Annie Are You Okay?: Recent Episodes
Annie Holloway
Annie Are You Okay was created to help spread awareness about mental illness through sharing stories from those who have walked the path to healing. This podcast was designed to help reinforce the community of people who struggle with mental illness. When we can relate, we feel less alone. When we feel less alone we feel more empowered, and that is hopefully what this podcast will do for its listeners. Follow the show on twitter @AAYOPODCAST on Instagram @annieareyouokaypodcast and on Facebook as Annie Are You Okay Podcast and please rate and follow the show on Apple and Spotify!
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
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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&share=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&share=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.
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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
We just wanted to do this episode to share more personal information about our individual experiences with our healing journey. We touch on how we are coping and dealing with negative emotions and ways that we maintain a balance.
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
Hey everybody welcome back! This time on the Annie are you okay podcast we dive into the deep end with an update about my relationship with my step-brother and how important setting boundaries is, we address the growing concern there is amongst teens self diagnosing themselves with serious personality disorders on TikTok and go over behaviors vs beliefs and what that means for us. Once again, We are not licensed professionals or therapist and in no way is this show therapy. We are just two moms working on their brains, trying to make a positive difference. We are far from perfect, but we do believe our voices deserve to be heard and have the power to heal many. All it took for me was a podcast to finally make everything click and I believe in using my story to help others heal and feel less alone. We appreciate all of you who listen and reach out to let us know how we’re doing. It’s like we have our own secret army of people who want to battle mental health stigma. We love you guys, so thank you. Please like follow and subscribe to the show on apple and Spotify! Please leave us a review!!!! Message the show and let us know how we’re doing on instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at annie are you okay podcast and twitter at AAYOPODCAST all caps. Allright buckle up, this episode was pretty intense… https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Borderline_Personality_Disorder_Work/jYeRDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Available 24 hours. English and Spanish speaking 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
This episode we talk with my good friend and fellow podcaster Reggie to discuss alcoholism. We go over the things that cause Alcohol Use Disorder and how mental health plays a role. We had to bring him back in to record a second time because well audio is hard lol
I want to clarify once again, we are not mental health professionals. We are simply advocating for mental health but in no way are we experts. Please understand that this show is designed to be a therapeutic tool to help our listeners establish their own sense of self but it is not therapy.
Thank you to everyone who keeps tuning in and hearing what we have to say, I know we haven’t been super consistent with releasing episodes but y’all know we are two workin moms doin our best. This show has helped us both so much, it’s given us both a voice that we never imagined having. So thank you thank you
Please like, follow and subscribe to the show on apple and Spotify and if you’re feeling extra nice or even not please leave us a rating! Feel free to message and follow the show on instagram, facebook and now tiktok at Annie are you okay podcast and twitter at AAYOPODCAST
ALSO check out Reggie's show Six Sheets Under on anywhere you find podcasts and follow!
https://anchor.fm/reggie-mills/episodes/Ponies-Are-People-Too-e1e23rn
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/alcohol-facts-and-statistics
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Hey everyone! Welcome back and thanks for listening! Today we talk to a good friend of mine and fellow photographer Sh'Tara about ADHD and how she came to terms with accepting her own form of diagnosis using social media. We also talk about how prominent ADHD is in Borderlines and how common folks get misdiagnosed or don't fully understand the comorbidities. PLEASE shoot us a message or like follow and subscribe to let us know how we're doing! Next episode we get to interview with a recovering alcoholic and get a perspective on mental health from a fellow podcaster! Stay tuned!
Once again, We are not licensed professionals or therapist and in no way is this show therapy. We are just two moms working on their brains, trying to make a positive difference. We are far from perfect, but we do believe our voices deserve to be heard and have the power to heal many. All it took for me was a podcast to finally make everything click and I believe in using my story to help others heal and feel less alone.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Available 24 hours.
English and Spanish speaking
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Hey everyone! This week we share a listener question that we felt highlighted a subtype of BPD and go over some stats about mental health since the pandemic hit nearly 2 years ago. I also want to shoutout my buddy Reggie!!! He is the host of the podcast Six Sheets Under and I was lucky enough to appear on an episode. His show is all abou kinks and fetishes to break the stigma behind taboo topics involving sex. On the episode we cover mental illness in relation to sex and I share about what its like to have sex for a borderline. Six Sheets Under Link: https://anchor.fm/reggie-mills/episodes/BPD-In-The-B-E-D-e1cqcu0
Once again, We are not licensed professionals or therapist and in no way is this show therapy. We are just two moms working on their brains, trying to make a positive difference. We are far from perfect, but we do believe our voices deserve to be heard and have the power to heal many. All it took for me was a podcast to finally make everything click and I believe in using my story to help others heal and feel less alone.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Available 24 hours.
English and Spanish speaking
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
This episode we talk more about what narcissistic abuse looks like and how it affects us personally. I read some horrifying emails I received from my step mom and share with the show my experiences in quite some detail. We also cover how long term narcissistic abuse causes brain damage, yeah BRAIN DAMAGE and why its so hard for folks being abused to leave the situation. Please like, subscribe and follow the show to get updates and daily affirmations!
Once again, We are not licensed professionals or therapist and in no way is this show therapy. We are just two moms working on their brains, trying to make a positive difference. We are far from perfect, but we do believe our voices deserve to be heard and have the power to heal many. All it took for me was a podcast to finally make everything click and I believe in using my story to help others heal and feel less alone.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Available 24 hours.
English and Spanish speaking
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
This episode we talk about narcissistic abuse and what it looks like. We also chat about some frightening statistics about Borderline Personality Disorder. BIG SHOUT OUT TO AMBER PORTWOOD!!! I know first hand how challenging having BPD is and can appreciate her openness about it. Taking on the holidays is slippery slope and dealing with grief and BPD doing all the firsts never seems to end but we are here to talk about it and share our experiences with you!
Once again, We are not licensed professionals or therapist and in no way is this show therapy. We are just two moms working on their brains, trying to make a positive difference. We are far from perfect, but we do believe our voices deserve to be heard and have the power to heal many. All it took for me was a podcast to finally make everything click and I believe in using my story to help others heal and feel less alone.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Available 24 hours.
English and Spanish speaking
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
TRIGGER WARNING
This episode contains content about suicide, self harm and abortion. Please be advised!
This episode we dive in deeper with more discussion about Borderline Personality Disorder and how it impacts our daily lives. We touch on some harder to talk about situations we face and where we are now with mindfulness. We also discuss things we do to help maintain our mental wellbeing. I also bring up the ongoing political battle of abortion because I feel like autonomy is such an important factor for women's mental health and felt a responsibility to talk about these issues. Again, we are not licensed in anything we just want to help advocate for mental wellness by reaching out in this form by discussing what we face through storytelling.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Available 24 hours.
English and Spanish speaking
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Hi! My name is Annie and I started this podcast because I want to help spread awareness and information about Mental Illness. I was recently diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) after a year long journey in therapy. It became painfully obvious to me in no time that there isn't enough help or resources available when it comes to mental wellness, so I did what every millennial does and started a podcast! I hope you enjoy! This episode we drive into the deep end and chat about what BPD is and how it affects us personally and in our daily lives. We also touch on narcissistic personality traits as well as OCD and dissociation. I want to reiterate that we are not licensed psychologists we are just merely two moms working on their brains.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Available 24 hours.
English and Spanish speaking
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org