Episode 5: Mental Health and Relationships - Recognizing Red Flags and Building Healthy Connections

Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you!In this episode of Mindful Moments by the NAMI NextGen Council, Host Anna Bennett sits down with Mikayla Maiahy, who is married to NAMI Oklahoma's Public Policy Coordinator Jason Musgrove, for a heartfelt and insightful conversations on the connection between mental health and relationships.Together, they unpack how to recognize red flags and patterns in the cycle of abuse, explore what healthy relationships look like, and share ways to seek partners and friendships that respect, protect, and nurture your mental well-being.Whether you're learning to set boundaries, healing from past relationships, or trying to better understand how love and mental health intersect, this conversation offers a mix of compassion, expertise, and practical advice to help you build relationship rooted in safety, empathy, and growth.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 in 2026, please click or share this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17T-K7ptvJGfVMKKV7i1gdecxC9hljyQBV0Fll8yWApg/edit?usp=drivesdkFollow 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: Anna BennettGuests: Mikayla MaiahyEditor: Halee HarderRecorded at Patience S. Latting Northwest LibraryNAMI Oklahoma Staff Mentors: Jason Musgrove, Felicia Stroud, and Lorna Palmer