Yeah No, I’m Not OK

by LAist Studios
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Growing up, I was taught to say that I was “ok” when I really wasn’t. Mental health just wasn’t something that anyone in my family or community talked about or even had access to. Yet pretty much everyone was affected by it. 

Today, young people of color are disproportionately affected by mental health issues and are not getting the resources they need, and I want to change that.  

And this is why this podcast exists.

Yeah No, I’m Not Ok, my new podcast made in collaboration with LAist Studios, is here to open up the conversation about mental health. Every week we will explore issues that youth face all over the world (addiction, depression, anxiety, suicide, radical self love, and much much more) through conversations with friends, colleagues, activists, artists and health care professionals, all people who have gone through something life-changing and are now healing from it. 

We want to start a mental health revolution. A movement that can start by talking about how we feel. One where we’re not ashamed of our own human experience. 

What will feel like simple conversations among friends will really become a complex narrative of what is happening right now, especially to young people of color. With a real and emotional sound and few easy answers, Yeah No, I’m Not Ok will hopefully become a critical show in a critical time, a place for you to bring your complicated feelings and spend time with people who are rooting for you.

– Diane Guerrero

This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at BetterHelp.com/LAist

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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  • ValCHTx
    A very REAL conversation
    I’ve only listened to the first episode so far but the experience was one of vulnerability. Real people existing where they are at in life and taking on some hard questions. It’s so brave to tackle personal issues in therapy and then to reach out to maybe plant the seed of healing in your brother. I’m looking forward to listening more. Thanks for sharing with us!
  • Jcandyn
    It’s like a harm hug that tells you “it’s ok”
    First of all, this podcast is so soothing. I love the quality of the audio, and the amazing questions you ask your guests that are thought provoking. What an eye-opening, encouraging and beautiful podcast this is. If I could describe it as a metaphor, it really is a warm hug. An “it’s ok” in these crazy, hard-to-navigate times. I struggle with anxiety and depression and a family history of issues, yet listening to it feels like a breath of fresh air to be able to relate to the topics talked about in this podcast. It makes me feel less alone. I look forward to this podcast, and it’s my favorite one of all (and I love podcasts). I am so happy I found it. Thank you for making it, D. It’s a selfless gift to all of us!
  • Mariella468
    Listener stories
    I appreciate Diana’s vulnerability and openness. I think it’s very brave to open up and use her platform to share listeners stories. It resonates with so many people and the fact that she takes accountability when she knows something wasn’t said or done correctly and does her best to fix it and be a better person is amazing. We can learn so much from Diana. I’ve always admired her bravery especially when I read her book, but this podcast shines a light on exactly how beautiful she is inside as much as she is outside. Truly a genuinely wonderful soul. Xoxo
  • Old Man Beans
    I'm surprised this doesn't have more reviews
    I was surprised at how vulnerable Diane gets and even though she's not perfect, her desire to learn and grow is inspiring.
  • ELi1087
    Love it
    Really liked listening to the episodes that are up wish we had more but I understand things happen.
  • buckyCore
    She get’s deep.
    She’s not fooling around. This is looking in the dark corners of your mind and struggles. And especially her mind! Her transparency and loving inclusivity on this topic. The fact that she interviews her brother shows how authentic and sincere this podcast is. This is so needed right now. I love you, Diane. Thank you, Queen.
  • 😄😃😁😍
    Thank you
    Believe it or not this was the first podcast I’ve heard. Im so happy I came accross this, first episode made me cry. I love how deep this goes letting me know its ok Im not the only one feeling like this.
  • The Bayou Bookslayer
    Every episode makes me take sacred pause
    I’m so grateful for the information shared.
  • m.avila18
    Not for the close-minded
    I enjoyed the few episodes that time has allowed me in my week. I think this is an excellent podcast of story-telling, vulnerability, and is for those with an open-mind and/or who can relate to the experiences being shared or for those who truly want to learn/hear various unique experiences. I think that non-white voices need to be heard and I learn so much more from those who can share personal experiences. I want to praise Diane for allowing something so personal be the first episode of the show. It’s bold, it’s raw, it shows the positives and negatives of having a conversation about mental health with family members who go decades without talking/identifying these issues. Thank you!
  • linskipatel
    New Listener
    I’m looking forward to hearing all the current episodes. I am hoping mental health and mental illness and the middle aged & elderly are discussed. Older people are often the most isolated and neglected population in America. Don’t forget them.
  • Hidden Dragon of The Sky
    Two Words Describing How I Feel About This Podcast
    Thank you.
  • ktrea123
    Mental health as a brown woman
    Just listened the first episode and Diane and Eddie had me crying the whole time. I could relate with many of the stories that were told. Living my early years in Colombia was hard, not understanding what was going on through my head and coping with unhealthy behaviors that I’m just starting to understand now. Thank you for showing us the real world, that we are all susceptible to mental health issues, and create awareness.
  • MissCatatatat
    My new favorite Podcast
    It’s clear that Diane brings her light & love to everything she does from acting to activism & everything in between. This Podcast is no exception. It’s so refreshing to hear her and her guests speak so authentically about the importance of liberating mental health. They also share about their lives and how we can all come together to dismantle the systems in place that harm us & instead build a new world that really cares about us all. Please support this Podcast & share it far & wide because we aren’t always ok & that’s ok & sharing stories like this is so special & helps us learn & connect. Thank you, Diane!
  • armchairargonaut
    Misleading
    Stop the divisive activism
  • mochikitty19
    Thank you for this 🙏🏼
    I love it. So open and real. Thanks 😌
  • Jessssrome
    Transparency
    The transparency is very real and much needed. Talking about mental health is very important and hearing all these voice speak from distinct perspective allows space for personal reflection! Thank you!!
  • djdhsjaioo
    Bro peep this
    I have not opened up my heart to personal mental health work but this podcast really helps frame mental health in a different and positive way. Highly recommend.
  • Kana85ko
    About episode 1 Let me explain
    Diane and her brothers conversation was so good. Her brother is very wise and he is aware of so many things. This conversation educated me and helped me to understand how our mind works. We grow up in different countries and different circumstances and dealing with different issues but I relate to his feelings and Dianes feelings so much. Thank you so much for sharing.
  • Maya RF
    Much needed
    I’m on episode 3 now and I can’t help but relate so much! Thank you Diane for this! I love this podcast and your book!!
  • Cheers to Diane Guerrero.
    Yeah No, I’m Not OK
    This podcast is phenomenal. Normalizing mental health and being vulnerable is so dope. I really appreciate your efforts in bringing awareness to healing and mental illness. Thank you!
  • Elyse the egirl
    Who
    Who here came here from Charli And Dixie Two CHIX Podcast??
  • monadova
    love this podcast & it’s needed!
    mental health is so important & Diane keeps it so real! She’s so genuine when interviewing people & I love that she’s normalizing that it’s okay....to not be okay. This is all a journey of self love & healing & I appreciate this podcast so much!
  • Pinner22
    Thank You
    I just finished my first episode and all I can say is Thank You 😊
  • ShadowWings
    Exactly the conversations we need today
    This podcast is amazing — feels weird to call it “a breath of fresh air” because they deal with some really challenging topics, but it is humorous and honest, rather than feeling academic or dark.
  • JabloP18!
    Love the story lines!
    I love the story line about your story, and how hard it was to live without your parents during such a difficult age. I love how pure and sincere your story was and about your brothers struggles. You should definitely bring more awareness about children of deported parents. For some people it’s easy to leave it behind but not everyone can and speaking about it can definitely help you heal. So bring more awareness to this problem, would be wonderful!
  • Avalavender
    Yes Please
    This show is sooo soothing and real. It makes me feel ok to be authentic and real. To exist in my body as is. To love myself for myself. Yes, please.
  • Rkarina28
    Thank you!
    Absolutely love this podcast! Knowing the feeling of having someone you love deported and this country not caring how it effects the kids. And to know that it’s okay to say I’m not okay. Thank Diane you’re a huge inspiration
  • blacktyga25
    Love This Podcast
    I love this podcast! It’s so real, a lot of people struggle with mental health including myself and I like that it’s so real, deep, and personal. Makes you feel not alone. Much love Diane🙏🏽
  • Princebrix1
    Love it
    Mental heath is so important and this podcast is so accessible and fun and funny. Such necessary work, I'm excited for the remaining episodes!
  • 17 Quillera
    Long Overdue
    As a Colombian American with parents who don’t subscribe to the idea and importance of mental health and hold strong cultural norms, I find this podcast not only timely but speaks a lot to my lived experience. The candid conversations add value to the podcast and bring the topic to the forefront. Much needed conversations. Thank you.
  • IronWillJLB
    Such an important podcast
    Mental Health is a subject near and dear to me. Diane is so genuine and her conversations with her guests are so real. And normalizing the thought that it’s ok not to be ok is so important. The exciting thing is that it’s still early but I can already tell this one is special. There’s a lot of podcasts out there that aim to entertain. I truly believe this one can change the world.
  • OaklandPanther
    Fantastic show
    Diane Guerrero’s identity didn’t even occur to me until I listened to the third episode. I didn’t and don’t get celebrity vibes from this show. It’s honest and raw and beautiful without a veneer of artifice. I highly recommend this show for anyone who’s experienced the intersection of mental health concerns, identity issues, drug addiction, and / or familial trauma. This show is dope and goes deep.
  • SaintJordiii
    This show is a favorite!
    As the title suggests. Big fan of both Diane and Eric so there’s that but I love any opportunity to find out how people in entertainment are dealing with their mental health. This is awesome!
  • Laugu_10
    LOVE IT
    Best podcast.
  • NumberJuanNegron
    Repeats
    The content was great, but there was a commercial interruption which caught a thought midway, and when the podcast returned, it was a repeat of everything from the beginning. Otherwise, loved Diane in Doom Patrol and Dash in Evil. I am looking forward to see her "In The Heights". I grew up in Inwood on the other side of the Cloisters, but had friends and adventures in the Heights. Too much of "beauty" standards has to do with some kind of Greco-Roman, Euro-American ideal created by men and for the "male gaze". Glad you ladies have the freedom to express your ideas on this.
  • snt1120
    Hooked after 1 episode
    I heard the trailer on Red Table Talk and knew I needed to hear more. Love how real and raw you are when talking about the topics you’ve addressed so far. Especially episode 3 when talking about body image from two different ends of the spectrum of beauty standards in America.
  • art_spasm
    Eleventy Billion Stars
    I thought it was just going to be sad. But it’s mind blowing. It’s like the first time I ever saw a cuss word in a maya angelou poem and then I knew maybe I could do that too.
  • MadMelvina
    Love this
    I love Diane Guerrero and this series is fantastic. I’m so glad she’s tackling this issue in minority communities, and she’s so articulate and passionate about this subject. More please!
  • MotherofStruglingaTeen
    Brilliant podcast casting light on mental Heath issues.
    Brilliant podcast casting light on mental Heath issues, a problem that is devastating our society.
  • morci87
    Enjoyable car rides !
    I’ve been looking into new podcasts to listen to and came upon this one and was excited to listen I enjoyed the character “D” played in one of my fave netflix series OITNB so I knew this should be good and I after hearing it so far you can learn from her personal experiences and what she’s gone through. Very interesting topics i higly recommend it keep doing your thing girl !!
  • G Ty
    Beauty of Sharing Experiences
    There is a beauty of sharing experiences that shows vulnerability, bravery, and healing. It’s great show to start de-stigmatize and navigate how a person’s life is impacted by a system that needs transformation.
  • Rosanna J
    healing and empowering
    Beautiful and brilliant latinx voices sharing in vulnerability, trauma and healing.
  • Restless828
    Great concept, not so great execution
    I liked the concept and premise, and the host seems authentic. However, the feeling of professional journalism goes away every time she goes into a F-bomb tirade which happens multiple times in the first episode. I get she’s down to earth and is passionate about her journey to redemption but if this is meant to be professional investigative journalism, the F-bomb tirades need to stop because it cheapens the material and makes it seem amateur.
  • Bamalam ding dong
    Raw, honest, real, beautiful, inspiring
    A truly beautiful and inspiring podcast covering mental health, coping, trauma, and healing.
  • @viviiish
    This podcast is exactly what I was looking for
    So many things in just the first two episodes that I heavily resonated with and validated so many things I experienced growing up as a child of two immigrant parents from Mexico. Thank you for sharing your story!!
  • Becca Loves Pods
    One word. Healing
    Diane Guerrero’s crisp voice provides a fresh perspective to really heavy conversations about mental health from different perspectives. Such a great podcast!
  • Hilaryous14
    What we need right now.
    This podcast gets it. No matter who you are or what you think the inside of your brain looks like, you will take something away from this that will help you and those around you.
  • JNT 11
    Much needed in our Latino community
    Omg this made me cry you and your brother are so strong. Thank you for doing this.
  • Diana vc
    Not what I expected
    5 minutes left into the first episode I could not finish it. It sounded like the host was talking down on her brother and was not really engaging with him in conversation about his mental health struggle.
  • missjaym
    Normalize Mental Health!
    This is everything and so incredibly needed! Diane is refreshingly real and raw , and this podcast is serving up society with life as we know it (yet don’t speak about it). Extremely well done, and so excited to continue this journey !!
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