In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re diving into something that feels very real right now: anxiety culture.

Because let’s be honest… no shit everyone’s anxious. Look at the world we’re living in. Of course people are overwhelmed, overstimulated, and trying to keep up with everything around them. Anxiety makes sense.

But we also get into the other side of it — how the way we talk about anxiety online can sometimes do more harm than good. From TikTok advice to self-diagnosing to over-identifying with labels, we unpack how quickly anxiety can shift from something we experience to something we start to define ourselves by.

This conversation is about finding the balance between validating what you feel and not getting stuck in it. Because while anxiety is real and deserves to be taken seriously, it shouldn’t become the thing that limits you, labels you, or keeps you from moving forward.

As always, we’re sharing our honest opinions, personal experiences, and a few thoughts that might challenge the way you’ve been thinking about anxiety lately.

💬 In this episode:

• Why anxiety is so common right now (and makes total sense)
• The impact of social media and “anxiety content”
• Self-diagnosing and the rise of mental health labels
• What it means to over-identify with anxiety
• The difference between validating your experience and getting stuck in it

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• A more balanced perspective on anxiety
• Validation for what you’re feeling without being defined by it
• Awareness around how social media shapes mental health narratives
• A reminder that anxiety is something you experience — not who you are

📲 Join the conversation: Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit