NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay To Feel

NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay To Feel

NAMI Orange County

Episodes 88
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Dormant
Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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About This Podcast

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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A Clinician's perspective on Psychosis with Dr. Bera

Jun 18, 2025 1h 10m

On today's episode we have Dr. Bera from UCI Health, a specialist in psychosis. He takes a deep dive into what schizophrenia and psychosis can look like, explaining that these are brain diseases…

A Clinician's Perspective on Schizophrenia with Dr. Tom Okamoto

May 16, 2025 48m

On today’s episode we welcome our special guest, Dr. Tom Okamoto, to launch our new series on schizophrenia, psychosis and tardive dyskinesia.Dr. Okamoto discusses the tremendous progress in…

Remembering Edward Portillo

Apr 17, 2025 1h 40m

Today we have a special episode honoring our late Program Manager and the host of this podcast, Edward Portillo. This episode includes stories from several people who cared about him deeply. You will…

Mental Health First Aid and Dr. Angela Leighton

Nov 28, 2024 39m

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…

OC Sheriff Department's Behavioral Health Bureau

Nov 14, 2024 45m

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

NAMI Walks!

Oct 30, 2024 34m

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…

How to help your resistant loved one into treatment with Dr. Brian Licuanan

Jul 04, 2024 52m

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…

Fatherhood with Joshua Osborne and Phillip Banks

Jun 19, 2024 44m

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…

Living with a Chronic Illness with Dr. Dorothea Howard

Jun 05, 2024 36m

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…

Finding Purpose & the Importance of Connection with David Dicken

May 29, 2024 40m

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…

Compassionate Listening with Arna Vodenos

May 08, 2024 46m

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…

Breaking Bias with Anu Gupta

Apr 24, 2024 55m

In today's episode Ed discusses where stereotypes and prejudices come from and the science-backed method to unravel them with Anu Gupta from Be More with Anu.  Send comments to…

Emotional Resilience Through Self-Awareness with Shelley Armenta

Apr 10, 2024 1h

Today we welcome back Shelley Armenta. She is an In Our Own Voice presenter and warmline operator with NAMI OC. We dive into the topic of resilience and how to cultivate it through self-awareness,…

Making Better Humans with Janeane Bernstein, EdD

Mar 27, 2024 31m

Today we talk with Janeane Bernstein, a mental health advocate, volunteer with NAMI Westside, journalist, and speaker.  We dive into how we as a society have come out of the pandemic better…

Recovery, Resiliency, & the Importance of Peer Support with Jared Bendifallah

Mar 14, 2024 36m

Peer Support is a crucial component that makes NAMI work. Today we have peer support specialist Jared Bendifallah join the pod to discuss his mental health journey. We discover his 5 pillars of…

Exploring Happiness with Maria Baltazzi

Feb 28, 2024 53m

Happiness is not just a fleeting feeling, it can be a reality to live in. This episode we focus on this idea of happiness with the author of "Taking a Shot at Happiness," Maria Baltazzi. We explore…

Keeping Our Children Safe Online w/ Amy Neville

Feb 14, 2024 47m

Today we have a discussion with Amy Neville from the Alexander Neville Foundation. We dive into navigating social media and the hidden dangers of purchasing drugs through these platforms. We then…

Overcoming Trauma with Shelley Armenta & Marina Carrier

Jan 31, 2024 1h

Today we discuss overcoming trauma. If you are going through a tough time, hold on, do not lose hope! Get insights and coping skills on how to thrive despite experiencing traumatic events. If you…

Gut Health with Peter Lourthu

Jan 17, 2024 1h 26m

We dive into the connection between the gut and mind with Peter Lourthu. Ever thought about how the food you eat affects your mental health? First of the year is always a good time to make life…

A New Year for Mental Health

Jan 03, 2024 50m

This week, we have a combo platter for our listeners: Breann and Madi, the hosts of NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks! team up with Ed Portillo, host of NAMI OC's other podcast It's Okay To Feel. We're here to…

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NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay To Feel has published 88 episodes since October 2020, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

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NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay To Feel is currently dormant with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 41m.

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