Anxiety Sucks!

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...

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 mo...

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 th...

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...

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 of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann and Chris invite Cameron to talk about the mental health struggles of what it is like pre-transitioning and mental health post-transition. Their conversation shares Cameron's personal story of transitioning and his advice to help others in the LGBTQIA+ community.  In this episode, our hosts talk about: Cameron...

 On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Chris, and Amanda dive into which adulting activity gives them anxiety. They have a funny and relatable conversation covering all aspects of adulting life and some helpful tips on what helps them through these day to day struggles.  In this episode, our hosts talk about: Answering the phone  Ordering food  Email...

 On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Philip, and Amanda discuss what sleep debt is and how it may affect you. As they continue on with their conversation about sleep, they share some helpful tips that help them have a healthy sleep schedule and talk through many different ways how to get better nights rest.  In this episode, our hosts talk about: Wh...

 On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Philip, and Amanda deep dive into the mental health aspect  of  two  movies "King of Staten Island" and "Silver Lining's Playbook". They talk on how these movies accurately represent what it is like to live with a mental health condition and how it effects the people around them.  In this...

 On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Philip, and Amanda bring on a special guest Chris Pionke. The four of them discuss their favorite self-care practice, and share their most helpful tips for anxiety. Because anxiety sucks.  In this episode, our hosts talk about: Self-care practice  Self-care tips   Connect With Us:  NAMI Orange County Website  Ema...

On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Philip, and Amanda bring on a special guest and former D1 softball player Megan Ailand. Megan shares her story of what it was like to be a division 1 softball player and her mental health journey during that time. Now a retired athlete, Megan gives us insights on her transition out of sports and her life after sof...

On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, host Breann talks with her bestie Madi Morrison about their college COVID experience and what it was like to quarantine together.  As they discuss their perspective of going through COVID together they  share fun stories,  some silver linings of COVID and give some good TV recommendations to watch if you happen to be sick.   In...

It’s our first mini episode and it’s a new year! Today we’re chatting about our New Years celebrations, seeing who else is feeling stuck on repeat, and what are our intentions and resolutions for 2022. It’s a new year, new podcast!  In this episode, our hosts talk about: Feels to lockdown part 3   Intentions vs. Resolutions  Happy New Year 2022!  Connect With Us:  NAMI Orange County Website  Email...

On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, host Philip, Breann, and Amanda talk about the horrible feeling of burn out in work, school, and life. We dive deep into our own personal experiences with burn out in school, life, and work and share out tips to help overcome this obstacle.  In this episode, our hosts talk about: Stories from our hosts of when they have felt bu...

On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, host Philip, Breann, and Amanda talk about the holiday season! Join us as we dive into homesickness, handling finals, FOMO on holiday traditions, being overwhelmed by taking on too much, and how we take time for ourselves each holiday season and most importantly is Home Alone the greatest holiday movie?   In this episode, our h...

On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, host Philip, Breann, and Amanda tackle procrastination nation! Join us as we talk about what type of procrastinator we are,  relive our best/worst college procrastination horror stories,  how avoidance, anxiety, fear, and procrastination go hand in hand, self-talk is important, bribing ourselves out of avoidance, focus on the s...

On this episode of NAMI-OC Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, our hosts Philip, Breann, and Amanda, dive into red flag territory. Join us as we talk about codependency, jealousy, gaslighting, and love bombing. Listen for our tips on how to navigate these rocky waters.  In this episode, our hosts talk about: Codependency   Jealousy  Love bombing  Abuse cycle  Connect With Us:  NAMI Orange County...

On this episode of NAMI-OC Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, our hosts Philip, Breann, and Amanda, share their first date blunders, that communication is key, how glorious the honeymoon phase is, the daunting first "I love you." In this episode, our hosts talk about: Dating  Anxiety surrounding first dates Communication The terms surrounding dating Different types of relationships  Ho...

In this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, we dive into the relationships we all have with our families, friends, and ourselves. Breann, Philip, and Amanda debate on which generation reigns supreme, if your birth order has an effect on your personality, whether your parents are your besties or enemies, the perks and downfalls of friendships, and more!  In this episode,...

On this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide we are continuing our conversation of the anxieties surrounding school, but this time we go through some Reddit comments and questions and respond on a new segment called "Musings from the internet". Our hosts Amanda, Philip, and Breann go through a few questions and tell their experience on these topics, that they hav...

Hey everyone! Welcome to NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide introduction episode! On each episode we will discuss trending topics and end off with our anxiety busting tips.  We are really excited to start this journey, talking about mental wellness and having fun along the way.  This podcast is a part of NAMI Orange County programming for teens and young adults. We encourage and em...

On this episode of of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide , our hosts Amanda, Philip, and Breann have a conversation about remembering first day jitters. Now that summer is officially over, this relatable episode discusses what it's like to go back to school during the  COVID-19 pandemic and the anxieties that the first day of school can bring. They bring their advice of how to...