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.

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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)

Imran Khan

I Hate Luv Storys

Bride and Prejudice

Ghost World

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Don’t Ask Tig (1:07:37)

Black Frasier

Velour jumpsuits (1:12:47)

Related Episodes

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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

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