Welcome to Mindful Moments, where young people take the mic to talk about the realities of mental health for young people today. Hosted by the NAMI Oklahoma NextGen Advisory Council, this series dives into honest, stigma-free conversations that empower young people to take charge of their mental well-being!
Each episode will feature personal stories, expert insights, and practical tips, because everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported. Whether you're a student, a young adult, or someone who cares about youth mental health, Mindful Moments is your space to listen, learn, and grow.
S2 Episode 1: When the Heat Is On: Mental Health Meds, Oklahoma Heat, and Your Wellness Toolkit
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! Welcome to Season 2 of Mindful Moments! In our first episode of our second season, Emma and Sydney speak with Dr. Tammy Lambert and Dr. Michael Ihnat from the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy about mental health medications, generic vs. name-brand drugs, how the extreme heat can distort mental faculties, and what we can do to best prepare ourselves to protect our mental health. If you are or if you know someone between 18 and 25 who ...
26 Jun 2026
Episode 13: Anxiety/Panic Attacks
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! In the final episode of Season 1, Emma and Anna discuss the specifics and realities of anxiety and panic attacks, including their own personal experiences and how they have learned to navigate them. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQIA+ young pe...
29 May 2026
Episode 12: Seasons of Life
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! Emma and Anna discuss the seasons of life through the lens of mental health. Just as nature moves through spring, summer, autumn, and winter, our lives are filled with periods of growth, achievement, transition, lost, rest, and renewal. Some seasons bring excitement and possibility, while others challenge us with uncertainty, grief, or change. Each season serves a purpose and offers opportunities for learning about ourselves and strengthening ou...
24 Apr 2026
Episode 11: Weather Anxiety
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! Oklahoma is part of what is known as "Tornado Alley." Prior to the release of this episode, an outbreak of tornadoes hit communities in Kay and Garfield Counties. In this episode, Sydney talks to meteorologist Jack Gerfen about weather anxiety, how best to keep ourselves safe and informed during a severe weather event. Zack and Anna discuss the realities of living through a major weather event, and how they have used their experience to guide th...
27 Mar 2026
Episode 10: Mental Health Policy
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of Mindful Moments with the NAMI Oklahoma NextGen Council, we sit down with Daniel Pae to explore what mental health policy really looks like from inside the Oklahoma State Capitol and what it could become. From his early entry into public service to his leadership on the legislative mental health caucus, Rep. Pae shares the personal experiences and policy priorities that have shaped his commitment to mental health advocacy. Tog...
27 Feb 2026
Mindful Moments Episode 9: Loneliness vs. Being Alone
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of Mindful Moments, Emma Valgora hosts Jason Musgrove, Public Policy Coordinator for NAMI Oklahoma and Staff Advisor to the NextGen Council, for an open conversation about the differences between loneliness and being alone. They discuss the benefits of alone time, types of loneliness, how to recognize loneliness in others, and how to find relationships, both romantic and platonic, that don't erode our sense of self. If you or so...
30 Jan 2026
Episode 8: Productivity Culture & Finding the Right Therapist
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of Mindful Moments, Emma sits down with Stephanie Wangler, LPC, for an honest and timely conversation about productivity culture and its impact on young people’s mental health. From hustle culture and academic pressure to the constant expectation to “optimize” every part of our lives, Emma and Stephanie unpack how productivity has quietly become a measure of self-worth, and why that mindset is harming an entire generation. Toget...
26 Dec 2025
Episode 7: Mental Health during the Holidays
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! Anna and Maya discuss the impacts of the holiday season and seasonal depression, how to protect your mental health during the holidays, and why it is important to share the holidays with someone, even if they aren't family. Other members of the Council and NAMI Oklahoma staff also share their favorite holiday traditions. Share yours with us! Watch the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/gr12nFaQOnE If you or someone you know is str...
28 Nov 2025
Episode 6: Talking to Family About Mental Health
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of Mindful Moments, Maya Williams-Furaha and Emma Valgora dive into one of the most personal, and often most challenging, aspects of mental health: talking about it within our families. Maya and Emma explore how families talk about mental health, what differences exist between generations, and what room there is to break the stigma both inside the family and in our larger communities. They talk about what genuine support lo...
31 Oct 2025
Mental Health and Relationships: Recognizing Red Flags and Building Healthy Connections
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of Mindful Moments by the NAMI NextGen Council, Host Anna Bennett sits down with Mikayla Maiahy, who is married to NAMI Oklahoma's Public Policy Coordinator Jason Musgrove, for a heartfelt and insightful conversations on the connection between mental health and relationships. Together, they unpack how to recognize red flags and patterns in the cycle of abuse, explore what healthy relationships look like, and share ways to seek pa...
26 Sept 2025
Episode 4: Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! In this special Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month episode of Mindful Moments, Maya and Anna sit down with two powerful voices in youth mental health advocacy and support: Ash Savage and Brittany Ward. Together, they open an honest and hopeful conversation about suicide prevention; why it matters what resources make a difference, and how stigma can be broken through connection and community. Both future counselors, Ash shares their lived ex...
29 Aug 2025
Episode 3: Setting Boundaries
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode, Emma and Anna talk about what it means to set boundaries in college and early adulthood. From figuring out how to say no to invites, how to exit a social setting on their own terms, to the importance of having people in your life who respect your boundaries. They talk through the struggles and small wins that come with protecting their mental health, and how they have grown. To register for our annual conference on October 4th...
25 Jul 2025
Episode 2: Who Am I? Quarter-life Crisis
Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you! Welcome to episode two of Mindful Moments! In this episode, we will be discussing the quarter-life crisis. Host Maya is joined by special guest, Ethan Schlecht, licensed professional counselor, to discuss what the quarter-life crisis is, the impact it may have on young adult lives, and ways to successfully transition out of the quarter-life crisis. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the NAMI Oklahoma YouTube channel to see ...
27 Jun 2025
Episode 1: Anxiety & Depression
Hosts Anna and Maya share their personal experiences with anxiety and depression, exploring societal attitudes and offering insights into how young people are addressing these challenges in this episode.
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