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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 
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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.

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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: 

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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.

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

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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.

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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 [email protected] and [email protected]! Enjoy! 

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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.

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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.

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