uneven

By D E Foster

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a crazy world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solution... more

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March 27, 2025 ruminations on a restless night (anxiety, insomnia, & meditation) | uneven 73
So, you're alone, you can't sleep, and the internet is down. Now what? Well, if you're like D, you'd record a podcast episode. Join D for another classic "ruminations on a restless night" as he explores anxiety, insomnia, and a bit about meditation.

CHAPTERS
0:00:00 it's 2:31 am and i can't sleep
0:02:37 sleeping & not sleeping
0:04:23 dealing with covid and flu
0:06:14 keeping connected with your struggles
0:09:00 insomnia with no internet
0:12:48 dependence, discipline, & diet
0:14:31 finding alternatives / music / meditations
0:18:52 thought journeys / the what if scenarios
0:23:55 waiting for a reply (anticipatory anxiety)
0:29:00 a brief plug for uneven (uneven.life)
0:30:38 what was i talking about again?
0:31:40 falling asleep: the window of opportunity
0:36:06 maybe my insomnia will help you sleep
0:36:54 developing your anxiety toolbelt / meditation
0:47:43 wrapping things up

REFERENCES
An Uneven Life
— https://uneven.life
— Community dedicated to those struggling with life, anxiety,, medication.

RECODING INFO
— RECORDED: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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51min
March 01, 2025 ai, humanity, & a story about a moped | uneven 72
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it's here to stay. But what does this mean for humanity? Is it a blessing? A curse? Join D for his cautionary contemplation into the recent rise of AI. (BTW, no AI was used in the writing of this blurb — in case you were curious.)

CHAPTERS
0:00:00 good morning / lying in bed
0:01:40 moods & the podcast
0:02:01 update on the community (uneven.life)
0:09:32 my social media reluctance
0:12:17 uneven foundation / core group
0:13:52 ai & the atomic bomb
0:19:56 ai is popping up everywhere
0:21:11 this doesn't feel right
0:22:48 are we sacrificing humanity for convenience?
0:26:13 the exponential growth of ai is here
0:28:11 the loss of the struggle, the meaning
0:30:35 why would i write a book now?
0:31:16 taking a couple of steps back
0:34:26 how do we respond to?
0:38:27 a paper route and a moped
0:40:52 it's about the human connection
0:42:17 we still have choices / balance
0:44:14 the benefits of ai
0:46:17 a visit from my dog murphy
0:47:24 life is hard, and it's supposed to be
0:49:21 signing off

REFERENCES
uneven (the uneven community)
— https://uneven.life
— Join now for a 14-day free trial.

RECODING INFO
— RECORDED: Saturday, March 1, 2025
— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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51min
February 07, 2025 accepting anxiety: a look at depression, connection, & reflection | unevenLive! 71
Managing your anxiety takes many forms? Taking responsibility. Releasing blame. Becoming a partner with your doctor. And, finding connection within acceptance. Wanna learn more? Join D for today's recording of unevenLive. I'll see you there.

CHAPTERS
0:00:00 welcome
0:00:16 busy day
0:01:15 news from uneven.life
0:03:22 a bit about anxiety
0:04:19 we handle anxiety in different ways
0:05:33 the acceptance mountain, and the ride downhill
0:08:44 compassionate responsibility
0:10:29 taking charge of your anxiety
0:11:18 releasing control
0:13:31 responsibility & blame
0:17:14 becoming a partner with your doctor
0:18:11 our leadership team
0:18:28 doctors & medication decisions
0:20:47 I'll keep this short today (ya, right)
0:21:09 the uneven connection
0:22:00 just be real
0:22:57 it's only you, in your head
0:24:08 been a bit depressed lately
0:25:40 the joy inside the sadness
0:27:38 it all comes back to acceptance
0:28:54 a shout out to my team
0:30:02 you are not alone
0:30:51 wrapping things up

REFERENCES
BOOK: "Hope and Help for Your Nerves" by Claire Weekes
— https://a.co/d/bSOjAIg
— - Results of years of experience treating real patients with anxiety.
the uneven community
— https://uneven.life
— - Check us out with a 14-day free trial.
VIDEO: Taking Charge of Your Anxiety
— https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/taking-charge-of-your-anxiety-101-anxiety-tips-4

RECODING INFO
— RECORDED: Thursday, February 6, 2025
— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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33min
January 23, 2025 A Psychiatrist's Perspective w/ Dr. Alexis Ritvo (Part 2 of 2) | uneven 70
Alexis Ritvo MD, MPH is a board-certified psychiatrist at the University of Colorado School Medicine, co-founder of the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group, and lead author on the research study that introduced BIND. Join us for this illuminating conversation.
* Part 1 of this discussion was released on our sister podcast, "Benzo Free." Listen to it here: https://blubrry.com/benzofree/141330301/a-psychiatrists-perspective-w-dr-alexis-ritvo-part-1-of-2-benzo-free-141/

CHAPTERS
0:00:00 introduction
0:03:08 Dr. Ritvo's Bio
0:04:53 welcome back
0:04:59 complications of long covid
0:09:18 what are your thoughts on antidepressants?
0:13:57 prescribing ADs for benzo withdrawal
0:15:38 what about insomnia?
0:21:56 how to deal with morning cortisol rush
0:24:59 murphy says hi
0:25:43 are there any safe medications?
0:29:04 what do you recommend that aren't meds?
0:31:44 what about supplements?
0:38:55 do other medications hinder benzo withdrawal?
0:42:20 what is antidepressant tolerance?
0:45:23 do we fully heal from benzos?
0:48:02 how do you know when to hold during taper?
0:49:33 healing and hope
0:52:27 what are your thoughts on taper coaching?
0:53:34 closing advice
0:54:59 thank you to our guest
0:55:23 thank you and closing notes

ALEXIS RITVO, MD, MPH
Alexis Ritvo MD, MPH is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist. She is the Program Director for the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Colorado (CU) School of Medicine where she is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry. She earned her Medical Degree and a Master’s in Public Health in Health Policy from Emory University in 2012. She completed her general psychiatry residency and addiction psychiatry fellowship at CU before joining faculty in 2017. Since then, she has been a supervising attending of general psychiatry residents in the CU Medicine Outpatient Psychiatry clinic where she directs a co-occurring disorder subspeciality clinic. Her growing interest in the safe prescribing and deprescribing of prescription benzodiazepines led her to co-found the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group with the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse in late 2020. In 2022, she became medical director for the national non-profit the Alliance for Benzodiazepines Best Practices. She is the current chair of the Education Committee for the American Association of Addiction Psychiatry. She has a passion for psychotherapy, teaching trainees, improving health systems, and advocacy.

RECODING INFO
— RECORDED: Monday, January 13, 2025
— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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59min
January 19, 2025 life, loss, & loneliness | unevenLive! #69
What do we do about loneliness? About isolation? About the loss of the life we once knew, or the one that was yet to become? How do we find support and connection when we can't see beyond tomorrow? Join me, and we'll explore these questions together.

CHAPTERS
0:00:00 welcome / studio changes
0:03:06 a little something different
0:05:00 free for all friday (on a thursday)
0:06:06 koosh balls and other distractions
0:07:29 loneliness & isolation
0:10:44 loneliness, my greatest fear
0:12:32 what do we do about loneliness?
0:15:20 difficulty making friends
0:16:05 the loneliness epidemic
0:17:02 complications from other medication
0:18:49 fluoroquinolones
0:21:20 loss & grief
0:22:14 the loss of someone
0:22:51 loss from medication / 5 stages of grief
0:27:23 finding purpose
0:29:01 finding connection
0:29:35 in-person connection / road trips
0:31:51 it's not going to stop me
0:33:38 tech issues / wrap up

RECODING INFO
— RECORDED: Thursday, January 16, 2025
— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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35min
January 10, 2025 opinion, conversation, and arguing for our limitations | unevenLive #68
In today's live recording of uneven, we explore support sites and the debate over censoring content, we examine cognitive distortions and the drive to argue for our limitations, and we share our concern for recent victims of disaster. Join us.

CHAPTERS
0:00:00 welcome to unevenLive
0:01:28 news from uneven.life
0:03:24 california wildfires
0:04:28 ideas from the uneven community
0:05:31 growing our site and spaces
0:07:53 politics, divisiveness, and conversation
0:11:00 opinions about the opinion space
0:13:54 why we have spaces at uneven
0:16:23 learning from others
0:17:27 meeting people without pretense
0:18:41 back to opinion
0:20:11 sharing our struggles and symptoms
0:23:49 checking in on the chat room
0:24:56 looping thoughts
0:26:52 the looping "yeah, but…"
0:27:42 arguing for our limitations
0:30:38 the disadvantaged olympics
0:32:26 a good time for self-reflection
0:35:38 the idea of unevenLive
0:36:52 wrapping things up

REFERENCES
the uneven community
— https://uneven.life
— A support community for those struggling with life, anxiety, or medication.

RECODING INFO
— RECORDED: Thursday, January 9, 2025
— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
...more
39min
January 06, 2025 priming the pump of emotional release | anxiety log | uneven 67
Sometimes our physical and psychological symptoms are simply signs of built up tension, built up emotion, built up grief. Releasing these emotions is cathartic, but not always easy. Sometimes we need to prime the pump.

CHAPTERS
0:00:00 another sleepless night
0:01:24 building tension and emotion
0:02:14 forcing the issue
0:02:58 "pay it forward"
0:04:20 the thing about emotional releases
0:05:35 i forgive you
0:07:42 my deep breathing sob
0:08:12 please let me be trapped in here for ever
0:10:01 processing grief
0:11:26 trapped in a broken body
0:11:57 finding support to ease the burden
0:13:29 imperfect
0:15:05 wrapping it up

RECODING INFO
— RECORDED: Sunday, January 5, 2025
— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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17min
January 02, 2025 anger: how to live with it, and without it | unevenLive! | uneven 66
Anger arises from a variety of sources. How do we process it? How do we live with it? And most of all, how do we let it go? In today's episode, we explore this topic along with a glance at the past holiday and a gaze into the promising new year. Join us.

CHAPTERS
0:00:00 welcome to uneven
0:00:49 gratitude: a new space at uneven
0:03:06 getting back to work
0:04:44 uneven, a good vibe
0:06:15 building uneven
0:10:26 technical glitch
0:11:16 welcome to 2025
0:12:01 holiday expectations
0:14:44 expectations and hope
0:16:30 overcoming anger
0:17:25 five stages of grief
0:19:16 our lives have changed, and we're angry
0:21:56 finding answers all over the place
0:23:03 don't bite the hook
0:24:17 the cow in the parking lot
0:29:54 how we perceive events in our lives
0:32:08 most doctors don't want to harm you
0:34:06 finding a way to move forward
0:35:28 the five stages of grief path
0:37:23 acceptance / making the best of it
0:38:53 it's like drinking poison…
0:41:23 wrapping things up

REFERENCES
Don't Bite the Hook: Finding Freedom from Anger, Resentment, and Other Destructive Emotion
— https://a.co/d/huGqXhk
— Lecture by Pema Chodron
On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy, & Their Own Families
— https://a.co/d/8Tfadbb
— Book by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D.
The Cow in the Parking Lot: A Zen Approach to Overcoming Anger
— https://a.co/d/cv33pQz
— Book by leonard Scheff and Susan Edmiston
uneven
— https://uneven.life
— A community supporting those struggling with life, anxiety, medication.

RECODING INFO
— RECORDED: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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45min
December 27, 2024 support groups & enjoying life again | unevenLive! | uneven 65
So after our experience with anxiety and meds, can we enjoy life again? Can we trust our bodies? Our minds? Will the fear always be with us? In today's episode, we explore this transition and take a look behind the scenes of support organizations. I hope you'll join us.

CHAPTERS
0:00:00 welcome & happy holidays
0:00:38 how was your holiday?
0:05:02 introduction to the koosh ball
0:07:58 the restless night episode
0:10:50 how do you accept and enjoy life again?
0:12:57 symptom memories
0:15:55 tip 1: we get better
0:17:15 tip 2: it's our body healing
0:18:21 tip 3: decide how you want to live / CBT
0:20:35 symptoms fade, sometimes unnoticed
0:23:46 the people's community
0:26:04 working with other organizations
0:27:07 exposure to other support groups
0:29:01 our approach to the support community
0:31:48 a community for the whole person
0:33:00 it takes all of us
0:35:12 finding a support group
0:38:33 a place of open expression
0:40:51 wrapping things up

REFERENCES
the uneven community
— https://uneven.life
— join us now. Free through the end of January 2025.

RECODING INFO
— RECORDED: Thursday, December 26, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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44min
December 25, 2024 recording ruminations on a restless night | anxiety log | uneven 64
So, you can't sleep? Thoughts are endless, energy is relentless, and comfort has evaded you. What do you do when insomnia strikes? As for me, I record a podcast. Join me for one of our classic recordings on a restless night of rumination.

CHAPTERS
0:00:00 i can't sleep (12:54 am)
0:01:00 my two choices on a sleepless night
0:02:42 insomnia, akathisia, & nerve pain
0:05:42 the rumination rhumba
0:08:57 the little green light
0:10:16 where are you at? / finding sleep
0:12:00 the sleep window
0:13:52 the times we feel most alone
0:16:23 bob ross and happy accidents
0:19:40 fear, pain, and the unknown
0:21:44 a mindful approach
0:25:51 it's all gonna be okay
0:27:22 what if this is a happy accident?
0:28:55 the akathisia is back (2:14 am)
0:31:17 videos, podcasts, and some sleep
0:33:06 thinking & theories
0:34:50 society's serious shift
0:35:58 "the martian," a comedy?
0:38:20 the progression of james bond
0:39:26 the change in color
0:42:45 old sitcoms & a little bit of levity
0:46:29 a movie geek
0:47:46 the snipe hunt begins (3:09 am)
0:50:13 what did i eat?
0:52:17 what else did i do?
0:53:26 we're all looking for answers
0:55:42 time to let murphy out (6:46 am)
0:56:21 sometimes we just don't sleep well
0:57:33 time to record a different episode of the podcast
0:58:32 thank you

REFERENCES
the uneven community
— https://uneven.life
— Free access through January 31, 2025

RECODING INFO
— RECORDED: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS
— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY
Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.
Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC
All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)
uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION
The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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