Us Anxious Folk

In today's episode of Us Anxious Folk, we are delving into the concept of presence, and how we can truly 'be with' our anxiety in order to encourage and grow a nurturing and healing relationship with the stickier emotions (like panic and discomfort!) We spend so much time and energy trying to cure ourselves of the uncomfortable feelings...but what if we were instead spending time and energy on really getting to know those uncomfortable feelings. Spending time exploring their edges, becoming familiar with the depths of our fears. How would this change the relationship we have with ourselves? For me, the goalpost has been shifting for a while now; I'm less willing to spend time 'solving', and more open to spend time just being present with exactly what's here. If you would like to share your story on Us Anxious Folk, please get in touch with me at "hello@iamlaurenrose.com"

"All of anxiety is separation anxiety" - Dr Russell Kennedy In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I discuss a claim I heard recently about anxiety and separation, which led me to take a trip down memory lane, back to when my anxiety first started. I explore whether or not this claim rings true for me (spoiler alert: Yes) and how a sense of separation has not only acted as a root cause of anxiety, but something I've inadvertently perpetuated by trying to cover it up. I discuss how focusing on connection rather than fixating on eliminating anxiety can lead to more sustainable relief, and how prioritizing meaningful connections and self-exploration can bridge the gap between feeling cut off from the group and feeling connected and whole. Mentioned in this episode: Dr Rangan Chatterjee - Neuroscientist: Why Trying To Eliminate Anxiety WON'T SOLVE Your Problems! | Dr. Russell Kennedy https://youtu.be/eSjDLjhsLdI?si=drzCmbwl0whBe4Kv Lauren Rose - Finding the life of your dreams...even WITH anxiety ✨ https://youtu.be/_g9fSmrAAi8

In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I am joined by business owner, marketing guru and just the most all-round joyous soul, Silvia from Portugal. Silvia shares her anxiety story - from anxiety in adolescence and searching for answers, to finding relief through therapies such as CBT and EMDR (https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/) and how she managed to cultivate a passion for travel and, as she calls it, 'doing scary things'! We discuss medication, relationships and avoiding co-dependency, and how and why she is deliberate about finding the joy in everyday. You can find Silvia on instagram at   / silviaamorimb   I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you!

In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk all about the impact of long-term anxiety on the body, and how to work towards a sense of ease and peace within. Anxiety is designed to have noticable (and uncomfortable) physical effects within the body. Short-term, this is fine - our bodies know how to recover. When it comes to long-term anxiety and panic, however, we start to find that our bodies are becoming a tricky place to inhabit. I discuss how it felt to be in my own body during my housebound years, and the toll of chronic fear on my emotional and physical wellbeing. From digestive issues, muscle tension, sensory sensitivities, and food stress, to that full-body feeling of "no", and what the pathway towards willingness looks and feels like. Mentioned in this episode: Mary Oliver - Wild Geese "You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world goes on. Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain are moving across the landscapes, over the prairies and the deep trees, the mountains and the rivers. Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air, are heading home again. Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination, calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting - over and over announcing your place in the family of things. - Mary Oliver, Wild Geese Bloodaxe, 2004 I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on Us Anxious Folk to share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com

In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I share my recent mental health struggles - which saw an increase in panic but most notably, a heavy feeling of hopelessness. I discuss the pressure and weight of expectation, the need to keep up a facade of being 'okay', the compartmentalising that a lot of us tend to do (especially parents) and how when you lose yourself to a mental health dip, it seems like the more you grasp at wellness, the further away you fall. I talk about the non-negotiables for when I'm feeling this way - the things I know I need to do in order to safeguard myself, and the tiny little changes I made to start finding mental space again. Trigger Warning: this episode touches on feelings of hopelessness and suicidal ideation. Books mentioned in this episode: Go As A River, Shelley Read If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, PLEASE don't be afraid to seek help. You can get help RIGHT NOW from Beyond Blue - call 1300 22 4636, or visit https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support?&gclid=CjwKEAjwkPS6BRD2ioKR7K245jASJAD1ZqHOKpibw-KeAuRr2anqlMlyC8Kg0qn04AeBkubgTE1xhBoCN0Xw_wcB

In this requested episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk all about how to cope with and navigate the idea of "time wasted". Spending years bound by panic and fear can leave you feeling as if you've missed out on your own life. Grief, guilt, regret, shame....these are all emotions that tend to arise when it comes to anxiety disorders. This episode covers how and why we need to acknowledge grief, what happens when grief turns into resentment, and what we can do to shift and grief and release those emotions from our body. I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on Us Anxious Folk to share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com

In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I am joined by Raymond - all the way from New Jersey - who shares his anxiety story. Raymond talks about his experiences with panic attacks and agoraphobia in a way that so many of us can relate to - from his first panic attack as a teenager (and the consequent hospital trip) to facing derealisation, fear of dying and bodily sensations, and a deep fear of being alone. We discuss the use of alcohol as a coping mechanism, staying in comfort zones, and navigating relationships when you are someone who deals with panic and limitations, and Raymond shares how he worked through his SVT (Supraventricular tachycardia) diagnosis, which can cause heart palpitations and an erratic and rapid heartbeat. There was so much about this conversation that I loved - Raymond is a very real and intensely likeable human, and I hope you get as much joy out of this episode as I did. You can find Raymond on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/therealraymondmichael --------------------------------------------------------- I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! iamlaurenrose.com instagram.com/laurenr_rose For all enquiries, please email me at "hello@iamlaurenrose.com"

In todays episode of Us Anxious Folk, we are talking New Years! I discuss the most significant New Year's Eve in my life and how I turned things around during a time when I was housebound and miserable...and the one small tweak that helped me to get there. I also discuss New Years resolutions...why they feel sticky, why they can be great, and how to approach them in the best possible mindset to avoid heading into disappointment and despair. As this is the last episode of 2023, I wish you all a wonderful New Year, and I thank each and everyone of you for listening, for interacting, for sharing, and for all those anxious folk who were willing to come and share their anxiety story with me this year. Here's to another year of being open and vulnerable and shining a light on some of the darkest parts of ourselves. With much love, Lauren Mentioned in this episode: Episode 14 - Ashley from California talks health anxiety, agoraphobia, inpatient & outpatient treatment programs...plus what *actually* worked Episode 28 - Empowerment Coach and Breathwork facilitator Eliah Prichard talks creative coping, boundary setting, and how breath-work can help us to release and transform anxiety and panic. Finding the life of your dreams...even WITH anxiety ✨ --------------------------------------------------------- I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! iamlaurenrose.com instagram.com/laurenr_rose For all enquiries, please email me at "hello@iamlaurenrose.com"

In this (requested) episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk all about the loss of pleasure...and how to find your way back to enjoying life again. Dealing with anxiety and/or depressive disorders for any extended period of time can cause anhedonia: the inability to feel pleasure or joy. This can result in a feeling of numbness and separation with the world around you, and often causes motivation to even attempt to seek enjoyment to dip to an all-time low. Loss of pleasure becomes a double-edged sword, as not only does it feel pointless to try and have fun, but the failure to enjoy an activity once deemed pleasurable can cause further distress. In this episode, I cover the biological reasons that pleasure is mostly inaccessible when we are living from survival mode, and how to find your way towards feeling joy and excitement in your life. --------------------------------------------------------- I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! iamlaurenrose.com instagram.com/laurenr_rose For all enquiries, please email me at "hello@iamlaurenrose.com"

In episode 32, I talk about how the heck to open up about your anxiety, especially in settings where it feels incredibly vulnerable to do so, e.g. at work, or in a new relationship. We will cover why it feels so hard to be honest about your anxiety, why you should talk about your anxiety, and what to keep in mind when being open about your mental health. I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! iamlaurenrose.com instagram.com/laurenr_rose For all enquiries, please email me at "hello@iamlaurenrose.com"

Episode 31 sees me joined by author, mental health advocate and trauma survivor Madeline Popelka. Madeline is the creator of the largest trauma healing community on instagram, @healingfromptsd and has recently published the beautiful book 'You're Going To Be Okay - 16 Lessons on Healing after Trauma'. In this episode of us Anxious Folk, Madeline shares her trauma story, as well as the journey towards healing - including her experiences with therapy, being honest and vulnerable about the darkest parts of herself, and how we can learn to find hope and safety in the presence of traumatic memories and internalised fear. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics including suicide. You can find Madeline at https://madelinepopelka.com/ https://www.instagram.com/healingfromptsd/ And you can find her book at all good book stores in-person and online, or via Hay House: https://www.hayhouse.com/youre-going-to-be-okay-hardcover ---------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! iamlaurenrose.com instagram.com/laurenr_rose For all enquiries, please email me at "hello@iamlaurenrose.com"

In episode 30 I talk to fellow Melbournian Jake Evans from the Overcoming Within podcast, all about his anxiety story. Jake takes us through his experiences with panic attacks while driving, depersonalisation and derealisation, avoidance...and the trigger point that finally brought him to work to change his approach to panic. Jake talks about the practices that help him to create positive mindset shifts, the pattern of panic attacks and how the body responds to staying put, and his goals for the future. You can find Jake at https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/overcoming-within/id1652819013 https://www.youtube.com/@overcomingwithin/featured ---------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! iamlaurenrose.com instagram.com/laurenr_rose For all enquiries, please email me at "hello@iamlaurenrose.com" If you are struggling with an anxiety disorder, PLEASE don't be afraid to seek help. You can get help RIGHT NOW from Beyond Blue - call 1300 22 4636, or visit https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support?&gclid=CjwKEAjwkPS6BRD2ioKR7K245jASJAD1ZqHOKpibw-KeAuRr2anqlMlyC8Kg0qn04AeBkubgTE1xhBoCN0Xw_wcB

In Episode 29, I talk about the fear of going crazy/losing control of your mind, and how to soften and lean into that fear. I discuss how to find a sense of spaciousness when panic feels overwhelming, and how to bridge the gap between body and mind that can occur during moments of disassociation. Mentioned in this episode: UAF Episode 5 - Fear Of Going Crazy (incl. depersonalisation, derealisation, disassociation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVL6jjwybgw&list=PLl1US1yRDgFZrv3Htqf9SYoBKO8i68OW2&index=14 Reduce Anxiety & Stress with the Physiological Sigh | Huberman Lab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBdhqBGqiMc ------- If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! iamlaurenrose.com instagram.com/laurenr_rose

In episode 28, I am joined by educator, coach and trauma-informed breathwork facilitator Eliah Prichard from  @thekaleidoscopechannel  . Eliah shares with us her anxiety story from self-abandonment and fear of being seen/heard and held, to trauma healing, boundary setting, and discovering breath work as a pathway to presence and feeling safe in her body. We talk about learning to hear the genius within, creative coping techniques, and why breath-work can help us learn to release (and become curious about) anxiety and panic. Eliah also takes us through a breath work practice specifically for nervous system regulation so that you have an easily accessible tool to add to your own creative coping skills! About Eliah: Eliah Prichard is an educator, coach and founder of Kaleidoscope, a self-development community inspiring people with creative coping and boundary setting skills. Utilizing her Master's degree in Couples and Family Therapy and Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator Certification, Eliah works both 1:1 and online in group settings with people ready to feel epic in their body and confident in expressing their unique truth. In an effort to reach more people with the tools they need to feel emotionally, physically and spiritually empowered, she runs Expressed, a 12wk group experiential empowerment program, has launched a variety of courses, including Compassionate Boundary Setting, Boundary Setting 101 and Annihilate Anxiety courses and facilitates breathwork journey's for wellness retreats around the world. She loves vintage silk Hawaiian shirts and is more likely to be found hiking a mountain than chillin on the beach.  Some tracks by AERØHEAD have been included in this video | https://soundcloud.com/aerohead Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US ------- If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! iamlaurenrose.com instagram.com/laurenr_rose For all enquiries, please email me at "hello@iamlaurenrose.com"

In episode 27, I talk all about repetition as the most important aspect of exposure therapy. I discuss why it's necessary to do it everyday, and how it can help bridge the gap between the life you envision yourself having, and the life you are living now...featuring a (hopefully relevant) metaphor about painting walls

In episode 26, I talk to immersive actor, writer and poet Stepy Kamei. Stepy shares her anxiety story - from her early teenage years experiencing panic and anxiety, to becoming housebound during the pandemic. Stepy talks about the concept of 'choosing your hard', what willingness looks like, and the act of developing a relationship with your intuition. Which eventually called her to move from SF to LA - including a six hour solo drive to get there! Stepy shares her daily non-negotiables, how she learned to make time for her mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, and how creativity helps her to channel her emotions in a healthy and imaginative way. You can find Stepy on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/somelaughingghosts/ ------- If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! iamlaurenrose.com instagram.com/laurenr_rose

In today's episode, I talk all about the magic of meditation. From why I think it should be a part of your routine - especially for those of us who are particularly anxious - to how I came to meditation, plus the three myths about that seem to hold us back from developing a regular meditation practice. If you are somebody who has always wanted to include meditation in your daily/weekly practice, but feel nervous or unsure about the 'right' way to meditate, or perhaps you've tried to meditate but can't seem to 'shut off' or quiet your thoughts, then this episode is for you. ------- If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! iamlaurenrose.com instagram.com/laurenr_rose For all enquiries, please email me at "hello@iamlaurenrose.com"

In this episode, I talk to Felicia from California, all about her anxiety story. We talk about what it was like for her as a child with health anxiety, her journey on medication, and the different therapies she has utilised to help with her anxiety - from hypnotherapy, to art therapy, somatic therapy, CBT and talk therapy. Felicia talks about parenting (as a self-confessed crunchy mama!), facing personal challenges, and her advice for anyone struggling. You can find Felicia on instagram @seinfeldchik26 ------------------ If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you!

In this episode, I talk all about my favourite exercise, yin yoga! Yin yoga was pivotal in helping me to learn more about my body, my relationship to discomfort, and my femininity. This episode covers my journey towards yin yoga, and the benefits of yin for those who are of the particularly anxious inclination! -------- If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you!

In episode 22, I had the pleasure of talking to fellow Melbournian and mama, Jess. Jess shared her anxiety story; speaking of her experiences with generalised anxiety disorder and post-natal anxiety, and what happened when she sought help. We also chatted about parenting, and what Jess does to manage her anxiety and mental health - including the sport that has helped her to challenge her fears and why she got her daughter involved, too! You can find Jess at https://www.instagram.com/jfur.lo/ ------- If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you!

In this episode, I talk about what to do when you wake up as 'the other': you know those days where you open your eyes in the morning, and for whatever reason, you already feel the dread settled over your skin?  Bad days are normal for everyone, but having a day where you feel heightened anxiety can cause you to wonder  1. what the fuck is going on, and 2. does this mean you're going 'downhill' again?, and 3. how can you stop it? I discuss why you don't necessarily need to stop or fix it, but also how you can edge your way back into feeling a bit more like yourself, and a bit less like the world is ending.    ---------------- If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. 

In episode 20 of the Us Anxious Folk podcast, I speak to Shannon Jackson from A Healthy Push, all about her anxiety story. Shannon talks about her experience with panic disorder, agoraphobia, and how getting help enabled her to bite the bullet and start doing the things she was most afraid of! We also talk about how Shannon turned her pain into purpose - helping others improve their relationship with anxiety and live a life filled with joy, freedom and adventure. You can find Shannon at her website https://www.ahealthypush.com/ or on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/   --------------   If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com, or message me on instagram @laurenr_rose

And we're back for Season 2(!!) of Us Anxious Folk! In the first episode of the season, I talk all about 'The Storm Before The Calm', AKA anticipatory anxiety. Let's delve into the science behind it all, the differences between 'regular' anticipatory anxiety and the more overwhelming, unnecessary anticipatory anxiety, as well as the things you can do to help soothe and ease yourself through the angst. As always, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story (I'd love to have you!), please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com, or message me on instagram @laurenr_rose

In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk all about my experiences with pregnancy and mental health.  From my first pregnancy with antenatal depression and anxiety, being admitted to a psychiatric ward and wanting to control every outcome, including the birth and an elective C-Section, to my second pregnancy with medication, embracing my changing body, and wanting to release and surrender to a natural birth.   Please note, this episode includes sensitive subject matter.   ------------------------------------------ To be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please drop me a line at hello@iamlaurenrose.com    

In episode 17, I spoke to Sarah J Bowen, a fellow book-worm, writer and mama from Melbourne, who is currently working on her first novel(!) Sarah opened up to me about her history with anxiety - from being diagnosed with PTSD, to dealing with panic disorder, agoraphobia, and breaking down the stigma of mental illness. We spoke about the acceptance around taking medication, working through exposure and getting out there, as well as the power of words and creativity as a way to heal. Mentioned on this episode: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/power-over-panic-9780670074259 and not mentioned during the episode but also this incredibly helpful link Sarah shared with me - "I wanted to mention this website that has amazing online courses, it's probably one of the things that helped me the most and I revisit it all the time, especially when I'm struggling. The courses are put together by St Vincent's Hospital and University of NSW: https://thiswayup.org.au/programs/panic-program/ It literally steps you through how to overcome panic disorder with exposure therapy, challenging your thoughts and also this interesting strategy of exposing your body to panic attack sensations in a safe environment which is never come across before. So practical and helpful." You can find Sarah at her website https://sarahjbowen.com/ or on instagram @sarahjbowen.writer

In episode 16, I had the pleasure of speaking to Meg, a mumma from NSW, all about her experiences with health anxiety. From her worries about germs and stomach bugs, to DVT, Meg spoke candidly about the impacts health anxiety has had on her life, and how she's brought up two beautiful children whilst working her way through her fears. We also talked about dealing with the covid19 pandemic and a global obsesssion on social distancing, as well as how she found relief through talk therapy, EFT, and the healing power of nature.   You can find Meg on instagram @shakinghandswithfear   ---------   If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please get in touch with me via the website iamlaurenrose.com

On Episode 15 of Us Anxious Folk, I talk to Stacey Fisher from Melbourne about her experience with anxiety after the birth of her daughter. Stacey found herself living in a tropical paradise and having everything she 'should' want, but at the same time, feeling unwell, uneasy, and on the verge of breakdown. We spoke about 'The Crumbling' (something I love to talk about!) about finding yourself, and how discovering Human Design showed Stacey the missing link between herself and the life she was itching to live.   You can find Stacey at https://www.staceyfisher.com/ or on instagram @your.unique.design   ------------------ If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please get in touch with me via my website, or email me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com

In today's episode, I talk to Ashley from California all about her experiences with agoraphobia, health anxiety - from an obsession with checking her blood sugar to a deep fear of passing out - inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, plus the books that she found really helped her, and how she ended up writing her own treatment program and exposure charts to enable her to travel and graduate with her Masters in Social Work.    Ashley and I talk about the healing power of nature, as well as the exhaustion that comes along with constantly feeling unwell, and how she now knows exactly what to do when she's afraid of doing something... You can find Ashley (and details about her exposure charts and recovery journey) on instagram at @journey_through_fear The two books mentioned by Ashley in this episode are Dare - Barry McDonagh Hope & Help For Your Nerves - Claire Weekes   If you would like to be a guest on Us Anxious Folk and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com   

In today's episode of Us Anxious Folk, I explore procrastination: why we hold ourselves back from the scary things, from the important things, from the things we actually want to be doing.  We look at the chemical reasons behind procrastinating, as well as the habitual and self-belief based reasons as to why we get stuck in a rut of repeating the same behaviours over and over again. Brought to you on a day where my own procrastination was rearing it's ol' familiar head.    To be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me either on my website, or my instagram.  

In episode 12 of Us Anxious Folk, I speak to Mikayla from Auckland, NZ. We discuss her experiences with health anxiety: Mikayla speaks candidly about her fears of choking and gagging, and how she became utterly convinced that she was going to have a stroke - and how she worked her way through those fears. As someone who also struggles with agoraphobia, Mikayla spoke about her exposure therapy, and how she's learning to find a way towards healing. Mikayla shares some valuable advice about journaling for clarity, and drops an absolute truth bomb regarding fact vs feeling, as well as her plans for the future. You can find Mikayla on her instagram    To be a guest on the show, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com or DM me on instagram at @laurenr_rose  My Youtube Channel   

In the first episode for 2022 (!) I share something I have never shared before: My Toilet Anxiety Story. I've spoken about my anxiety story (at length) many times over the last decade - and there are many ways in which my toilet anxiety story and my anxiety story intersect and overlap. But while my anxiety story starts about eight or nine years ago, my experiences with toilet anxiety stretch much further back.   To be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me either on my website, or my instagram.  

Episode 10 featured not one, but two guests! I spoke to Melbourne sisters Em & Eliza Belleville about their anxiety stories - from emetophobia, sleep anxiety and eating disorders to medication, traveling with anxiety, and how Em found herself jumping out of a plane for fun (....I know.)  These two lovely ladies were so open about what they've been through in their personal lives and had many insights to share about the mental health system in Australia, the shit people will tell you that will make you feel like you can't do what you want to do, and why you ARE CAPABLE of doing the things you dream about. You can find Em and Eliza on instagram at  @eliza_belleville & @em.belleville   To be a guest on the show, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com or DM me on instagram at @laurenr_rose  My Youtube Channel 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of suicidal thoughts. Please take care if choosing to listen. Today's episode of Us Anxious Folk explores the lessons I've learned from the last fifteen years on antidepressants. My history with SSRI's has been a tumultuous one, and over the years I have changed my mind over and over about being on medication. Is medication right for me? Will this pill fix my panic symptoms? Can medication and natural therapies work together? Am I less of a 'healthy' and 'well' person for being on antidepressants? These are among the questions that have reverberated around my head each time I've pondered my prescriptions. In this episode, I speak about five lessons that I've learned over the years, and how I've come to a place of respect and wellbeing within myself.   To be a guest on the show, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com or DM me on instagram at @laurenr_rose My Youtube Channel 

On today's episode of Us Anxious Folk, I'm joined by the lovely Annie Hull from South Australia. Annie is a mother of 2 beautiful kids, a wife, and a counselling, psychology and neuroscience student (I know

Welcome back to the Us Anxious Folk podcast! After a short break, I'm back with episode 7 - all about how I went from hating and constantly skipping my periods to coming off the pill, using more enviro-friendly period products, and really coming to a place of sacred nurturing and acceptance of my menstrual cycle. Mentioned in this episode: Claire Baker and her book 50 Things You Need To Know About Periods Nat Kingroudis Sara Avant Stover and her book The Way of The Happy Woman Come As You Are - Emily Nagoski Modibodi Period Underwear Lunette Menstrual Cups   To be a guest on the show, please contact me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com You can find me on instagram @laurenr_rose

On today's episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk to Alex all the way from Madrid, Spain.  Alex is a psychology student, and he is also someone who has dealt with toilet anxiety and found a way through. In this episode, he talks about his experience with toilet anxiety, how he deals day-to-day with studying, exams, traveling, and exposing himself to his fears to get to a place where he no longer lets his fear hold him back. We also talk about his daily routine, and he shares some tips on his best practices to help his anxiety - he is a shining example of how to nurture and shape your life to encourage growth and a healthy mindset.  You can find Alex on instagram at @alexx.ferrer

In today's episode, I talk all about my experience with fear of going crazy - for me, this manifests as worry that I'm going to suddenly say or yell something out, or that I'm not really there, or that I'm going to lose control of my mind or body and not realise what's happening.  I discuss: how this feels for me when it happens, why it happens, and what I do to work through it and nurture and soothe myself. Mentioned in this episode: Pasta Grannies on YouTube To be a guest on the show, please get in touch with me via the website - iamlaurenrose.com    

Today's episode of Us Anxious Folk features Holly Chesnut from Nebraska. Holly is an incredibly beautiful human being who spent some time with me talking about her experiences with depression, panic attacks, quasi-psychosis, and how her journey with God has evolved and enabled her to trust and allow...and she also drops some magnificent truth bombs along the way.   You can find Holly on her YouTube channel Three One Wellness or over on her instagram (which includes regular posts about her SWEET boxer puppy Lucy

In this (very first! hooray!) interview episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk to the very multi-talented Brooklyn photographer/poet/author/all-round creative soul Patrick Donovan on all things panic, toilet anxiety, creativity and art. We discuss using art as a way to heal, the techniques Patrick uses to soothe and nurture himself through car trips and the subway (!) and how Patrick gave himself permission to open up about his panic and agoraphobia. You can find Miss You Already: Volume One at Patrick's Website patrickdonovanstudios.com  And you can find Patrick himself on instagram at @patrickdonovanstudios   To work with me, or to be a guest on the show, feel free to get in touch with me via the website iamlaurenrose.com  

Emotional Overwhelm can hit hard, especially when you are someone who has spent a lot of time in fight or flight mode - strong emotions can trigger the fight or flight response and make us feel the most intense urge to escape.  On today's episode, I will be talking about my experience with strong emotions and how I've learnt to nurture and soothe myself when I have a strong emotional reaction to something - whether it be a conflict, work/life stress, covid-related stress, relationship problems, and all the other fun emotional-triggers that life throws our way.  

Welcome to the first episode of Us Anxious Folk, a podcast for those of us who feel frequently overwhelmed with rumination, what-if's, worry and fear. In this episode, I talk about my journey with agoraphobia - from my first experiences with panic attacks, to becoming housebound, and the steps I took to get myself back out into the world again. As always, you can find me at instagram @laurenr_rose or on YouTube at Lauren Rose To work with me, or to be a guest on the show, feel free to get in touch with me via the website iamlaurenrose.com