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We’re back with part two of our Tour de NAMI conversation on Anxiety Sucks . If you haven’t listened to part one yet, be sure to start there! In this episode, we continue the conversation with Cork, Rick, and Amy as we dive deeper into the experience of Tour de NAMI, from what it’s really like on the road to the impact it’s having in communities along the way. We also talk about what’s ahead and w...

What happens when passion, purpose, and community come together on the open road? In this episode of Anxiety Sucks , we kick off part one of our Tour de NAMI recap. We’re joined by Cork and Rick, the driving force behind Tour de NAMI, along with Amy Durham, CEO of NAMI Orange County, who experienced the ride firsthand this year. Together, they share how Tour de NAMI started, what it looks like on...

In this episode of Anxiety Sucks , we explore how mental health advocacy can change the path to care. Amanda is joined by Michelle Roberts (Teva Pharmaceuticals) and Amy Durham (NAMI OC) to discuss barriers to care, the power of lived experience, and how advocacy—from sharing your story to influencing policy—helps expand access and reduce stigma. Together, they highlight how community organization...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by a very special guest: Rene Snow from APAIT. Rene is a peer support specialist who actively works to uplift and support the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, Rene opens up about her personal journey as a transgender woman and offers a powerful, relatable conversation about the experiences of the trans community. She emphasizes the importance of normalizing trans...

On today’s episode, we have a very special guest: Victoria Valle Remond. Victoria immigrated from Mexico with her family when she was just 8 years old. She opens up about her personal mental health journey and what it was like to leave behind close relatives at such a young age. Victoria shares the emotional challenges she faced, how they shaped her, and offers heartfelt advice for anyone navigati...

In today's episode, we're diving into a habit we ALL struggle with: doom scrolling . Let's be real — we all do it, and yet we can't help but feel that pang of regret afterwards. 😬 It’s like a trap we can’t escape, right? But what if we told you that we can unlearn these habits and start using our phones as tools for good instead of constant scrolling? Join us as we explore how to...

Join us for Tour de NAMI, May 30th–June 9th! We're excited to announce a special event with four stops along the route: San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Orange County, and San Diego. At each stop, we'll be hosting mini-events to raise funds for mental health programs supporting youth. Want to ride along? Join Cork and his riding partner Rick as they embark on the journey! You can ride with...

Welcome back to Anxiety Sucks! On today's episode, Max and Breann dive into the idea of contentment and discuss the difference between being content and being happy, and which of the two is more fulfilling. They also share the self-care they both do to achieve the feeling of contentment, offering helpful takeaways for those seeking a more peaceful, fulfilling life. Connect with us: ⁠NAMI Orange Co...

Welcome back to Anxiety Sucks ! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Jack Maurer, who opens up about his personal journey through trauma and recovery after a life-changing boating accident. Jack dives into the mental battles he faced throughout his recovery process and reflects on how the experience has deeply impacted and transformed his life. Connect with us: ⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠ Email us...

Welcome back to Anxiety Sucks! We're thrilled to introduce Max Virtue as our new cohost! In this episode, Max opens up about his personal mental health journey and some of the major life transitions he's currently navigating. We're back, releasing new episodes every other Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more insightful conversations! Connect with us: NAMI Orange County Websit...

Happy New Years from Anxiety Sucks! New full episodes will come back on Wednesday January 15th! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  NAMI Ora...

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxiet...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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...

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 Bre...

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!

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 technolo...

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.o...

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 tou...

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: p...

Welcome back to a new season of Anxiety Sucks! Madi and Breann have decided to kick off season 4 with a candid discussion on self awareness. Listen in for some of the experiences our hosts have had with finding the balance between over-thinking and under-thinking. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagra...

Thank you everyone who listened to this season! We have so much fun making these episodes and we hope you enjoy them. Stay tuned for our upcoming season we will be back shortly :) We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On today's episode, Madi and Breann dive into the little joys that make life brighter, sharing the simple pleasures and everyday moments that bring them comfort and happiness. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: anxietysucks@namioc.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Calling All high school and college students! Join us on June 15, 2024 for our first-ever Campus Retreat at the Delhi Center in Santa Ana, CA. . This retreat is at no-cost to you and there will be a ton of giveaways! At the retreat, you can learn about our NAMI On Campus clubs and how to start one. Additionally, you can discover our new program, the Inspiring Minds Collective, where you will learn...

In this week’s episode, Breann and Madi sit down with Max Virtue to discuss how video games have both enhanced and hindered his mental health journey. Max emphasizes that moderation and balance are essential for maintaining stable mental health while enjoying video games. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange Coun...