Anxiously Awaited

Anxiously Awaited

By Carrah + BethanyHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Anxiously Awaited episodes

  • The Other Side Of The Couch With Special Guest Jasper Lee, MS

    Going to therapy can be scary. You sit across from a stranger, trust them your inner most thoughts and rely on them to help navigate you through some of life's most crucial moments. Ever wonder what it is like from the therapist's perspective? Here with us, to address questions from a therapist's expertise and perspective, is special guest Jasper Lee.  Jasper Lee, MS is a fifth year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Miami. He specializes in health psychology and has worked at the University of Miami outpatient clinic and the Miami VA, treating depression, anxiety, substance use, post-traumatic stress, and many other problems. Please join us in welcoming him to our podcast. 👏👏👏

    40 min
  • Understanding
    This week we chat about personal hard times, the difference we feel between a wave and a relapse, and understanding what our friends and ourselves need in different moments of our lives.
    35 min
  • Socializing With The Hubs - Looking Forward
    This week we have our favorite substitute back! Expanding on last week’s podcast, we discuss ways to stay social and active during the upcoming winter season. We are also sure to focus on what we are excited about and looking forward to as snow hits the ground. It’s not all prepping for disaster! We gotta find the good too :)
    26 min
  • The Holidays Are Coming (And We Are Still In A Pandemic!)

    Today we discuss planning ahead for upcoming family events (e.g. weddings, family reunions, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more). Anxiety surrounding get togethers and travel plans aren't new, but planning them during a pandemic is. Should we get together? What is a safe way to do so? Is travel okay? Carrah and Bethany begin this conversation by planning ahead—in bite sized amounts—how they are going to cope with decision-making and increased stressors surrounding this year's holidays and events.

    30 min
  • #BodyPositivity
    In this episode we discuss the body positivity movement and some of the struggles we go through to remain body positive. 
    **TRIGGER WARNING: If you struggle with body dysmorphia or have an eating disorder, this episode may not be for you. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to a mental health care professional or text HOME to 741741. In case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911.**
    Interested in learning the background behind the body positivity movement? Check out this short documentary: https://youtu.be/Ncuh7cfF2RI
    36 min
  • Nighttime Anxiety

    This week we discuss our issues with sleep and how anxiety, to-do lists, and current events keep us up at night. They are the monsters under our bed and the sheep in our head—will they ever let us get to bed?

    24 min
  • Socializing With The Hubs

    Bethany's husband makes a guest appearance on this week's episode as we discuss staying socially connected while maintaining physical distance. We also touch on the importance of socialization in mental (and physical) health.

    33 min
  • BONUS: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

    This bonus episode will allow you the chance to try Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) as read from TherapistAid.com. The script can be found at https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/progressive-muscle-relaxation-script.

    10 min

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Just two best friends chatting about having mental health issues, and how they are coping with life. Join if you like sarcasm, a quick laugh, or if you are struggling and want to feel a little less…