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A youth and young adult mental health podcast!

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About The YANApodcast:

YOU ARE NOT ALONE (YANA)!!! The YANApodcast is a mental health podcast! This podcast is hosted by the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Philadelphia, PA affiliate. We aim to create a space of safety, a space of love and acceptance and a space that is free of judgment and stigma. Come hang with us as we talk with youth and young adults impacted by mental illness. We will hear their powerful stories, learn how we can reach out for help when we need it and shatter stigma together!

  • The YANApodcast with NAMI Philly Artwork
  • Co-Host Dani Enguero
    Co-Host Dani Enguero
  • Morgan Hannaleck
  • Jenna Martorana
  • Rohan Sharma aka Rx Mundi
  • Ben Rubin
  • Mackenzie Nicole
  • Teena Weisler-Vega
  • Marcus Cinque Harris aka MH the Verb
  • Brittney Moses
  • Komal Gulati
  • Shadiqua Smith-Spann
  • Cortez Patton
  • Adonis Rosario
  • Kayla Myers
  • Becca Lane, Co-host
  • Carly Hester, Co-Host
  • Morgan Hannaleck with Co-Hosts Becca and Carly
  • Becca Lane, Co-host
  • Carolyn Rossiter
  • Alexa Rhodes and H.E.L.P.I.N.G. the Homeless Backpacks
  • Nicole Steinhagen
  • Mary Keleher: Understanding ADHD
  • Irene
  • Ashley Laderer
  • Carly Hester, Co-Host
  • Shannon Hannaway
  • Claudette Pombo
  • Myles Bullen
  • Delv
  • Danielle DiPilla
  • Dylan Dunlap
  • Alexandra
  • Stewart Crichton and Blake Baldwin of Hand Drawn Maps
  • Kuf Knotz
  • Nikki Weigand
  • Gabe Liedman
    Gabe Liedman
  • Merissa Hester
    Merissa Hester
  • Nick Emeigh
    Nick Emeigh
  • Sean Hyatt
    Sean Hyatt
  • AmandaGrace Krier
    AmandaGrace Krier
  • Kim Sands
    Kim Sands
  • Lindsay Meehan Mayo
    Lindsay Meehan Mayo
  • Becca Lane, Co-host
  • Carly Hester, Co-host
  • Rose McKeen
  • Body Empowerment Project
  • Christina Miranda
  • Amanda Moreno
  • Chuck Norton and “Taco ‘Bout It”
  • Christine XP Frey
    Christine XP Frey
  • Dallas Slankard
    Dallas Slankard
  • Co-Host Dani Enguero
    Co-Host Dani Enguero
  • Kenneth Bourne
    Kenneth Bourne
  • Olivia Miller
    Olivia Miller
  • Caitlin Casey
    Caitlin Casey
  • Yunio Martinez
    Yunio Martinez
  • Anika & Amritha - No Therapist, No Problem
    Anika & Amritha – No Therapist, No Problem
  • Anastasia Vlasova via The Wall Street Journal
    Anastasia Vlasova via The Wall Street Journal
  • Nazhah Khawaja, Life at EASe Podcast
    Nazhah Khawaja, Life at EASe Podcast
  • Komal Gulati
  • Jenna Martorana
  • Claudette Pombo
  • Adonis Rosario
  • Becca Lane, Co-host
  • Carly Hester, Co-Host
  • Kuf Knotz
  • Danielle DiPilla
  • Alexa Rhodes and H.E.L.P.I.N.G. the Homeless Backpacks
  • Kim Sands
    Kim Sands
  • Nick Emeigh aka NAMI MAN
    Nick Emeigh aka NAMI MAN
  • Morgan Hannaleck
  • Ben Rubin
  • Ashley Laderer
  • Mackenzie Nicole
  • Nikki Weigand
  • Sean Hyatt
    Sean Hyatt
  • Lindsay Meehan Mayo
    Lindsay Meehan Mayo
  • Body Empowerment Project
  • Becca Lane, Co-Host
  • Christina Miranda
  • Amanda Moreno
  • Anastasia Vlasova via This is My Brave
    Anastasia Vlasova via This is My Brave
  • Adonis Rosario
  • Carly Hester, Co-Host
  • Becca Lane, Co-host
  • Cortez Patton
  • Carolyn Rossiter
  • Merissa Hester
    Merissa Hester
  • Kim Sands
    Kim Sands
  • Nick Emeigh and His Mom
    Nick Emeigh and His Mom
  • Rose McKeen - Miss Manchester NH
    Rose McKeen – Miss Manchester NH
  • Christine XP Frey
    Christine XP Frey
  • Komal Gulati
  • Kenneth Bourne
    Kenneth Bourne
  • Nazhah Khawaja
    Nazhah Khawaja
  • Kuf Knotz
  • Alexa Rhodes and H.E.L.P.I.N.G. the Homeless Backpacks
  • Mackenzie Nicole
  • Danielle DiPilla
  • Morgan Hannaleck
  • Becca and Carly, Co-hosts
  • Nick Emeigh
    Nick Emeigh
  • Kim Sands
    Kim Sands
  • Body Empowerment Project
  • Rose McKeen
  • Carly and Becca, Co-hosts
  • Christina Miranda
  • Amanda Moreno
  • Chuck Norton’s Mental Health Game “Taco ‘Bout It”
  • Christine XP Frey
    Christine XP Frey
  • Anika & Amritha - No Therapist, No Problem
    Anika & Amritha – No Therapist, No Problem
  • Dallas Slankard
    Dallas Slankard
  • Yunio Martinez
    Yunio Martinez
  • Anastasia Vlasova
    Anastasia Vlasova
  • Kuf Knotz
  • Alexa Rhodes and H.E.L.P.I.N.G. the Homeless Backpacks
  • Nick Emeigh
    Nick Emeigh
  • AmandaGrace Krier
    AmandaGrace Krier
  • Kim Sands
    Kim Sands
  • Becca Lane, Youth Education and Outreach Manager at NAMI Philly, Contact Info
  • Body Empowerment Project
  • Becca and Carly, Co-Hosts
  • Olivia Miller
    Olivia Miller
  • Caitlin Casey
    Caitlin Casey
  • Amanda Moreno
  • Anastasia Vlasova's Podcast, Our Turn to Talk
    Anastasia Vlasova’s Podcast, Our Turn to Talk
  • Adonis Rosario
  • Nick Emeigh and His Mom
    Nick Emeigh and His Mom
  • Kim Sands
    Kim Sands
  • Body Empowerment Project
  • Co-Host Dani Enguero
    Co-Host Dani Enguero
  • Anastasia Vlasova via The Jed Foundation
    Anastasia Vlasova via The Jed Foundation
  • The YANApodcast with NAMI Philly Hosts, Becca Lane and Carly Hester

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Who are we?

Becca Lane, Co-host
Becca Lane, Co-Host

Becca Lane is the Youth Education and Outreach Manager at NAMI Philly. She lives with mental health conditions such as Bipolar II disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorder. She is an active participant in her recovery and dedicates her time using her own experience to help others. Becca is in charge of NAMI Philly’s teen mental health awareness educational program, Ending the Silence, which involves going out to local schools and youth programs to talk about her own personal recovery journey as well as educate young people about identifying warning signs and how to find help for themselves and their friends. She struggled severely with her mental illnesses during her teen years, so finds it to be incredibly rewarding to show teens that help is available and that they are not alone. Becca is also an expert on all things Game of Thrones – Team Stark all the way!

Dani Enguero, Co-Host
Dani Enguero, Co-Host

Dani Enguero is the Youth Peer Navigator at NAMI Philly. Her mental health journey has been a rollercoaster since immigrating to the U.S from the Philippines at the age of 6. As of recently, Dani has been taking her power back and healing in healthy ways. As Dani advocates for the mental health of the youth she oversees, she has learned along the way that advocating for herself and her needs are just as important. Outside of advocacy, you can find Dani loving her dog Kaecilius by going on long walks, exploring nature and getting pup cups. Dani’s favorite things to do for her mental health are attending workout classes, stretching, and breathing exercises. 

Carly Hester, Co-Host
Carly Hester, Co-Host

Carly Hester is the Affiliate Director of NAMI Philly. She personally has her own mental health journey that today she is able to openly share with others. She feels that sharing her story has been such a healing experience and something she will continue to do. Carly considers herself to be a person who is growing and overcoming each and every day. She is also a friend and family member of individuals living with mental illness and will forever be the best advocate she can be. Carly is also a super proud foster and adoptive mama to 2 toddlers and a teenager and has a beautiful wife, Bethany, who is 100% her rock.

Reviews:

So inspiring!

Healthy eater4.0, 9/1/2020

I am so glad something like The YANA Podcast is available to the world. It is so inspiring to hear stories of people overcoming their mental health struggles and living successful and exceptional lives! Everyone should definitely be listening!

Touching on Important Topics for Young Adults

Maya Acosta- Health Lifestyle, 05/24/2022

I appreciate that there’s a safe place for young people to talk about taboo topics. So many things can affect our mental health. The team addresses drug addiction, sex and so much more. Great job!

Great Podcast

Barbara Steve, 05/23/2022

Really love listening to these hosts and this podcast! Very uplifting stories that give me hope especially on my drive to work in the morning. Bri

Excellent Podcast

AkitaGirl13, 09/01/2020

This podcast really helped me feel less ashamed of my mental illness. I can’t wait to listen to more. Thank you for giving me hope!

Great Show!

md728, 05/24/2022

Inspiring, honest and real! Looking forward to continuing to listen!!

Mental Health Podcast with a Twist!

AdaE77, 05/23/2022

This is more about people’s unique stories of overcoming their mental health struggles. If you are going through something similar, you can gain inspiration to do it here.

So Needed!

DoriStewart, 05/23/2022

I’m loving this podcast hosted by NAMI. This is such an important topic. Thank for bringing us these important conversations!

Informative and Inspiring

buastkey, 07/16/2021

There are a lot of great mental health podcasts out there, but I think the YANA podcast is one of the best.

Carly and Becca have great on-air chemistry. They’re knowledgeable and supportive, while demonstrating openness and vulnerability with healthy boundaries.

These hosts are great at creating a safe space to talk about sensitive subject matter. They make heavy subjects palatable by balancing gravitas with an appropriate dose of lightheartedness when needed.

These ladies are inspiring role models who are actively changing lives! I would 100% recommend this podcast to anyone struggling and/or interested in learning more about mental health.

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Carly stepped into her role as leader of NAMI Philly in 2017. The vast growth and momentum that has happened under her leadership would be difficult to capture on the page, but its enduring impact will continue to shape the organization for years to come.. “NAMI Philly seemed to have little presence in the world,” said Lynn Czarniecki, family support group and education volunteer. “Thanks to Carly, we now have a face in the mental health world and in the community at large.” You are a firework!! This episode concludes the 2-part series of our discussion with both Charles (Chuck) Widger AND his son Clark. These episodes are slightly different than previous ones, because we get a deeper insight from not only the perspective of the child, Clark, who began to experience mental illness at a young age but ALSO from the parent, Chuck, who along with Clark's mother supported him throughout the experience, and tried to do everything they could to provide their son with the best care plan possible. But it wasn't easy... Just a little work humor this Thursday afternoon! #workhumor #officeday #nonprofitorganization #nami #philly Today's episode is the first of a 2-part series in which we will be speaking with both Charles (Chuck) Widger AND his son Clark. These episodes are slightly different than previous ones because we get a deeper insight from not only the perspective of the child, Clark, who began to experience mental illness at a young age but ALSO from the parent, Chuck, who along with Clark's mother supported him throughout the experience, and tried to do everything they could to provide their son with the best care plan possible. But it wasn't easy. Chuck Widger, a high-profile, local philanthropist and financial guru, also shares with us how the family's experience led to the creation of Clark's Manor, a milieu-style living facility for adults with chronic mental illness. The only one of its kind on the eastern corridor, Clark's Manor provides access to care, community, programs, and activities. They promote overall wellness, growth, and social and vocational skills. This has been seen as a huge win for Philadelphia. Chuck's hope is that everyday people can understand and realize it doesn't matter who you are, or how much money you have or don't have - you can still be impacted by mental illness. NEW EPISODE!! Kayle Melicher (she/her) is a 22 year old from Sacramento, CA, who is a strong believer in mental health advocacy and describes herself as an optimist and someone who is very passionate about what she does. She currently has a YouTube channel, Moments to Inspire, promoting mental health awareness as well as a mental health internship at Tower of Youth where she writes articles about mental health and is specifically working on a story from the perspective of a therapist. NAMI WALKS PHILLY was such a great turn out!! Thanks to everyone who came out to support, our awesome volunteers, and donors! We couldn’t have done without all of you! Until next year 💚 #mentalhealthawareness #namiphilly #nami #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitsofinstagram #mentalhealthmatters @namiphiladelphia Is getting ready for our big WALK DAY!! 9/25/22 @ the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA. Come hang out with our crew, we’ll see you there ☺️🤩

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