Anxiety Sucks!

Anxiety Sucks!

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Anxiety Sucks! episodes

  • Happy New Year

    Happy New Years from Anxiety Sucks! New full episodes will come back on Wednesday January 15th!

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    • 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
      • 6 min
      • Adulting is hard... Feat. Shay Virtue

        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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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        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
        56 min
      • Seeking Validation

        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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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        • 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
          • 28 min
          • The high school scaries

            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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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            • 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
              • 47 min
              • Anxiety Sucks x It's Okay to Feel

                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
                  • 41 min
                  • Self Care Check-In

                    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!

                    31 min
                  • Trauma Dumping Pt. 2

                    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
                        • 1 hr 3 min
                        • Setting Boundaries

                          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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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                          • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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
                            • 53 min
                            • Trauma Dumping with Dr. Sharnell Myles

                              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
                                  • 1 hr
                                  • Planned Parenthood X Anxiety Sucks

                                    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:

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                                      • 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

                                        • 59 min

                                        About Anxiety Sucks!

                                        From the publisher's feed

                                        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.…