday Productions. Help show the support for the show by taking a moment to fill out our survey. Your feedback allows us to continue creating content for our community!
In this episode, our hosts talk about:
Cork's Story
Past ride Cork has done
Someday Productions
Tour De Recovery - June 11, 2022
Self-care
Connect With Us:
NAMI Orange County Website
Email us: [email protected]
Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide Survey
Instagram; @nami_oc
TikTok @nami_oc
Spotify
Resources:
NAMI-OC Podcast Survey
Someday Productions
Tour De Recovery - June 11, 2022
OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412
NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board
NAMI-OC's Face To Face Program
NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide 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 Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.
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1h 1min
May 18, 2022Surviving Change
In this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann talks with close friend Madi about how to go about change. Madi shares her personal story, and share her outlook on how to make big life's changes . They also go into deeper topics of radical acceptance, and living life with compassion to help with the fear of change. Help support for the show by taking a moment to fill out our survey. Your feedback allows us to continue creating content for our community!
In this episode, our hosts talk about:
Madi's personal story
Radical Acceptance
Fear of change
Compassion
Self-care
Connect With Us:
NAMI Orange County Website
Email us: [email protected]
Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide Survey
Instagram; @nami_oc
TikTok @nami_oc
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 Face To Face Program
NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide 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 Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.
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49min
May 11, 2022Just Be There...
In this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann and Amanda talk with Mental Health Advocate Shivani as they discuss how to give emotional support for friends and family. Shivani shares her personal story, and share tips that have helped her through her mental health journey. They also talk about proper language in giving emotional support and how just being there can be the best support you can give. In light of mental health awareness month they bring helpful tips to practice self-care! Help show the support for the show by taking a moment to fill out our survey. Your feedback allows us to continue creating content for our community!
In this episode, our hosts talk about:
Shivani's personal story
Langauge of Emotional Support
How to get counseling
Resources
Self-care
Connect With Us:
NAMI Orange County Website
Email us: [email protected]
Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide Survey
Instagram; @nami_oc
TikTok @nami_oc
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 Face To Face Program
NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide 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 Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.
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1h 7min
May 04, 2022Fitness Time with Jen!
In this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann talks with Jen about how exercising can be beneficial to your mental health. Jen explains her personal story of how she was introduced into the fitness field and how to overcome gym anxieties. In light of mental health awareness month they bring helpful tips to practice self-care! Help show the support for the show by taking a moment to fill out our survey. Your feedback allows us to continue creating content for our community!
In this episode, our hosts talk about:
Jen's personal story
Overcoming Gym-shyness
Importance of routine
Self-care
Connect With Us:
NAMI Orange County Website
Email us: [email protected]
Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide Survey
Instagram; @nami_oc
TikTok @nami_oc
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 Face To Face Program
NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide 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 Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.
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46min
April 27, 2022Evening of the Arts
In this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, Breann talks with three artists, Shay, Jane, and Jasenia. They have been busy creating a visual art project to raise awareness about mental health and seek help. They are proud to unveil their piece during NAMI-OC's Evening of the Arts on May 11th. Come check it out in person and hear their journey in creating this piece.
In this episode, our hosts talk about:
Artist's backgrounds
What drew them to pursuing art
The inspiration and story behind their art piece
How can this piece will be used to reduce stigma and provide hope
Join our artists during Evening of the Arts on May 11th
Connect With Us:
NAMI Orange County Website
Email us: [email protected]
Let us know your thoughts!
Instagram; @nami_oc
TikTok @nami_oc
Spotify
Resources:
OC WarmLine, call or text at (714) 991-6412
NAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult Virtual Bulletin Board
NAMI-OC Eventbrite
NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide 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 Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.
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44min

FAQs about Anxiety Sucks!:

How many episodes does Anxiety Sucks! have?

The podcast currently has 156 episodes available.