Anxiety Sucks!
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLet'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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Fear of Posting
August 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBAnyone else get a wave of anxiety when they feel they need to post? Well, Amanda, Chris and Breann have all related to this one fact of feeling overwhelmed and they want to talk about. They share their rankings on what they think is the best social media app, talk about their own issues with posting and how they use each platform. Its time to overcome FOP for once and for all! Connect with us: NAMI Orange County Website Email us: [email protected] Instagram: @nami_oc TikTok @...
Fear of Posting
August 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBAnyone else get a wave of anxiety when they feel they need to post? Well, Amanda, Chris and Breann have all related to this one fact of feeling overwhelmed and they want to talk about. They share their rankings on what they think is the best social media app, talk about their own issues with posting and how they use each platform. Its time to overcome FOP for once and for all! Connect with us: NAMI Orange County Website Email us: [email protected] Instagram: @nami_oc TikTok @...
Hello Again!
August 17, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBHello again! We have missed you, but we are finally back for season two! We thought new season new podcast name so we decided to switched up the name to Anxiety Sucks because anxiety truly does suck and this is the space to talk about it. On this episode get to know our hosts Breann, Amanda, and Chris and listen to their wild tangents they love to go on. We're excited for a whole new season and thank you all for listening. Connect With Us: NAMI Orange County Website Email us: anxiety...
Hello Again!
August 17, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBHello again! We have missed you, but we are finally back for season two! We thought new season new podcast name so we decided to switched up the name to Anxiety Sucks because anxiety truly does suck and this is the space to talk about it. On this episode get to know our hosts Breann, Amanda, and Chris and listen to their wild tangents they love to go on. We're excited for a whole new season and thank you all for listening. Connect With Us: NAMI Orange County Website Email us: anxiety...
Season 1 Recap!
June 22, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, host Breann and Amanda, hop on discussing the past year of this podcast and what's to come in the future, as this being the final episode for Season 1. We want to thank you listeners for your endless love and support, we very much appreciate it and will be back soon for more episodes to come! In addition, please fill out our annual survey linked below, this will help us gage what you want to listen to and helps us continue to ...
Season 1 Recap!
June 22, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, host Breann and Amanda, hop on discussing the past year of this podcast and what's to come in the future, as this being the final episode for Season 1. We want to thank you listeners for your endless love and support, we very much appreciate it and will be back soon for more episodes to come! In addition, please fill out our annual survey linked below, this will help us gage what you want to listen to and helps us continue to ...
Surviving Growing Up
June 15, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIn this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann and Amanda deep dive in some of the life lessons they have learned and still are learning from growing up. They discuss topics such as knowing worth of relationships, patience, communication, and therapy! As they talk in this conversation they bring advice from personal experience they have had and share helpful tips on some important life lessons of growing up. In this episode, our hosts talk about: Numbers do...
Surviving Growing Up
June 15, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIn this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann and Amanda deep dive in some of the life lessons they have learned and still are learning from growing up. They discuss topics such as knowing worth of relationships, patience, communication, and therapy! As they talk in this conversation they bring advice from personal experience they have had and share helpful tips on some important life lessons of growing up. In this episode, our hosts talk about: Numbers do...
Pro for Pronouns With Brianna and Hector from APAIT
June 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIn this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Philip, and Amanda talk with Brianna and Hector from APAIT. APAIT, Asian Pacific Aids Intervention Team, is an organization that was founded on helping the stigma surrounding HIV and Aids, and now helps many different aspects of LGBTQIA+ community regarding HIV education, substance abuse, HIV testing, and sexual health. In this episode, Brianna and Hector explain a variety of different topics including proper us...
Pro for Pronouns With Brianna and Hector from APAIT
June 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIn this episode of NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide, hosts Breann, Philip, and Amanda talk with Brianna and Hector from APAIT. APAIT, Asian Pacific Aids Intervention Team, is an organization that was founded on helping the stigma surrounding HIV and Aids, and now helps many different aspects of LGBTQIA+ community regarding HIV education, substance abuse, HIV testing, and sexual health. In this episode, Brianna and Hector explain a variety of different topics including proper us...
Tour De Recovery with Cork
May 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn 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 inspired by a friend and former student's journey from addiction to recovery with the love, care, and...
Tour De Recovery with Cork
May 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn 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 inspired by a friend and former student's journey from addiction to recovery with the love, care, and...
Surviving Change
May 18, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn 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 moment to fill out our survey. Your feedback allows us to continue creating content for our community! In t...
Surviving Change
May 18, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn 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 moment to fill out our survey. Your feedback allows us to continue creating content for our community! In t...
Just Be There...
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIn 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 there can be the best support you can give. In light of mental health awareness month they bring helpfu...
Fitness Time with Jen!
May 04, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn 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 by taking a moment to fill out our survey. Your feedback allows us to continue creating content for ...
Fitness Time with Jen!
May 04, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn 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 by taking a moment to fill out our survey. Your feedback allows us to continue creating content for ...
Evening of the Arts
April 27, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn 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, our hosts talk about: Artist's backgrounds What drew them to pursuing art The insp...
Evening of the Arts
April 27, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn 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, our hosts talk about: Artist's backgrounds What drew them to pursuing art The insp...
Chatting with Cameron, Gender Identity?
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn 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's personal story Student Questions from Villa Park HS Benefits of Self- Care Connect With Us: NAM...
Adulting Sucks!
March 30, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBOn 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 Anxiety Making your own doctors appointment Meal planning Connect With Us: NAMI Orange Co...
Adulting Sucks!
March 30, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBOn 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 Anxiety Making your own doctors appointment Meal planning Connect With Us: NAMI Orange Co...
Sheepy Time!
March 16, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBOn 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: What is sleep debt? How to get better sleep? Why it is important to get a good night's snooze H...
Mental Health and Movies
March 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBOn 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 episode, our hosts talk about: Silver Linings Playbook King of Staten Island Connect With Us: NAMI Orange County We...
Mental Health and Movies
March 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBOn 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 episode, our hosts talk about: Silver Linings Playbook King of Staten Island Connect With Us: NAMI Orange County We...
Self-Care Matters!
February 16, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBOn 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 Email us: [email protected] Let us know your thoughts! Instagram; @nami_oc TikTok @nami_o...
Self-Care Matters!
February 16, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBOn 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 Email us: [email protected] Let us know your thoughts! Instagram; @nami_oc TikTok @nami_o...
Surviving Life After Softball
February 02, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBOn 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 softball. In this episode, our hosts talk about: Megan's Recruitment process A day in the life of an...
The Struggle is Real - Quarantine Part 2
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBOn 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 this episode, our hosts talk about: Going abroad during COVID College during a pandemic Quaran...
The Struggle is Real - Quarantine Part 2
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBOn 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 this episode, our hosts talk about: Going abroad during COVID College during a pandemic Quaran...
Surviving Season 3 of 2020
January 07, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIt’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 us: [email protected] Let us know your thoughts! Instagram; @nami_oc TikTok @na...
Surviving Burned Outness
January 06, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBOn 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 burned out Causes of why you may feel burned out Work vs. school burn out Tips to overcome this ...
Surviving Burned Outness
January 06, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBOn 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 burned out Causes of why you may feel burned out Work vs. school burn out Tips to overcome this ...
Surviving Blue Christmas Vibes
December 08, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBOn 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 hosts talk about: Feelings of being away from home for the first time Finals, festivities, and fami...
Surviving Procrastination
December 01, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBOn 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 start date, not the end date, more! In this episode, our hosts talk about: What is procrastination ...
Surviving Procrastination
December 01, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBOn 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 start date, not the end date, more! In this episode, our hosts talk about: What is procrastination ...
Surviving Red Flags
November 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBOn 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 Website Email us: [email protected] Let us know your thoughts! Instagram; @nami...
Surviving Catching the Feels
October 27, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBOn 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 Honeymoon phase "I love you" who says it first! Connect With Us: NAMI Orange County Website Em...
Surviving Catching the Feels
October 27, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBOn 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 Honeymoon phase "I love you" who says it first! Connect With Us: NAMI Orange County Website Em...
Surviving Sibling Rivalry
October 13, 2021 19:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn 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, our hosts talk about: Family dynamic: Who is the best, youngest, middle, or oldest child? Relatio...
Surviving Sibling Rivalry
October 13, 2021 19:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn 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, our hosts talk about: Family dynamic: Who is the best, youngest, middle, or oldest child? Relatio...
Musings From the Internet
September 29, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBOn 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 have found, to have a fun relatable conversation. In this episode our hosts talk about: Back to school anxiety ...
NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide: The Introduction
September 15, 2021 02:00 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MBHey 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 empower teens and young adults to explore their mental health and wellness. You can check out all our...
Surviving the Back to School Blues
September 15, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBOn 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 help relieve some of the anxieties the new school year brings. In this episode our hosts talk about: B...
Surviving the Back to School Blues
September 15, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBOn 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 help relieve some of the anxieties the new school year brings. In this episode our hosts talk about: B...
NAMI-OC's Declassified Anxiety Survival Guide: The Introduction
September 15, 2021 02:00 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MBHey 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 empower teens and young adults to explore their mental health and wellness. You can check out all our...