Stressed Depressed & Anxious

In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Shafer Stedron—a board-certified neurologist, life coach, and all-around powerhouse. We dive deep into the messy, beautiful process of reclaiming your story, tackling perfectionism, and finding self-worth amidst life’s chaos. Dr. Shafer shares her wisdom on overcoming limiting beliefs, gentle parenting yourself, and the real work of mental health.

From navigating personal struggles to supporting others through their darkest times, Dr. Shafer's insights are both profound and relatable. If you’ve ever felt lost in the search for authenticity or struggled with your inner critic, this episode is a must-listen.

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In this engaging and heartfelt episode of Stressed Depressed & Anxious, I sit down to chat again with the ever-entertaining Delvin Cox.

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In this episode of Stressed Depressed & Anxious, it's been three long years since Nick last joined me as a guest, and we're back together again, bringing you the kind of chaos and laughs you loved in our previous episode, "Love Sid & Nancy." We're still pretty toxic, but hey, that's what makes our conversations so real and unfiltered!

We dive into the highs and lows of owning a house, including the never-ending saga of DIY repairs and the hilarity of "dad moments." We also chat about the drama surrounding the end of Nick's previous podcast, Gag on This Podcast, and our shared experiences with inappropriate messages—spoiler: unsolicited dick pics are a no-go. Nick reveals his plans for a new podcast that explores the realities of parenting and the things that just don't make sense to him.

Our conversation takes a more serious turn as we discuss our strained relationships with our siblings and the challenges of navigating family dynamics. We touch on sexual experiences and how toxic relationships can leave a lasting impact. And of course, we share some of the worst things that have happened to us recently, including a listener story!

In the final segment, we get into our experiences with cheating and being the "other person," discuss our relationship preferences, and bond over our love for video games. This episode is packed with laughter, insights, and a whole lot of real talk. Don't miss it!

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In this episode, I discuss the concept of mommy issues and how they can impact our lives. I define mommy issues as emotional and psychological challenges that stem from our relationship with our mothers. These issues can manifest in various ways, such as trust issues, fear of abandonment, and low self-esteem. I also share my own experiences with my mom, highlighting moments of neglect, criticism, and emotional manipulation.

I talk about how these experiences shaped my relationship with food, my self-image, and my overall emotional well-being. I share instances of my mother buying clothes I didn't like and throwing away the ones I did, as well as calling me derogatory names. I also discuss the oversexualization and body commentary I faced in high school.

I emphasize the importance of therapy and finding support from friends. I encourage decentering parents and understanding that it's okay to have complicated feelings about them. I conclude by discussing the worst thing that happened to me recently and asking for support for my podcast.

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mommy issues, emotional baggage, trust issues, fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, relationship patterns, attachment styles, childhood trauma, neglect, criticism, emotional manipulation, self-image, emotional well-being, mommy issues, trauma, mental health, therapy, support, body image, high school, bullying

Yeah, I'm more than a little angry and bitter so this is me telling you about it. I would write in my diary but I don't need any excuse to regress into the girl I once was so, I'll just say all this out loud...into a mic...for everyone and anyone to hear. This is my safe space. Speaking of, please leave a comment and let me know what you're bitter and angry about. I'd love to know.

In this episode I talk about the current state of the world and why we all should stop bedrotting and instead focus on getting ourselves disciplined. Things can really bog us down and make us want to give into emotional needs that tell us to quit and stay in bed. I say, let's not give them the satisfaction