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Anxiously Awaited
by Carrah + Bethany
Just two best friends chatting about having mental health issues, and how they are coping with life. Join if you like sarcasm, a quick laugh, or if you are struggling and want to feel a little less alone.
Episodes
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The Other Side Of The Couch With Special Guest Jasper Lee, MS
Going to therapy can be scary. You sit across from a stranger, trust them your inner most thoughts and rely on them to help navigate you through some of life's most crucial moments. Ever wonder what it is like from the therapist's perspective? Here with us, to address questions from a therapist's...
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I’m Doing Asbestos I Can
It is story time! Bethany had to deal with an unplanned exposure exercise. This week we are talking about what happened and how she dealt.
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Understanding
This week we chat about personal hard times, the difference we feel between a wave and a relapse, and understanding what our friends and ourselves need in different moments of our lives.
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Socializing With The Hubs - Looking Forward
This week we have our favorite substitute back! Expanding on last week’s podcast, we discuss ways to stay social and active during the upcoming winter season. We are also sure to focus on what we are excited about and looking forward to as snow hits the ground. It’s not all prepping for disaster!...
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The Holidays Are Coming (And We Are Still In A Pandemic!)
Today we discuss planning ahead for upcoming family events (e.g. weddings, family reunions, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more). Anxiety surrounding get togethers and travel plans aren't new, but planning them during a pandemic is. Should we get together? What is a safe way to do so? Is...
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Vent Session
Sometimes we just gotta vent. And that’s what we did this week 🤷🏻♀️
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#BodyPositivity
In this episode we discuss the body positivity movement and some of the struggles we go through to remain body positive. **TRIGGER WARNING: If you struggle with body dysmorphia or have an eating disorder, this episode may not be for you. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to…
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Nighttime Anxiety
This week we discuss our issues with sleep and how anxiety, to-do lists, and current events keep us up at night. They are the monsters under our bed and the sheep in our head—will they ever let us get to bed?
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Socializing With The Hubs
Bethany's husband makes a guest appearance on this week's episode as we discuss staying socially connected while maintaining physical distance. We also touch on the importance of socialization in mental (and physical) health.
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BONUS: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
This bonus episode will allow you the chance to try Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) as read from TherapistAid.com. The script can be found at https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/progressive-muscle-relaxation-script.
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Calming Emotions
In this episode, we discuss how we calm our emotions when they get inevitably get high in this COVID-19 world.
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Ron Swanson is the King of Self Care
In this episode, we take a break from talking about CBT skills to discuss diary cards used in DBT. As we discuss learning about your emotional needs and discover that Carrah has a little bit of Ron Swanson in her.
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Learn the ABCs
In this episode, we discussed some of the ways Bethany learned to deal with her unhelpful thoughts in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This episode is a continuation of the podcast's series on contamination OCD and how it relates to the thoughts and fears surrounding COVID-19.
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Safe Exposures
Part 2 of our series on battling the fear of contamination in a COVID-19 world. We discuss what exposure therapy is, who uses it, and how it is done safely in a low-risk environment.
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"I'm so OCD"
Part I of discussing Obsessive Compulsive Behavior (OCD), what it is and how it relates to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Bethany shares the definition of OCD, what it means to have it and some of her personal experiences in and out of therapy.
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Life Moves Forward
Today we caught up on the phone and chatted about how productive tasks have helped give us a sense of control in a time of filled with so much uncertainty. We also begin to discuss how life moves forward when the world is on pause (quarantined).
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Love Thy Neighbor
Talking about how we engage in productive conversations—especially on heated topics—and using wise mind when our emotions are in control.
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Anxiously Awaited - The Introduction
This is a podcast about two best friends talking about how they are coping with mental health issues- ranging from OCD, anxiety to depression. Join us if you need a laugh, and want to hear about how two Millennials are dealing with this crazy world we live in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Anxiously Awaited have?
Anxiously Awaited currently has 18 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Anxiously Awaited about?
Just two best friends chatting about having mental health issues, and how they are coping with life. Join if you like sarcasm, a quick laugh, or if you are struggling and want to feel a little less alone.
How often does Anxiously Awaited release new episodes?
Anxiously Awaited has 18 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Anxiously Awaited?
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Who hosts Anxiously Awaited?
Anxiously Awaited is created and hosted by Carrah + Bethany.
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