Us Anxious Folk

In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I share my recent mental health struggles - which saw an increase in panic but most notably, a heavy feeling of hopelessness.

I discuss the pressure and weight of expectation, the need to keep up a facade of being 'okay', the compartmentalising that a lot of us tend to do (especially parents) and how when you lose yourself to a mental health dip, it seems like the more you grasp at wellness, the further away you fall.

I talk about the non-negotiables for when I'm feeling this way - the things I know I need to do in order to safeguard myself, and the tiny little changes I made to start finding mental space again.

Trigger Warning: this episode touches on feelings of hopelessness and suicidal ideation.

Books mentioned in this episode: Go As A River, Shelley Read

If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, PLEASE don't be afraid to seek help.
You can get help RIGHT NOW from Beyond Blue - call 1300 22 4636, or visit
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support?&gclid=CjwKEAjwkPS6BRD2ioKR7K245jASJAD1ZqHOKpibw-KeAuRr2anqlMlyC8Kg0qn04AeBkubgTE1xhBoCN0Xw_wcB

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In this requested episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk all about how to cope with and navigate the idea of "time wasted". Spending years bound by panic and fear can leave you feeling as if you've missed out on your own life. Grief, guilt, regret, shame....these are all emotions that tend to arise when it comes to anxiety disorders.

This episode covers how and why we need to acknowledge grief, what happens when grief turns into resentment, and what we can do to shift and grief and release those emotions from our body.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on Us Anxious Folk to share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at [email protected]

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In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I am joined by Raymond - all the way from New Jersey - who shares his anxiety story.

Raymond talks about his experiences with panic attacks and agoraphobia in a way that so many of us can relate to - from his first panic attack as a teenager (and the consequent hospital trip) to facing derealisation, fear of dying and bodily sensations, and a deep fear of being alone.

We discuss the use of alcohol as a coping mechanism, staying in comfort zones, and navigating relationships when you are someone who deals with panic and limitations, and Raymond shares how he worked through his SVT (Supraventricular tachycardia) diagnosis, which can cause heart palpitations and an erratic and rapid heartbeat.

There was so much about this conversation that I loved - Raymond is a very real and intensely likeable human, and I hope you get as much joy out of this episode as I did.

You can find Raymond on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/therealraymondmichael

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I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at [email protected].

I would love to have you!

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In todays episode of Us Anxious Folk, we are talking New Years!

I discuss the most significant New Year's Eve in my life and how I turned things around during a time when I was housebound and miserable...and the one small tweak that helped me to get there.

I also discuss New Years resolutions...why they feel sticky, why they can be great, and how to approach them in the best possible mindset to avoid heading into disappointment and despair.

As this is the last episode of 2023, I wish you all a wonderful New Year, and I thank each and everyone of you for listening, for interacting, for sharing, and for all those anxious folk who were willing to come and share their anxiety story with me this year.

Here's to another year of being open and vulnerable and shining a light on some of the darkest parts of ourselves.

With much love,

Lauren

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 14 - Ashley from California talks health anxiety, agoraphobia, inpatient & outpatient treatment programs...plus what *actually* worked

Episode 28 - Empowerment Coach and Breathwork facilitator Eliah Prichard talks creative coping, boundary setting, and how breath-work can help us to release and transform anxiety and panic.

Finding the life of your dreams...even WITH anxiety ✨

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I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at [email protected].

I would love to have you!

iamlaurenrose.com

instagram.com/laurenr_rose

For all enquiries, please email me at "[email protected]"

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In this (requested) episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk all about the loss of pleasure...and how to find your way back to enjoying life again.

Dealing with anxiety and/or depressive disorders for any extended period of time can cause anhedonia: the inability to feel pleasure or joy. This can result in a feeling of numbness and separation with the world around you, and often causes motivation to even attempt to seek enjoyment to dip to an all-time low. Loss of pleasure becomes a double-edged sword, as not only does it feel pointless to try and have fun, but the failure to enjoy an activity once deemed pleasurable can cause further distress.

In this episode, I cover the biological reasons that pleasure is mostly inaccessible when we are living from survival mode, and how to find your way towards feeling joy and excitement in your life.

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I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at [email protected].

I would love to have you!

iamlaurenrose.com

instagram.com/laurenr_rose

For all enquiries, please email me at "[email protected]"

Get full access to Lauren Rose at www.iamlaurenrose.com/subscribe

In episode 32, I talk about how the heck to open up about your anxiety, especially in settings where it feels incredibly vulnerable to do so, e.g. at work, or in a new relationship.

We will cover why it feels so hard to be honest about your anxiety, why you should talk about your anxiety, and what to keep in mind when being open about your mental health.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at [email protected].

I would love to have you!

iamlaurenrose.com

instagram.com/laurenr_rose

For all enquiries, please email me at "[email protected]"

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Episode 31 sees me joined by author, mental health advocate and trauma survivor Madeline Popelka.

Madeline is the creator of the largest trauma healing community on instagram, @healingfromptsd and has recently published the beautiful book 'You're Going To Be Okay - 16 Lessons on Healing after Trauma'. In this episode of us Anxious Folk, Madeline shares her trauma story, as well as the journey towards healing - including her experiences with therapy, being honest and vulnerable about the darkest parts of herself, and how we can learn to find hope and safety in the presence of traumatic memories and internalised fear.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics including suicide.

You can find Madeline at
https://madelinepopelka.com/
https://www.instagram.com/healingfromptsd/
And you can find her book at all good book stores in-person and online, or via Hay House:
https://www.hayhouse.com/youre-going-to-be-okay-hardcover


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If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at [email protected].
I would love to have you!
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In episode 30 I talk to fellow Melbournian Jake Evans from the Overcoming Within podcast, all about his anxiety story.

Jake takes us through his experiences with panic attacks while driving, depersonalisation and derealisation, avoidance...and the trigger point that finally brought him to work to change his approach to panic.

Jake talks about the practices that help him to create positive mindset shifts, the pattern of panic attacks and how the body responds to staying put, and his goals for the future.

You can find Jake at https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/overcoming-within/id1652819013

https://www.youtube.com/@overcomingwithin/featured

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If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at [email protected].
I would love to have you!
iamlaurenrose.com
instagram.com/laurenr_rose

For all enquiries, please email me at "[email protected]"


If you are struggling with an anxiety disorder, PLEASE don't be afraid to seek help.
You can get help RIGHT NOW from Beyond Blue - call 1300 22 4636, or visit
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support?&gclid=CjwKEAjwkPS6BRD2ioKR7K245jASJAD1ZqHOKpibw-KeAuRr2anqlMlyC8Kg0qn04AeBkubgTE1xhBoCN0Xw_wcB

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In Episode 29, I talk about the fear of going crazy/losing control of your mind, and how to soften and lean into that fear. I discuss how to find a sense of spaciousness when panic feels overwhelming, and how to bridge the gap between body and mind that can occur during moments of disassociation.

Mentioned in this episode:

UAF Episode 5 - Fear Of Going Crazy (incl. depersonalisation, derealisation, disassociation)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVL6jjwybgw&list=PLl1US1yRDgFZrv3Htqf9SYoBKO8i68OW2&index=14

Reduce Anxiety & Stress with the Physiological Sigh | Huberman Lab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBdhqBGqiMc

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If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at [email protected].
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In episode 28, I am joined by educator, coach and trauma-informed breathwork facilitator Eliah Prichard from  @thekaleidoscopechannel  .
Eliah shares with us her anxiety story from self-abandonment and fear of being seen/heard and held, to trauma healing, boundary setting, and discovering breath work as a pathway to presence and feeling safe in her body.

We talk about learning to hear the genius within, creative coping techniques, and why breath-work can help us learn to release (and become curious about) anxiety and panic.

Eliah also takes us through a breath work practice specifically for nervous system regulation so that you have an easily accessible tool to add to your own creative coping skills!

About Eliah:
Eliah Prichard is an educator, coach and founder of Kaleidoscope, a self-development community inspiring people with creative coping and boundary setting skills. Utilizing her Master’s degree in Couples and Family Therapy and Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator Certification, Eliah works both 1:1 and online in group settings with people ready to feel epic in their body and confident in expressing their unique truth. In an effort to reach more people with the tools they need to feel emotionally, physically and spiritually empowered, she runs Expressed, a 12wk group experiential empowerment program, has launched a variety of courses, including Compassionate Boundary Setting, Boundary Setting 101 and Annihilate Anxiety courses and facilitates breathwork journey’s for wellness retreats around the world. She loves vintage silk Hawaiian shirts and is more likely to be found hiking a mountain than chillin on the beach. 


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