A lighthearted look at anxiety — what it is, why it shows up, and how to manage it with tools like therapy, breathing, gaming, and the occasional lasagna.

🧠 In this episode:
Lydia and Andy dive deep into the world of anxiety — how it works, why it shows up uninvited, and what you can actually do about it.
Spoiler: it's not just yoga and herbal tea (though those are fine too).

🔧 We cover:

• What anxiety really is and how it affects your brain (hello, amygdala)

• Generalised anxiety vs. social anxiety

• Medication, therapy, and that ever-elusive thing called balance

• Practical tools that actually help:

  • Breathing techniques

  • Weighted blankets

  • Journaling

  • Video games as escape (Fortnite fans, unite)

  • Dancing it out like no one's watching

  • The sacred ritual of comfort movies and hot chocolate

• Why your brain thinks emails are lions 🦁

• The magic of Red Dead Redemption and Pride & Prejudice

🎮 Also featuring:

• Weird news: Sheep stuck on a roof & Winnie-the-Pooh-style bear break-ins

• Lasagna-based adulting

📚 Resources & Support:
Struggling with anxiety or want to learn more?
Visit: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/
Mind offers brilliant tools, symptom explainers, and guidance on how to speak to your GP.

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