In today's episode Ed discusses where stereotypes and prejudices come from and the science-backed method to unravel them with Anu Gupta from Be More with Anu.

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Anu's Website:www.bemorewithanu.com

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Today we welcome back Shelley Armenta. She is an In Our Own Voice presenter and warmline operator with NAMI OC. We dive into the topic of resilience and how to cultivate it through self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, changing your thought patterns, and more. Thanks for tuning in!

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Today we talk with Janeane Bernstein, a mental health advocate, volunteer with NAMI Westside, journalist, and speaker. We dive into how we as a society have come out of the pandemic better equipped to handle difficult situations because we all collectively went through it together. Her book, Better Humans: What the Mental Health Pandemic Teaches Us About Humanity, can be purchased on Amazon. Thanks for listening!

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Peer Support is a crucial component that makes NAMI work. Today we have peer support specialist Jared Bendifallah join the pod to discuss his mental health journey. We discover his 5 pillars of recovery to mental wellness, the importance of Peer Support groups, and our Peer to Peer classes. Find out more about Jared with the links below.

Jared's LinkedIn profile: Jared Bendifallah | LinkedIn

Jared's Calendly, in case people would like to connect with him for any reason: calendly.com/chatwithjaredb

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Happiness is not just a fleeting feeling, it can be a reality to live in. This episode we focus on this idea of happiness with the author of "Taking a Shot at Happiness," Maria Baltazzi. We explore the traits and habits one can practice that can create a lasting feeling of contentment. In that feeling of contentment we can come to a better understanding of ourselves and how we can achieve a more optimistic outlook.

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Today we have a discussion with Amy Neville from the Alexander Neville Foundation. We dive into navigating social media and the hidden dangers of purchasing drugs through these platforms. We then discuss ways to make a difference in saving lives and preventing tragedy. 

Find out more about this organization: https://anfhelp.org/

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Today we discuss overcoming trauma. If you are going through a tough time, hold on, do not lose hope! Get insights and coping skills on how to thrive despite experiencing traumatic events. If you need someone to talk to reach out to our 24/7 OC Warmline at (714) 991-6412.

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We dive into the connection between the gut and mind with Peter Lourthu. Ever thought about how the food you eat affects your mental health? First of the year is always a good time to make life changes.

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