Type A for Anxious

Do you ever find yourself hearing or reading about someone struggling with a health issue, only to wonder if you might have it too? Do you worry a headache could mean you're about to have an aneurysm or that a simple cut could get infected and cause a life-threatening risk? You're not alone! Perhaps what you're feeling is anxiety, not another illness. Of course, we're not doctors, but listen as we dive into the complex topic of health anxiety and as we share our own experiences, including late night searches on "Doctor Google," only to realize it's gas! Write us a review! Thanks :) Recommendations: Workin' Moms Crook & Marker Hard Seltzers Sources: Illness anxiety disorder Always worried about your health? You may be dealing with health anxiety disorder Study finds 89% of US citizens turn to Google before their doctor Physical Symptoms of Anxiety: How Does It Feel? 'Mind Over Matter' May Actually Work When It Comes To Health, Study Finds --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Do you ever look in the mirror and think how did I get here? Or, did I really want this? This week, we explore the anxiety that comes from feeling like you don't know who you are. With so many influences out there, it's easy to get lost in the thick of it all. Join us as we talk it through, and dive into potential ways to find yourself again. Instead of recommendations this week, listen as we attempt a "finding yourself" exercise. Feel free to try one at home and share it with us! :) Sources: Identity Issues Identity Crisis: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments 5 Workplace Dynamics That Fuel An Employee Identity Crisis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Do you often feel uncomfortable when someone acknowledges or compliments your accomplishments? Do you feel like you don't deserve the praise? Or perhaps you're concerned about your friendships and worry that a physical distance could mean an emotional one. Listen as we dive in on what exactly it means to feel like a fraud and the worries of being exposed as one, even if you're not. We share the facts, our own experiences and even a few embarrassing truths. Open your ears as we open the dialogue. Recommendations: Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 Jasmine Green Tea Oil Control Toner Sources: Yes, Impostor Syndrome Is Real. Here's How to Deal With It Feel like a fraud? Friendship Imposter Syndrome Explains Why You Sometimes Feel Like Your BFF Hates You The ‘Liking Gap' Might Be Why You Wonder if People Secretly Hate You --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Do you find yourself overcome with feelings of guilt, even when you're not sure if it's rational or not? What's the difference anyway? In this episode, we dive into why some guilt can actually be beneficial, but holding onto it for too long can have the opposite effect. We also offer researched solutions on how to maintain boundaries and still support these who don't seem to ever apologize or take responsibility. Guilt can be tricky, but we're here to open the dialogue and share our own, honest experiences. Recommendations: The Hunting Wives by May Cobb The Bold Type on Hulu Sources: Dealing With Guilt 9 Ways to Talk Yourself Out of Unnecessary Guilt How to Help Someone With Antisocial Personality Disorder Regret vs. Remorse Guilt: A Distressing Effect of Anxiety --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Nature gives us so much to be thankful for. As we transition toward a warmer season, let's appreciate the warmth that's always been here - the sun. Take a moment to close your eyes and breathe. Enter our meditation to the sun. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Have you ever been overwhelmed by your mental to-do list? Do you often find yourself stressing over invisible expectations? In this episode, we discuss managing the burdens you can't actually see, the ones that are often work without the pay. Additionally, we brainstorm how gender can play a role, we explore "errand paralysis" and we discuss tactics that might just help dump some of that mental "poop". Enter, mental load.  Recommendations: Get outside and enjoy the sunshine when you feel anxious :)  Are You The One? Season 3 on Hulu Sources: https://theindependent.sg/why-millennials-struggle-with-burnout-and-errand-paralysis-a-closer-look-at-how-they-were-raised/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sensory-overload#treatment https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelcarrell/2019/08/15/lets-share-womens-mental-load/?sh=345924296bd6 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171220005984/en/New-Research-Shows-the-%E2%80%9CMental-Load%E2%80%9D-is-Real-and-Significantly-Impacts-Working-Mothers-Both-at-Home-and-Work https://www.parent.com/blogs/conversations/want-reduce-mental-load-stop-delegating-start-specializing https://www.healthline.com/health/relationships/mental-load#:~:text=The%20mental%20load%2C%20also%20called,the%20load%2C%20so%20to%20speak. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

There's no shame in needing a moment of scripted television to distract from the real thoughts boggling your mind. Take this moment to close your eyes and imagine a fantasy world of swear words and spilled drinks. Enter our mediation on reality TV.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

How do you find that balance between parenting and personal life? Why are some people not having kids in protest of the environment and what can we learn from that? In this second part of a two part series, we dive into the additional fears we have about raising kids and share research on how to cope while parenting during Covid-times. Plus, listen about Josie's terrifying experience while walking her dogs and how she was an amazing pet mama. Recommendations: Be aware when you walk and be a good pet owner T.L.C Poetry Laura Clery - I'm not doing well right now Sources "I refuse": Miley Cyrus is going on BirthStrike. And she's not alone. ‘I had second thoughts': the Gen Z-ers choosing not to have children The Challenges of Parenting During COVID-19 More than a third of millennials share Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's worry about having kids while the threat of climate change looms 5 Facts About Safe, Legal Abortion That Don't Get Enough Attention Abortion Bans Pose A Danger To All Mothers. For Black Women, They're Especially Damaging “I'm So Exhausted”: 4 Tips to Combat Parental Burnout --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Carbs, tomato sauce, cheese - enough said. This time around, we're paying respect to the grains and yes, some veggies, that make up the delicious meals of pasta. Grab a plate and open your ears, cause you're in for a treat!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Whether you have kids already, want to someday, or maybe it's just not for you, society still has certain expectations that can rattle your thoughts. In this part one of a two part series, we dive into our own fears and past experiences that make us question what is the right path for each of us. We also share the thoughts of a mother and soon to be mother and as always, we provide research. There's a lot to discuss, but we try to keep it real and the laughter coming as a balance to this life-changing topic.  Recommendations:  Seminar Saying: "Don't borrow your worries." Cruel Summer on Hulu Sources: What's the Connection Between Your Biological Clock and Fertility? Miscarriage Information  Jerry Seinfeld joke Comparing the Costs of Domestic, International and Foster Care Adoption 8 Stigmas Surrounding Adoption And Why They Are Not True ‘Parent': from noun, to verb, to competition The Bad News About Helicopter Parenting: It Works --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Sometimes we just need to be like cats and stretch in the sunshine. Listen to this new meditation and imagine just that.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Do you feel as though your body betrays you right before you  have to go out in public or do a presentation? Sweaty hands, racing heart, upset stomach? Perhaps in the moment, you feel all these sensations too and somehow have lost the ability to talk, or you're talking so fast, the words aren't even latching on your ears. Enter: social anxiety. In this episode we discuss own own awkward experiences and our funny advice on how to get out awkward conversations, signs you might have social anxiety and how to have a good comeback.  Recommendations:  Mamamia Out Loud podcast The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Sources: 62 Ways to Politely End a Conversation In ANY Situation You're Gonna Miss Zoom When It's Gone The secret to a quick-witted comeback An Overview of Social Anxiety Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Ruff day? Take this moment to enjoy a short meditation dedicated to our furry friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Are you sick of people telling you to always look on the bright side, telling you to be grateful? Does it make you just want to scream louder? Us too sometimes! It's perfectly fine to not be fine, it's totally normal. In this episode, we dive into the reasons why sometimes positivity can absolutely suck and how too much of it can even be toxic. Happiness is like glitter - you can find it everywhere and anywhere, but too much of it is just annoying. Join us as we share our own moments of despair and how sometimes, we just need darkness to find hope. What's getting us through the week? The Circle Heartsick by Jessie Stephens Susan Boyle's First Audition 'I Dreamed a Dream' | Britain's Got Talent Sources: Why Toxic Positivity Is Actually Just Unintentional Gaslighting The ultimate proof that looking happy on social media often masks real pain Toxic Positivity And Its Impact On Our Mental Health It's Okay to Not Be Okay Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes What Is Toxic Positivity? My Favorite Murder --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

When stress hits, do you find yourself hitting the cupboards for comfort foods? Do you then often feel guilty or further stressed when you realize you've subconsciously chowed down all the snacks you told yourself you'd save throughout the week? Don't worry friend, we've been there too. Listen as crinkle open the topic of anxious snacking, and as we share our own worries and behaviors in response. Trigger warning: we do talk about eating disorders, so please be advised what is the best decision for you and never be afraid to reach out for help.  Sources: Covid Symptom Study 5 Ways to Stop Stress Eating and Why You Should Study finds dopamine, biological clock link to snacking, overeating and obesity Exercise for Stress and Anxiety Recommendations:  I Weigh Milkfed by Melissa Broder Women's Meditation Network --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Has it been a bittersweet week? One where the taste has gone vinegary? Take a sip on this and enjoy a meditation on wine. We hope you find some peace and maybe even have a laugh. Thank you for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

How to be a Smart Pass Do you often feel stunned in the moment when somebody starts talking about a topic you have no idea about? Do you find yourself reading an article only to instantly forget all the parts you just found interesting? Listen as we discuss the importance of figuring out what's fundamental without driving you mental. It's a personal journey and you should never feel dumb for not knowing something. Except of course, for not knowing our podcast :P Sources The Science of FOMO Mental Health Tips on media overload Does Too Much News on Social Media Discourage News Seeking? The lies we tell to appear intelligent Planet Fitness Commissioned Study  The Only Way to Remember Everything You Have Read Recommendations: Good Trouble on Hulu Transform your bathroom into a spa - with essential oils, calming music and candles. Also, limit your screen time and remember to take a moment for yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Are you feeling too heated to handle anyone or anything right now? If so, take this moment to extinguish the nagging thoughts that burn and enjoy this meditation on candles. We hope you find some peace and maybe even have a laugh. Thank you for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Does clutter make you anxious? Does it make you want to excessively clean or do you find yourself wanting to give up, figuring there's no use? Listen as we unpack this topic and offer gentle advice while sharing what we each have a hard time letting go of and why. We also discuss closet clean-out tips and if multitasking actually makes us more productive or not. It gets deep, just like that drawer where everything is stuffed into, but we promise, there's some laughter too! Find out more about decluttering our space and minds in this episode of Type A for Anxious! What's getting us through the week? The Lady Gaga Joanne album Zentangle Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2017/11/19/how-to-declutter-your-mind-10-practical-tips-youll-actually-want-to-try/?sh=389195724f15 https://www.chestercountyhospital.org/news/health-eliving-blog/2020/april/why-spring-cleaning-may-help-with-your-stress https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2711870 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-intelligent-divorce/201403/why-people-hold-stuff https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/ocd-cleaning#ocd-cleaning-type https://www.verywellmind.com/how-mental-health-and-cleaning-are-connected-5097496#citation-6 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146167209352864 https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/what-does-clutter-do-to-your-brain-and-body https://selfcareisforeveryone.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Do you love cheese? We sure do! Enjoy this 30 second meditation all about the wonders of cheese. We hope you have a laugh! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message