"IT'S OKAY TO FEEL"
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TAKEOVER EPISODE 3/1/21
Debunking Expectations with Tazmeen Rashid
Welcome to the Seventh Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
Welcome to the sixth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
On this Takeover Episode of It’s Okay to Feel, Tazmeen Rashid discusses what expectations are and the sources of such pressures. She touches on familial roles and how societal and cultural expectations can increase anxiety, stress, and more. Tazmeen elaborates on why we should steer away from the expectations that do not align with our individual desires, thus allowing ourselves to explore. Throughout the episode she reminds us that there is power in following your own path and being true to your interests and curiosity. By perceiving ourselves as individuals and less of a group, we enable space to tap into our potential.
Our takeover host Tazmeen is a 19-year-old first-generation Pakistani-American college student pursuing a pre-medical education. She is extremely passionate about mental health and an advocate for Uyghur Muslims. She uses her experiences to highlight the toll expectations can take on one’s mental health.
This unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence. Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast.
In this episode, Tazmeen talks about:
Expectations as a student
Pressure from family and society
Self-pity
Social media impact
It is okay to feel overwhelmed
And More!
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Disclaimers: It’s Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
It’s Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
