Anxiety doesn’t play favorites, it shows up for all of us in different ways, at different times, and sometimes when we least expect it. In this raw and unfiltered episode 5 of The Crybabies Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on our own experiences with it.

Ashley opens up about her lifelong relationship with anxiety, sharing both past and present moments that have shaped the way she moves through the world. Lauren gets deeply personal, recounting the bullying she endured as a child and how those early wounds evolved into social anxiety.

We’re not here to sugarcoat. We’re here to be honest, to say the things so many of us feel but don’t talk about enough. Because whether you’re a man or a woman, whether your anxiety whispers or screams, you deserve to feel seen, heard, and less alone.

If you’ve ever battled anxiety, or love someone who has this episode is for you. Let’s strip away the shame and talk about it.

P.S. If you’re looking for tools that can help, try Virtual Hope Box, a free app designed to manage anxiety and stress in the moment. You can also look up Dr. Joe Dispenza, whose powerful guided meditations have helped countless people quiet their minds and shift their energy.