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We’re back with part two of our Tour de NAMI conversation on Anxiety Sucks. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, be sure to start there! In this episode, we continue the conversation with Cork, Rick, and Amy as we dive deeper into the experience of Tour de NAMI, from what it’s really like on the road to the impact it’s having in communities along the way. We also talk about what’s ahead and what you can expect for Tour de NAMI 2026. Whether you’re thinking about joining the ride, supporting from afar, or simply looking for ways to get involved in mental health advocacy, this episode is all about what it looks like to turn awareness into action. Because at the end of the day, no one has to do this alone—and every step, every mile, every conversation matters. Resources & Links Learn more about NAMI Orange County: namioc.orgNAMI OC Warmline (free emotional support): (714) 991-6412Tour de NAMI updates & info: somedayproductions.org

What happens when passion, purpose, and community come together on the open road? In this episode of Anxiety Sucks, we kick off part one of our Tour de NAMI recap. We’re joined by Cork and Rick, the driving force behind Tour de NAMI, along with Amy Durham, CEO of NAMI Orange County, who experienced the ride firsthand this year. Together, they share how Tour de NAMI started, what it looks like on the road, and how this growing movement is connecting communities and breaking down stigma, one mile at a time. Whether you’re a cyclist, a mental health advocate, or someone looking for ways to get involved, this episode is a reminder that every action, big or small, can help move mental health forward. Be sure to tune in to part two, where we’ll dive into what’s next for Tour de NAMI and what to expect in 2026. Resources & Links: Learn more about NAMI Orange County: namioc.orgNAMI OC Warmline (free emotional support): (714) 991-6214Tour de NAMI updates & info: somedayproductions.org

In this episode of Anxiety Sucks, we explore how mental health advocacy can change the path to care. Amanda is joined by Michelle Roberts (Teva Pharmaceuticals) and Amy Durham (NAMI OC) to discuss barriers to care, the power of lived experience, and how advocacy—from sharing your story to influencing policy—helps expand access and reduce stigma. Together, they highlight how community organizations, partnerships, and everyday voices are making a real impact in mental health. Key Takeaways Access to care is complex—but advocacy helps bridge the gap Your voice and experience matter Peer support and community are powerful tools for change Advocacy can be as simple as sharing a resource 🔗 Resources NAMI OC: ⁠https://www.namioc.org⁠ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

On today’s episode, we’re joined by a very special guest: Rene Snow from APAIT. Rene is a peer support specialist who actively works to uplift and support the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, Rene opens up about her personal journey as a transgender woman and offers a powerful, relatable conversation about the experiences of the trans community. She emphasizes the importance of normalizing transitioning as a part of the broader human experience—reminding us that everyone goes through major life changes. Rene also shares valuable resources and offers thoughtful insights into what it means to be a transgender woman in today’s society. Resources: APAIT Trevor Project Planned Parenthood Erin Reed's Informed Consent Map LGBTQ Center OC Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at: [email protected] Instagram: @nami_oc Tik Tok: @nami_oc Facebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County

On today’s episode, we have a very special guest: Victoria Valle Remond. Victoria immigrated from Mexico with her family when she was just 8 years old. She opens up about her personal mental health journey and what it was like to leave behind close relatives at such a young age. Victoria shares the emotional challenges she faced, how they shaped her, and offers heartfelt advice for anyone navigating a similar experience. Immigration Resources: Nuestra Casa Catholic Charities Immigrants Rising Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠⁠⁠ Email us at: [email protected] Instagram: @nami_oc Tik Tok: @nami_oc Facebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County

In today's episode, we're diving into a habit we ALL struggle with: doom scrolling. Let's be real — we all do it, and yet we can't help but feel that pang of regret afterwards. 😬 It’s like a trap we can’t escape, right? But what if we told you that we can unlearn these habits and start using our phones as tools for good instead of constant scrolling? Join us as we explore how to break free from the endless scroll and reclaim our peace of mind. Connect with us: ⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠⁠ Email us at: [email protected] Instagram: @nami_oc Tik Tok: @nami_oc Facebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County Resources: NAMI OC WarmLine: Call or Text at (714)-991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text at 988 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 TeenLine: Call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6564

Join us for Tour de NAMI, May 30th–June 9th! We're excited to announce a special event with four stops along the route: San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Orange County, and San Diego. At each stop, we'll be hosting mini-events to raise funds for mental health programs supporting youth. Want to ride along? Join Cork and his riding partner Rick as they embark on the journey! You can ride with them for as long as you'd like. Just be sure to come prepared with water, sunscreen, bike tires, and all the essentials for a great ride! The cost to participate is $100, with all proceeds going to support mental health initiatives for teens and young people in our community. You can find more information at: somedayproductions.org Connect with us: ⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠⁠ Email us at: [email protected] Instagram: @nami_oc Tik Tok: @nami_oc Facebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County Resources: NAMI OC WarmLine: Call or Text at (714)-991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text at 988 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 TeenLine: Call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6564

Welcome back to Anxiety Sucks! On today's episode, Max and Breann dive into the idea of contentment and discuss the difference between being content and being happy, and which of the two is more fulfilling. They also share the self-care they both do to achieve the feeling of contentment, offering helpful takeaways for those seeking a more peaceful, fulfilling life. Connect with us: ⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠ Email us at: [email protected] Instagram: @nami_oc Tik Tok: @nami_oc Facebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County Resources: NAMI OC WarmLine: Call or Text at (714)-991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text at 988 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 TeenLine: Call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6564

Welcome back toAnxiety Sucks! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Jack Maurer, who opens up about his personal journey through trauma and recovery after a life-changing boating accident. Jack dives into the mental battles he faced throughout his recovery process and reflects on how the experience has deeply impacted and transformed his life. Connect with us: ⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠ Email us at: [email protected] Instagram: @nami_oc Tik Tok: @nami_oc Facebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County Resources: NAMI OC WarmLine: Call or Text at (714)-991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text at 988 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 TeenLine: Call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6564

Welcome back to Anxiety Sucks! We're thrilled to introduce Max Virtue as our new cohost! In this episode, Max opens up about his personal mental health journey and some of the major life transitions he's currently navigating. We're back, releasing new episodes every other Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more insightful conversations! Connect with us: NAMI Orange County Website Email us at: [email protected] Instagram: @nami_oc Tik Tok: @nami_oc Facebook: NAMI Orange County Youtube: NAMI Orange County Resources: NAMI OC WarmLine: Call or Text at (714)-991-6412 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text at 988 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 TeenLine: Call (800)-852-8336 NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline: (800)-950-6564

Happy New Years from Anxiety Sucks! New full episodes will come back on Wednesday January 15th! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

In this episode, Bree sits down with her longtime best friend, Shay Virtue, to talk about the anxieties they've both faced in their early 20s. Shay opens up about her personal mental health journey, sharing the struggles she's encountered and the strategies that have helped her manage her anxiety. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

In this episode, Bre opens up about her new relationship and her journey to overcome the habit of seeking constant validation. Madi shares her own experiences with this need and how it impacts her relationships. Together, they explore what has worked for them, strategies for building self-confidence, and ways to break free from relying on external validation to feel good. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

On this episode, Bre and Madi open up about their high school experiences, reflecting on the pressures, anxieties, and lack of mental health awareness they faced. They discuss how they navigated these challenges and want to share a message of hope: even though high school can feel overwhelming, many of the things that seem crucial now may feel less important over time. Through their stories, they aim to help students feel less alone and remind them that things do get better after high school. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:  @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nami_oc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NAMI Orange County  Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

Join Anxiety Sucks hosts Bree and Madi as they welcome It’s Okay to Feel host Dave Hill to the show! It’s Okay to Feel is NAMI Orange County’s second podcast, and Dave shares what’s in store for the upcoming season. They also discuss NAMI OC's annual 5K Walk, happening on Saturday, November 16th at Angel Stadium. Be sure to join us at the event, where you’ll have a chance to meet both Dave and Bree, who will be working at the walk! NAMI-OC Resources: Website: https://www.namioc.org/ Instagram: @nami_oc Facebook: @NAMI Orange County Tik Tok: @nami_oc Additional Resources: OC WarmLine: Call or text (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