Introducing Yeah No, I'm Not Ok – A new podcast from LAist Studios and Diane Guerrero about mental health, healing, and the conversations we should all be having about addiction, depression, anxiety, suicide, radical self love, and much more. 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.

Introducing Yeah No, I'm Not Ok – A new podcast from LAist Studios and Diane Guerrero about mental health, healing, and the conversations we should all be having about addiction, depression, anxiety, suicide, radical self love, and much more. This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> 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.

Introducing Yeah No, I'm Not Ok

Who is Diane Guerrero and why is she talking about mental health? In this episode, we learn more about Diane’s personal experience and her commitment to making mental health a priority in communities nationwide, especially communities of color. Then for the very first time, Diane sits down with her big brother Eddie to have an honest conversation about their family history of addiction, anxiety, and depression.   For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/  More support (via text) can be found at: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression 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.

Who is Diane Guerrero and why is she talking about mental health? In this episode, we learn more about Diane’s personal experience and her commitment to making mental health a priority in communities nationwide, especially communities of color. Then for the very first time, Diane sits down with her big brother Eddie to have an honest conversation about their family history of addiction, anxiety, and depression.   For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a>. <a href="http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/</a> More support (via text) can be found at: <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crisistextline.org/</a> Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: <a href="https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression</a> This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> 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.

Let Me Explain

Karla Cornejo Villavicencio

Karla shot to fame when she wrote an essay about being an undocumented student at Harvard. But instead of book deals, she looked for more meaning in writing and exploring her identity. Along the way, she learned more about herself and tells Diane how the correct diagnoses, therapy, strict personal boundaries, and self-acceptance have all changed her life for the better. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources. More information on borderline personality disorder here: https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/consumer-recovery-resources/ Learn about DBT therapy here: https://www.onlinedbtcourses.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at laist.com/newsletters. 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.

Karla shot to fame when she wrote an essay about being an undocumented student at Harvard. But instead of book deals, she looked for more meaning in writing and exploring her identity. Along the way, she learned more about herself and tells Diane how the correct diagnoses, therapy, strict personal boundaries, and self-acceptance have all changed her life for the better. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at <a href="http://speakingofsuicide.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources</a>. More information on borderline personality disorder here: <a href="https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/consumer-recovery-resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/consumer-recovery-resources/</a> Learn about DBT therapy here: <a href="https://www.onlinedbtcourses.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.onlinedbtcourses.com/</a> Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at <a href="http://laist.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laist.com/newsletters</a>. 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.

Karla Cornejo Villavicencio on Being the King of New York

Dascha Polanco

Dascha and Diane talk about what it meant to come up together as actors and Latinx artists. They also discuss their personal experiences with body image and what it means to continuously choose to embrace what is uniquely yours. For more information and support for eating disorders, please visit: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at laist.com/newsletters 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.

Dascha and Diane talk about what it meant to come up together as actors and Latinx artists. They also discuss their personal experiences with body image and what it means to continuously choose to embrace what is uniquely yours. For more information and support for eating disorders, please visit: <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline</a> If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at <a href="http://speakingofsuicide.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources</a> Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at <a href="laist.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laist.com/newsletters</a> This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> 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.

Dascha Polanco on her Bodyodyody

Eric Andre

Diane and Eric talk about therapy, meditation and making sure that you put your mental health first. For more on Transcendental Meditation, visit: www.tm.org More information on Dr. John Sarno’s book “Healing Back Pain” here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/144873.Healing_Back_Pain If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at laist.com/newsletters. 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.

Diane and Eric talk about therapy, meditation and making sure that you put your mental health first. For more on Transcendental Meditation, visit: <a href="http://www.tm.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tm.org</a> More information on Dr. John Sarno’s book “Healing Back Pain” here: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/144873.Healing_Back_Pain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/144873.Healing_Back_Pain</a> If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at <a href="http://speakingofsuicide.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources</a> Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at <a href="laist.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laist.com/newsletters</a>. This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> 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.

Eric Andre Wants You to Take Care of Yourself, Silly

Demi Lovato

Demi is revisiting her nearly fatal overdose in a new documentary, Dancing With The Devil, telling the story on her own terms. She tells us what gets her up in the morning and explains the importance of self-care and how it might also help you.   For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline. More support (via text) can be found at: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at laist.com/newsletters. 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.

Demi is revisiting her nearly fatal overdose in a new documentary, <a href="https://www.vulture.com/2021/02/demi-lovato-dancing-with-the-devil-documentary-trailer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dancing With The Devil</a>, telling the story on her own terms. She tells us what gets her up in the morning and explains the importance of self-care and how it might also help you.   For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a>. More support (via text) can be found at: <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crisistextline.org/</a> Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: <a href="https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression</a> Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at <a href="http://laist.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laist.com/newsletters</a>. This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> 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.

Demi Lovato on ‘Dancing With The Devil’

René Pérez Joglar AKA Residente tells Diane how he stays centered and creative during even the hardest of times. For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline. More support (via text) can be found at: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at laist.com/newsletters. 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.

René Pérez Joglar AKA Residente tells Diane how he stays centered and creative during even the hardest of times. For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a>. More support (via text) can be found at: <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crisistextline.org/</a> Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: <a href="https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression</a> Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at <a href="laist.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laist.com/newsletters</a>. This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> 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.

Residente on How He Quiets the Noise

Janaya Future Khan

The Black Lives Matter International Ambassador on the power of trusting that you are doing the thing that's right over doing the thing that’s popular. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression Resources for LGBTQIA+ Youth: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Information on the Black Lives Matter Network can be found here: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at  laist.com/newsletters 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.

The Black Lives Matter International Ambassador on the power of trusting that you are doing the thing that's right over doing the thing that’s popular. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crisistextline.org/</a> Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: <a href="https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression</a> Resources for LGBTQIA+ Youth: <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</a> Information on the Black Lives Matter Network can be found here: <a href="https://blacklivesmatter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blacklivesmatter.com/</a> Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at  <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flaist.com%2Fnewsletters&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ctaylor%40laiststudios.com%7C7a659db9a98944fed64c08d901d4171e%7C8245ecb6b08841218e216c093b6d9d22%7C0%7C0%7C637542832702139956%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=gLm5gNp1%2FCOQySmSxUenh8lJTP5xOLBHbkeaH2%2FY4Ec%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laist.com/newsletters</a> This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> 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.

Janaya Future Khan On What Comes Up In The Ring

Byron Bowers

The actor and comedian on developing his uniquely dark style of comedy and how standup has helped him develop a healthy outlook on life. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: https://www.crisistextline.org/1 If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources. Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at laist.com/newsletters Sponsors include: Theragun.com/notok and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. 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.

The actor and comedian on developing his uniquely dark style of comedy and how standup has helped him develop a healthy outlook on life. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crisistextline.org/1</a> If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at <a href="http://speakingofsuicide.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources</a>. Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: <a href="https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression</a> For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a>. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at <a href="https://laist.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laist.com/newsletters</a><a href="https://laist.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Sponsors include: <a href="Theragun.com/notok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theragun.com/notok</a> and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> <a href="http://betterhelp.com/notok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>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.

Byron Bowers On Freedom Through Acceptance & Bad Acid

Jermaine Fowler

Jermaine Fowler (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Coming 2 America”) talks about how his curiosity is his superpower. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at laist.com/newsletters  Sponsors include: 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.

Jermaine Fowler (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Coming 2 America”) talks about how his curiosity is his superpower. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crisistextline.org/</a> Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: <a href="https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression</a> For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a>. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at <a href="laist.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laist.com/newsletters </a> Sponsors include: This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> 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.

Jermaine Fowler Is A Fun Dad

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.

Cristela Alonzo

Cristela Alonzo talks about getting a show, losing a show, getting help and moving forward. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at laist.com/newsletters  Sponsors include: Better Help and YNINO listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/notok  Free one-month trial- Headspace.com/NOTOK with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Feals.com/notok and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. 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.

Cristela Alonzo talks about getting a show, losing a show, getting help and moving forward. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crisistextline.org/</a> Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: <a href="https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression</a> For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a>. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at <a href="http://www.laist.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laist.com/newsletters </a> Sponsors include: Better Help and YNINO listeners get 10% off their first month at <a href="http://www.BetterHelp.com/notok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/notok </a> Free one-month trial- <a href="http://www.Headspace.com/NOTOK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Headspace.com/NOTOK</a> with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. <a href="http://www.Feals.com/notok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feals.com/notok</a> and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. 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.

Cristela Alonzo on How You Can’t Buy Self Care

Carl Hart

Talking with psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Carl Hart, author of Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear. For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at laist.com/newsletters Sponsors include: Feals.com/notok and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Theragun.com/notok and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. Gravity Blanket: Get 15% off first purchase with promo code Notok Mood Health: Get an additional $10 off your first psychiatry or therapy visit with coupon code NOTOK10 at moodhealth.com/notok 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.

Talking with psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Carl Hart, author of Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear. For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a>. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crisistextline.org/</a> Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at <a href="laist.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laist.com/newsletters</a> Sponsors include: <a href="Feals.com/notok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feals.com/notok</a> and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. <a href="Theragun.com/notok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theragun.com/notok</a> and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. Gravity Blanket: Get 15% off first purchase with promo code Notok Mood Health: Get an additional $10 off your first psychiatry or therapy visit with coupon code NOTOK10 at <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmoodhealth.com%2Fnotok&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cmrosen%40scpr.org%7C5490a35b2a3d469b021908d9198cfbf7%7C8245ecb6b08841218e216c093b6d9d22%7C0%7C0%7C637568915595133944%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=McUvaD3aFhCJAKcLecUrE14I8ilfWC9CGSMXEcZcryw%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">moodhealth.com/notok</a> This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> 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.

Dr. Carl Hart on Drug Use in the Pursuit of Happiness

Diane plays some of the messages we’ve received from listeners. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at laist.com/newsletters  Sponsors include: Mood Health Get an additional $10 off your first psychiatry or therapy visit with coupon code NOTOK10 at moodhealth.com/notok  Framebridge Save additional 15% off first order Framebridge.com promo code notok Gravity Blankets Get 15% off first purchase with promo code Notok Headspace One month free trial at Headspace.com/notok 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.

Diane plays some of the messages we’ve received from listeners. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at <a href="http://speakingofsuicide.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources</a> For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a>. More mental health support (via text) can be found at: <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crisistextline.org/</a> Subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of new episodes with a note from Diane, recommendations from listeners and our team, and listener stories. Sign up at <a href="laist.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laist.com/newsletters </a> Sponsors include: Mood Health Get an additional $10 off your first psychiatry or therapy visit with coupon code NOTOK10 at <a href="moodhealth.com/notok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">moodhealth.com/notok </a> Framebridge Save additional 15% off first order <a href="Framebridge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Framebridge.com</a> promo code notok Gravity Blankets Get 15% off first purchase with promo code Notok Headspace One month free trial at <a href="Headspace.com/notok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Headspace.com/notok</a> This LAist Studios podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> 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.

Listener Stories

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. The underground hip-hop scene in Los Angeles was thriving in the late 1980s. And there, soaking in the vibe, was a Korean American college student by the name of Jae Chong. He was also making music on the side, but didn’t think much was going to come of it. That is, until an out-of-the-blue invitation brought him and his friends to Korea when K-pop was taking off. Their group, Solid, would become the Kings of R&amp;B and the first Korean American act to make a splash in the Korean music industry. Vivian reflects on the importance of Solid and sees the group's Korean-Americanness as the cornerstone of their success.(Originally published March 16, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming by donating now at LAist.com/join This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Dreaming This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit kia.com to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. The underground hip-hop scene in Los Angeles was thriving in the late 1980s. And there, soaking in the vibe, was a Korean American college student by the name of Jae Chong. He was also making music on the side, but didn’t think much was going to come of it. That is, until an out-of-the-blue invitation brought him and his friends to Korea when K-pop was taking off. Their group, Solid, would become the Kings of R&amp;B and the first Korean American act to make a splash in the Korean music industry. Vivian reflects on the importance of Solid and sees the group's Korean-Americanness as the cornerstone of their success. (Originally published March 16, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming by donating now at <a href="http://laist.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LAist.com/join</a> This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/Dreaming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/Dreaming</a> This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit <a href="http://kia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kia.com</a> to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

K-Pop Dreaming - Solid

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. The LA Uprising exploded racial and economic injustices simmering under the surface of Los Angeles into the open. Vivian looks at the events leading up to the Uprising, and the efforts following the protests to promote racial harmony in Los Angeles, including the staging of an African music festival in South Los Angeles that featured a performance by an up-and-coming Korean American rapper named Tiger JK. Years after the festival, he would go on to make a name for himself in South Korea as the “Godfather of Korean Hip-Hop”.(Originally published March 23, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Dreaming This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit kia.com to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. The LA Uprising exploded racial and economic injustices simmering under the surface of Los Angeles into the open. Vivian looks at the events leading up to the Uprising, and the efforts following the protests to promote racial harmony in Los Angeles, including the staging of an African music festival in South Los Angeles that featured a performance by an up-and-coming Korean American rapper named Tiger JK. Years after the festival, he would go on to make a name for himself in South Korea as the “Godfather of Korean Hip-Hop”. (Originally published March 23, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at <a href="http://laist.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LAist.com/join</a> This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/Dreaming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/Dreaming</a> This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit <a href="http://kia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kia.com</a> to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

K-Pop Dreaming - Roots of Rap

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. There’s no better place to experience K-Pop fandom in all of its passion and glory than KCON. In the span of a decade, the annual fan convention has grown to a nationwide event drawing hundreds of thousands of fans. And just like many things K-Pop-related in the US – the extravaganza started right here in Southern California. Vivian and her childhood friends visit KCON held in downtown Los Angeles to witness the impact of the music firsthand.(Originally published March 30, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/DreamingThis episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit kia.com to discover movement that inspires.This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. There’s no better place to experience K-Pop fandom in all of its passion and glory than KCON. In the span of a decade, the annual fan convention has grown to a nationwide event drawing hundreds of thousands of fans. And just like many things K-Pop-related in the US – the extravaganza started right here in Southern California. Vivian and her childhood friends visit KCON held in downtown Los Angeles to witness the impact of the music firsthand. (Originally published March 30, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at <a href="http://laist.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LAist.com/join</a> This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/Dreaming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/Dreaming</a> This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit <a href="http://kia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kia.com</a> to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

K-Pop Dreaming - KCON

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. K-Pop has put Koreatown on the map for a lot of people who might not have known about the neighborhood otherwise. Fans from around the country visit the area for concerts, special K-Pop events, and to find rare or one-of-a-kind merch. Vivian hits up some of these establishments in K-town to see what they reveal about the history of the neighborhood and the music, and how those connections have shaped Korean Americans who have grown up in Los Angeles. Features Ryan Lee Wong, author of the novel, “Which Side Are You On”.(originally published April 6, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Dreaming This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit kia.com to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. K-Pop has put Koreatown on the map for a lot of people who might not have known about the neighborhood otherwise. Fans from around the country visit the area for concerts, special K-Pop events, and to find rare or one-of-a-kind merch. Vivian hits up some of these establishments in K-town to see what they reveal about the history of the neighborhood and the music, and how those connections have shaped Korean Americans who have grown up in Los Angeles. Features Ryan Lee Wong, author of the novel, “Which Side Are You On”. (originally published April 6, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at <a href="http://laist.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LAist.com/join</a> This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/Dreaming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/Dreaming</a> This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit <a href="http://kia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kia.com</a> to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

K-Pop Dreaming - Koreatown

Danny Im

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. 1TYM is one of the most iconic first-generation K-pop groups from the 90’s. The group is also one of Vivian’s all-time favorites.This special bonus episode features an extended interview with Danny Im, the lead vocalist of 1TYM. Danny talks to Vivian about meeting legendary K-pop producer YG in Koreatown for an impromptu audition, 1TYM’s rise to fame during K-pop’s infancy in the ‘90s and early 2000s, and Danny’s first impressions of Jennie and Lisa -- when the two auditioned for YG Entertainment before becoming members of BLACKPINK.(originally published April 13, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Dreaming This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit kia.com to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. 1TYM is one of the most iconic first-generation K-pop groups from the 90’s. The group is also one of Vivian’s all-time favorites. This special bonus episode features an extended interview with Danny Im, the lead vocalist of 1TYM. Danny talks to Vivian about meeting legendary K-pop producer YG in Koreatown for an impromptu audition, 1TYM’s rise to fame during K-pop’s infancy in the ‘90s and early 2000s, and Danny’s first impressions of Jennie and Lisa -- when the two auditioned for YG Entertainment before becoming members of BLACKPINK. (originally published April 13, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at <a href="http://laist.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LAist.com/join</a> This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/Dreaming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/Dreaming</a> This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit <a href="http://kia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kia.com</a> to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

K-Pop Dreaming - Bonus #1 Danny Im

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. "Psycho" was an instant K-Pop hit when it came out in 2019. The Red Velvet song debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart, and the music video now has over 300 million views on Youtube.In this bonus episode, we look at the creation of "Psycho". Vivian speaks to two of the songwriters behind the song -- and learns about a little-known incident that erupted just days before the song's release. (Originally published April 20, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Dreaming This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit kia.com to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. "Psycho" was an instant K-Pop hit when it came out in 2019. The Red Velvet song debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart, and the music video now has over 300 million views on Youtube. In this bonus episode, we look at the creation of "Psycho". Vivian speaks to two of the songwriters behind the song -- and learns about a little-known incident that erupted just days before the song's release.  (Originally published April 20, 2023) Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at <a href="http://laist.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LAist.com/join</a> This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/Dreaming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/Dreaming</a> This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit <a href="http://kia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kia.com</a> to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

K-Pop Dreaming - Bonus #2 The Making of Red Velvet's Psycho

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. In a special live event in partnership between LAist Studios and GYOPO, Vivian delves into the origins of K-Pop with Michello Cho, a professor at University of Toronto, and Jheanelle Brown, a California Institute of the Arts faculty member. The conversation goes deep on the influence of hip hop on K-Pop's sound and dance, the impact of American imperialism on the music, and more.(originally published April 27, 2023)This episode features clips from these videos:Korean Kittens - What'd I Say: The Korean Kittens What'd I SayGirls’ Generation - Genie: Girls' Generation 소녀시대 '소원을 말해봐 (Genie)' MV (Start at 00:35)BTS - Intro Performance Trailer: BTS (방탄소년단) 가요대제전 Intro performance TrailerSeo Taiji &amp; Boys - Anyhow Song: 서태지와 아이들(Seotaiji and Boys) - 하여가(Anyhow Song) M/VYoon Mirae - Black Happiness: [MV] Yoonmirae(윤미래) _ Black Happiness(검은 행복) -  Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at LAist.com/join This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Dreaming This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit kia.com to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Thank you for listening to Yeah No, I'm Not OK. The team at LAist Studios would like to share our latest podcast, California Love: K-Pop Dreaming. It's a story about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles by host Vivian Yoon. In a special live event in partnership between LAist Studios and GYOPO, Vivian delves into the origins of K-Pop with Michello Cho, a professor at University of Toronto, and Jheanelle Brown, a California Institute of the Arts faculty member. The conversation goes deep on the influence of hip hop on K-Pop's sound and dance, the impact of American imperialism on the music, and more. (originally published April 27, 2023) This episode features clips from these videos: Korean Kittens - What'd I Say: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9A66z3oiow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Korean Kittens What'd I Say</a> Girls’ Generation - Genie: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SwiSpudKWI." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girls' Generation 소녀시대 '소원을 말해봐 (Genie)' MV </a>(Start at 00:35) BTS - Intro Performance Trailer: <a href="https://youtu.be/S1Up-ZzHmuw?t=11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BTS (방탄소년단) 가요대제전 Intro performance Trailer</a> Seo Taiji &amp; Boys - Anyhow Song: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-AxO7EPU8c&amp;ab_channel=seotaiji" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">서태지와 아이들(Seotaiji and Boys) - 하여가(Anyhow Song) M/V</a> Yoon Mirae - Black Happiness: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DK-MPh7vKk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[MV] Yoonmirae(윤미래) _ Black Happiness(검은 행복)</a> -  Support K-pop Dreaming and other LAist Studios podcasts by donating now at <a href="http://laist.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LAist.com/join</a> This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/Dreaming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/Dreaming</a> This episode is brought to you by your local Kia dealers. Visit <a href="http://kia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kia.com</a> to discover movement that inspires. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

K-Pop Dreaming - Bonus #3 Origins of K-Pop

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 <a href="http://betterhelp.com/LAist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com/LAist</a> 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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