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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!

Anxiety Sucks‪!‬ NAMI Orange County

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

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!

    PSA - NAMI OC is hosting Campus Retreat

    PSA - NAMI OC is hosting Campus Retreat

    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 how to advocate for mental health, solutions for mental health issues, and develop leadership skills.



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    NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

    • 10 min
    Video Games and Mental Health

    Video Games and Mental Health

    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.

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    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988
    Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741
    Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336
    NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264

    NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Talk with Arna Vodenos on Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Intrusive Thoughts

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

    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.

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    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988
    Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741
    Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336
    NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264

    NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

    • 55 min
    self esteem

    self esteem

    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.

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412
    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988
    Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741
    Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336
    NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264

    NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

    • 49 min
    Entering the Workforce with Amy Durham

    Entering the Workforce with Amy Durham

    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.



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    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988
    Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741
    Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336
    NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264

    NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

    • 40 min
    dancing queens

    dancing queens

    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.



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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OC WarmLine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, call or text at (714) 991-6412
    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988
    Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741
    Teen Line, call (800)-852-8336
    NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline, (800)-950-6264

    NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks is funded by: OC Health Care Agency through the Mental Health Services Act.

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

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6 Ratings

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A Fantastic Mental Health Conversational

This is an accessible and approachable podcast that discusses mental health and offers great conversations about a potpourri of topics, including links and interviews with wonderful guests.

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