Anxiously Ever After

In this episode of Anxiously Ever After, Chris and Rochelle open up about their current struggles with depression and address some listener questions about motivation and self-care which prompts several ideas about self care and tips on how to come up with more ideas to take care of yourself. Anxiously Ever After is a podcast […]

In this episode of Anxiously Ever After, Chris and Rochelle touch on acknowledging your feelings of loss or grief, no matter how trivial they might seem to others, and doing the same for those around you. There is also discussion on secondary trauma (STS) and compassion fatigue, how they could effect you, and the importance […]

We’re all going through one of the most uncertain times in modern history, but we’re doing it together. In this episode our co-host couple Chris and Rochelle talk openly about their fears as the pandemic began, the challenges of getting used to the stay at home order, and what has ultimately helped them take care […]

One of the most stressful times of anyone’s life is buying their first home. All your finances are under the microscope which means any issues are being brought to light. As we began the process, Chris really started losing sight on his own mental health. Listen to find out what happened and what we did […]

As amazing as your wedding day should be, it’s definitely not without it’s ups and downs, and can be a huge source of anxiety for anyone… even those who typically don’t experience anxiety. Our wedding has finally come and gone and we were not exempt from the wedding day jitters. This episode is about what […]

Everyone could use a little self-confidence, right? However, so many factors can affect our self-confidence or even keep us from acknowledging that our confidence is lacking. In this episode of Anxiously Ever After Chris and Rochelle discuss those things that get in the way of acknowledging our selves and how to re-frame the idea of […]

What is impostor syndrome aka impostor phenomenon? Chris and Rochelle discuss this anxiety disorder(?) with some information on what impostor syndrome feels like, what type of symptoms can be experienced, and Chris’ history of living with and coping with impostor syndrome, and how treating depression and anxiety disorders might help him. ► Please SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/NerdSlothSubscribe Anxiously […]

Chris and Rochelle are back after a stressful several weeks involving sweltering heat, jam-packed schedules, and skunks… of all things. In this episode our hosts deduce the point of their current stress and identify ways to help themselves relax. Anxiously Ever After is a podcast for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and all the fun […]

Chris and Rochelle dive into the event in Chris’ past that caused his development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including the highs and lows of his struggles and recovery. TRIGGER WARNING for those with similar experiences. Anxiously Ever After is a podcast for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and all the fun stuff that […]

Feeling unmotivated is one of the largest symptoms of depression. In this episode, Chris and Rochelle talk about how they experience lack of motivation during depressive episodes, what tips they use to get themselves going, and give advice to themselves and each other on what could help them to get motivated when they’re feeling down. […]

Rochelle talks about her recent experiences with Mental Health First Aid (ALGEE) and training to become an open-door group facilitator for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)which works hand in hand with the book Embracing the Fear: Learning To Manage Anxiety & Panic Attacks by authors Judith Bemis and AMR Barrada. Get the Book: www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Le…eway&sr=8-1-spellNAMI: www.nami.org/Mental Health […]

Chris and Rochelle describe what it’s like when they have panic attacks, what they need to do when it happens, and what helps them come down afterward. Apologies for car noises. Anxiously Ever After is a podcast for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and all the fun stuff that comes with it. Real life couple, […]

Rochelle’s sleep is often interrupted by paralyzing nightmares. Together, she and Chris talk about how her anxiety might be manifesting in her dreams, and what might be the cause. Chris also discusses the all too real nightmares he has and what it says about his fears. Anxiously Ever After is a podcast for those dealing […]

Mental Illness is something Chris and Rochelle have been dealing with for a long time. There is no hiding or denying it, and they wouldn’t want to. They both opened up to each other about their struggles on just their second date, which helped them set the tone for very candidly honest conversations about their […]