Anxious AF

In the final episode of the season, Sarah takes you on her personal journey as she tries to navigate how to be present and take control of her own life. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Intro/Outro Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Original Music by Aki Cao - www.akicao.com

Listen in as Sarah chats with returning Anxious AF champion, Mellini Kantayya. They talk about representation in media, her experiences with racism in casting calls, and her article in the Washington Post about Hank Azaria apologizing for playing an Indian man on The Simpsons. Link to Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/04/22/hank-azaria-apologized-playing-apu-i-accept-i-appreciate-it For more info on Mellini's work, go to mellinikantayya.com. Get her book: Actor. Writer. Whatever (essays on my rise to the top of the bottom of the entertainment industry) wherever books are sold. Subscribe to Anxious AF wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

Laugh along with Sarah and her guest, Bethany Hawkins, from the Chatting Over Chowder podcast. They discuss quitting your job to do something you love, experiences with OCD & depression, & finding a therapist that works for you. Follow @chattingoverchowder on Instagram and subscribe to Chatting Over Chowder wherever you found this podcast. You can learn more about Crackers in Soup, Bethany's podcast development business, at crackersinsoup.com. Subscribe to Anxious AF wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

Enjoy this anxiety-free chat with Noel Davila, co-host of Hidden Gems: A Film Podcast. They talk about Noel's shift in career from acting to amputation, staying calm in stressful situations, and how to stop and smell the roses. You can find Hidden Gems: A Film Podcast wherever you get podcasts. Follow the podcast on Instagram @hiddengemsafilmpodcast and you can check out his website: https://noeldavila.wixsite.com/thewriter Subscribe to Anxious AF wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

Kristoffer J. Carter passed away on October 7, 2021. Kristoffer was a podcast host, sneaker head, fantasy football aficionado, and friend. We are posting this conversation (recorded in April 2021) to honor his memory. Kristoffer's podcast, 'From Where I Sit', is available whereever you get podcasts. His website is kristoffer.rocks.

In this episode, Sarah talks to Alex Nelson, owner of Zero Optik (a company that rehouses lenses for television shows, films, and commercials). They discuss coming out, being recognized for your work, and how starting a business is not good for anxiety. You can learn more about Zero Optik by visiting zerooptik.com or by following them on Instagram: @zerooptik Subscribe to Anxious AF wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode, Sarah talks to the hosts of The Awkward Stare podcast: Jihan, Natasha, and Arlene. They discuss the world opening up after COVID, being an introvert, and why they started their podcast. You can find The Awkward Stare wherever you get podcasts and you can follow them on Instagram @theawkwardstare. Subscribe to Anxious AF wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In the first episode of Season 4, Sarah talks about being present in her life and focusing on her future. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Additional Music by Aki Cao - www.akicao.com

In the final episode of Season 3, Sarah speaks to her college friend, Brittany, about teaching over zoom, emotional eating and the shifts in relationships during COVID-19. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Production Assistance from Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode, Sarah speaks to friend, Jessie, to discuss miscarriages and pregnancy during COVID-19. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Production Assistance from Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode, Sarah chats with Mike Trovato, host of the 'Health on a WIMH' podcast and creator of the website: 'What Is My Heath?' They discuss what happens when OCD & emotional eating collide, comparisons to others on social media, and the child-like desire for attention as an adult. Check out the 'Health on a WIMH' podcast: https://soundcloud.com/whatismyhealth Check out the 'What is My Health?' website: https://www.whatismyhealth.com/ Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Production Assistance from Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode, Sarah chats with Genesis Amaris Kemp about her book, 'Chocolate Drop in Corporate America: From the Pit to the Palace'. They talk about the process of writing the book, her experiences being black at a Fortune 500 company, and what attempts at diversity have looked like these days. Learn more about Genesis and buy her book: https://linktr.ee/GenesisAmarisKemp Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Production Assistance from Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode, Sarah chats with 'The Toy Coach', Azhelle Wade (https://www.azhellewade.com/). They discuss racism in the toy industry and the anxiety of running multiple businesses. Check out her podcast, 'Making It In The Toy Industry': https://www.thetoycoach.com/podcast Check out her clothing line, CostumizeMe: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CostumizeMe Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Production Assistance from Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode, Sarah tells a story about her experience with her previous therapist and the journey of breaking away. Then, she chats with writer, public speaker, and creator of The Beautifull Project, Sarah Stevens. We discuss what inspired her to create a blog/podcast on women and their bodies, her TED talk, and our relationships to food and diet culture. If you want to learn more about The Beautifull Project, go to https://www.thebeautifullproject.com/. Follow The Beautiful Project on Instagram: @thebeautifullproject Watch Sarah's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/Y12HpNKvobE Subscribe to this show wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com. Send us an email: anxiousafshow@gmail.com Follow us on all the socials: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Additional Editing Assistance - Jasmine Jones Production Assistance - Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode, Sarah chats with author & radio host, Fredrick Beaty. We discuss the importance of having conversations about race, the anxiety of being black in America, and processing the grief of losing his son at the hands of police. Follow Fredrick on Instagram @mr_beaty, Twitter @authorflbeaty, or at 'Fredrick Beaty' on Facebook. Trailblazerz Radio: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/trailblazerz_radio Subscribe to this show wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com. Send us an email: anxiousafshow@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook/Instagram: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode, Sarah chats with Ashley Riley-Newby: a wedding planner, notary, and mother. We chat about her drive to start her own businesses, how she influences her children to be business savvy, and how to find joy in difficult times. For more info on Ashley's businesses, go to askriley.info. You can also find her on Instagram by searching 'Ashley Riley-Newby'. Subscribe to this show wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com. Send us an email: anxiousafshow@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook/Instagram: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

Starting off Season 3 with a story from Sarah about isolation and her relationship with food. She also teases the upcoming episodes for Season 3. New episodes out every Tuesday. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Production Assistance from Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode in our 'Isolated AF: Coronavirus' series, Sarah chats with college professor & cinematographer, George Nicholas, about teaching during the pandemic and 'the new normal' in America. All bonus episodes are up now wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Production Assistance from Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode in our 'Isolated AF: Coronavirus' series, Sarah chats with previous Anxious AF guest, Audrey, to discuss what it is like to own a small business during this difficult time. All bonus episodes are up now wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Production Assistance from Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode in our 'Isolated AF: Coronavirus' series, Sarah chats with 2 people (coincidentally both named Amanda) about what it is like to work in 'essential businesses' in this period of social distancing. All bonus episodes are up now wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Production Assistance from Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this episode in our 'Isolated AF: Coronavirus' series, Sarah chats with production designer, TV Alexander, and actress/author, Mellini Kantayya, about how their respective families are being affected during the pandemic. For more info on Mellini's work, go to mellinikantayya.com. All bonus episodes are up now wherever you get podcasts. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Production Assistance from Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

What a time to be anxious. In this intro to our bonus 'Isolated AF: Coronavirus' series, Sarah discusses her experience in this time of the pandemic and social distancing. In the coming days, we’ll be releasing a playlist of 4 new episodes that focus on how this uncertain time is affecting people in different situations. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be alerted when the episodes are up. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. We're on Instagram & Facebook: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Production Assistance from Matt Lourie Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In the final episode of Season 2 of Anxious AF, Sarah reflects on the past year. She discovers how her parents marriage has shaped how she looks at relationships and (inevitably) how she views herself. Please subscribe to be alerted of new episodes. Stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this week's episode, Sarah re-enacts a panic attack. Then, she chats with her best friend, Matt, about the expectation of having everything (career, happiness, family) at a certain age and what happens when life does not go the way you planned. Follow Matt @mattylourie on IG/Twitter. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! Rate & Review! Stream every episode on anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. Follow us on social media @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this week's episode, Sarah chats with her friend, Audrey, about the pressures of friendship in adulthood. We discuss childhood friendships, trust issues, and the fear of missing out by not drinking. Visit Curious Escape Rooms in Fitchburg, MA (run by Audrey and her husband, Jeremy). Plan your experience at curiousescaperooms.com. They have also created passports that you can use at various escape rooms across the country. You can purchase a passport at wetheenthusiasts.com. Subscribe to this show wherever you get podcasts. You can also stream every episode at anxiousafshow.com. Don't forget to rate and review! Send us an email: anxiousafshow@gmail.com Follow us on all the socials: @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Edited & Mixed by Angelique Ibarra Additional Editing Assistance - Jasmine Jones Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com

In this week's episode, Sarah speaks with her friend, Amanda (a sex educator) about the anxiety around consent and sex in relationships. They discuss methods of healthy communication, the definition of 'demisexual', and how she uses the movie 'Frozen' to teach young people about consent. Recommended Resources from Amanda: Scarleteen ('sex ed for the real world'): https://www.scarleteen.com/ Definitions of a Demisexual comic: https://planamag.com/confessions-of-a-demisexual-d945920d59ee Multiamory Podcast (for advice regarding good communication): https://www.multiamory.com/podcast Minority Monsters comic (discusses various types of identities): https://tabkimpton.itch.io/minority-monsters Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Please rate and review to help us spread the word! Follow us on social media: @anxiousafshow Stream all of our episodes at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com (especially if you have questions for Amanda!) Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Edited & Mixed by Brian Castillo

In the week's episode, Sarah speaks to health coach, Isabel Foxen Duke, about feeling crazy around food. Isabel talks about her attempts to control eating at a young age, 'the magical land called thinness', and the differences between emotional eating & binge eating. Follow Isabel on social media: @isabelfoxenduke Isabel's website: isabelfoxenduke.com Watch her video series: stopfightingfood.com Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Please rate and review to help us spread the word! Follow us on social media: @anxiousafshow Stream all of our episodes at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Edited & Mixed by Brian Castillo

In this episode, Sarah speaks to her friends (Kimberly, Kate, & Niki) about the anxiety that comes with being a lady. They chat about body image, being open with sexual desires, not swimming on your period, and critical grandmothers. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Please rate and review to help us spread the word! Follow us on social media: @anxiousafshow Stream all of our episodes at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Edited & Mixed by Brian Castillo

In this week's episode, Sarah narrates a letter she wrote to her future self (at 50 years old) about her hopes for the future. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Do not forget to rate & review us to help get the word out. Follow us on social media: @anxiousafshow Stream all of our episodes at anxiousafshow.com Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Edited & Mixed by Brian Castillo

In this season opener, Sarah tells a story about how her fear of death in the past has paralyzed her from living in the present. Then, Sarah talks with returning guest, Maddie, about panic attacks, religion, the afterlife, and the wholesome content they consume to cope. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts and don't forget to rate & review! New episodes will be released on Tuesdays. You can also stream every episode on our website: anxiousafshow.com. Find us on social media at anxiousafshow. Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Edited/Mixed by Brian Castillo

In our last episode of the season, Sarah tells a story about how the film 'Call Me By Your Name' affected her view on heartbreak and relationships. **Slight spoiler alert if you haven't seen it.** Sarah also chats with her college friend, Liz, about the anxiety that comes with searching for a relationship. They discuss being needy in a relationship, getting ghosted, the correlation between dating and self-worth, how to communicate what you want in a partner, and the struggles of dating while black while being attracted to white guys. Vox.com review of 'Call Me By Your Name' referenced in the story: https://www.vox.com/2017/11/21/16552862/call-me-by-your-name-review-timothee-chalamet-armie-hammer Thank you so much for listening! Please subscribe so you can get notified as soon as we return! Also rate & review! Follow us on the socials: anxiousafshow Stream the show on anxiousafshow.com. Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Editing/Mixing by Brian Castillo

In this week's episode, Sarah talks to her friend, Maria, about taking on other people's emotions, being hyper-aware of your surroundings (due to the amount of gun violence in America), and how they practice self-care. Noonlight is an app that you can use if you feel un-safe. Once you're in the app, hold the button down and police will know your location. ***UPDATE: Noonlight is free to download! *** Follow Maria on Twitter: mariaesquea89 Subscribe to us wherever you get podcasts. Please rate and review! Follow us on social media: anxiousafshow Our website: anxiousafshow.com Email us: anxiousafshow@gmail.com Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Editing/Mixing by Brian Castillo

In this week's episode, Sarah speaks to actress and writer, Mellini Kantayya, about how fear of failure drives anxiety, dispelling the notion that if you work harder that you'll succeed eventually, and how to function as a highly sensitive person. Go get her book, 'Actor. Writer. Whatever: Essays on My Rise to the Top of the Bottom of the Entertainment Industry' wherever you get books! Follow Mellini: Twitter: actorwriterwtvr Instagram: mellinikantayya Facebook: mellinik Visit her website mellinikantayya.com to check out her work. Take the highly sensitive person quiz: hsperson.com Read 'The Highly Sensitive Person' by Elaine N Aron, PHD Books recommended by Mellini for dealing with anxiety: 'Presence' by Amy Cuddy and 'Mindfulness' by Ellen Langer Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Editing/Mixing by Brian Castillo Subscribe to us wherever you get podcasts. Please rate and review! Follow us on social media: anxiousafshow Our website: anxiousafshow.com

In this week's episode, Sarah talks to her friend Chris about the journey to find a significant other. We discuss the dating apps, bad dates, heartbreak, loneliness, and the experience of coming out as bisexual while rethinking gender norms and expectations. Follow Chris on Instagram at ckinnier. You can go to the Bisexual Resource Center website (www.biresource.org) for further information about bisexuality and for meetup groups in your area. Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Edited & Mixed by Brian Castillo Subscribe! Rate! Review! Anxious AF is available wherever you get podcasts. Follow us on social media (IG, FB, Twitter) - anxiousafshow Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com

In this week's mini-episode, in-her-thirties Sarah leaves a voicemail for in-her-teens Sarah about what she wishes she knew then. Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Edited & Mixed by Brian Castillo Subscribe anywhere you get podcasts or you can stream on anxiousafshow.com Please rate and review. It would really help expose the show to more people! Follow us at anxiousafshow on all the socials (IG, FB, Twitter).

In this week's episode, we talk with actress Jen Ponton from the AMC show, Dietland, about feeling confident in your own skin, handling rejection, and being highly sensitive. Watch Dietland! Now streaming on Hulu! Also on Amazon Prime and AMC.com Follow Jen on Instagram & Twitter: jenponton Her website: www.jenponton.com Jen's Twitter follow rec: yrfatfriend Follow us on social media (Facebook, IG, Twitter): anxiousafshow Stream the show on our website: anxiousafshow.com Subscribe to us. Rate. Review. Please. Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com. Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Editing/Mixing by Brian Castillo

Welcome back to Anxious AF! In this episode, Sarah tells a story about her first (and only) relationship. Then, Sarah chats with 3 of her co-workers (Maddie, Andy, & Rachel) to talk about chemistry on dates, having 'standards', being self-conscious, and if dating between Brooklyn & Queens is considered a long distance relationship. Go subscribe to Rachel's new Youtube channel, East City, if you wanna watch videos comparing film and digital cameras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOj4XIZCJyE Follow Andy on Instagram: @ charcoocherieeats if you love photos of food and Insta stories of memes about gay men. Subscribe to us. Review us. Go to our website www.anxiousafshow.com. We're also on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter - @ anxiousafshow Email us at anxiousafshow@gmail.com if you'd like to give episode ideas, feedback, or share your story on the podcast. Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Editing/Mixing by Brian Castillo

For the 1st episode, Sarah discusses her experience with dieting and how that's affected her self-esteem and self-worth. It's a short one, but there will be more stories and chats to come. New episodes every Saturday! Subscribe to us. Go to our website anxiousafshow.com. We're also on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter - @anxiousafshow Hosted & Produced by Sarah Kerlin Music by Garrett Rose - www.garrettrose.com Editing/Mixing by Brian Castillo