Anxiety Sucks!

May 29 2024 10
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Let's be real; anxiety can suck, but talking about it doesn't have to! Hang out with hosts Breann and Madi every other Wednesday to tune out the anxious thoughts and get real about our mental health. We chat about anxiety, mental health, pop culture, and everything else in-between. You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about the podcast here!

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Video Games and Mental Health

May 29 2024 77 mins  
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 ⁠⁠⁠�

Talk with Arna Vodenos on Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Intrusive Thoughts

May 22 2024 55 mins  
In this week’s episode, Breann and Madi talk with NAMI-OC's Warmline Director Arna Vodenos. Arna shares her personal story as well as tips on how to control anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and panic attacks. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

self esteem

May 15 2024 49 mins  
In this week’s episode, Breann and Madi explore their experiences with self-esteem and body image. Listen in for a candid discussion about the value of loving yourself. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website �

Entering the Workforce with Amy Durham

May 08 2024 40 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of Anxiety Sucks! On today's episode we have Amy Durham the CEO of NAMI Orange County. Amy talks about work-life balance, how to prep for an interview, and some advice on what to look for in jobs and work experience. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connec

dancing queens

May 01 2024 46 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of Anxiety Sucks. This episode Madi and Breann take a trip down memory lane and dive into their lives as dancers. They share their personal experience with dance and how it helped their mental health when navigating high school. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Conn

anxiety unraveled part II feat. David Bae

Apr 17 2024 54 mins  
In this episode, we speak with David Bae, a wonderfully articulate and emotionally intelligent young adult, about his experiences with anxiety. Through NAMI's platform and various others, David continues to use his voice to speak out about the reality of anxiety and mental health in the modern age. We hope his story impacts you in the same way it has for us. Thank you for liste

dealing with guilt

Apr 03 2024 53 mins  
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. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Survey ⁠⁠�

The power of journaling

Mar 20 2024 44 mins  
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

self-care check in with Madi and Breann

Mar 06 2024 49 mins  
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. We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI-OC Podcast Sur

Student Athletes & Mental Health w/ Haley Herdman

Feb 21 2024 40 mins  
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. Haley's Pod: Mental Health Training Room