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Welcome to The Disconnect, a podcast created by people with anxiety for people with anxiety. Our goal is to destigmatize anxiety and mental health through the medium of conversation in the hopes that those experiencing anxiety can feel less alone.


    • Nov 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Disconnect

    What Happened to the Disconnect

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 49:42


    We're back! In the latest episode of The Disconnect, Austin and Lindsey discuss what happened to the podcast and what the future holds!

    Guest: Jess Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 50:45


    In this episode of The Disconnect, Austin and Lindsey have their second guest on the show. Jess Hernandez shares her experience with depression and anxiety and the three discuss their individual coping mechanisms.

    New Season, New Job, New Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 43:15


    Welcome to the first episode of season 2 or The Disconnect! In this episode, Austin and Lindsey discuss the importance of learning how to pivot when things don't always go as planned. Additionally they discuss the first Instagram giveaway!

    Hiatus: Digital Baggage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 35:49


    In episode 17, Austin and Lindsey discuss their decision to take a brief hiatus while planning season 2. They also discuss what lead to this decision and the loss of some serious digital baggage.

    Guest: Drew Rakosi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 52:22


    In episode 16 of The Disconnect, Austin and Lindsey have their first guest, Drew Rakosi, who shares their personal experience with anxiety and mental heath.

    Navigating Through Negativity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 53:14


    In Episode 15 of The Disconnect, Austin and Lindsey share tips and tricks for navigating negative thoughts and interrupting negative thought patters, especially during these difficult times. Overcoming Catastrophic Thoughts - https://katv.com/community/therapeutic-thursdays/overcoming-catastrophic-thoughts-during-a-global-pandemic Stopping Negative Thoughts - https://www.news4jax.com/video/video/2020/05/06/how-to-stop-negative-thoughts-after-covid-19/

    The New Normal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 45:39


    *Pardon our noise! Recording remotely definitely has it's audio challenges! Thank you for bearing with us during these unprecedented times.* Welcome to Episode 14 where we discuss the New Normal we are all living through. In this episode we discuss new routines and focusing on the day to day while not letting yourself feel guilty for messing up or falling out of your old routine. Mental Health Resources to Help Adjust to the New Normal

    Peace During a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 71:30


    *For information about the pandemic, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html* In episode 13, Austin and Lindsey discuss how they are finding peace during these unprecedented times. For more resources, please visit our website at frankdisconnect.com

    Decision Fatigue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 60:04


    In episode 12 of The Disconnect, Austin and Lindsey discuss the phenomenon of decision fatigue and how it impacts every day life. They also share 5 tips on how to combat decision fatigue. Check out our Patreon for links and articles shared in today's show!  

    The Productivity Gene

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 46:06


    In episode 11 of The Disconnect, Austin and Lindsey discuss the struggle of living with a hyperactive "productivity gene." They discuss how they handle not being productive as well as other tips and tricks for feeling ok with your productivity level, wherever it may be for the day. Articles: How to Avoid Productivity Guilt 6 Signs You're a Productivity Addict

    The White Coat Effect and Hypochondria

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 40:47


    In Episode 10 of The Disconnect, Austin and Lindsey discuss their experience with the white coat effect as well as how they have dealt with forms of hypochondria throughout their lives.

    More Money More Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 37:53


    In Episode 9 of The Disconnect, Austin and Lindsey discuss money related anxiety and their own personal experiences handling this type of anxiety. Anxiety About Money - How to Find Relief Pay It Forward

    Interview Anxiety: Tips, Tricks, and Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 46:08


    In this episode of The Disconnect, we discuss our experiences with interview anxiety and how we handled our individual situations. We also discuss some tips for dealing with interview anxiety. See the links below! Austin's Top 10 Tips Lindsey's Top 10 Tips Turn your Anxiety into Excitement

    New Year New look on Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 47:21


    As the year draws to a close, Episode 7 is dedicated to reviewing all of the ups and downs that 2019 had to offer. In this episode we also discuss new years resolutions and how to stick to them, both for ourselves and for the podcast. Articles referenced in the episode:  Business Insider - https://www.businessinsider.com/new-years-resolutions-courses-2016-12 Peter Economy - https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/10-top-new-years-resolutions-for-success-and-happiness-in-2017.html American Psychological Association - https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/resolution

    How to be Mindful When Your Mind is Full

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 42:31


    In this episode of The Disconnect we discuss the beneficial aspects of anxiety as well as the importance of mindfulness when handling anxiety inducing situations. We also discuss several mindfulness techniques as well as some techniques that work best for us.

    Finding Our Why: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 91:38


    TW* In episode 5 of The Disconnect, we discuss the moments in our lives when our anxiety was at its worst. We also discuss some of the tricks we used to overcome those times as well as what brought us to the creation of this podcast. We also finally introduce Frank, a moment we've all been waiting for! *TW: This episode contains discussion of some topics (such as death) that may be triggering for some listeners. Discretion is advised.

    Wait, You Mean College Doesn't Last Forever?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 35:55


    In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the anxieties of graduating college and the impact that student loans have on our mental health both personally and as a society.

    And Then Came College

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 46:01


    In this episode of The Disconnect, we discuss our experience with anxiety during college and the impact these experiences had on our schoolwork, relationships, and extracurricular activities.

    What anxiety has looked like for us

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 32:06


    Welcome to the next episode of The Disconnect! In this episode we will be discussing when our anxiety first began and the impact it had on our lives at that time.  TW: Please be advised. This episode contains discussion about anxiety triggers such as death. Listener discretion is advised.

    Introducing: The Disconnect

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 7:39


    Welcome to the first episode of The Disconnect where we introduce ourselves and the podcast! We are excited to start this journey!

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