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Us Anxious Folk
by Author Lauren Rose
- Us Anxious Folk -A podcast for the anxious, the overwhelmed, the perpetually panicked.Hosted by Lauren Rose, a 30-something recovered agoraphobic & author who is passionate about continuing the mental health conversation. Us Anxious Folk aims to unravel and explore anxiety in all shapes and forms and with anxious folk from around the globe. www.iamlaurenrose.com
Episodes
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Ep 57: Growing With Anxiety...Flo talks Toilet Anxiety, Panic & Presence
My Website - http://iamlaurenrose.com My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenr_rose My Book - https://www.amazon.com.au/Here-You-Are-Courageous-Relationship/dp/1401994415 In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I’m joined by Flo Hohenleitner, who spent years climbing the corporate ladder…
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Episode 56: Fear, Courage, and the Space In Between
In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk about a concept that has been really helpful for me lately — the idea that two completely opposite truths can be true at the exact same time. When you live with anxiety or panic, it’s easy to get stuck in “either/or” thinking — I have to fix this before…
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Episode 55 - Living With, Not Against: Michele Talks Health Anxiety, Self-Compassion, and Redefining a Good Life
In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I sit down with Michele from Canada to learn all about her journey with health anxiety. Michele shares how her experience with health anxiety began, how it shaped her, and how she’s learned to live alongside it with compassion (and a great sense of humour…
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Episode 54 - The Shame We Carry: Why Connection and Speaking It Can Set Us Free
In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk about the quiet shame so many of us carry when we live with anxiety or panic. These are the parts we often try to hide—the intrusive thoughts, the body symptoms (dodgy bowels, hello 🙋♀️), the overwhelming emotions. But what if naming them out loud is...
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Episode 53 - Sarah from Melbourne talks postnatal depression, and the silent struggle of early motherhood.
My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenr_rose My Book - https://www.amazon.com.au/Here-You-Are-Courageous-Relationship/dp/1401994415 In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I sit down with Sarah from Melbourne, who shares her raw and honest story of navigating postpartum depression. We talk...
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Episode 52 - Letting fear have a voice...a new path towards healing.
My Website - http://iamlaurenrose.comMy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenr_roseMy Book - https://www.amazon.com.au/Here-You-Are-Courageous-Relationship/dp/1401994415 In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I dive deep into the topic of fear — how it shows up for those of us living with...
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Episode 51 - Anneka from the UK talks agoraphobia, panic disorder, and finding the way home to yourself
In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I chat with Anneka from the UK about her powerful journey through agoraphobia, panic disorder, and the healing journey. From a life-altering panic attack on the motorway to navigating enclosed spaces and hospital visits, Anneka shares the raw reality of living...
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Episode 50 - Waiting for life to begin
In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I reflect on a comment I received that really stuck with me. A listener shared how a video of mine inspired them to face discomfort because, as they put it, "I want to live." It made me think about my own struggles with wanting to live fully but often holding...
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Episode 49 - Elijah Cassidy talks filmmaking, fantasy, and how championing in the small steps helped him move through agoraphobia.
Welcome to season 3 of Us Anxious Folk :)In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I chat with Elijah Cassidy - filmmaker, director and writer, and also a fellow Aussie-dweller! Elijah talks us through his lifelong experiences with anxiety, including his journey with agoraphobia after a major panic...
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Episode 48 - The Sea, the Sadness, the Surrender
Welcome to season 3 of Us Anxious Folk! In this rather rambly, personally-focused episode, I talk about the challenges I've been facing lately - from transition periods and the book launch, to some very confronting emotions and feeling like giving up. Please be aware, this episode includes…
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Episode 47 // Exposure, anxiety and panic (oh my!)..and how to let the fear come along for the ride!
My Website - http://iamlaurenrose.com My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenr_rose In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk about the concept of 'letting the fear come with you' when you do exposures, or when you head out of your comfort zone, or...really, when you do anything with...
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Episode 46 - Psychotherapist and Author Duygu Balan talks trauma, anxiety, and creativity for healing
In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I'm joined by licensed psychotherapist, author and trauma professional Duygu Balan. Duygu talks to us about the value of creativity in healing from anxiety and trauma, why the body is the gatekeeper to building a relationship with our fears, and how we can get…
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Episode 45: Apathy in Recovery - What To Do When You Lose The Motivation To Try
In this requested episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk about what happens when you start to experience apathy with recovery. Moving through anxiety and panic can be so challenging, and takes such a physical and emotional toll, that when you get to a place of being able to exist semi-comfortably...
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Episode 44 - Toilet Anxiety: Who Told Us It Wasn't Okay To Be Human?
My Website - http://iamlaurenrose.com My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenr_rose In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I bring you another discussion on the topic of toilet anxiety. I talk about the pressure of living in a world where we are pushed to be perfect and likeable, coupled…
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Episode 43 - Fatigue of the Spirit...when long-term anxiety leaves you exhausted and depleted, and how to wake up again.
In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk about 'fatigue of the spirit', which according to Claire Weekes (the Australian physician famous for her work with nervous suffering) is what occurs alongside mental fatigue and physical fatigue, when we are speaking of long-term anxiety and panic. I...
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Episode 42 - Demi from London talks PTSD, anxiety, and the journey towards self-compassion and getting to know yourself.
My Website - http://iamlaurenrose.com My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenr_rose **TRIGGER WARNING: this episode discusses sensitive topics such as self-harm and sexual assault** In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk to Demi Slater, a cyber-security student from London. Demi...
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Episode 41: Finding Hope With Presence (Learning How To Be With, Nurture, And Comfort Your Anxiety)
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…
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Episode 40 - Is All Of Anxiety "Separation Anxiety"?
"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…
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Episode 39 - Silvia from Portugal talks GAD, childhood anxiety, finding relief through therapy, and developing a love for travel...
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...
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Episode 38 - Dealing with the toll of long-term anxiety and panic on the body
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...
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Episode 37 - Falling down...and getting back up again.
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...
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Episode 36 - Navigating the grief and regret of “time wasted”, after years of panic, fear and limitation
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...
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Episode 35 - Raymond from Jersey talks agoraphobia, panic attacks, SVT, and how he works through his fear of dying.
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...
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Episode 34 - New Years intentions...and the one tweak to help you bring in more ease and nurturing with your anxiety in 2024
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…
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Episode 33 - When nothing feels enjoyable anymore...and how to find pleasure in life again.
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…
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Episode 32 - How to open up about your anxiety (including in the workplace/dating)
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…
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Episode 31 - Author Madeline Popelka talks trauma, vulnerability, & the journey towards healing from PTSD
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...
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Episode 30 - Jake Evans talks panic, depersonalisation, avoidance...and what happens when you choose to stay.
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...
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Episode 29 - Leaning into "crazy": How to soften when you're terrified of losing your mind.
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....
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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.
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…
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Episode 27 - Repetition: why it's crucial for exposure therapy, and why it's like painting a wall..? 🎨🤔
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)…
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Episode 26 - Actor Stepy Kamei talks panic, creativity, and how she transformed her life: from housebound in SF to living her dream in LA
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...
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Episode 25 - The Magic Of Meditation: How meditating can help us find ourselves through anxiety, and three myths that can hold us back.
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...
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Episode 24 - Felicia from California talks health anxiety, medication, parenting and therapy to release stored trauma
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...
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Episode 23 - Yin Yoga: The Exercise That Helped To Change My Relationship With Anxiety
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…
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Episode 22 - Jess from Melbourne talks GAD, post-natal anxiety, getting help, and the sport that helped to challenge her fears.
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...
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Episode 21 -What To Do When You Wake Up As ’The Other’: finding ease on high-anxiety days
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…
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Episode 20 - Shannon Jackson from A Healthy Push talks panic disorder, agoraphobia, and turning her pain into purpose
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...
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Episode 19 - The Storm Before The Calm: Dealing with anticipatory anxiety
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...
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Episode 18 - Pregnancy and Mental Health
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…
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Episode 17 - Writer Sarah J Bowen talks panic disorder, PTSD, medication, mental illness stigma, and the power of creativity and words.
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...
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Episode 16 - Meg from NSW talks health anxiety, parenting, coping with the covid19 pandemic, and finding medicine in the natural world
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...
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Episode 15 - Stacey Fisher from Melbourne talks anxiety, what happens when things fall apart, and what it meant to discover Human Design.
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...
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Episode 14 - Ashley from California talks health anxiety, agoraphobia, inpatient & outpatient treatment programs...plus what *actually* worked
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…
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Episode 13 - Procrastination:Why We Hold Ourselves Back
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…
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Episode 12 - Mikayla from Auckland talks health anxiety, agoraphobia and exposure therapy
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…
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Episode 11 - My Toilet Anxiety Story
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…
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Episode 10 - Em & Eliza Belleville on Emetophobia, eating disorders, panic, and finding strength through fear.
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...
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Episode 9 - Antidepressants: Lessons Learned From Fifteen Medicated Years
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…
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Episode 8 - Annie Hull on OCD, panic attacks, and parenting with anxiety.
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 😳) and someone who deals with OCD, GAD and panic disorder. In this episode, Annie takes…
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- Us Anxious Folk -A podcast for the anxious, the overwhelmed, the perpetually panicked.Hosted by Lauren Rose, a 30-something recovered agoraphobic & author who is passionate about continuing the mental health conversation. Us Anxious Folk aims to unravel and explore anxiety in all shapes and forms and with anxious folk from around the globe.
www.iamlaurenrose.com
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- Us Anxious Folk -A podcast for the anxious, the overwhelmed, the perpetually panicked.Hosted by Lauren Rose, a 30-something recovered agoraphobic & author who is passionate about continuing the mental health conversation. Us Anxious Folk aims to unravel and explore anxiety in all shapes and forms...
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