Currently Anxious

How have we made it through a whole season!? Unlcear. But it was fueled by anxiety and fear of failure. Here we are tangenting one more time before we take a few weeks off to regroup, rejuvenate, and relax so when we come back we'll be better than ever! Obviously we talk about sex, because it's almost impossible for us not to. Rachel threatens to never come back to the podcast because Ashley has a horrendous opinion,Ashley sings all the things.Rachel judges all the things.All is right in the world.TW: sex, squirting, pimple popping, p words, astrology, guns, dead skinDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared name and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

The theme started as the deep sea and Rachel's massive fear of it and quickly turned into any other possible topic our mentally ill brains could possibly think of. But also, Ashley and Rachel scoring above a 5 on their mental health for the 3rd or 4th week in a row!? Yes. Does this mean a spiral is coming? Also yes. Enjoy the rideTW: alcohol, sex, death, grief, suicide, supernatural, goblin sharksDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared name and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Guess what! Rachel and Ashley have an existential crisis! Weird!Enjoy us tangent about if hypnosis is real or if life is even real.TW: Sex Due to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared name and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Fun fact! Ashley and Rachel are back working together at the bar they met at! So what better way to celebrate further entwining our lives together, than to sit back and chit chat about random bar thoughts and stories.TW: drinking, drugs, alcohol, sexDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared name and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Have you ever been told "everything happens for a reason" or "good vibes only" And hate it?Well then, we've got an episode for you. Rachel and Ashley chit chat about how sucky toxic positivity is and how it's okay to not have a constant positive mindset when life throws some bullshit your way.Of course sprinkled with some tangents and ADHD.TW: death, grief, mental health, generational trauma, body imageDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared name and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Honestly, Rachel and Ashley ran out of time to do any research on a thought-provoking episode. So instead, we watched Velocipastor and tangent about it for a solid 45 minutes.This movie was ridiculous and please feel free to watch before ya listen, it's streaming on Amazon Prime.Join us on this absolutely chaotic ride of Pastor turned papier-mache Dinosaur.TW: death, body image issues, sexDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared name and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

On this episode Rachel and Ashley start a little bit sad, but then end up in a semi okay place. Do we read some funny reviews? Sure thing. But do we also get sad about the past? Yup yup! The main take away from this episode, tell them you love them while you can.

On this episode, Ashley and Rachel talk about cults. Come dive into a few cults with us, while we go off the rails about all of the other things as usual. Is Ashley going to join a cult? Maybe.But really let's talk about wheels or doors. Which do you think there are more of?TW: Drugs, eating disorders, mental health, cults, pedophilia, prostitutionDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared name and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Welcome friends- let's talk about how great the 90's were. The shows, the fashion, the fads, and whatever else popped into Rachel and Ashley's brain. Does Ashley talk about her lady business the whole time? Yes. Is Rachel literally laying in bed basically napping? Also yes. It's all about balance. Now let's go party like it's 1999.TW: sex, drugs, alcohol, grief, death, trauma, violenceDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared name and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

It's just another manic Wednesday with Ashley and Rachel trying to deep dive on impostor syndrome. However, they both have impostor syndrome so it doesn't go well. So instead, enjoy some manic tangents and long pauses.TW: impostor syndrome, mental illness, irrational fear, sexDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Ashley and Rachel discuss where social media started and how it evolved into a platform that may cause more harm than good.Do we all need a breakup with social media?TW: Sex, anxietyDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy,Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Love it, hate it, Valentine's Dat shows up every February 14th whether we like it or not.Ashley and Rachel are on pretty opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to love and romanticizing things, and this week we're just gonna chat about it.Along with some other random ADHD tangents.TW: love, sex, anxiety, calorie counts, death, lossDue to the nature of this episode the personal stories shared names ad identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Look no further- Rachel and Ashley deep dive into porn and the sex industry as a whole. We unlock some core memories about Girls Gone Wild and other random sex shows that we were absolutely exposed to, way too young.We tackle everything from legalizing prostitution to Only Fans to adult theatres and everything in between.TW: sex, porn, sex trafficking, prostitution, sex work, only fans, religion Due to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to ensure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Welcome to this week's episode where Rachel and Ashley chat about their own mental health struggles through the last two years of this panorama,The good, the bad, and the existential crisis. This episode has it all!TW: the matrix, male anatomy, suicide, drug and alcohol useDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

This week Rachel and Ashley discuss some of their self-care rituals as well as some things that they pretend is self-care but maybe is actually not. They all discuss some listeners self-care submissions.Whether or not it's healthy- if you call it self-care, that's what it is right??TW: sex, anxiety, drug use, alcoholDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on our Instagram: @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Taking another stab at one of our most liked episodes; Red Flags 2.0!This time around we asked our listeners to submit some of the things they think are red flags and boy oh boy did we get some doozies!TW: red flags, trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual contentDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram@currentlyanxiouspodcast

Welcome back!Rachel and Ashley recap their holiday season. What have we been up to? How are we doing? Let's talk about New Year's resolutions and random tangents. Does Rachel have an echo half the episode? Yes. But are we anxious about it? Also yes. We're doing our best folks. And we are incredibly happy to be back! But please don't buy Rachel any more coffee mugs.TW: anxiety, depression, holiday anxiety, sex traffickingDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

In the season one finale, we revisit our favorite moments of the season, read supportive messages, and talk what's next for season two!THANK ALL OF YOU WHO LISTENED FOR OUR INAUGURAL SEASON! All three of us are so beyond thankful & appreciative for every listen, share, email, DM, all of it.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast or email us currentlyanxiouspod@gmail.com

This week, Rachel, Ashley, and Maygun share their personal life stories in relation to body issues & self esteem, from all the way back to childhood up to now.TW: childhood trauma, body issues, weight issues, sexual assault, sexual harassment, drugs, eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, bullyingDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared, names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy. Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast or email us currentlyanxiouspod@gmail.com

Religion, faith, and spirituality are incredibly personal topics. This week, we dive into our own experiences with religion from upbringing through our current beliefs. Not all of our experiences were positive, but we have committed to being our real and authentic selves through this podcast. We at Currently Anxious absolutely respect everyone's decision to follow whatever religion, faith, or spirituality that speaks to them. This episode is about our personal journeys with religion and what different faiths have done for our mental health.TW: religion, sex, conversion therapy, religious trauma, church camps, childhood trauma, death.The personal stories shared & names shared in this episode have been modified slightly to insure privacy for those involved. Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast or email us at currentlyanxiouspod@gmail.com

This week, Rachel and Ashley discuss their relationships with drugs and alcohol throughout their lives, and the big and small ways it has impacted them.TW: drugs, alcohol, overdose, addiction, deathThe personal stories shared have names and identities that have been modified or redacted to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast or email us at currentlyanxiouspod@gmail.com

Trash. Absolute trash.Ashley and Rachel discuss what it's like to “date modernly”.It mostly feels terrible and maybe being alone forever might be better?We think this is relatable so enjoy listening to our modern dating horror stories!!TW: sex Due to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Ever been told to 'smile' while you're working? THEN THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Rachel & Ashley rage for a full hour about all the awful and frustrating things that have happened to them as women while working in the hospitality industry. If these things have happened to you, we are so incredibly sorry. If they haven't, odds are you have actually seen these behaviors happen before while out to eat or in your own work environment. Remember the damn Golden Rule!TRIGGER WARNINGS: sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, body shaming, drugs, deathThis episode shares personal stories along with names & identities that have been changed or modified to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast or to give us feedback, email currentlyanxiouspod@gmail.com

Ashely and Rachel tell some true crime stories that involve an Ashley and Rachel… Is it weirdly narcissist? Yes. But also it's fine. We have a lot of trauma so please ignore our laughing off horrific details. We do not condone or make light of the fact people lost their lives. We are clearly unwell. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Animal abuse, sexual abuse, murder, death, gun violenceThe personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy. Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast or email us at currentlyanxiouspod@gmail.com

Taking a little break from the heaviness of the last two weeks, Maygun The Menace takes the lead for a horrifyingly fun game of Would You Rather! BONUS: Enjoy an unfiltered update about Rachel's Major Red Flag

Time to dive into the elephant in the room and the story behind the jokes that make people so uncomfortable. Rachel and Ashley's dead boyfriends.While people who know Rachel and Ashley personally know their stories, they figured any new listeners would require some background on the trauma that took their friendship to another level.Even tho they tend to joke through their grief in this weeks episode they get a little more serious as they share their relationships with Cory and Dalton and those final days with them as well as their mental health post loss.All while hoping this reaches someone, somewhere, who can relate and know they are not alone.TW: death, prescription drugs, medical issues, suicide, depression, hospitalsDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy. Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast

Come and cozy up with us and our mental illness!Getting a little more serious; Rachel and Ashley self reflect on their own anxieties and depressions in this weeks episode. Discussing their healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms, irrational anxieties to their crippling depressive episodes. While we understand mental health is a very serious issue, be warned, we cope with ours by jokes.TW: anxiety, depression, suicide, death, mental illness, drugs, alcohol, sexual assaultDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast or email us at currentlyanxiouspod@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachel and Ashley take a deep dive down some rabbit holes to discuss conspiracy theories. Did their anxiety cause them to change conspiracies multiple times? Yes. Did their anxiety also cause them to find conspiracies that put them in a weird mental place? Also yes. Enjoy! TW: sexual abuse, physical abuse, torture, death, drugs Due to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy. Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast & feel free to email us at currentlyanxiouspod@gmail.com

Ashley and Rachel get spooky this week as they discuss Witches, Witchcraft, Tarot Cards and beyond. Some history, some personal tidbits, with a lot of swearing and plenty of speculation.TRIGGER WARNINGS: death & drugsDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast & be sure to send us your corrections to currentlyanxiouspod@gmail.com

In their premiere episode, Ashley and Rachel cozy up and discuss relationship red flags. Add in some ADD and anxiety induced side tangents and you're in for a hell of a ride.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Abusive Relationships, Age Gap Relationships, Death, DrugsDue to the nature of this episode and the personal stories shared names and identities have been modified slightly to insure privacy.Currently Anxious Podcast is not responsible for a goddamn thing, but maybe also come follow us on Instagram @currentlyanxiouspodcast