Ohlone Mental Health Edition

Life as a college student may already be difficult, but imagine moving to a new country and going to school! Tune into this week's episode where we have some special guests sharing their stories on their international experience!

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Episode 5 of our fall semester focuses on burnout. With the semester more than half way done and finals coming up, it's easy for students to get caught up with work, studies, and everything else in life. Tune in to see how our ambassadors handle burnout and maybe apply some of these tips to your own life!

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The Pod Squad is back on Note to Self! This week, we dive into the dark side of social media, from the addictive pull of doomscrolling to its effects on our daily live. Tune in as we share tips on cutting back screen time and reconnecting with the real world.

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The Pod Squad is joined by two special guests from STEP Up for our Halloween episode - Spooky Stress Stories! In this chillingly relatable special, the podcasters open up about their biggest fears, the "stress monsters" that haunt them, and the ways they treat themselves when life gets a little too scary.

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Listen in this week as our Student Wellness Ambassador team dives deeper into their community and culture!

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The PodSquad is back! We welcome Jai, Andrea, Valeria, and Natalia as our newest Student Wellness Ambassadors for the 2025-26 school year! 

Tune in to our conversation on getting back into the school rhythm and some tips to conquer the semester!

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Note to Self is joined by a special group for our last episode of the semester! Join Anika, Jiya, Mackenzie, and our Student Health Center Director, Swe, in an episode where we dive deeper into menstruation!

It's our last episode of the semester! Tune in to listen to the PodSquad's discussion on conformity and peer pressure, and how it relates to transferring! We appreciate everyone who listened to our episodes this year!

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Today, we're joined by a super special guest - Our fearless leader and mentor, Erin! Erin Osanna-Barba is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and also one of Ohlone's mental health counselors. She joins us and brings her insight on love languages.

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It's a Navigator take over! Jaskiran and Naria join us from our Mental Health Navigator program to talk more about being third year community college students.

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We're joined by a very special guest! Welcome Anh Ta, a licensed therapist, to the show as we discuss authenticity!

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Life of a college student can often be stressful! Tune in to episode 9 of Note to Self to figure out how we deal with stress management and maybe use some tips for yourself!

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Achoo! Allergy season is coming up. Tune in to this week's episode of Note to Self where we talk about seasonal allergies.

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We're back! It's the first episode of the semester! Listen in on the PodSquad's discussion on self care.

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Note to Self kicks off the semester with a special episode! Our PodSquad member Jacquelyn sits down with Rahma Mahmoud and Camillia Lui to talk about the recently released Healthy Minds Survey. Tune in to learn more!

It's our last episode of the semester! Listen in on the PodSquad's discussion on Health and Sickness.

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The PodSquad is back, and now, with a new member! Please welcome Keona as the 5th member of our team! Tune in this week for a deeper dive into anxiety.

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The PodSquad is bringing back a topic by popular demand! Join us in this week's Note to Self episode where the PodSquad dives deep into a second discussion on cultural stigma.

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What's your favorite song? Tune in to our 3rd episode of the semester to learn more about music therapy!

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Welcome back to another episode of Note to Self! Tune in for a discussion revolving around cultural stigmas. Listen to our PodSquad's stories and experiences and see if they relate to you!

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Note to Self is back! Join the PodSquad as we kick off our 5th season with some new faces. Tune in to listen to Jonathan, Aunyae, Jacquelyn, and Diana on our first episode of the semester.

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The Navigators are back! Gaby, Shanza, and Randi return for the special Nevigator takeover serires! Tune in to listen to a deep dive into how society views mental health.

It's mukbang time! The PodSquad brought in dishes from all of their respective cultures for a delicious Note to Self! Tune in to hear more about cultural stigmas.

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We have a surprise guest for this episode! Please welcome Paul Simpson from Ohlone's Basic Needs department! Tune in to learn more about who Paul is, his role, and basic needs around Ohlone College.

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INFJ? ISTJ? What does that all mean? Find out more when you join the PodSquad in a deeper discussion on personalities in this week's episode of Note to Self!

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The PodSquad is back for a new semester of Note to Self!

Join our ambassadors through a deeper dive on loneliness in our first episode of the semester!

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It's our last episode of the semester! Tune in to listen to our PodSquad dive deeper into love languages.

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Join the PodSquad as we talk about community college culture! Hear from our ambassadors on their community college experiences and see if you can relate.

Join us for our next installment of Note to Self, where our PodSquad goes deeper into friendships!

This episode we tackle the tough topics of healthy and toxic relationships that can be seen in adolescents. We mention the grasp the media has on our behavior with our relationships. We, also,  grapple with the signs of both relationships and how to handle being in an unhealthy relationship. As well as advice on how to get out of an unhealthy relationship.

n this episode of note to self we explore the various feelings of anxieties that are feeling currently. From college worries to social media we discuss it all. Sit down with Katelyn, Phu, Danna, and Clara as we talk about our anxiety.

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The pandemic has altered everyone's lives for the past couple of years. In this episode we navigate the various anecdotes and struggles we had because of the pandemic. Sit with us as we reminisce on how the covid-19 pandemic has altered all of our lives. This is the first episode with the 2023-24 cohort, give them a warm welcome!

It's the last episode of the year! Let's send off this year's PodSquad with reflections of the year and of community college as a whole. This final episode will also feature a special guest - Isabel!

Everyone has something of sentimental value. What's yours? Tune in to our 12th episode of the season where we have TWO special guests!

The podSquad is back with another amazing episode. Join them with special guest, Saloni as they dive deeper into letting go and saying goodbye.

The Navigators are back, and this time with special guests Anh and Jay! Tune in to listen in on their discussion on empathy fatigue

Our 10th episode of the year! Join us and welcome special guest Zia as we talk all about personality!

How much of your future is determined by your past? Tune in to the next episode of Note to Self with Azaan, Megan, and Zain

Gaby and Lina are back with another exciting episode! Tune in to listen to them dive deeper into basic needs.

Gaby and Lina are back with another episode of the Navigator Takeover. In this episode, they talk about basic needs.

The PodSquad is back for the Spring semester! Join Megan, Zain, and Azaan as they talk about choosing the right major for you and the stigma around certain majors.

The Navigators are back! Join Gaby and Lina in the first episode of a 3 part series. This episode, they dive deeper into consent culture.

Join the PodSquad this week in a deep discussion on how social media affects our lives!

Join the PodSquad in their latest discussion on hobbies and how to discover new ones!

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The PodSquad returns with another special guest - Zia! Tune in this week as they talk about friendships and hardships friends go through.

In this week's episode of Note to Self, the PodSquad is joined by special guest Anh Ta to dive deeper into finding your why.

Let's talk about the connection between mental health and productivity. Join your hosts, Azaan, Zain, and Megan in a new episode of Note to Self!

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Welcome to a new episode of Note To Self! Join Megan, Zain, and Azaan in welcoming a new generation of Ohlone's favorite podcast.

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Join the PodSquad as we recap the school year! Take a trip down memory lane as we go over some of the highlights and important conversations STEP Up helped bring together.

The question of the episode is Nightowl or Earlybird? What side do you resonate more with? Is this lifestyle sustainable for you? Join us in this episode of Note to Self where our Podsquad goes over the benefits and issues of each side.

This week, the PodSquad is joined by Elyssa Acob, a fellow Wellness Ambassador. Tune in as the PodSquad dives in to a rich and deep conversation about burnout and the affects it has on our lives.

Sometimes, there are things that we value and think of as "permanent" or "long-lived" and most of the time ; it is our friendship. However, friendships do fade; whether a person would like it or not. Listen and join the Podsquad and with our guest, Justin Lam, who is a first year Ohlone student, as we explore this topic and come to accept the constant change that happens in our relationships.

Join us this week for a discussion led none other by our very own Soliyana as the PodSquad dives deeper into the topic of arts and sports.

Have you ever wanted to give up on a class? Or maybe you've tried giving up on a relationship. Listen in to this episode of Note to Self for tips on improve on not giving up.

Now, you might be wondering what this topic is about? This confusion is quite similar when we think about our future or the journey that we would like to take. It is quite normal for students to feel like this.

With the Podsquad, we have Jennifer Harper, an Ohlone College Counselor and Personal Development Professor, and Sharnell Smothers, a Step Senior Wellness Ambassador. In this episode, we dive into a topic about our current thought process and feelings regarding the decision about our career path and how it affects our mental health.

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Tune into the finale of our Navigator Takeover series! Today, our hosts are joined by fellow Navigator Gabriela Aguilar in a deeper dive into health insurance. Tune in to hear about our Navigators' experiences with health insurance companies and some tips on how to deal with them.

According to a study done by the mental health foundation, research has found that higher body dissatisfaction is associated with a poorer quality of life, psychological distress and the risk of unhealthy eating behaviors and disorders. In this episode, the PodSquad discusses the topic of body image and self esteem and its impact on mental health.

The navigators are back with another episode of their takeover! Join them as they speak more on active listening. Tune into to learn how you can become a better listener.

Quang, Setara, and Melodie are back by popular demand! Tune in for another semester of our Navigator crew as they talk about the struggles and hardships of immigration.

Wrapping up the Fall 2021 semester, the Pod Squad members are joined by Lilly Nusratty, one of our Student Wellness Ambassadors, as well as Linda Pham, one of our Mental Health Advocates. Today's episode is all about the idea of happiness. What does it look like? Where do we find it? Join us for an interesting discussion on whether happiness is internal or external, and hear some great ideas for things you could start doing to bring yourself sparks of joy.

Join Melodie, Setara, and Quang for the final episode of the Note to Self spinoff, Navigator Take Over! This week, the squad takes on the topic of housing costs in the Bay Area.

Join us in the second episode of our Note to Self Spinoff: Navigator Takeover. Join Quang, Setara, and Melodie in dialogue and information about mental health agencies.

Join us in a special Note to Self spinoff hosted by the Mental Health Navigators! Join Quang, Melodie and Setara as they dive in to dialogue about seeking mental health help.

Think about the times when you first heard about mental health. Does your culture explore this idea? Many of us grew up without knowing the term in our own culture. In this episode, the PodSquad and our guests will discuss why there are such different perspectives of mental health in different cultures, and how we can work on becoming more aware of this critical topic.

Get ready for an all new special series hosted by Ohlone's very own Mental Health Navigators Quang, Melodie, and Setara! Join them for the ever Friday as we're set to release 3 brand new special episodes!

What does it mean to be courageous? Is it an automatic response or a conscious choice? In this episode of Note to Self, the PodSquad is joined by the Executive Director of the Rising Youth Association, Jessica Jatiram. Together, they discuss the importance of seeking discomfort and offer resources and tips on how to overcome fear.

Now there is a question that we tend to not think about. When this emotion emerges, we tend to feel rather than think. Anger is a normal emotion that we tend to suppress. Joining the Pod Squad on this episode are Christy Nitkowski a Mental Health Intern in the Student Health Center, and Anusha Sharangpani a fellow Student Wellness Ambassador, as they give their insights on the discussion about anger.

This week's episode focuses on depression. With the help of Julie Navarro, a Mental Health Counselor at Ohlone, the PodSquad zooms in to better understand what depression really is and also explore ways to manage it.

On this week's episode, the Pod Squad is joined by Ohlone's mental health counselor Julie Navarro. Together, Julie and the Pod Squad discuss balancing work, life, and school; and offer resources and tips on how to have a good balance in these areas

As we approach midterms, there is a lot of pressure building up in our lives. This could come from expectations of ourselves and/or others. Joining the PodSquad in this episode we have two guests: Setara - one of our Mental Health Navigators, and Mauna - one of our Mental Health Interns, both here to provide input on how to handle expectations of yourself and from others.

In this episode, the PodSquad is joined by Robert Moore, the COVID-19 Response Project Manager of Ohlone college. Together, the PodSquad and Mr. Moore discuss numerous facts and information about the COVID-19 vaccines and also the Ohlone Vaccine Mandate recently put in effect.

In this kick-off episode for the 2021-22 school year, the PodSquad welcomes Samuel, a former Ambassador, to lead a discussion on developing one's own professional and academic relationships. We can all take steps to improve our professional standing regardless or our experience level, and the Ambassadors take a look at how this plays into our mental health.

Welcome to a new year at Ohlone College! Today, we get to meet some of the new Student Wellness Ambassadors at STEP Up for the 2021-2022 school year. Hosting this episode is Soliyana, the first deaf student at STEP Up. Joining her today are Mariel, Brian, and Quang, and they are here to represent the rest of the cohort and continue or work on normalizing conversations around mental health.

Join us in our final episode of our Equity Scholars Series! This episode, we are joined by Dr. Maggie Mckenzie, co-coordinator of the UMOJA program at Ohlone. Tune in to learn more about Maggie and the program!

Tune in to hear from our Equity Scholars, who are joined by special guests Melina Winterton and Janine Greer from Berkeley City College.

With the academic year coming to an end, new beginnings are on the horizon. The Student Wellness Ambassadors are getting ready to pass the torch to the next cohort, and on today's episode the PodSquad speaks openly about how they have grown in the role of being an Ambassador.

We all talk to ourselves, but how do you talk to yourself? In this episode of Note to Self, the PodSquad peels back the layers of self-talk, as we unpack the importance of speaking to oneself in a supportive and compassionate tone.

In this episode, the Equity Scholars are joined by Adela Kimball, Ohlone's Puente counselor and instructor. Tune in to learn more about Adela and her work with the Puente program!

The PodSquad is joined by Robin Kurotori of Ohlone's Kinesiology and Health Department. Together they will discuss the importance of mindfulness, what it is and what it is not, and explore how mindfulness techniques can improve the quality of our lives.

In this episode, the scholars are joined by Program Coordinator Elizabeth Ramirez. Tune in to learn more about her upbringing and her role of the Puente club at Ohlone College.

In this episode of Note to Self, we are joined once again by Erica, an original member of the PodSquad, who took a break from her studies at Ohlone to focus on her mental health. Erica and the team discuss the benefits, challenges, and importance of "stepping back."

This week, our scholars are joined by Lu, Xiong, and Camillia from the California Reducing Disparities Project. Tune in to learn more about the amazing programs they work on year round.

Join us to hear an episode with the amazing Becky Perelli, one of the most influential advocates for student health centers in community colleges over the years. Hear her advice to find colleges that prioritize student wellness as you transfer and to find ways to become a student advocate yourself!

This week, our scholars are joined by Ohlone College's very own basketball coach, Coach Sherman Holmes. Tune in to learn more about Coach Holmes' upbringing and a discussion about equity.

In this special episode of Note to Self the PodSquad is fortunate to once again be joined by Ohlone's own Rosemary O'Neill, MA, MFT and Certified Life Coach, as she answers their questions about how to help a friend in distress while maintaining one's own self care.

This week, the Equity Scholars are joined by Anh Ta, the assistant director of Trauma Transformed. Tune in to learn more about Anh, trauma, and its relation to equity.

The PodSquad is joined by a very special guest, Rosemary O'Neill, who is our very own mental health counseling services coordinator. In this episode, the PodSquad and Rosemary talk about healthy and unhealthy patterns of behavior, and the experiences of the survivors of intimate partner violence.

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In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a student leader with our guest speaker, Justin Valenzuela, cofounder of Renegade Feedings, an organization that focuses on supporting the unhoused community. We dive deep into his experiences as a trailblazer for change in the community as well as the adjustments that had to be made to stay safe during this pandemic. With all of us being student leaders, we hope to inspire and motivate you to be the change you wish to see.

In this episode of the Equity Scholars Series, Yona and Alison are joined by Vy Le, an HR director at Ohlone college, to talk about diversity in our education systems and our workplaces. 

In this week's episode of the Equity Scholars Series, the scholars are joined by Ohlone's very own Professor Kyle Livie. Tune in to listen to a deep conversation about topics such as intersectionality, data collection efforts of marginalized groups, and more!

Oscar Wilde once said, "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Easier to say, harder to do. Join us to talk about embracing our uniqueness in a world filled with comparisons!

Thanks for joining us as we launch our new sub-series featuring the new Equity Scholars group! In this episode, join Setareh, Lien, Yona, and special guest David Irving in a conversation about equity in our education systems and what schools like Chabot College are doing about it.

Join us as we welcome A NEW SERIES! Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of our Mental Health Equity Scholars series where they dive into deeper discussions about equity in our education systems.

In this episode of Note to Self, host Samuel and guest co-host Andy Zheng lead the PodSquad through an empowering discussion on accessing the mental health services at Ohlone College and the data surrounding which students are underrepresented among those who take advantage of them.

We've all been there. Whether it's a small failure such as waking up late for class or a big one such as bombing a final, we've all had our fair share of failures in life. However, these failures don't always define who we are.

Tune in to this episode of Note to Self to see how the PodSquad AND our returning SPECIAL GUESTS, Yona and Lien, overcome these difficult times. Maybe you can relate to these stories yourself.

In this Episode of Note to Self, the PodSquad dives into the subject of immigration and International students. The PodSquad is also joined by special guests Yona and Lien, who are immigrants themselves! Tune in to hear their stories and much more.

In this episode of Note To Self, the PodSquad dives deeper into the topic of addiction. Addictions can run a range from as simple as snacking to as complex as drugs. Listen in on what the PodSquad's opinions and see if you can relate.

In this episode of Note To Self, the Student Wellness Ambassadors share their thoughts on the stigma around going to a community college versus a four year university. Tune in to find out more about how they are able to overcome and see past the stigma.

In this episode, the PodSquad is here to talk about goals! Listen in on the different goals and struggles your peers are going through. Maybe you can relate to some of these yourself!