Podcasts by NAMI OC Presents: Its Okay To Feel
Welcome to the official podcast of NAMI Orange County! Each week we'll explore important mental health topics including therapy, anxiety, depression, identity, sensitivity, racial trauma, body positivity, and more!
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Thinking Comedically with Tim Larson and Rene Scheys from 2023-12-06T10:00
Have you ever thought about how your deposition or tendency to act a certain way affects your mental health? In this episode Ed talks to a comedy performer Tim Larson and writer Rene Scheys to d...
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Education, post-Covid & Creating a Trusted Space with Lori Woodley-Langendorff from 2023-11-22T12:00
This week we jump into the subject of education and the mental health of students post covid. Lori Woodley-Langendorff from All It Takes joins us to discuss a Trusted Space as series for educato...
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Living with a Chronic Illness from 2023-11-08T12:00
In this episode Ed takes on a deeply personal issue: organ transplant and how that experience affects an individual's mental health. Ed links up with another transplant recipient Lennox More...
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All About Our Mentoring Services! from 2023-10-25T13:11:48
Deborah Diaz De Leon joins the pod to discuss her role as the Director of Mentor services. We discuss the origins of these new programs and the role Deb and her team have done to bring it to lif...
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Finding Spiritual Wellness from 2023-10-11T11:00
In this episode we discuss finding spiritual wellness with Dr. Esther Park of Oak Health Center and our (anonymous) special guest who has extensive experience consulting for faith based organiza...
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Navigating Challenging Emotions from 2023-09-27T11:00
Today we talk with crisis counselor David Dicken and discuss how to navigate challenging emotions. Find out tips and tools on how to support individuals who are going through a difficult...
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A.I. and Mental Health from 2023-09-13T11:00
Many have heard about artificial intelligence but most have not discussed how it will fundamentally impact our lives in the coming years. Ed speaks with Varun Rishi, data analytics leader and fo...
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Self-Care for Parents with Special Needs Children from 2023-08-30T11:00
Life coach Hina Kalhoro joins the podcast to discuss the importance of self care for parents with special needs children. As someone with lived experience Hina explains easy ways that parents ca...
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NAMIWALKS Orange County 2023 from 2023-08-21T20:00
Meet our New Host! from 2023-08-02T17:00
It's Okay to Feel now has a new host, Edward Portillo, and even new theme music! Ed is stepping in for our previous host, Craig Nemeth. In this new episode, Steve interviews Ed as he shares...
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Recap: A Series on Self Care - Episode 1 from 2023-05-31T17:00
This week has been busy with graduations and vacations so we thought it would be fun to bring back one of our most popular episodes from last year. This episode we begin the discussion about the...
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Recovery with Tom Buckley from 2023-05-22T17:00
This week we have a special guest from San Luis Obispo, Tom Buckley. We discuss his relationship with mental health and recovery while touching on important topics within the community.
Cork Snider: Tour de Recovery 2023 from 2023-04-20T00:00
This week we have a special guest with us, founder of Tour De Recovery, Cork Snider. Cork joins us again this year to tell us about how the tour went the last year and what to look forward to th...
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Crisis Intervention Resources from 2023-04-12T21:00
This week we discuss two crisis intervention resources: The OC WarmLine and Be Well's crisis response unit. These are great resources to find help if you are experiencing a crisis and don&a...
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Spiritual Dysfunction with Edward Portillo from 2023-03-31T21:00
This week we highlight our CARE Together forums with Ed. He is part of the NAMI Orange County team and we discussed the importance of spotting dysfunction in a faith based community.
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Sleeping Well with Mental Illness from 2023-03-15T21:00
This week we talk about the importance of sleep and how to use your sleep pattern as an indicator for your mental health.
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Myths About Violence and Mental Illness from 2023-02-27T22:00
This week we discuss some myths and stigma surrounding violence among those who suffer from mental illness. We talk about the connection between a violent past and mental illness and try to disc...
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Craig's Story from 2023-02-07T22:00
This week Steve interviews Craig about his story. We talk about his struggles with grief, loss, addiction, depression and anxiety. He highlights key parts of his story where change started to ha...
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Embracing Realistic Expectations from 2023-01-24T00:00
This week we discuss a story by Emily Pearl Kingsley called "Welcome to Holland."
It is about finding yourself in a place you didn't expect to be and changing your expe...
Special Episode: Interview of Steve Pitman on Open Line with Tami Heidi from 2023-01-06T21:00
This week we share an interview of Steve on Open Line with Tami Heidi.
Steve and Tami discuss mental health challenges impacted by the pandemic due to isolation, fear and un...
Support for Families Series: Taking Care of the Caregiver from 2022-12-05T22:00
This week we go in-depth on another one of our Family to Family class topics about "Taking Care of the Caregiver". We touch on key tips for success in making sure to keep yourself heal...
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Support for Families Series: Let Go! from 2022-11-08T23:00
This week we discuss one of the main topics from our Family to Family class. Letting go is all about how to let go while still caring for your loved one that is struggling with a mental health c...
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NAMIWalks 2022 with Cameron Mangels from 2022-10-26T21:00
This week we talk about the upcoming NAMIWalk on Nov 19th at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. Our Walk Coordinator, Cam, is our guest this episode!
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Wrapping Up Connectedness from 2022-10-04T17:00
This week we bring together how connection has been a big part of our conversations over the past year. We touch on the Walk and our Peer Connector program. These are two great ways to get conne...
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Suicide Prevention Month: Communication from 2022-09-19T22:00
This week we talk about suicide prevention month.
It is important to not just communicate with people in your life but to connect with them. We talk about the difference between communica...
Connectedness from 2022-08-12T21:00
This week we touch on the importance of connectedness. This is forming those connections within your family, community, and the world to help support and guide you on your mental health journey....
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A Series on Self Care: Episode 4 The Final Push from 2022-06-30T17:00
This week we wrap up our self care series. We discuss the last legs of the John Muir trail and the importance of how this trip benefitted our mental health. Self care is one of the most importan...
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Tour de Recovery with Cork Snider from 2022-06-01T00:00
Craig and Steve meet with Cork Snider, a cycling enthusiast that is riding from San Jose to Oceanside from June 3-12 to raise money and awareness for mental health and substance abuse recovery. ...
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A Series on Self Care: Episode 3 from 2022-04-12T18:00
This week we breakdown the most recent things we have done for self care. I discuss my new position at Hoag Hospitals Emergency Department. We talk about another leg of the John Muir Trail. This...
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A Series on Self Care: Episode 2 from 2022-03-07T22:00
On this episode we talk about the beginning of our hiking. We touch on how we got started and the beginning of the John Muir Trail we did together. We are continuing to discuss the importance of...
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Happy Holidays!! from 2021-12-14T17:00
We are back! After a long couple weeks with COVID i am back and recording another episode for you all. This week we talk about how the walk went, Thanksgiving and the holidays, and go in depth i...
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NAMIWalks 2021 from 2021-10-29T13:00
This episode we discuss our upcoming NAMIWalk on November 20th. Steve and Craig break down a little bit of the history and importance of this event. We appreciate you listening and hope we will ...
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NAMIWalks 2021 from 2021-10-29T13:00
This episode we discuss our upcoming NAMIWalk on November 20th. Steve and Craig break down a little bit of the history and importance of this event. We appreciate you listening and hope we will ...
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Inside the Mind of a Middle Schooler from 2021-08-25T19:00
On this episode of It's Okay to Feel, Girl Scout Troop 2898, with Sonal, Urja, Roma, and Pia, talk about the basic knowledge of mental health and mental illnesses. This episode is part of t...
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90's Babies: Soul, Rhythm, and Blues from 2021-06-29T17:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel!
On this episode of It’s Okay to Feel, besties Manny and Jerika have a candid conversation on their connection to the...
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How Real Is Mental Health in Movies from 2021-06-25T20:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel!
On this episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Hailey and Mikaela sit down to talk about how realistic mental health is portr...
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Podcasts, Crime, and Why We Listen with Amanda Wilson and Jerika White from 2021-06-22T19:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel!
On this episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Jerika sits down with Amanda to dive into why she is listening to podcasts, es...
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Challenging You To Check In from 2021-04-30T15:00
On this Takeover Episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Aisha Khan interviews Liz Hawkins, a long time volunteer at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). She is one of the few volunteers ...
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It’s Okay to Feel Imperfect from 2021-04-26T05:00
Welcome to the fourteenth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
In this takeover episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Siena Bella shares about how it’s okay to have imperfections ...
Building Mental Strength&Resilience With Emily&Evelyn from 2021-04-19T05:00
Welcome to the thirteenth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
*Content Warning - this episode contains descriptions of trichotillomania. Please take care of yourself, and...
Self-Love&True Self-Care with Asha Bhattacharya from 2021-04-12T05:00
Welcome to the twelfth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
2020 has been a crazy year to say the least, and in times like these, self-love and self-care are more important t...
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Three Life-Changing Lessons with Asha Bhattacharya from 2021-04-05T05:00
Welcome to the eleventh Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
On this episode of It's Okay to Feel Asha Bhattacharya shares three life-changing lessons she has learned...
My Story with Asha Bhattacharya from 2021-03-29T05:00
Welcome to the tenth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
On this episode of It's Okay to Feel Asha Bhattacharya courageously shares her mental journey with us and mo...
Dealing with Difficult News, One Day at a Time from 2021-03-22T03:00
Welcome to the ninth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
This episode of It's Okay to Feel is guest-hosted by breast cancer survivor Mariam Tariq and her best friend...
Fostering Physical and Emotional Safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic from 2021-03-15T00:00
Welcome to the eighth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
This Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel is guest hosted by Roxana Akbari and Mariam Tariq, Orange County re...
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Surviving vs. Living with Tazmeen Rashid from 2021-03-08T05:00
Welcome to the seventh Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
On this Takeover Episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Tazmeen Rashid joins us again as she differentiates between what i...
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Debunking Expectations with Tazmeen Rashid from 2021-03-01T05:00
Welcome to the sixth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
On this Takeover Episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Tazmeen Rashid discusses what expectations are and the sources of suc...
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You Are Not Alone: High School Stress and Mental Health from 2021-02-22T05:00
Welcome to the fifth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
On this Takeover Episode of It’s Okay to Feel, high school seniors Kara Chu and Lily Freeman dive into a discussion ...
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention with Abu Iqbal from 2021-02-15T00:00
*Trigger warning - this episode is a candid discussion about suicide and suicide prevention * Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for he...
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Stress is Universal with Vivian Le and Dr. Matthew Quinlan from 2021-02-08T05:00
Welcome to the third Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
On this Takeover Episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Vivian Le & Dr. Matthew Quinlan discusses how stress is universal...
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The Underlying Truth of Our Daily Lives with Dr. Courtney Tracy from 2021-02-01T05:00
Welcome to the second Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
On this Takeover Episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Alejandro Martinez and Jerika White interview Dr. Courtn...
Western Youth Services with Lorry Belhumuer from 2021-01-29T05:00
On this Takeover Episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Alejandro Martinez and Jerika White interviews Lorry Belhumuer, the CEO of Western Youth Services (WYS). Lorry discusses WYS, the...
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14: Mental Health Stigma in the Latino Community with Alejandro Martinez and Carolina Jernejcic from 2021-01-25T05:00
Welcome to the first Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
On the first Takeover Episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Alejandro Martinez & Carolina Jernejcic discuss th...
13: It’s Okay to Feel Wrap Up with Jenipher and N?n from 2021-01-11T05:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On the final episode of season 1 of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n reflect back on the past few m...
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12: The Magic of Who You Are with Rae Senarighi from 2021-01-04T05:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On episode twelve of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n gab with each other about what makes us human...
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11: Black Mental Health Matters with Inertia DeWitt from 2020-12-28T05:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On episode eleven of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n gab with each other about why black mental he...
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10: Discovering Your Community with Natalie Franke from 2020-12-21T05:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On episode 10 of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n gab with each other about the wonders of communit...
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9: Navigating Mental Health in a Pandemic with Minaa B. from 2020-12-14T05:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On episode 9 of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n gab with each other about how they've been na...
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8: Sensitivity is a Superpower with Louise Henning from 2020-12-07T05:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On episode eight of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n gab with each other about being HSPs, or Highl...
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7: Eating Disorders 101 with Jess Sprengle from 2020-11-30T05:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On the seventh episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n gab with each other about their own jour...
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6: We Look In So We Can Look Out with Jen Pastiloff from 2020-11-23T05:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On the sixth episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n gab with each other about boundaries, bein...
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5: Our Beautiful Bodies with Lindley Ashline from 2020-11-16T05:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On the fifth episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n gab with each other about body image and h...
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4: The Wild World of Anxiety with Amanda Stern from 2020-11-09T03:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On the fourth episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n gab with each other about their personal ...
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3: How Therapy Heals with Dr. Christina Iglesia from 2020-11-02T00:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On the third episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n gab with each other about their own person...
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2: Why It’s Okay to Feel with Dene Selkin from 2020-10-26T08:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On the second episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n kick it off by exploring what feelings m...
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1: Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n from 2020-10-17T08:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and N?n!
On the very first episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & N?n chat with NAMI OC development assista...
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1: Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and Nōn from 2020-10-17T08:00
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel with Jenipher and Nōn!
On the very first episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Jenipher & Nōn chat with NAMI OC development assista...
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