Consider this your “In Case of Emergency” episode, my dear. It’s ready for you the next time you’re in an anxiety spiral, a weepy meltdown, or any other overwhelming set of feelings that you might call a freak out.

If you can’t (or don’t want to) call somebody, you can press play and listen to me remind you that you’re going to be okay, and it’s totally normal to freak out sometimes.

We’ll take some deep breaths together, we’ll co-regulate, and hopefully you’ll feel a little less alone in your big feelings. (Because your feelings are valid, and I’ve totally been there, too!)

Read the transcript at: https://settlingisbullshit.com/2025/05/22/if-youre-freaking-out-right-now/

Resources, References, and Links

Note: book recommendations include affiliate links. If you buy a copy, I’ll get a tiny commission, and that would be super cool.

“Freak Out” by CHIC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXgSHL7efKg

Squishmallows. https://shop.jazwares.com/pages/squishmallows

Sympathetic nervous system – listen to the episodes on “Befriending Your Nervous System” (#20 & #21) https://settlingisbullshit.com/2024/10/10/befriending-your-nervous-system-1-activation/

Episode #5 – “Embracing the Messy Sides of Self-love with Dawn Church” https://settlingisbullshit.com/2024/05/02/podcast-embracing-the-messy-sides-of-self-love-with-dawn-church/

Rage room. Go smash things! If you live in Portland or Vancouver, I can vouch for Outraged: https://www.outragedroom.com/

Self-compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff. https://bookshop.org/a/109472/9780061733529