Mindful Moments by NAMI NextGen Oklahoma
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.
Mindful Moments by NAMI NextGen Oklahoma
Latest Episodes
Episode 12: Seasons of Life
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 se...
Episode 11: Weather Anxiety
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,...
Episode 10: Mental Health Policy
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 ...
Mindful Moments Episode 9: Loneliness vs. Being Alone
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...
Episode 8: Productivity Culture & Finding the Right Therapist
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 co...
