Us Anxious Folk

In episode 27, I talk all about repetition as the most important aspect of exposure therapy. 

I discuss why it's necessary to do it everyday, and how it can help bridge the gap between the life you envision yourself having, and the life you are living now...featuring a (hopefully relevant) metaphor about painting walls 🧐🎨    

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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!

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

In episode 26, I talk to immersive actor, writer and poet Stepy Kamei. Stepy shares her anxiety story - from her early teenage years experiencing panic and anxiety, to becoming housebound during the pandemic. 

 Stepy talks about the concept of 'choosing your hard', what willingness looks like, and the act of developing a relationship with your intuition. Which eventually called her to move from SF to LA - including a six hour solo drive to get there!  

Stepy shares her daily non-negotiables, how she learned to make time for her mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, and how creativity helps her to channel her emotions in a healthy and imaginative way.  

You can find Stepy on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/somelaughingghosts/

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In today's episode, I talk all about the magic of meditation.

From why I think it should be a part of your routine - especially for those of us who are particularly anxious - to how I came to meditation, plus the three myths about that seem to hold us back from developing a regular meditation practice. 

 If you are somebody who has always wanted to include meditation in your daily/weekly practice, but feel nervous  or unsure about the 'right' way to meditate, or perhaps you've tried to meditate but can't seem to 'shut off' or quiet your thoughts, then this episode is for you.

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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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instagram.com/laurenr_rose 

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

In this episode, I talk to Felicia from California, all about her anxiety story. 

We talk about what it was like for her as a child with health anxiety, her journey on medication, and the different therapies she has utilised to help with her anxiety - from hypnotherapy, to art therapy, somatic therapy, CBT and talk therapy.  

Felicia talks about parenting (as a self-confessed crunchy mama!), facing personal challenges, and her advice for anyone struggling.  

You can find Felicia on instagram @seinfeldchik26

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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!

In this episode, I talk all about my favourite exercise, yin yoga! 

Yin yoga was pivotal in helping me to learn more about my body, my relationship to discomfort, and my femininity. This episode covers my journey towards yin yoga, and the benefits of yin for those who are of the particularly anxious inclination!

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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!

In episode 22, I had the pleasure of talking to fellow Melbournian and mama, Jess.

Jess shared her anxiety story; speaking of her experiences with generalised anxiety disorder and post-natal anxiety, and what happened when she sought help.

We also chatted about parenting, and what Jess does to manage her anxiety and mental health - including the sport that has helped her to challenge her fears and why she got her daughter involved, too!

You can find Jess at https://www.instagram.com/jfur.lo/

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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!

In this episode, I talk about what to do when you wake up as 'the other': you know those days where you open your eyes in the morning, and for whatever reason, you already feel the dread settled over your skin? 

Bad days are normal for everyone, but having a day where you feel heightened anxiety can cause you to wonder 

1. what the f**k is going on, and

2. does this mean you're going 'downhill' again?, and

3. how can you stop it?

I discuss why you don't necessarily need to stop or fix it, but also how you can edge your way back into feeling a bit more like yourself, and a bit less like the world is ending. 

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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]. 

In episode 20 of the Us Anxious Folk podcast, I speak to Shannon Jackson from A Healthy Push, all about her anxiety story.

Shannon talks about her experience with panic disorder, agoraphobia, and how getting help enabled her to bite the bullet and start doing the things she was most afraid of!

We also talk about how Shannon turned her pain into purpose - helping others improve their relationship with anxiety and live a life filled with joy, freedom and adventure.

You can find Shannon at her website https://www.ahealthypush.com/ or on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/

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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], or message me on instagram @laurenr_rose

And we're back for Season 2(!!) of Us Anxious Folk!

In the first episode of the season, I talk all about 'The Storm Before The Calm', AKA anticipatory anxiety.

Let's delve into the science behind it all, the differences between 'regular' anticipatory anxiety and the more overwhelming, unnecessary anticipatory anxiety, as well as the things you can do to help soothe and ease yourself through the angst.

As always, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story (I'd love to have you!), please get in touch with me at [email protected], or message me on instagram @laurenr_rose

In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk all about my experiences with pregnancy and mental health. 

From my first pregnancy with antenatal depression and anxiety, being admitted to a psychiatric ward and wanting to control every outcome, including the birth and an elective C-Section, to my second pregnancy with medication, embracing my changing body, and wanting to release and surrender to a natural birth.

Please note, this episode includes sensitive subject matter.

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