what's the anxietea?

Afifa & Megan

5.0 (3)
Mental Health
Updated Semimonthly

hi! we're afifa and megan, and we welcome you to what's the anxietea? a podcast that looks at the new age of mental health from the perspective of two gen-z graduate students studying clinical psychology. connect with us on instagram @whtstheanxietea! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/09/2025

how to be alone (and love it!)

In this episode, we’re talking about romanticizing solo time: turning being alone into something that feels soft, powerful, and totally yours. From solo coffee dates to taking yourself on little adventures, we’ll break down how to make “me time” feel like a vibe instead of a punishment. [Disclaimer]: We want to emphasize that this podcast is not meant to serve as or substitute professional mental health services or consultations. We are just doing this for fun and to start a more open dialogue about mental health. References: D. C. Greenwood, K. R. Muir, C. J. Packham, R. J. Madeley (1996). Coronary heart disease: a review of the role of psychosocial stress and social support. Journal of Public Health Medicine 18(2), 221–231. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.pubmed.a024483 Friedman, M., & Rosenman, R. H. (1959). Association of specific overt behavior pattern with blood and cardiovascular findings: Blood cholesterol level, blood clotting time, incidence of arcus senilis, and clinical coronary artery disease. JAMA, 169(12), 1286–1296. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1959.03000290012005 Matthews, K. A., & Haynes, S. G. (1986). Type A behavior pattern and coronary disease risk. Update and critical evaluation. American journal of epidemiology, 123(6), 923–960. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a114347 Shaw, W. S. & Dimsdale, J. E. (2010). Type A Personality, Type B Personality. In G. Fink (Ed.), Stress consequences: Mental, neuropsychological and socioeconomic (pp. 72-77). Academic Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 min
10/21/2025

i scheduled this episode… because i’m type A

Are you Type A or just running on iced coffee and anxiety? In this episode, we unpack the whole “Type A vs Type B” personality thing: why some of us can’t stop planning, and others are just trying to vibe. We talk stress, success, burnout, and how to find your sweet spot between doing the most and doing nothing. Grab your planner… or don’t. Either way, you’ll feel seen. [Disclaimer]: We want to emphasize that this podcast is not meant to serve as or substitute professional mental health services or consultations. We are just doing this for fun and to start a more open dialogue about mental health. References: D. C. Greenwood, K. R. Muir, C. J. Packham, R. J. Madeley (1996). Coronary heart disease: a review of the role of psychosocial stress and social support. Journal of Public Health Medicine 18(2), 221–231. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.pubmed.a024483 Friedman, M., & Rosenman, R. H. (1959). Association of specific overt behavior pattern with blood and cardiovascular findings: Blood cholesterol level, blood clotting time, incidence of arcus senilis, and clinical coronary artery disease. JAMA, 169(12), 1286–1296. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1959.03000290012005 Matthews, K. A., & Haynes, S. G. (1986). Type A behavior pattern and coronary disease risk. Update and critical evaluation. American journal of epidemiology, 123(6), 923–960. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a114347 Shaw, W. S. & Dimsdale, J. E. (2010). Type A Personality, Type B Personality. In G. Fink (Ed.), Stress consequences: Mental, neuropsychological and socioeconomic (pp. 72-77). Academic Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 min
06/01/2025

pick your potion: love languages

In this episode, we dive into the 5 love languages and how they shape the way we give and receive love. Whether it’s through words, actions, time, gifts, or touch, understanding these can help improve your relationships—with friends, family, or a partner. It’s all about learning what makes you and others feel truly cared for. [Disclaimer]: We want to emphasize that this podcast is not meant to serve as or substitute professional mental health services or consultations. We are just doing this for fun and to start a more open dialogue about mental health. References: Chapman, G. (1992). The five love languages: How to express heartfelt commitment to your mate. Northfield Publishing. Impett, E. A., Park, H. G., & Muise, A. (2024). Popular psychology through a scientific lens: Evaluating love languages from a relationship science perspective. Current Directions in Psychological Science. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/09637214231217663 Mostova, O., Stolarski, M., & Matthews, G. (2022). I love the way you love me: Responding to partner’s love language preferences boosts satisfaction in romantic heterosexual couples. PLOS ONE, 17(6), e0269429. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0269429 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 min
05/04/2025

order up! (birth order psychology)

Whether you were the trial run eldest, the peacekeeping middle, the attention-hogging youngest, or the wildcard only child, this show dives into the scientific and unscientific chaos of birth order. Join our hosts (two eldest children telling each other "exactlyyy") as they swap stories, roast stereotypes, and attempt to answer the age-old question: is it nature, nurture, or just parenting? [Disclaimer]: We want to emphasize that this podcast is not meant to serve as or substitute professional mental health services or consultations. We are just doing this for fun and to start a more open dialogue about mental health. References: Ansbacher, H.L., & Ansbacher, R. R. (Eds.). (1956). The individual psychology of Alfred Adler. New York: Basic Books. Barclay, K. J. (2015). Birth order and educational attainment: Evidence from fully adopted sibling groups. Intelligence, 48, 109–122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2014.10.009 Damian, R. I., & Roberts, B. W. (2015). Settling the debate on birth order and personality. Journal of Research in Personality, 58, 36–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2015.05.005 Gregory Feist, Tomi-Ann Roberts, and Jess Feist. "Theories of Personality, 10th Edition" Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity (2021). Lehmann, J. K., Nuevo-Chiquero, A. & Vidal-Fernandez, M. (2018). Journal of Human Resources, 53 (1) 123-156; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.53.1.0816-8177 Sulloway, F. J. (1996). Born to rebel: Birth order, family dynamics, and creative lives. Pantheon Books. Wichman, A. L., Rodgers, J. L., & MacCallum, R. C. (2006). A multilevel approach to the relationship between birth order and intelligence. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 32(1), 117–127. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167205279581 Zajonc, R. B., & Sulloway, F. J. (2007). The confluence model: Birth order as a within-family or between-family dynamic? Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 33(9), 1187–1199. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167207303017 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min
04/06/2025

doomscroll and chill

Tune in to us diving deep into the rabbit hole of endless news feeds, viral memes, and catastrophic headlines. This week, we’re unpacking the art of doomscrolling—We’ll explore why we can’t look away and offer some tips to break the cycle and stay "off the grid." [Disclaimer]: We want to emphasize that this podcast is not meant to serve as or substitute professional mental health services or consultations. We are just doing this for fun and to start a more open dialogue about mental health. References: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doomscroll https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/26/health/doomscrolling-prevention-tips-wellness/index.html https://news.virginia.edu/content/what-doomscrolling-why-do-we-do-it-and-how-can-we-stop "Digital News Report 2024" (PDF). Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. p. 27. https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-06/RISJ_DNR_2024_Digital_v10%20lr.pdf George, S. A., Hovan George, A.S., Baskar, T., & Karthikeyan, M. M. (2024). Reclaiming our minds: Mitigating the negative impacts of excessive doomscrolling. Partners Universal Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(3), 17–39. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13737987 Modgil, S., Singh, R. K., Gupta, S., & Dennehy, D. (2021). A confirmation bias view on social media induced polarisation during Covid-19. Information systems frontiers: a journal of research and innovation, 1–25. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10796-021-10222-9 Satici, S.A., Gocet Tekin, E., Deniz, M.E., & Satici, B. Doomscrolling scale: Its association with personality traits, psychological distress, social media use, and wellbeing. Applied Research Quality Life 18, 833–847 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-022-10110-7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min
03/02/2025

truth be told: the lie detector

Lie detectors—science or just a really expensive way to make people sweat? In this episode, we dive into the world of polygraphs, debunk the myths, and find out if they actually work (or if they’re just drama machines for reality TV). We’ll explore the history, the science, and one of the wildest cases where the polygraph totally backfired. [Disclaimer]: We want to emphasize that this podcast is not meant to serve as or substitute professional mental health services or consultations. We are just doing this for fun and to start a more open dialogue about mental health. References: American Psychological Association. (2004, August 5). The Truth About Lie Detectors (aka Polygraph Tests). American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/cognitive-neuroscience/polygraph “Green River Killer” Gary Leon Ridgway’s Polygraph Charts. (2020, May 7). AntiPolygraph.org News. https://antipolygraph.org/blog/2020/05/07/green-river-killer-gary-leon-ridgways-polygraph-charts Honts, C. R., & Thurber, S. (2019). Analyzing Iacono’s Thought Experiment about Polygraph Field Studies: Reason or Fantasy? Polygraph & Forensic Credibility Assessment. American Polygraph Association. Iacono, W. G., & Ben-Shakhar, G. (2019). Current status of forensic lie detection with the comparison question technique: An update of the 2003 National Academy of Sciences report on polygraph testing. Law and human behavior, 43(1), 86. National Research Council. 2003. The Polygraph and Lie Detection. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/10420. The curious story of how the lie detector came to be. (2013, May 21). BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22467640 Vogel, J. & Baran, M. (2016, September 20). Inconclusive: The truth about lie detector tests. APM reports. https://www.apmreports.org/story/2016/09/20/inconclusive-lie-detector-tests#:~:text=Conversely%2C%20innocent%20people%20have%20failed,to%20 BTK%20 killer%20 Dennis%20Rader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
02/16/2025

i'm late, for a very important date!

tune in to find out why megan and afifa are always running late! (and strategies to overcome it) [Disclaimer]: We want to emphasize that this podcast is not meant to serve as or substitute professional mental health services or consultations. We are just doing this for fun and to start a more open dialogue about mental health. References: Knouse, L. E., & Fleming, A. P. (2016). Applying cognitive-behavioral therapy for ADHD to emerging adults. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 23(3), 300–315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2016.03.008 Sprich, S. E., Knouse, L. E., Cooper-Vince, C., Burbridge, J., & Safren, S. A. (2012). Description and Demonstration of CBT for ADHD in Adults. Cognitive and behavioral practice, 17(1), 10.1016/j.cbpra.2009.09.002. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2009.09.002 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 min
02/02/2025

walking in wonder: the power of awe walks

tune into to find out how taking a walk cures everything! (maybe) [Disclaimer]: We want to emphasize that this podcast is not meant to serve as or substitute professional mental health services or consultations. We are just doing this for fun and to start a more open dialogue about mental health. References: Monroy, M., & Keltner, D. (2023). Awe as a pathway to mental and physical health. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 18(2), 309–320. https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916221094856Sturm, V. E., Datta, S., Roy, A. R. K., Sible, I. J., Kosik, E. L., Veziris, C. R., Chow, T. E., Morris, N. A., Neuhaus, J., Kramer, J. H., Miller, B. L., Holley, S. R., & Keltner, D. (2020). Big smile, small self: Awe walks promote prosocial positive emotions in older adults. Emotion, 22(5), 1044–1058. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000876 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min

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hi! we're afifa and megan, and we welcome you to what's the anxietea? a podcast that looks at the new age of mental health from the perspective of two gen-z graduate students studying clinical psychology. connect with us on instagram @whtstheanxietea! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Afifa & Megan
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

14
Rating

Clean
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