Host Amanda and guest Nicole are back for another episode! On this episode hosts Chris and Amanda, help Breann and Nicole with their quarter life crisis as they approach a new chapter in their life, post grad. Amanda and Chris give their best advice from when they were struggling in their early 20's to help relieve the anxiety graduates may be feeling at this time. 

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This week we highlight our CARE Together forums with Ed. He is part of the NAMI Orange County team and we discussed the importance of spotting dysfunction in a faith based community.

This Episode's Resources:

• Past CARE Together Forums: NAMI OC YouTube Channel 
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Get Connected:

• NAMI Orange County
• Crisis Line, WarmLine and Support Groups
• Call our OC WarmLine directly 24/7 for resources and support at (714) 991-6412

Disclaimers:
It’s Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Another episode, another guest! On today's episode, we have Asha, Miss Anaheim Hills for 2023, joining the Anxiety Sucks team. Together we talk about people pleasing and how she has experienced it affect her life. Asha shares how she has overcome some of her people pleasing reactions and reminds us to put ourselves first! 

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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 Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
• NAMI-OC Eventbrite 

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks 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 Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

This week we talk about the importance of sleep and how to use your sleep pattern as an indicator for your mental health.

This Episode's Resources:

• Upcoming Events
• Donate to NAMI Orange County
• Call our OC WarmLine directly 24/7 for resources and support at (714) 991-6412

Get Connected:

• NAMI Orange County
• Crisis Line, WarmLine and Support Groups

Disclaimers:
It’s Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

It's time to Be Real with Megan!  Meet Megan from Uplift Teen Yoga, she is a student, yoga instructor and a strong mental health advocate. On this episode, our hosts Breann and Chris talk with Megan about depression and our personal experiences with it and how we have been able to overcome some of our struggles. It's important to remember that progress is not linear and everyone is on their own path in their mental health journey. We hope that this episode brings light onto some of those tough topics regarding depression and helps show that we all have our own struggles. 

Connect with Uplift Teen Yoga:

• Uplift Teen Yoga Website
• Uplift Teen Yoga Podcast 
•  Uplift Teen Yoga Youtube

Connect with us: 

• NAMI Orange County Website 
• Email us: [email protected]
• Instagram:  @nami_oc
• TikTok @nami_oc
• Youtube: NAMI Orange County 
• 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 Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
• NAMI-OC Eventbrite 

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks 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 Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

This week we discuss some myths and stigma surrounding violence among those who suffer from mental illness. We talk about the connection between a violent past and mental illness and try to disconnect the common belief that most people that suffer from mental illness tend to be more violent than others.

Resources:

• NAMI Orange County
• Crisis Line, WarmLine and Support Groups
• Call our OC WarmLine directly 24/7 for resources and support at (714) 991-6412

We welcome Nicole Chaux as a special guest as we talk about the importance of self-love, self-acceptance, and self-care. In the spirit of Valentine's day we also share our ideal date-night and special ways how we take the time for ourselves on a day celebrating love!

Connect with us: 

• NAMI Orange County Website 
• Email us: [email protected]
• Instagram:  @nami_oc
• TikTok @nami_oc
• Youtube: NAMI Orange County 
• 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 Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
• NAMI-OC Eventbrite 

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks 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 Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

We discuss how overcoming self-doubt is really hard and it is a terrible feeling to go through. The fears of the unknown and not knowing what to do next may feel super overwhelming and scary, but that's okay we all go through and we can all overcome it!
Connect with us: 

• NAMI Orange County Website 
• Email us: [email protected]
• Instagram:  @nami_oc
• TikTok @nami_oc
• Youtube: NAMI Orange County 
• 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 Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
• NAMIWalks Registration

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks 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 Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63. 

This week Steve interviews Craig about his story. We talk about his struggles with grief, loss, addiction, depression and anxiety. He highlights key parts of his story where change started to happen and how it has led to his success today. 

Resources:

• NAMI Orange County
• Peer Connector
• Upcoming Events
• Crisis Line, WarmLine and Support Groups
• Donate to NAMI Orange County

Commitment is a weird thing and it can add many fears into one's life, but that's okay everyone deals with commitment in some way shape or form. On this episode we talk about some commitments we have made such as, roommates, college choices, and even life partners and how we have gotten through our commitment issues.

Connect with us: 

• NAMI Orange County Website 
• Email us: [email protected]
• Instagram:  @nami_oc
• TikTok @nami_oc
• Youtube: NAMI Orange County 
• 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 Peer Connector Program
• Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
• NAMIWalks Registration

Disclaimer:
NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks 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 Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Office of Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.