Tune in this week for a conversation with the incredible Dr. Angela Leighton with Mental Health First Aid: an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges.

mentalhealthfirstaid.org

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This week, tune in for a conversation with Capt. Christine Berryman of Orange County's Behavioral Health Bureau.

Tune in to the newest season of NAMI OC's It's Okay to Feel with hosts Dave Hill, Madi Morrison, and Breann Durham! We begin with a candid tribute to the podcast's original host, Ed Portillo, who will be missed dearly. After some catching up with Dave, Madi, and Bre, we jump into an informative and exciting conversation about NAMI Walks with coordinator Jennifer Lewis!

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Books Referenced:

• A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
• The Concept of Anxiety by Soren Kierkegaard
• Not in It to Win It by Andy Stanley
• Scattered Minds by Gabor Mate
• The Secret History by Donna Tartt

One of the most popular questions we get here at NAMI OC is "How do I get my loved one who resists treatment into treatment?" Dr. Brian Licuanan wrote a book on that exact topic and we have him on the pod today. Dr. Licuanan is not only an author, speaker, and board-certified psychologist practicing in Southern California, he is also a NAMI OC support group leader. Take a listen as we go over his book and the step by step plan that can help your resistant loved one get into treatment.

Website: drbrianlicuanan.com

IG: @drlicuananTT: @drlicuanan

When June comes around what do we think of, Dads and Grads of course! In this episode we focus on Dads and talk to two extraordinary fathers Joshua Osborne and Phillip Banks. Ed discusses with them the growth that happens within and how to be stellar #GirlDad.

Phillip Banks Contact - Banks Family Tech

Today we have a talk with Dr. Dorothea Howard. She is an award winning executive producer and host of the Lovesick podcast. She was diagnosed with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis and has been an advocate ever since. We discuss how she is living a successful life despite having a chronic illness. Our host Edward Portillo also lives with a chronic illness so conversations like this are very personal. Do not lose hope if you are diagnosed with a chronic illness, you can still live a fulfilling life.

Contact: itsokaytofeel@namioc.org

Lovesick podcast

Today we welcome back David Dicken, crisis counselor, to discuss the disconnect between older and younger generations. The lack of purpose and loss of connection with one another play a role in why our young people feel out of place. In this episode, we learn how to bring back that connection and ways to find true purpose in your life.

David Dicken Contact Info:Dave@makesomeonegreattoday.com

www.makesomeonegreattoday.com

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When was the last time you truly felt heard? Ed and Arna Vodenos Clinical Director of the NAMI OC WarmLine dive deep into the subject of compassionate listening. Find out the philosophy and the care that is put into the NAMI OC WarmLine through the work that Arna does with her peer mentoring team.

NAMI OC WarmLine - (714) 991-6412

Contact: ItsOkaytoFeel@namioc.org