All In Your Head

We are back with that sweet sweet corona content! Having found ourselves with a little extra quarantine time and not a lot of people to talk to besides ourselves, we have decided to bring you.... ALL IN YOUR HEAD - CORONAVIRUS EDITION!! No one asked, we delivered. You're welcome. Show Notes: Matty Matheson's ideas on how to spend your time https://www.instagram.com/p/B94RvrdnhB3/ “If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty of lives and whole towns destroyed or about to be. We are not wise, and not very often kind. And much can never be redeemed. Still life has some possibility left. Perhaps this is its way of fighting back, that sometimes something happened better than all the riches or power in the world. It could be anything, but very likely you notice it in the instant when love begins. Anyway, that’s often the case. Anyway, whatever it is, don’t be afraid of its plenty. Joy is not made to be a crumb. (Don't Hesitate)” ― Mary Oliver, Swan: Poems and Prose Poems

We interviewed our friend Jace to learn about his path to becoming a mental health therapist. He has done a lot of really cool, really different things with his degree since graduating, and knows all the things. Also learn about our bff Beepbop and how the price of doggy pools is TOO DAMN HIGH.

Climate change has Sarah feeling very overwhelmed. So this week we talk about the IPCC report, about the effects of climate change on mental health, about the responsibilities of our religious communities, and what we can do to stem the panic. If you want to learn more, here are some links to get you started, and just follow that internet rabbit trail to some apocalypse anxiety! IPCC Report Summary: https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/chapter/summary-for-policy-makers/ APA on Climate change and mental health: https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/chapter/summary-for-policy-makers/ Climate Change Response from Christian Denominations: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0096340215599789 Freakin Factoid: https://thehumble.co/

This week we tackle some common myths about mental health, and explore the facts. Most importantly, we talk about whether or not a person on tv can play Dungeons and Dragons without accidentally summoning a demon, because based on what we've seen that happens 100% of the time! Links: Mental Health Myths and Facts https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/mental-health-myths-facts How Gross Lake Erie Truly Is https://weather.com/science/environment/news/2019-05-31-storms-raw-sewage-lake-erie-cleveland

This interview covers it all! We talk about horse therapy, we talk about barfing, we talk about religious experiences, we even talk about those electric scooters that are everywhere now. Basically, this is a one stop shop for everything you might want to know about mental health. You. Are. Welcome.

When we mentioned puppy fever two episodes ago, we had no idea it would end so quickly! We are a week and a half into that Dog Parent lifestyle and decompressing about how surprisingly stressful it has been! Who knew caring for another creature's life could be so intimidating (literally any parent of any kind probably). Freakin Factoid: Peter Mayhews/Chewbacca: https://www.apnews.com/30e7c25955f94b6d98897e40d0123274

We interviewed our friend Emily this week about all the different stressors of life and the ways she deals with them. And she knows stressors! From fighting cancer, to moving somewhere totally new, to getting a puppy, she's spent that last few years on "difficult" mode and has a lot of wisdom to pass along! Links: The book, "How to Be Married: What I Learned from Real Women on Five Continents About Surviving My First (Really Hard) Year of Marriage" https://www.amazon.com/dp/0451495551/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FzPRCb4WMD1RJ?fbclid=IwAR3Nm8lT2dkU5ZUS-a3pR1003_yFWZsIgZVwLXOzscw4yDCG8qsxiJYKg5g Amazing Puppy Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/queencthefrenchie/

We are back! It's season 2 and we are ready to go. This week we lay out our plans for season 2 and catch you up with all the big news that's happened in the last few months. Get excited!

That's a wrap! We are taking a break until the new year, it's time to take it easy and eat lots of holiday foods (and also plan the future of the podcast of course). We have lots of ideas for season 2, so get pumped and we will see you next year! Freakin Freebie: The Great British Baking Show (formerly The Great British Bake-off) on Netflix!

Resident Expert Kevin Moore explained to us what Prozac and it's sibling drugs actually do in your brain. He talked about all the ways it interacts with the systems in our bodies, and whether or not it is the "wonder drug" it was originally marketed as. Basically, the brain is complicated and trust the people that went to school for this! Freakin Freebie: National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) https://www.nami.org/

Sara Cain is a lady who lifts heavy things. A few years ago she switched from being a self-proclaimed "cardio rat" to focus on weightlifting instead. So this week we talked to her about how that has transformed her anxiety, her relationship to food, and her relationship to her body. She also talks about the pushback and intimidation factor that the gym holds for a lot of people. It's a good pairing with last week's interview, there are a lot of similar themes! Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraacain/ Freakin Freebie: The Night Sky Network https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs-and-events.cfm

We caught up with our very first interviewee, Emma! We revisited a few of the things we talked about in her first interview, and then a whole bunch more. Emma has found that her first instincts when coping with anxiety tend to be very food and exercise focused. She talked about her journey to make sure that these things don't control her, recognizing when those tendencies surface, and her process of seeking help when she needs it. It was awesome! Freakin Freebie: Emma's anxiety mantra "I like feeling good. Feeling good feels good. Feeling good is easy." Baby Crow Update - I googled it and they aren't cute at all. I have been severely misled. Don't bother googling baby crows, they are freaky looking.

Last week we talked about the consequences of Ian's unintentional break from Prozac. Since he wasn't able to get it until late this week, all of his symptoms just intensified. So if you've ever wondered what your body feels like when you quit a prescription antidepressant "smoked turkey" after taking it for almost 3 years, this would be a good episode to listen to! Sources: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/going-off-antidepressants (this was the article that talks about how long different antidepressants stay in your system) https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/07/health/antidepressants-withdrawal-prozac-cymbalta.html This is the New York Times article we mention. Freakin Freebie: https://www.amazon.com/Cravings-Recipes-All-Food-Want/dp/1101903910 This is Chrissy Teigan's cookbook, but don't buy it here just get it at the library, silly.

We recently ran into a few bumps with Ian's Prozac prescription, meaning we get the exciting experience of a few days of pure, unadulterated, anxiety Ian. Weekends are especially difficult for anxiety Ian, so we talk about a few of the things we've done this weekend to help keep calm and carry on. Article we reference: https://www.anxiety.org/gardening-helps-reduce-symptoms-of-anxiety-and-depression Freakin Freebie: https://www.committedpodcast.com/

We both read a book recently called "What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teenager," about a collegiate athlete who committed suicide half way through her freshman year of college. While we don't describe the way she died, we do talk about the feelings and stresses that she felt leading up to her death, as well as Ian's own experiences with considering suicide. It's a heavy episode, so just be aware before you listen. Other things we mention that I said I would provide links to: Angry Lizzie McGuire video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQuENBxH4DU The book, "What Made Maddy Run" - https://www.amazon.com/What-Made-Maddy-Run-All-American/dp/0316356522/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537141845&sr=8-1&keywords=what+made+maddie+run&dpID=41Qs4VPj%252BzL&preST=_SY344_BO1,204,203,200_QL70_&dpSrc=srch Freakin Freebie: Jennifer Rollen's instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_rollin/?hl=en

We are back from our brief Labor Day break with another awesome interview! Our guest Jenna talks about her anxiety and how her understanding of it has evolved over time, how she's struggled to get the right diagnosis, and how she deals with a high stress work environment. Jenna is African American, and we also talk about how politics and cultural attitudes have affected her anxiety and depression. It's loaded with so much good information! Freakin' Freebie: A podcast recommendation! https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/

We interviewed Kevin Moore, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who taught us all about marijuana and how it can interact with anxiety. We've both heard fairly one sided stories on this - it's either a wonder drug cure-all, or it's the "devils weed." Kevin brought us some real, research-backed, medical knowledge and told us about the possible effects and interactions that using marijuana can have when used to treat anxiety. Freakin' Freebie: This week we talk about handcrafts as a way to deal with anxiety, so there's no link to share. Go knit something!

Ian lost his wallet a few days ago, and then, as Stanley Hudson would say, "lost his damn mind." So we used this episode to deconstruct that experience and the lies that his anxiety was telling to him as he panicked about finding his wallet. Anxiety creates a narrative that whatever is happening is the end of the world, and it's hard to remind yourself otherwise. Our hope is that, by thinking about the anxiety lies vs the truth, it makes it easier to recognize the anxiety lies when you start thinking them again in the future. Freakin' Freebie: https://www.codecademy.com/

This week we interviewed Kim, a driven single mom who started experiencing PTSD symptoms after a really difficult divorce. People really associate PTSD with soldiers or maybe domestic violence, but any kind of trauma can trigger PTSD, and we explored that a little in this episode. We also talk about seeking counseling, using anxiety medication, and how your anxiety may evolve over time. Freakin' Freebie: https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/jamaican-jerk-tofu-bowls/

So on Friday we got into one of those big fights where you end up arguing for so long you have to awkwardly cancel your other plans, just so you can finish arguing. It was not a shining moment, but it was anxiety/counseling related, so in the interests of authenticity, we decided it might be good to recap it. Plus, we probably aren't the first people to have an argument like this, so maybe hearing what happened to us will help others avoid it! Freakin Freebie - Here's one of the articles that spurred Sarah's initial plastic panic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/06/plastic-planet-waste-pollution-trash-crisis/ And here's the cool laundry detergent we found! https://us.mydizolve.com/ Email us with any thoughts at Allinyourheadpod@gmail.com

We are very in touch with our feelings this week. July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, so we talked about that. We listened to an incredible podcast episode from Invisibilia, so we talked about that too. We even fought over lawn games this week, so we talked about that. as. well. Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/content.aspx?ID=9447 Invisibilia Podcast Episode: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/07/01/484083305/for-centuries-a-small-town-has-embraced-strangers-with-mental-illness Headspace (Our freakin freebie): https://www.headspace.com/

This week we interviewed Angus, who let us know that they could talk about being gay and anxious forever. We couldn't pass up on an offer like that! It was really eye opening, and we tried really hard not to sound too ignorant. Anxiety, depression, and suicide are really serious problems for the queer community and we learned more about some of the causes of that this week.

Don't worry, "Prozac Eating Shrimp" is NOT what we call Ian. Apparently prozac in the water makes those little tiny shrimpies do strange things. Much like the aforementioned shrimp, Ian is also affected by Prozac, and we are gonna talk about it! This is about his personal experience going on anxiety medication. It has been a much better experience than what those little shrimp have.

Here we call Portland the "City of Bridges," when it turns out, the actual nickname is 'Bridge Town'. Ironically, we were comparing it to Pittsburgh, which actually IS nicknamed "The City of Bridges." Basically, any time Sarah says something with real confidence and no previous fact checking, it's wrong. Besides that little mishap, we talk about anxiety in our marriage and how we support and communicate with each other.

Ian gives us a little history about mental health in the U.S., and we discuss our embarrassing rookie podcasting mistake!

This started as a check in about Ian's grad school classes, and ended up being about this morning's anxiety attack! And that show Riverdale(it's trash, but in a glorious way). Also shout out to Aunt Paula, the real MVP who sent us an email full of things she wants us to talk about.

Ian's got some weird anxiety things, and as his spouse I end up feeling the effects as well. This is about the normal life stuff that almost always triggers his anxiety, and how we deal with them. It's also about a mysterious missing mailman! Also we recorded this before the podcast went live, so some of what we talk about has changed since.

You might not have known the name for this, but you've probably felt it - that Sunday night anxiety as you think about the week ahead. Where does it come from and how can we manage it? We also managed to talk about abandoned malls, Lindsey Lohan, and getting enough fiber, all in about 35 minutes.

This week we talk about social media and it's influence on dad shoes. Oh and anxiety.

We interviewed Ian's mom to get some of that priceless mom wisdom. This episode was a good reminder that there are so many people out there who want to help you when you struggle with anxiety, from family to teachers to counselors to pastors. Don't be afraid to reach out to those in your community.

This week we talk about the stigma associated with mental health. It's real folks, and it's damaging.

We have our first interview with Emma, a grad student at Portland State University where we talk about anxiety, noise pollution and whole lot more.

One of us has been to grad school. One of us is about to go to grad school. It's a place full of anxious people and we talk about why.

Why is travelling so anxiety-inducing? We don't know but we have some great stories!

A little more about your hosts, Ian and Sarah

An introduction to our new podcast, All In Your Head, where we talk about mental health, anxiety, and whatever's on our mind.