Do you ever find yourself hearing or reading about someone struggling with a health issue, only to wonder if you might have it too? Do you worry a headache could mean you're about to have an aneurysm or that a simple cut could get infected and cause a life-threatening risk? You're not alone! Perhaps what you're feeling is anxiety, not another illness. Of course, we're not doctors, but listen as we dive into the complex topic of health anxiety and as we share our own experiences, including late night searches on "Doctor Google," only to realize it's gas!
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Always worried about your health? You may be dealing with health anxiety disorder
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Do you ever look in the mirror and think how did I get here? Or, did I really want this? This week, we explore the anxiety that comes from feeling like you don't know who you are. With so many influences out there, it's easy to get lost in the thick of it all. Join us as we talk it through, and dive into potential ways to find yourself again.
Instead of recommendations this week, listen as we attempt a "finding yourself" exercise. Feel free to try one at home and share it with us! :)
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Identity Crisis: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments
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Do you often feel uncomfortable when someone acknowledges or compliments your accomplishments? Do you feel like you don't deserve the praise? Or perhaps you're concerned about your friendships and worry that a physical distance could mean an emotional one. Listen as we dive in on what exactly it means to feel like a fraud and the worries of being exposed as one, even if you're not. We share the facts, our own experiences and even a few embarrassing truths. Open your ears as we open the dialogue.
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Do you find yourself overcome with feelings of guilt, even when you're not sure if it's rational or not? What's the difference anyway? In this episode, we dive into why some guilt can actually be beneficial, but holding onto it for too long can have the opposite effect. We also offer researched solutions on how to maintain boundaries and still support these who don't seem to ever apologize or take responsibility. Guilt can be tricky, but we're here to open the dialogue and share our own, honest experiences.
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9 Ways to Talk Yourself Out of Unnecessary Guilt
How do you find that balance between parenting and personal life? Why are some people not having kids in protest of the environment and what can we learn from that? In this second part of a two part series, we dive into the additional fears we have about raising kids and share research on how to cope while parenting during Covid-times. Plus, listen about Josie's terrifying experience while walking her dogs and how she was an amazing pet mama.
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Are you sick of people telling you to always look on the bright side, telling you to be grateful? Does it make you just want to scream louder? Us too sometimes! It's perfectly fine to not be fine, it's totally normal. In this episode, we dive into the reasons why sometimes positivity can absolutely suck and how too much of it can even be toxic. Happiness is like glitter - you can find it everywhere and anywhere, but too much of it is just annoying. Join us as we share our own moments of despair and how sometimes, we just need darkness to find hope.
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Susan Boyle's First Audition 'I Dreamed a Dream' | Britain's Got Talent
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Why Toxic Positivity Is Actually Just Unintentional Gaslighting
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Are you feeling too heated to handle anyone or anything right now? If so, take this moment to extinguish the nagging thoughts that burn and enjoy this meditation on candles. We hope you find some peace and maybe even have a laugh. Thank you for listening.
Does clutter make you anxious? Does it make you want to excessively clean or do you find yourself wanting to give up, figuring there's no use? Listen as we unpack this topic and offer gentle advice while sharing what we each have a hard time letting go of and why. We also discuss closet clean-out tips and if multitasking actually makes us more productive or not. It gets deep, just like that drawer where everything is stuffed into, but we promise, there's some laughter too! Find out more about decluttering our space and minds in this episode of Type A for Anxious!
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https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2711870
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-intelligent-divorce/201403/why-people-hold-stuff
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/ocd-cleaning#ocd-cleaning-type
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-mental-health-and-cleaning-are-connected-5097496#citation-6
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146167209352864
https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/what-does-clutter-do-to-your-brain-and-body
https://selfcareisforeveryone.com/
