Description

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 Roxana Akbari. They are community activists in Orange County whose mission is to deconstruct society's barriers to mental health. Join their discussion on hope and healing as Roxana facilitates a meaningful conversation about the challenges Mariam faced and how she was able to not only cope, but thrive. 

This unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence.  Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast.

In this episode, we talk about: 

•  Finding hope during a difficult time
• Making a change in the healthcare system
• The importance of mental health
• Being authentic in awkward conversations
• Self-reflection and self-care 
• Courage and vulnerability

Resources:

• Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
• American Cancer Society
• Nevertheless She Podcast Instagram (Coming Soon)
• NAMI-OC's Instagram
• NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program
• NAMI Orange County
• Crisis Line, Warmline, and Crisis Groups

Disclaimers:  It’s Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  

It’s Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.