Type A for Anxious

Type A for Anxious

By Josephine Savage + Dorothy EnglandComedy
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Type A for Anxious episodes

  • Cat Meditation
    Sometimes we just need to be like cats and stretch in the sunshine. Listen to this new meditation and imagine just that.
    2 min
  • Spillin' the Tea on Social Anxiety
    Do you feel as though your body betrays you right before you  have to go out in public or do a presentation? Sweaty hands, racing heart, upset stomach? Perhaps in the moment, you feel all these sensations too and somehow have lost the ability to talk, or you're talking so fast, the words aren't even latching on your ears. Enter: social anxiety. In this episode we discuss own own awkward experiences and our funny advice on how to get out awkward conversations, signs you might have social anxiety and how to have a good comeback. 
    Recommendations: 
    Mamamia Out Loud podcast
    The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
    Sources:
    62 Ways to Politely End a Conversation In ANY Situation
    You’re Gonna Miss Zoom When It’s Gone
    The secret to a quick-witted comeback
    An Overview of Social Anxiety Disorder
    Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness
    1 hr 4 min
  • Toxic PAUSE-itivity

    Are you sick of people telling you to always look on the bright side, telling you to be grateful? Does it make you just want to scream louder? Us too sometimes! It's perfectly fine to not be fine, it's totally normal. In this episode, we dive into the reasons why sometimes positivity can absolutely suck and how too much of it can even be toxic. Happiness is like glitter - you can find it everywhere and anywhere, but too much of it is just annoying. Join us as we share our own moments of despair and how sometimes, we just need darkness to find hope. 

    What's getting us through the week?

    The Circle

    Heartsick by Jessie Stephens

    Susan Boyle's First Audition 'I Dreamed a Dream' | Britain's Got Talent

    Sources:

    Why Toxic Positivity Is Actually Just Unintentional Gaslighting

    The ultimate proof that looking happy on social media often masks real pain

    Toxic Positivity And Its Impact On Our Mental Health

    It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

    Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes

    What Is Toxic Positivity?

    My Favorite Murder


    1 hr 4 min
  • Oh Chip - I ate all the snacks!
    When stress hits, do you find yourself hitting the cupboards for comfort foods? Do you then often feel guilty or further stressed when you realize you've subconsciously chowed down all the snacks you told yourself you'd save throughout the week? Don't worry friend, we've been there too. Listen as crinkle open the topic of anxious snacking, and as we share our own worries and behaviors in response. Trigger warning: we do talk about eating disorders, so please be advised what is the best decision for you and never be afraid to reach out for help. 
    Sources:
    Covid Symptom Study
    5 Ways to Stop Stress Eating and Why You Should
    Study finds dopamine, biological clock link to snacking, overeating and obesity
    Exercise for Stress and Anxiety
    Recommendations: 
    I Weigh
    Milkfed by Melissa Broder
    Women's Meditation Network
    55 min
  • Wine Meditation
    Has it been a bittersweet week? One where the taste has gone vinegary? Take a sip on this and enjoy a meditation on wine. We hope you find some peace and maybe even have a laugh. Thank you for listening.
    3 min
  • How To Be A Smart Pass
    How to be a Smart Pass
    Do you often feel stunned in the moment when somebody starts talking about a topic you have no idea about? Do you find yourself reading an article only to instantly forget all the parts you just found interesting? Listen as we discuss the importance of figuring out what’s fundamental without driving you mental. It’s a personal journey and you should never feel dumb for not knowing something. Except of course, for not knowing our podcast :P
    Sources
    The Science of FOMO
    Mental Health Tips on media overload
    Does Too Much News on Social Media Discourage News Seeking?
    The lies we tell to appear intelligent
    Planet Fitness Commissioned Study 
    The Only Way to Remember Everything You Have Read
    Recommendations:
    Good Trouble on Hulu
    Transform your bathroom into a spa - with essential oils, calming music and candles. Also, limit your screen time and remember to take a moment for yourself.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Candle Meditation

    Are you feeling too heated to handle anyone or anything right now? If so, take this moment to extinguish the nagging thoughts that burn and enjoy this meditation on candles. We hope you find some peace and maybe even have a laugh. Thank you for listening. 

    2 min
  • Clutterstuck

    Does clutter make you anxious? Does it make you want to excessively clean or do you find yourself wanting to give up, figuring there's no use? Listen as we unpack this topic and offer gentle advice while sharing what we each have a hard time letting go of and why. We also discuss closet clean-out tips and if multitasking actually makes us more productive or not. It gets deep, just like that drawer where everything is stuffed into, but we promise, there's some laughter too! Find out more about decluttering our space and minds in this episode of Type A for Anxious!

    What's getting us through the week?

    The Lady Gaga Joanne album

    Zentangle 

    Sources: 

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2017/11/19/how-to-declutter-your-mind-10-practical-tips-youll-actually-want-to-try/?sh=389195724f15

    https://www.chestercountyhospital.org/news/health-eliving-blog/2020/april/why-spring-cleaning-may-help-with-your-stress


    https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2711870

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-intelligent-divorce/201403/why-people-hold-stuff

    https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/ocd-cleaning#ocd-cleaning-type

    https://www.verywellmind.com/how-mental-health-and-cleaning-are-connected-5097496#citation-6

    https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146167209352864

    https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/what-does-clutter-do-to-your-brain-and-body

    https://selfcareisforeveryone.com/



    1 hr 8 min
  • Cheese Meditation
    Do you love cheese? We sure do! Enjoy this 30 second meditation all about the wonders of cheese. We hope you have a laugh!
    2 min

About Type A for Anxious

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At at least one point in your life, anxiety has taken over. Why don't we talk about it more? Longtime friends and co-hosts, Dorothy and Josie, explore the triggers that cause anxiety and the revelations they've discovered from their own experiences. Using humor and honesty to share, nothing is off the table as they offer insight and validations while normalizing anxiety. From the big things to the mundane, this podcast covers it all.