In this episode, Marie and Dylan unpack the lockdown era and its lasting impact on mental health. From denial and doomscrolling to jaw pain and breakthrough laughs, they share personal stories about how anxiety showed up, spiraled, and slowly got named, tamed, and managed. It’s a deep dive into how we coped (or didn’t), what helped, and what we wish we’d known. If your brain’s ever been loud—you’re not alone.

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Keywords: weekend adventures, Renaissance fair, lockdown memories, pandemic anxiety, coping mechanisms, mental health, isolation, emotional resilience, self-discovery, vulnerability, personal growth, support systems, anxiety spirals, humor as healing, relatable stories, friendship and mental health, survival mode, tools for anxiety