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An Anxious Man

by Lou Raio

I'm a man who lived with anxiety his whole life and in 2017 I experienced my worst anxiety ever. Over the last tweo years I have documented my struggles and now my successes. I live with anxiety every day but it no longer consumes my life or my happiness. This podcast for all those out there who think they will never get better. You will and I hope I can help. Thank you for listening!

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Episodes

  1. ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 10: STRICTLY FOR THE ANXIOUS

    Hello, I hope you're doing well. This video is for anyone to watch, but I made it as the title states, STRICTLY FOR THE ANXIOUS. I'm an anxious person. I know what it feels like to be able to function with anxiety and what it feels like to not be able to function with anxiety. This video is for...

  2. ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 9: A HYPOCHONDRIACS REVELATION

    Hello fellow Anxious people! I recorded this video a few nights ago, or mornings ago. As I'll explain in the video I was sitting in the bathroom around 4:30 AM when I started to "hear" something and was about to take a shower. This is one of those instances where I could have or even would have…

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  3. ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 8: STOP FIGHTING IN THE COMMENTS

    HELLO FRIENDS! I hope you and everyone you know is doing well. On this episode I discuss my thoughts and observations on something I think we've all either experienced or taken part in. FIGHTING IN INTERNET COMMENTS. This is something I've talked about and thought about a lot and on the more rare...

  4. ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 7: IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT

    Hello World! So, for episode 7 of ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE I was not only out of my house, but I was in direct sunlight in the actual outer doors. It was really great. I rode my bike a total of about 12.5 miles today which I think is pretty good. I'll try to do more tomorrow if the weather holds…

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  5. ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 5: OUT AND ABOUT

    HELLO FRIENDS OF THE QUARANTINE! SO, THIS WEEKEND I GOT OUT AND ABOUT. SATURDAY I WAS OUTSIDE ALMOST THE WHOLE DAY AND TODAY AS WELL, TODAY I WAS OUT AND I WAS ABOUT. I GOT MY OLD BICYCLE IN ORDER AND TOOK IT FOR A COUPLE SPINS. I EVEN RECORDED SOME OF IT, BUT THE AUDIO IS CRAP SO YOU GET TO SEE…

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  6. ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 4: MY DAILY ROUTINE PART 2 - WHAT SUPPLEMENTS I TAKE EVERYDAY.

    HELLO FELLOW ANXIOUS PEOPLE IN QUARANTINE! ON TODAY'S VIDEO AS PROMISED I GIVE A PRETTY GOOD RUN DOWN OF ALL OF THE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS I TAKE ON A DAILY BASIS AND BRIEFLY GO OVER THEIR BENEFITS. I TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT WIM HOF AND DR. SEBI. TWO PEOPLE I REALLY THINK YOU SHOULD DO SOME RESEARCH...

  7. ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE: EPISODE 3 DAILY ROUTINE PART 1

    HELLO FRIENDS OF THE QUARANTINE! ON TODAY'S EPISODE I DO A QUICK(ISH) RUN THROUGH OF MY DAILY ROUTINE AND HOW I KEEP BUSY. ANXIETY IS A TRICKY THING. IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE MIND OCCUPIED AND THE BEST WAY TO DO THIS IS WHICH POSITIVE DISTRACTIONS, CREATIVITY AND A ROUTINE. I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE...

  8. ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 2: DEALING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WITH SPECIAL GUEST CARA MACEDONIO

    HELLO FRIENDS! On this very special episode I am joined by my friend Cara Macedonio and we discuss our mental health during this precarious time in quarantine. We talk about our turning points with mental illness and what prompted us to seek help and make a change for a the better. We also talk...

  9. ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE: EPISODE 1

    Hello From Quarantine! How are you? So, it's been a while since I've posted anything on YouTube. It feels good to be back. I'm just reaching out in my first video of many from this quarantine and catching you all up and also checking in on my fellow anxious people. I really want to know..HOW ARE...

  10. THANK ANXIETY IT'S FRIDAY (SATURDAY EDITION): I THINK THE UNIVERSE IS ON OUR SIDE.

    Hello! On this episode I talk about my theory on how I think, despite how things may seem good-bad-or indifferent, the universe is on our side and things DO happen for a reason and I do give some examples. Let me know what you think. Is the Universe on our side or is God doing things, or the…

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  11. Hump Day Review: Wallowing in the Negative

    Hey Guys! So today I talk about wallowing in your negative feelings and emotions. What I call a "Happiness Hangover" Basically when you feel good for a few days and that feeling good, or dopamine hit, what have you makes you feel like crap for a day or two or more. Does that sound familiar or…

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  12. Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Acceptance made easy.

    It's as simple as that. I cannot talk enough about acceptance. It's something that I HAVE to practice on a daily basis and I believe it is the foundation to the healing process. I keep it short and sweet. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to share them. Thank you for listening!

  13. Monday Thoughts: Being mindful of what we're putting into our body and why.

    Good Monday to all of you crazy kids out there! Today I'm talking about being mindful, not just of our thoughts and feelings, but also of what we eat and consume. What are the things we run towards when we're not being mindful and why.

  14. Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Vegan update and Knowing yourself better to know your anxiety better.

    Hey people! As of this posting of this video I am 2 months cigarette free and 1 week totally Vegan. I FEEL REALLY GREAT! I talk about how good i feel not eating any dairy this whole week. Being a vegetarian for the past year and a half has been great, but now I can really feel a difference in my...

  15. Monday Thoughts: Gratitude - I've said it before and I'll say it again. Gratitude.

    Monday thoughts Tuesday edition lol. Today I'm talking about gratitude and being grateful and how this aids and adds value to mindfulness and acceptance in our lives.

  16. Monday Thoughts: Commitment - How it affects Anxiety.

    Do you commit to things? Relationships, tasks, yourself? Or do you give up easily and rationalize your way out? I know I do. This is what I'm discussing on this episode of Monday Thoughts. Enjoy!

  17. Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Being Mindful of Your Triggers Part 2

    Hello! Thank ANXIETY IT'S FRIDAY! On this episode I talk about being mindful of your triggers and understanding how and why they may come about and how earlier this week I got caught up in my triggers. A BIG SHOUT OUT TO WONDERBRO IN THIS EPISODE AS WELL! YOU CAN FIND A LINK TO ONE OF HIS RECENT...

  18. Monday Thoughts: Being mindful of your Anxiety triggers.

    Good Monday! So today I discuss trying out the Beyond Burger for the first time and how it was delicious but didn't sit in my stomach too well and how this triggered some Anxiety for me. Beware of your triggers because they are what happen long before you find yourself in an Anxious state. Find…

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  19. Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Decluttering your life

    Happy Friday! On this episode I talk about how decluttering my physical life opened up my mental life. Basically creating space in my actual living space opened up space in my mental space. MY BLOG, MY PODCAST AND EVERYTHING ELSE! - https://linktr.ee/the_louniverse FACEBOOK -...

  20. Monday Thoughts: How do Physical Sensations affect Anxiety?

    Wednesday edition! LOL On this episode I discuss and ask how physical sensation can and do affect anxiety. What are your triggers?

  21. Thank Anxiety It's Friday: 1 MONTH NO CIGS!

    HELLO! On this episode I discuss being one month cigarette free! Which is AWESOME! When it comes to Anxiety we should all celebrate all of our successes no matter how big or small! IT'S A HUGE PART OF GROWTH! LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THE EPISODE! You can find all of my stuff right here! :...

  22. Audio issues resolved

    So, recording on my phone and recording at home on the mic are very different lol I think I fixed the issues with my phone. Hopefully lol

  23. Monday Thoughts

    Monday Thoughts will be uploaded every Monday. On this episode I talk about things we can control and the things we can't control and how to distinguish between the two and how and why we can change the things we can control and why it's OK to accept the things we can't control.

  24. Becoming an Anxious Man/ UPDATES!

    This is my first recording in a while, I hope you enjoy it! I talk about where I've been these last few months and why I haven't been recording as much as I wanted to or had in the past.

  25. Trying to quit smoking....again,n,n,n

    I LOVE CIGARETTES! but..... They're killing me for sure. Yet again, I'm trying to cut them from my life. Remove their beautiful smokey taste from my day to day. :::sigh:::

  26. Back from the ether!

    Hello worldscape! It's been months since my last podcast but I'm back baby! Woo hooo!

  27. FRIDAY THE 13TH EPISODE

    The IMBALANCE of ANXIETY My constant state of Flux and the "checking in" syndrome.

  28. Cigarette relapse

    After 3 months of no smoking I caved and smoked some cigarettes. How my anxiety affects my decisions and visa versa.

  29. I'M BACK!?

    Where I've been, what I'm up to and my anxieties, etc Enjoy! I look forward to hearing from you!

  30. ANXIETY: A Practice

    Anxiety: A practice of all the mindful things we can do to get back to peacefulness and calm; w/ CALL IN from Maria Humphreys

  31. Doctor Visit Anxiety

    Health anxiety brings you to the doctor which gives you more anxiety. It's a vicious cycle. Here's what I do to get through these feelings.

  32. ANXIETY MANTRA TIPS

    Anxiety after physical activity: MANTRA TIPS THAT WORK!

  33. Intro to: An Anxious Man

    If you're someone with anxiety, panic disorder or health anxiety this is the podcast for you.

  34. 2017 ANXIETY UPDATE

    2017 Anxiety Update and my first recording using the Anchor App.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I'm a man who lived with anxiety his whole life and in 2017 I experienced my worst anxiety ever. Over the last tweo years I have documented my struggles and now my successes. I live with anxiety every day but it no longer consumes my life or my happiness. This podcast for all those out there who think they will never get better. You will and I hope I can help. Thank you for listening!

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I'm a man who lived with anxiety his whole life and in 2017 I experienced my worst anxiety ever. Over the last tweo years I have documented my struggles and now my successes. I live with anxiety every day but it no longer consumes my life or my happiness. This podcast for all those out there who...

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