Episode 11: Weather Anxiety

Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you!Oklahoma is part of what is known as "Tornado Alley." Prior to the release of this episode, an outbreak of tornadoes hit communities in Kay and Garfield Counties. In this episode, Sydney talks to meteorologist Jack Gerfen about weather anxiety, how best to keep ourselves safe and informed during a severe weather event. Zack and Anna discuss the realities of living through a major weather event, and how they have used their experience to guide their ability to respond to one.If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.If you are or if you know someone between 18 and 25 who would like to be on the NAMI Oklahoma NextGen Advisory Council, please use this link: https://namioklahoma.org/get-involved/next-gen/If you are interested in registering for NAMIWalks Oklahoma on May 16, 2026, in Lower Scissortail Park, please use the following link:https://www.namiwalks.org/oklahomaFollow us on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the NAMI Oklahoma website for more information on services and upcoming events.The experiences and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the individuals and are not meant to directly reflect the beliefs of NAMI or NAMI Oklahoma.Hosts: Zack Lewis and Anna Bennett, special interview by Sydney YaffeGuest: Jack Gerfen, MeteoroglogistResearch/Producer: Sydney YaffeEditor: Halee HarderRecorded at the Village LibraryNAMI Oklahoma Staff Mentors: Jason Musgrove and Lorna Palmer