Annie Are You Okay?

This time on the Pod Annie and Oakley catch up since the new year sharing the good the bad and the ugly. They talk about taking back Christmas and starting new traditions with each other. Motherhood is the scariest hood!! There are so many changes going on but at least we got each other!!  Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org

This episode we go over our astrological signs! We cover our sun, moon and rising signs as well as a few other select planets. Its crazy how different we are but how well we come together for the podcast and our families! We chat about metaphysics as a whole and discuss how we relate to it all.  Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.pbs.org/faithandreason/gengloss/metaph-body.html#:~:text=Derived%20from%20the%20Greek%20meta,objective%20studies%20of%20material%20reality. Meta Physics - LinkedIn

This time on the show Oak dives deep into what Maslow's hierarchy is and how it works in real life. We also cover the spiritual version of it as well as chat about some more metaphysiology topics and some FREAKY SHIT that's been happening to Annie. Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Today we cover Dolly Parton and talk about her influence on the world from a mental health perspective. We also both just REALLY love Dolly! Listen along as we dive in deep to Dolly's sad ass songs and the adversities that made her the influencer she is today.  Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org

This time on the pod we have my dear friend Lindsay filling in for Oak and we chop it up and share about the importance mental health when it comes to parents. We also share some information from the CDC that sheds light on the reasons why its so important to support children and their parents!! The generational cycle will never end unless we are willing to face some ugly truths. https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/features/mental-health-children-and-parents.html

 !!!!Trigger Warning!!!! Lots of conversation about suicide and suicidal ideation! Listener discretion is advised! This time on the podcast we cover suicide prevention awareness as it is Suicide prevention Awareness month. We go over stats and facts that shock the both of us and catch up with each others healing progress.  Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org

This time on the show we catch up with each other and chat about generational trauma. Listen as we unravel family trauma and shoot the shit!

Today we are playing catch up and chat about where we are at in our personal lives as well as talk about boundaries and self love. We go over the basics on boundaries, when to place them and how to stick to them, it all dials back to self love. Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org

On this episode we chat about what's going on in our lives and Annie has a lot to share on the relationship front. We open up about the reality of how things take a big turn once you have a kid. We catch up with what's going on in our personal lives and share how its impacts the decisions we make. Annie shares more about her BPD diagnosis and where she is at with her healing process.  Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Today we are playing catch up and chat about where we are at in our personal lives as well as talk about boundaries and self love. We go over the basics on boundaries, when to place them and how to stick to them, it all dials back to self love. https://www.verywellhealth.com/setting-boundaries-5208802 Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org

We finally have a guest again and this time we talk about becoming mothers and share our stories to help bring awareness and attention to women’s mental health, epically since Roe v. Wade was overturned. We brought on one of my mom friends whose seen it all! We share our opinions on the current situation for women in the US as well as share some information for abortion access. Oak tells their story about finding their true identity and we talk about gender pronouns and how to be more accepting in conversation and how to make space for non binary people. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/oregon/portland/97212/ne-portland-health-center-3943-91400/abortion Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org  https://www.travelportland.com/attractions/feminist-businesses-portland/  https://parkersimonnedesigns.com/ourstory//  https://designsbythor.com

This time on the show we catch up and share our experiences with the car accident we got into after our last recoding session. We go back over PTSD and cover the basics. We bring up some more stats on PTSD and accidents. I was a bit tongue tied this episode and I hesitated posing but here I am just being real! Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org resource: https://www.aast.org/resources/trauma-facts

Today on the podcast we have Oak’s sibling Elle on to talk about alternative therapies and complementary therapies as well. It’s important to note that just going to therapy isn’t going to necessarily heal you, it’s to guide you. You have to heal yourself and that takes a variety of "treatments" So we made an episode on ways to expand or enhance your own human experience. Listen along as we shoot the shit and talk about our journeys! Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.verywellhealth.com/alternatives-to-therapy-5217661

Today we cover music therapy and the benefits we gain from using music as a tool. We go over all the types of music we like to listen to and how it impacts our lives and how we use it to help us through our day to day. Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2016/The-Impact-of-Music-Therapy-on-Mental-Health https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/media#amp_ct=1653930332332&_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16539303231382&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fbasics%2Fmedia https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/music-therapy#amp_ct=1653930741647&_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16539307363281&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Ftherapy-types%2Fmusic-therapy

Today we talk about mental health statistics globally since the pandemic started back in 2020. We also share our experiences and go over how much we have grown since! Its mental health awareness month!!!!  Pleas like follow and subscribe to our podcast and if you like the show leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Twitter: @AAYOPODCAST instagram/Facebook/TikTok: Annie Are You Okay Podcast Available on Apple and Spotify! Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-01787-2 https://namica.org/blog/how-to-manage-post-pandemic-stress/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/pandemic-impact-on-mental-health-a-global-overview#Taking-care-of-mental-health https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.671722/full

This time on the Annie Are You Okay? podcast we cover positive traits of those with BPD have developed through a lifetime of people pleasing and trauma. There are so many special skills we develop through survival even though life was traumatic. We also talk about the Roe v Wade situation and how it impacts us and women everywhere.  Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.borderlineintheact.org.au/living-with-bpd/strengths-and-qualities-of-bpd/

This time on the Annie are you okay podcast it is mental health awareness and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) awareness month! We talk again about the 9 diagnostic symptoms of BPD and where we lanD now after starting our healing journey. ❤️🧡💜💛💚💙🤍🖤🤎 Listen we know it’s been a while and we haven’t been posting as much but we are doing our best to bring you one episode a week! Thank you for your patience 💜 Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/may-bpd-awareness-month/

!!!FIRST OFF!! We are so sorry its been a while, there have been alot of big changes in both the hosts life, for reasons I'm sure you'd all be able to understand. We are working towards a more consistent future and can't wait to get back into it! Thank you for tuning back into our lives, we appreciate all of you're support! This time on the Annie are you OK podcast we share more about ourselves and family life. We talk about the controversy surrounding the Olympics and other social things and how we feel about them. Annie finally decides it’s really time to start getting on medication and Oakley shares more about her experience with it. Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org

This time Oakley (Anna's now preferred name) and I go over how we identify as humans and how things like the patriarchy plaid its role in our development. We discuss our feelings on the "don't say gay" business happening in Texas and how IMPORTANT it is to give teens autonomy and we chat about how important it is to speak out about these issues. Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org

This time on the show we go over what toxic positivity and what to do about it. Ever been told to look on the bright side? That others have it worse? OR Why can't you just choose to be happy? Welp that toxic AF so that's why we talked about it! The human experience is so important to acknowledge so this episode struck a special interest for us considering the current changes we all have to face. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958 Please understand this show is not therapy and that we are not licensed physiologists, therapist or life coaches. We are simply two moms who are walking down their own healing path. We believe in the power of connection to help unite and empower others who struggle with understanding mental health. Again we are not professionals we are just mental health advocates trying to spread awareness through our own personal experiences to help others feel less alone and to normalize the stigma around mental illness. If you or anyone you love is struggling and needs help please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 1- 800-273-8255 you can also message them from the website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org