57: Welcome to the Anxiety Club
Are you dealing with anxiety? On this week’s episode, podcaster Elaine Best shares the story of how she came to realize she might have an anxiety disorder — and then started a comedy podcast about it. Plus: the magic of velour.
Listen to Elaine’s podcast, Angus Eye Tea.
Conversation
Why Elaine decided to podcast about anxiety (9:32)
The story behind the name “Angus Eye Tea” (13:02)
How she came to realize she was dealing with anxiety (16:00)
You don’t have to “qualify” to be anxious (18:41)
How she learned to deal with her anxiety (25:28)
Elaine’s rubber band theory of anxiety (30:47)
Dealing with anxiety in 2020 (32:37)
Recommendations for people who have recently been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder (51:15)
Recos
Bollywood movies (1:00:57)
Don’t Ask Tig (1:07:37)
Velour jumpsuits (1:12:47)
Related Episodes
50: The Upside of the Worst Month of My Life
43: Tales From a Mixed-Orientation Marriage
Connect with Elaine
Instagram: @anguseyetea
Twitter: @AngusEyeTea
Pinterest: Angus Eye Tea