we're backk..... and with a spicy episode 🌶️ because x is for x-rated, or rather, sex and intimacy. with the help of today's guests, greta and amelia, we dive into everything from our first sexual experiences, sex education, disassociating during sex, and so much more!
content warnings for this episode: sexual content, sexual assault and harassment, sexual trauma, alcohol and substance use.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, Y is for _____________ . can you guess what Y is for? 👀
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
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Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness.
this week for episode w, i am joined by fellow mental health advocate Sophie Szew. from a young age, Sophie grappled with the concept of womanhood and their gender, something that they pointedly describe as "inextricably linked to anxiety." at its core, today's episode is about identity and its link to our mental health.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, X is for _____________ . can you guess what X is for? 👀
sophie's book recommendations from today's episode:
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resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
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Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
this week for episode v, i am joined by my friend Mackenzie to talk about our anxieties of video games. as a recent avid video game player, Mackenzie tells us about her experience as a female gamer, performance anxiety, and how video games can also be beneficial for her mental health.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, W is for _____________ . can you guess what W is for? 👀
follow mackenzie:
be on season 2 of a is for anxious! apply here:
https://forms.gle/NHpjRviF29XESC4K6
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
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Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
raise your hand if you are scared of the unknown. in today's episode, i am joined by my friend Ravali Vallurupalli to talk about our mutual anxiety about the unknown and the many uncertainties that come with life. from speaking candidly about her experience as a high school student navigating the unknowns of college to imparting great advice for those who don't feel in control, we hope this episode helps you begin to tackle your anxiety of the unknown.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, V is for _____________ . can you guess what V is for? 👀
follow ravali:
be on season 2 of a is for anxious! apply here:
https://forms.gle/NHpjRviF29XESC4K6
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
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follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
let's talk about therapy... what it is, what it isn't, and the anxieties that so many of us have about taking this giant leap in our healing journey. i am joined by my dear friend Dr. Monica P. Band, an award-winning practicing mental health therapist and educator, to talk about therapy on this episode of 'a is for anxious.'
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, U is for _____________ . can you guess what U is for? 👀
listen to Dr. Monica's podcast 'I Need To Ask You Something':
https://lemonadamedia.com/show/i-need-to-ask-you-something/
follow Dr. Monica:
be on season 2 of a is for anxious! apply here:
https://forms.gle/NHpjRviF29XESC4K6
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
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follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
the letter s is for none other than social media. i am joined by Larissa May, founder of #HalfTheStory, to talk about her anxieties of social media, the digital wellbeing movement, and how you foster healthy social media habits.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, T is for _____________ . can you guess what T is for? 👀
follow #HalfTheStory:
https://www.halfthestoryproject.com/social-media-u
https://www.instagram.com/halfthestory/
https://halfthestory.substack.com/
be on season 2 of a is for anxious! apply here:
https://forms.gle/NHpjRviF29XESC4K6
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
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follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
on this episode, we dive into the anxieties that one may have about their religion, as well as navigating their identity and faith at the same time. i am joined by my good friend Amelia Gerrard (they/them) to talk about their experiences growing up religious and how their identity played a role in some of the anxiety they experienced around their religion.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, S is for _____________ . can you guess what S is for? 👀
resources from our guest:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bdEIdIX8TGxlU5PR0ug5FycN7nijph3vqi7O09kzujY/edit?usp=sharing
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
follow the podcast on instagram!
follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
do you ever get anxious before quitting something? when is the right time to quit a job? we explore all that and more with the letter q. tesia shi experienced a lot of anxiety and stress before quitting her job this past year. in this episode, she discusses the implications of quitting on her mental health and how that created tension in her relationships with herself and her parents.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, R is for _____________ . can you guess what R is for? 👀
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
follow the podcast on instagram!
follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
dog-owners or pet-owners of any kind, this episode was meant for you! on today's episode, i speak with relatively new dog mom, Belinda Huang, about her anxieties related to caring for her year old poodle named Bennie. we dive into everything from the puppy blues, social media, and her experience with training a puppy.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, Q is for _____________ . can you guess what Q is for? 👀
learn more about our guest:
follow Belinda on socials:
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
follow the podcast on instagram!
follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
in this episode, Alyx is joined by author, entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Dayna Altman, to discuss the anxiety of OCD. OCD, also known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, was a diagnosis that Dayna received through learning more about her anxiety. today, we tackle everything from diagnosis, stigma, to some great coping mechanisms, both personally and professionally.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, P is for _____________ . can you guess what P is for? 👀
learn more about our guest:
Dayna Altman is an energetic and dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, author, and creator. The full force and sole operator of Bake it Till You Make it LLC, Dayna harvests her passion for mental health advocacy by using food and baking to create an authentic recipe for vulnerable storytelling. A nationally recognized mental health leader by the Biden-Harris administration, a dual graduate of Northeastern University, and an active Boston community member, Dayna has experience both working in the mental health field and with youth-based non-profits. Currently, Dayna pursues writing poetry and exploring new ways to change the world using her own story.
follow Dayna on socials:
Dayna's Instagram | Bake It Till You Make It Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
follow the podcast on instagram!
follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
how does being neurodivergent affect your mental health? it's a question i am here to ask today's guest, corinne, about their journey through becoming diagnosed to understanding its impact on their life. in today's episode, we explore everything from medication, identity formation, and finding a support system.
stay tuned for the next episode, o is for _____________ . can you guess what o is for? 👀
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://afsp.org/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
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follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
september is suicide prevention month and shortly after, october 10th is world mental health day. in this week's episode, we explore the bigger picture of mental health, from how stigma contributes to anxiety to how we might compare our mental health to others. in this solo episode, alyx explores her identity as a mental health advocate and how that has contributed to her anxiety of the word "mental health."
stay tuned for the next episode, n is for _____________ . can you guess what n is for? 👀
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://afsp.org/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
follow the podcast on instagram!
follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
in this episode, Alyx is joined by her partner Brandon to talk about their shared anxieties of love throughout their long-term relationship. this episode has something for everyone, not just those in relationships, as we touch on self-love, our opinions on love languages and communicating with your loved ones.
stay tuned for the next episode, m is for _____________ . can you guess what m is for? 👀
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
follow the podcast on instagram!
follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
in this episode, Alyx is joined by her friend Lenny to discuss their anxieties of kids. this episode, while touching on a very sensitive topic, dives into the anxieties that stem from caregiving, intergenerational cycles and the societal expectations to have children. i hope you enjoy this episode and go into it with an open mind and understanding that everyone's experience with anxiety is valid.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, l is for _____________ . can you guess what l is for? 👀
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
follow the podcast on instagram!
follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
in this episode, Alyx is joined by her friend Elia to discuss the anxious process that is job searching. together we reflect on the very fears and anxieties that have plagued our most recent job searches. we discuss everything from imposter syndrome, familial expectations and awful interview experiences.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, k is for _____________ . can you guess what k is for? 👀
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
follow the podcast on instagram!
follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
in this episode, Alyx is joined by mental health advocate Zane Landin to discuss his anxieties surrounding isolation. think about a moment in your life when you've ever felt lonely or isolated. today's episode focuses on the feelings of anxiety that are attributed to isolation. we discuss everything from the mental health impacts of isolating oneself, the fear of missing out and body positivity.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, j is for _____________ . can you guess what j is for? 👀
follow Zane on socials:
Instagram | Linkedin | His Magazine Website
Zane was recently featured on an episode of The Conversationalist. Watch the parts here:
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ety4pHAyBWc
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JssTWHN1f6A
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaccPMCLWXU
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
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follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
in this episode, Alyx is joined by filmmaker and mental health advocate (among many other talents!) Thea Touchton to discuss their anxieties surrounding health. health looks different for everyone, especially when it comes to physical AND mental health. we discuss everything from our anxieties of speaking to doctors on the phone, comparing our health to others and the ways in which physical health impact mental health.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, I is for _____________ . can you guess what I is for? 👀
learn more about our guest:
Thea Touchton is a non-binary, disabled, Latiné, and pansexual Producer/Actor. They have an Associates Degree of Science in Theatre. Thea is certified in Human Resources, Covid Compliance, Public Relations, Image Consulting, Motivational Speaking, and Event Planning. They are monetized on YouTube and have about 15K across their social platforms. During the pandemic, they completed a production company training program called DRAESIS. Nowadays, they are involved in the SAG-AFTRA Next Generation and Women’s Committee and were recognized for their mental health advocacy at MTV’s Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House. They enjoy taking pictures of their creative friends, reviewing films on their YouTube channel and podcast, writing poetry, as well as putting their cats in sweaters and bow ties. Check out the mental health documentary she is working on with mental health advocate Dayna Altman here!
follow thea on socials:
Instagram | Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok | Website
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
follow the podcast on instagram!
follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
in this episode, Alyx is joined by fellow NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Youth Advisor, Meredith Raasio to discuss our anxiety of growing up. we talked about everything from FOMO, feeling comfort in discomfort and coping mechanisms to tackle our every-growing anxiety. thanks for being here and let's heal together, one letter at a time.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, H is for _____________ . can you guess what H is for? 👀
where to find meredith: Instagram
follow our work with NAMI: https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/Who-We-Are/Meet-NAMI-Next-Gen
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
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Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
in one of the most vulnerable episodes to date, Alyx discusses her anxieties around family, everything from experiencing eldest daughter syndrome, creating boundaries, and talking to your family about your mental health. thanks for being here and let's heal together, one letter at a time.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, G is for _____________ . can you guess what G is for? 👀
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
follow the podcast on instagram!
follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
in this episode, Alyx is joined by Environmental Psychologist and Professor at Macalester College, Dr. Christie Manning. we discuss everything from climate optimism and pessimism, collective hopelessness and how climate change impacts the mental healthcare industry. thanks for being here and let's heal together, one letter at a time.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, F is for _____________ . can you guess what F is for? 👀
resources christie mentioned:
- Third Act Organization
- Sunrise Movement Organization
- Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Crisis by Britt Wray
- Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice by Rupa Marya & Rajeev Charles Patel
- Mental Health and our Changing Climate: Impacts, Implications, and Guidance
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain
follow the podcast on instagram!
follow alyx ang on instagram!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
