Another series within a series, welcome to episode three of weird ways to die! In this series my friend Mary Alice McNab and I each write a story about a real life person from history who died in a peculiar or unusual way. Then we tell the other person who hasn't heard the story yet! It's a lot of fun, so we hope you enjoy it! How to support the sh…

Postpartum depression gets a lot of press but there's also postpartum anxiety. Beyond the simple fact that having a baby is an anxiety inducing situation itself. In this episode I interviewed Dr. Stephanie Collier about postpartum anxiety, its causes, its effects, and what people can do when. they or their loved one are going through postpartum anx…

Moving is the worst. You can feel completely out of your element for months, maybe longer. That's why it's important to remember to take care of yourself! In this episode I swap horror stories from moving with Kyra Evans. Oh and of course the pandemic certainly didn't make moving easier either! Check out more from Kyra: Instagram: @kyra_evans_write…

Welcome to part two on social media anxiety! I continue my conversations with Dr. Fallon Goodman and Ali Sylvester, trying to get to the heart of what specifically causes anxiety with social media while also realizing the potential positives within social media. We also discuss how to set boundaries and make changes in our lives. Check out more fro…

Social media is blamed for a lot of anxiety but what comes first the anxiety or social media use? In part 1 of this two part series I dive into social media use, it's effect on the mind, and how we can improve our relationship with it. I'm joined by Dr. Fallon Goodman from George Washington University and my friend, Ali Sylvester. Check out more fr…

Let's talk more about anxiety related to owning a small business or working in a creative field of some kind that involves working for clients. It can be stressful but it's important to learn from people in the industry managing these stressful moments and interactions. People like Rajiv Fernandez and Caitlin Durning who have a lot to offer people …

I'll be traveling next week so instead of a full episode, i'm talking about the five things causing me anxiety as I prepare to go on this trip. Happy 4th of July! Enjoy your hot dogs and keep going to therapy. How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off! purespectrumcbd.com/ANXIETYPOD Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.b…

Working for clients can cause a ton of anxiety. I know from personal experience. There's always the chance of a last minute change that could take up weeks of work. So how do we handle such situations? I asked that question to small business owners Caitlin Durning and Rajiv Fernandez! How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPo…

Join me for part 2 on anxiety related to Artificial Intelligence. From job loss to the terminator, there's a lot of discussion about the ways AI could harm us. But what's fact, what's Arnold themed fiction? I'm joined by Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer from the AI Today podcast to learn about AI and see if we can dispel some of the falsehoods. How…

Artificial Intelligence scares a lot of people. From job loss to the terminator, there's a lot of discussion about the ways AI could harm us. But what's fact, what's Arnold themed fiction? I'm joined by Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer from the AI Today podcast to learn about AI and see if we can dispel some of the falsehoods. How to support the sh…

A lot of attention is paid to the symptoms of anxiety but what about discovering the underlying issues causing it? That's what Sean McNicholas from New Me Therapy works on with his clients. In this episode we'll explore his process and give you a taste of the root causes of my anxiety! How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyP…

Time for a curve ball! Ep 79 is episode 3 of the series within the series where Titus Peoples and I discuss movies we like that most people don't. For this episode we chose Trolls 2 and The Return of the Living Dead. Both movies are very good, funny, horror movies. It's even more fun to laugh along with Titus and I! How to support the show! Pure Sp…

Welcome to Part 2 on Black Holes where I chatted with Astrophysicist Charles Liu from the American Museum of Natural History and CUNY Staten Island. In this episode we get into some misconceptions of Black Holes as well as the stunning facts! How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off! purespectrumcbd.com/ANXIETYP…

I also like to use this podcast to learn about things I know very little about. Black holes are fascinating objects seemingly out of a science-fiction book. There's a lot the average person would find hard to understand. But there's good news! We have Astrophysicist Charles Liu from the American Museum of Natural History and CUNY Staten Island to h…

It's part 2 on sharks! Join me as I chat with expert Yannis Papastamatiou from Florida International University and my friend, Andy Adkins about sharks. A lot of people are afraid of sharks but we're hoping that by learning about them and looking at them with a sense of awe will alleviate some of that anxiety! How to support the show! Pure Spectrum…

Sharks terrify a lot of people. Even though we know you have a better chance of being struck by lightning, being born with extra fingers, or being injured by a toilet than your chances of being bitten by a shark. For this series I spoke with expert Yannis Papastamatiou from Florida International University and my friend, Andy Adkins! How to support…

There's an eviction crisis in the United States. The cost of housing is increasing way faster than wages. To dive into the issue of eviction I spoke with Juan Pablo Garnham from The Eviction Lab, which works with Princeton University and aims to create data, interactive tools, and research to help neighbors and policymakers understand the eviction …

Welcome to part 2 of this two part series on the causes of overthinking and how we can catch ourselves and reverse these negative thought patterns! I spoke with my friend Lilly Stanton and therapist Shelena Yarukhina. Check it out and hopefully find some ways to help yourself! How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15…

Overthinking can lead to so much unhappiness. It can feel like being stuck on a hamster wheel. But it doesn't have to! In part one of this two part series I spoke with Teacher, Lilly Stanton, about her overthinking and Therapist and Coach Shelena Yarukhina about ways we can prevent overthinking from taking us over! How to support the show! Pure Spe…

Episode 71 is a little out of the box. I've seen articles on epigenetics and how the expression of genes, either on or off could lead to diseases and have other implications. I'm grateful to Dr. Shelley Berger who gave me her time to ask questions about epigenetics! How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off! pure…

This is part two in my discussion with author Stefani Cohen who helps people overcome their fear of dogs. You'll hear tips, recommendations, and how likely people are to improve their fear towards dogs. Check out more from Stefani: Her book: https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Your-Childs-Step-Step/dp/1662900198 Her website - she offers free 15 minut…

In part one of this two part series I spoke with Stefani Cohen who is the author of a book called 'Overcoming Your Child's Fear of Dogs' about how to help people who are afraid of dogs. Stefani works with adults as well as children who are nervous around man's best friend. It's also important to highlight the shame associated with a fear of dogs. C…

Adam Baruh has a lot on his plate. He's CEO of Podtask, Eiq Media, and SuiteCentric. He has his own podcast, produces another, has four kids and has a new puppy! In episode 68 I chatted with Adam about his ability and at times inability to maintain a good work life balance and ways he's tried to help himself. Check out more from Adam: LinkedIn PodT…

This is part 2 talking about anxiety related to elevators. Actress, host and singer Alissa Salvatore talks about her phobia of elevators and mental health counselor Pallavi Yetur offers her thoughts as an expert! How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off! purespectrumcbd.com/ANXIETYPOD Buy Me a Coffee: https://ww…

Elevators can make people anxious for a few reasons. The social component, claustrophobia, the fear of being stuck. On and on. Alissa Salvatore is an actress, host and singer in New York City who has to go on a lot of auditions. Auditions that usually occur in buildings with elevators causing her to have to face her fear of elevators often. I spoke…

I wish this wasn't a story we needed to tell. Mass violence is a cloud that hangs over our country. In this episode Alyssa A Rheingold Ph.D. a clinical psychologist and professor who also works with the National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center talks about psychological support communities affected by mass violence need and the rippl…

Admittedly, Urmi Hossain is a nervous public speaker. Though, she used to have a lot more anxiety related to getting up in front of people before she started practicing with Toastmasters, an organization meant to help people improve their public speaking skills. In our interview Urmi. talks about all the ways her work with Toastmasters has helped h…

There's a lot of different ways communication at work can go wrong. The oversharer, people misunderstanding your intentions, how direct is too direct? It can feel daunting and potentially create conflict. The good news is there are people who can help like author and educator Erin Lebacqz and my friend Stacey Bailey who is COO of Reason One, which …

This is part two of my discussion with Fotini Iconomopoulos and Matt Revere on how to handle your nerves when asking for a raise. It's certainly not easy. Part 1 of the discussion was in episode 60. Check out more from Fotini! www.saylessgetmore.com www.fotiniicon.com/quiz www.instagram.com/fotiniicon https://www.linkedin.com/in/fotiniiconomopoulos…

Asking for more money from your employer can be an extremely stressful situation. Thankfully there are experts out there like Fotini Iconomopoulos and Matt Revere who can offer insight into how we can manage that stress and get what we deserve without ruffling feathers. This is part 1 of a two part series, the second episode will be out next week! …

Here comes the full interview on Conspiracy Theories with Joseph Uscinski, who studies conspiracy theory at the University of Miami. Conspiracy theories are talked about a lot lately. How do they spread? Who is susceptible to believing them? What's social media's role in all of this? We get into all of this and more! How to support the show! Pure S…

Happy New Year! Kicking off 2023 with the full interview I did with Silke Herwald on a fear of failure. We touched on where it comes from, how it can permeate everything we do and, most importantly, what we can do to help ourselves! Check out Silke's website: https://www.australianhypnotherapycentre.com.au/anxiety How to support the show! Pure Spec…

Every few years The Dave Thomas Foundation takes the pulse of America's views on adoption. Specifically about foster care adoption. In this episode I spoke to Rita about their latest findings and what she wishes every American would understand about adoption. How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off! purespectru…

Just doing a little check in here, since i'll be traveling this week to talk about a few things causing me anxiety during the holidays. All the best to you and your family and hope you're enjoying this holiday season! How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off! purespectrumcbd.com/ANXIETYPOD Buy Me a Coffee: https…

Scarcity mentality affects a lot of people and they may not even realize it. Thankfully licensed mental health counselor Pallavi Yetur is here to explain what scarcity mentality is, how it can affect people and what we can do about it. This is part two of our discussion! Check out last week's episode for the first half. How to support the show! Pur…

Scarcity mentality affects a lot of people and they may not even realize it. Thankfully licensed mental health counselor Pallavi Yetur is here to explain what scarcity mentality is, how it can affect people and what we can do about it. Part two of this interview will be featured next week! More on Pallavi: Pallavi Yetur is a Licensed Professional C…

In episode two of admitting to liking movies most people don't Titus Peoples and I discuss the Netflix movie Bright, starring Will Smith - pre Chris Rock slap - and Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo. Give it a listen and see if you agree with our takes! How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off! purespectrumcbd.com/…

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Just popping in to say thanks for your support and to talk about five things causing me anxiety this Thanksgiving! How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off! purespectrumcbd.com/ANXIETYPOD Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/givesmeanxiety Instacart: Instacart.oloiyb.net/Anx…

There's a lot of different ways the airport can cause people anxiety. Will I miss my plane, how would I get home then, what if they don't refund my ticket, will I even survive? To talk about anxiety associated with having to go to the airport I have my friend, comedian Hannah Levinson on. Also, to help manage that anxiety i'm joined by RTT Therapis…

Conspiracy theories are talked about a lot lately. How do they spread? Who is susceptible to believing them? What's social media's role in all of this? These are some of the questions I asked professor Joseph Uscinski, who studies conspiracy theory at the University of Miami. My good friend actor and comedian Dillon Geyselears puts on his tin foil …

In episode 51 i'm featuring the full interview I did with Rita Soronen, CEO of The Dave Thomas Foundation. Their mission is to help facilitate the adoption of children from foster care to to spread awareness around adoption. How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off! purespectrumcbd.com/ANXIETYPOD Buy Me a Coffee…

In episode 1 of this new series I'm trying out, I'm joined by screenwriter and movie fan Titus Peoples. Yes, that's his real name. We talk about how embarrassing it can be to admit to liking movies most people hate while diving into Tom Green's Freddy Got Fingered and Jake Gyllenhaal's Bubble Boy. See if you agree with our takes. How to support the…

We've all had those times where we've felt out of control of our schedule. A trip with friends, visiting family, you name it. We like to know what to expect and not knowing what to expect can cause anxiety. To talk about being out of control of your schedule I have my friend, comedian, Meghan O'Malley back on the show and Dr. Terri Bacow, a Cogniti…

Nina Mueller is a podcaster from Switzerland who lives in Israel. She's not afraid to get political on her podcast, called 'The Up Front Podcast'. Though hopefully the guests are respectful, which hasn't always been the case. In this episode, Nina and I discuss the challenges and anxiety associated with putting creative works out into a world that …

Episode 47 features the full interview with Dr. Chuck Smith. Chuck works with people who are trying to get sober. He also offers an added element since he's in recovery himself. Dr. Chuck Smith's book: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Addiction-Know-Science-Stigma/dp/173723520X Looking for help? Here's a link to the American Addiction Centers: …

Until recently I had never heard of art therapy. Though I quickly realized I've used art therapy to help myself without realizing what I was doing! In this interview I spoke with Lindsay Lederman, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT, LPAT Art Therapist and Clinical Director The Art Therapy Project. Lindsay explains what art therapy is, how it can be helpful and whe…

Public speaking is a huge fear that a lot of people have. Good news is that there are people out there like Roquita Johnson who can help! This is the full interview with Roquita Johnson, a certified public speaking coach. In our discussion she gives tips on how to improve your public speaking and how to relax a bit and enjoy it! How to support the …

The process of adoption can feel overwhelming. There's a lot of steps and the process can be drawn out. The good news is there's a lot more support out there than you think. In this episode I interview Rita Soronen, CEO of The Dave Thomas Foundation and Luke Ward, Comedian and Dad about adoption, what to expect and how in the end, it's all worth it…

Charles Smith has had a rough go of it at times. He's lost his parents while young, he's battled addiction, homelessness, a traumatic brain injury while in the army. And yet Charles moves forward. In episode 43 Charles talks about his life and what helped him in his darkest moments. How to support the show! Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod …

At one point or another we've all experienced a fear of failure. Unfortunately, it's ingrained in us. We all fail at some point in our lives, probably at a young age and then we're afraid of it later in life. Joining me to talk about the fear of failure, I have Silke Herwald who is a clinical hypnotherapist and photographer and small business owner…