Anxiety Makes Me Poop

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Let's laugh and heal together. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of anxiety with relatability, a bit of humor, a touch of wisdom, and probably some swear words. Each episode is a journey through real ups and downs, offering insights and, most importantly, a comforting sense of community.

1D AGO

Diabetes Makes Me Poop - Cassandra's Story

Cassandra has had quite the two weeks, and she’s ready to share them with you. After not feeling well one Monday morning, a trip to the emergency room turned into an unexpected hospital stay. Here’s her story. Also, discussed in this episode: A1C (also called hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c) is a blood test that shows your average blood sugar level over the past 2–3 months. It works by measuring how much glucose (sugar) is attached to your red blood cells. Since red blood cells live about 90 days, the test gives a long-term picture — not just what your blood sugar was that morning. What the numbers generally mean:Below 5.7% → Normal5.7%–6.4% → Prediabetes6.5% or higher → Diabetes So instead of a snapshot, it’s more like a season recap. It’s one of the main tools doctors use to diagnose and monitor diabetes, and it helps show how well blood sugar has been managed over time. Daily glucose (or blood sugar) is your blood sugar level at a specific moment. It’s the short-term number — compared to A1C, which is the long-term average. People check their daily glucose with: A finger-stick glucose meterA continuous glucose monitor (CGM) General ranges (for most adults):Fasting (before eating): about 70–99 mg/dL is typical without diabetesAfter meals (1–2 hours): usually under 140 mg/dL without diabetes For someone with diabetes, target ranges can be different depending on what their doctor recommends. Think of it like this: Daily glucose = today’s weather.A1C = the climate over the last 3 months. One tells you what’s happening right now. The other (A1c) shows the bigger trend. Here are the most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes — and the tricky part is that many of them build slowly, which is why people sometimes don’t realize what’s happening. Common SignsIncreased thirstFrequent urination (especially at night)Feeling very tiredBlurred visionIncreased hungerSlow-healing cuts or soresFrequent infections (yeast infections, UTIs, skin infections)Tingling or numbness in hands or feetUnexplained weight changes Why it can sneak up on peopleType 2 often develops gradually. Someone might think: “I’m just tired.”“I’ve been drinking more water.”“I’m getting older.”“Work’s just stressful.” The body gives subtle hints before the lab work confirms it. Please get your yearly physicals and have the doctor test for glucose. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life: Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

42 min
FEB 23

Keeping Confident in the Aging Season

I had a moment at work when I felt watched and second-guessed, and I quietly wondered whether being 30 instead of 50 would have changed the way I was treated. That question opened the door to something bigger — the reality that while youth bias exists, so does the powerful perception of competence, authority, and steadiness that comes with experience. What I realized is this: when outward attention shifts, it doesn’t mean your value has — it just means the energy has changed. And your confidence in this season isn’t about being the most noticed in the room… It’s about being the most confident and grounded. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life: Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

15 min
FEB 15

Low Iron, Hidden Menopause, and the Power of Second Opinions

Seek out a professional if you are feeling 'off' and keep advocating for yourself. Surround yourself with people who will offer support and encouragement. As mentioned in the episode, here is what I was prescribed by my Midi Health professional: Estradiol 0.0375 mg/24 hr DIS MYLA (patch)Progesterone 100 mg CAP XIRO (promotes better sleep for women without a uterus, aka me)Iron supplement 325mg (also prescribed by my PCP) Again, I am not sponsored by anyone mentioned in this episode; I am sharing my experience to help others. More notes on this episode: Over the last three months, my iron levels dropped significantly. While one doctor missed it because it wasn’t her specialty, the second and third opinions immediately indicated that I needed supplementation. Around the same time, I learned from my gynecologist that I was in menopause, even though I had no classic symptoms and had never realized I’d gone through perimenopause. Both experiences showed me that advocating for your body and seeking the right expertise is crucial, because information without guidance can leave you anxious and floating. I also sought a third opinion, and here is how I am feeling three weeks later. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps us creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life: Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

22 min
FEB 13

The Common Denominator

Some people go through life blaming jobs, food, partners, or circumstances without noticing they are the only constant in every situation. While we can offer support, repeatedly rescuing someone who refuses self-reflection only drains our energy and keeps the cycle going. Growth begins when we examine our own patterns, and peace begins when we stop trying to fix what others refuse to face. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life: Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

17 min
FEB 8

Kindness vs. Comfort: Why We Say Yes When We Mean No

This wasn’t really about an airplane seat. It was about how easily we give up our comfort to avoid social discomfort. How quickly politeness turns into pressure. And how often we absorb the consequences of someone else’s lack of planning because we don’t want to look like the bad guy. What stuck with me wasn’t the smell of the bathroom, the broken recliner, or even the frustration—it was the realization that I said yes when I meant no. And that quiet resentment afterward? That’s your internal boundary alarm going off. So if you take anything from this, let it be this: Other people’s situations don’t automatically become your responsibility. Empathy doesn’t require self-sacrifice. And “no” doesn’t need a justification to be valid. Being kind should never mean being uncomfortable on someone else’s behalf. Sometimes the real work isn’t fixing the moment—it’s understanding why it stayed with us, forgiving ourselves for how we handled it, and deciding how we’ll protect our peace next time. And hey—if this episode made you rethink a moment where you said yes out of pressure instead of alignment, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there. The growth is noticing it… and choosing differently next time. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life: Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

15 min
FEB 6

When Your Brain Picks a Villain

In this episode, Meredith talks about how our brains love efficiency, so much so that they’ll pick one person and blame them for absolutely everything. We unpack why rumination feels productive but actually wrecks our nervous system, how these thought loops can ruin days (or weeks), and what it really takes to stop giving one person that much power over our bodies and moods. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life: Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

10 min
FEB 6

Expectation, Disappointment, and a Gas Station

In tonight’s episode, Meredith talks about a gas station that had her fully convinced it was the funniest place on earth... until she actually stepped inside. She unpacks how our brains build expectations, how disappointment lives in the body (not just our feelings), and why sometimes the nervous system decides, “Cool, we’re never doing that again.” It’s an episode about projection, prediction, and learning to laugh at the signs without letting one awkward interaction ruin the whole vibe. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life: Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

15 min
JAN 22

Being Underutilized Is Not a Reflection of Your Worth

Sometimes your growth outpaces the room you’re in - and that doesn’t make you the problem. In this episode, we talk about the frustration of being underutilized at work, why it isn’t a reflection of your worth, and how to keep trusting your expertise even when it isn’t fully recognized. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life: Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

14 min

Let's laugh and heal together. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of anxiety with relatability, a bit of humor, a touch of wisdom, and probably some swear words. Each episode is a journey through real ups and downs, offering insights and, most importantly, a comforting sense of community.

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