Type A for Anxious Josephine Savage + Dorothy England
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- Comedy
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At at least one point in your life, anxiety has taken over. Why don't we talk about it more? Longtime friends and co-hosts, Dorothy and Josie, explore the triggers that cause anxiety and the revelations they've discovered from their own experiences. Using humor and honesty to share, nothing is off the table as they offer insight and validations while normalizing anxiety. From the big things to the mundane, this podcast covers it all.
Disclaimer: the views represented in this podcast are not a reflection or in affiliation with the organizations we work for.
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Paging Doctor Google: Medical Anxiety
Do you ever find yourself hearing or reading about someone struggling with a health issue, only to wonder if you might have it too? Do you worry a headache could mean you're about to have an aneurysm or that a simple cut could get infected and cause a life-threatening risk? You're not alone! Perhaps what you're feeling is anxiety, not another illness. Of course, we're not doctors, but listen as we dive into the complex topic of health anxiety and as we share our own experiences, including late night searches on "Doctor Google," only to realize it's gas!
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Recommendations:
Workin' Moms
Crook & Marker Hard Seltzers
Sources:
Illness anxiety disorder
Always worried about your health? You may be dealing with health anxiety disorder
Study finds 89% of US citizens turn to Google before their doctor
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety: How Does It Feel?
'Mind Over Matter' May Actually Work When It Comes To Health, Study Finds
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Who am I, really?
Do you ever look in the mirror and think how did I get here? Or, did I really want this? This week, we explore the anxiety that comes from feeling like you don't know who you are. With so many influences out there, it's easy to get lost in the thick of it all. Join us as we talk it through, and dive into potential ways to find yourself again.
Instead of recommendations this week, listen as we attempt a "finding yourself" exercise. Feel free to try one at home and share it with us! :)
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Identity Issues
Identity Crisis: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments
5 Workplace Dynamics That Fuel An Employee Identity Crisis
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Hiding in plain sight - imposter syndrome
Do you often feel uncomfortable when someone acknowledges or compliments your accomplishments? Do you feel like you don't deserve the praise? Or perhaps you're concerned about your friendships and worry that a physical distance could mean an emotional one. Listen as we dive in on what exactly it means to feel like a fraud and the worries of being exposed as one, even if you're not. We share the facts, our own experiences and even a few embarrassing truths. Open your ears as we open the dialogue.
Recommendations:
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
Jasmine Green Tea Oil Control Toner
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Yes, Impostor Syndrome Is Real. Here's How to Deal With It
Feel like a fraud?
Friendship Imposter Syndrome Explains Why You Sometimes Feel Like Your BFF Hates You
The ‘Liking Gap’ Might Be Why You Wonder if People Secretly Hate You
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Ridden with guilt? It's time to take away its drive
Do you find yourself overcome with feelings of guilt, even when you're not sure if it's rational or not? What's the difference anyway? In this episode, we dive into why some guilt can actually be beneficial, but holding onto it for too long can have the opposite effect. We also offer researched solutions on how to maintain boundaries and still support these who don't seem to ever apologize or take responsibility. Guilt can be tricky, but we're here to open the dialogue and share our own, honest experiences.
Recommendations:
The Hunting Wives by May Cobb
The Bold Type on Hulu
Sources:
Dealing With Guilt
9 Ways to Talk Yourself Out of Unnecessary Guilt
How to Help Someone With Antisocial Personality Disorder
Regret vs. Remorse
Guilt: A Distressing Effect of Anxiety
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Thank you for the sunshine meditation
Nature gives us so much to be thankful for. As we transition toward a warmer season, let’s appreciate the warmth that’s always been here - the sun. Take a moment to close your eyes and breathe. Enter our meditation to the sun.
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Mental Load: Yes, this IS actual work!
Have you ever been overwhelmed by your mental to-do list? Do you often find yourself stressing over invisible expectations? In this episode, we discuss managing the burdens you can't actually see, the ones that are often work without the pay. Additionally, we brainstorm how gender can play a role, we explore "errand paralysis" and we discuss tactics that might just help dump some of that mental "poop". Enter, mental load.
Recommendations:
Get outside and enjoy the sunshine when you feel anxious :)
Are You The One? Season 3 on Hulu
Sources:
https://theindependent.sg/why-millennials-struggle-with-burnout-and-errand-paralysis-a-closer-look-at-how-they-were-raised/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sensory-overload#treatment
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelcarrell/2019/08/15/lets-share-womens-mental-load/?sh=345924296bd6
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171220005984/en/New-Research-Shows-the-%E2%80%9CMental-Load%E2%80%9D-is-Real-and-Significantly-Impacts-Working-Mothers-Both-at-Home-and-Work
https://www.parent.com/blogs/conversations/want-reduce-mental-load-stop-delegating-start-specializing
https://www.healthline.com/health/relationships/mental-load#:~:text=The%20mental%20load%2C%20also%20called,the%20load%2C%20so%20to%20speak.
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