Love Me, Love My Anxiety

When we’re in it for the long haul, we’ve already made it work. But how do we make sure our relationship stays working? In this episode, host Kevin speaks to artist and writer Samuel Leighton-Dore about entering his marriage with a "healthy dose of realism", and we hear from Kevin's fiancé Ingrid about their wedding plans.

In this episode, we speak to Emily Unity about the "anxiety trap" of staying in a toxic relationship, and Jenny Tian talks about how her first breakup led her down a path of ‘emotional doomsday prepping’ where she would expect the absolute worst at the start of any relationship. Plus, psychologist Smruthy Nair offers her advice on what to do post-breakup.

You've met someone, you're attracted to each other, but what happens if your anxiety is getting in the way of intimacy. In this episode, host Kevin speaks to Maya and Anthony, two people who were able to overcome anxious feelings in the bedroom and enjoy good sex. Join Kevin as he guides you through sex, prescribed drugs and rock’n’rolling on the floor in the foetal position.

Everyone wants to show the best version of themselves in the early stages of dating. But how do you broach the subject of anxiety with a potential partner? In this episode, host Kevin Jin speaks to Cathy Ngo and Lauren Bonner about finding the right time to talk about mental health, and psychologist Smruthy Nair offers advice on when to make the big 'anxiety reveal' and how to protect yourself.

In this episode, host Kevin Jin looks at first dates and how not to spiral. He speaks to writer Con Stamacostas, who had a heart attack in the weeks leading up to his first date with his wife, and Kevin recounts his own horror first date that included a panic attack and Korean barbeque. You'll also hear from psychiatrist Kamran Ahmed on how to manage first date nerves.

Welcome to Love Me, Love My Anxiety where host Kevin Jin explores what it’s like navigating the dating world while having anxiety. Over the course of this show, Kevin will be looking at what anxiety is, what’s the difference between “feeling anxious” and “having anxiety” and how does it affect us? How do we manage this while looking for love? How does the current housing crisis impact your sex life? In this episode Kevin speaks to comedian Jenny Tian, mental health advocate Emily Unity and psychologist Smruthy Nair. Artwork by Maricor/Maricar

Love Me, Love My Anxiety is a new podcast from SBS Voices, exploring the world love and dating when you’re already partnered up with anxiety. Hosted by Kevin Jin. Artwork by Maricor/Maricar