a is for anxious: a podcast diary

we're backk..... and with a spicy episode 🌶️ because x is for x-rated, or rather, sex and intimacy. with the help of today's guests, greta and amelia, we dive into everything from our first sexual experiences, sex education, disassociating during sex, and so much more! content warnings for this episode: sexual content, sexual assault and harassment, sexual trauma, alcohol and substance use...

this week for episode w, i am joined by fellow mental health advocate Sophie Szew. from a young age, Sophie grappled with the concept of womanhood and their gender, something that they pointedly describe as "inextricably linked to anxiety." at its core, today's episode is about identity and its link to our mental health. stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, X is for ________...

this week for episode v, i am joined by my friend Mackenzie to talk about our anxieties of video games. as a recent avid video game player, Mackenzie tells us about her experience as a female gamer, performance anxiety, and how video games can also be beneficial for her mental health. stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, W is for _____________ . can you guess what W is for?...

raise your hand if you are scared of the unknown. in today's episode, i am joined by my friend Ravali Vallurupalli to talk about our mutual anxiety about the unknown and the many uncertainties that come with life. from speaking candidly about her experience as a high school student navigating the unknowns of college to imparting great advice for those who don't feel in control, we hope thi...

let's talk about therapy... what it is, what it isn't, and the anxieties that so many of us have about taking this giant leap in our healing journey. i am joined by my dear friend Dr. Monica P. Band, an award-winning practicing mental health therapist and educator, to talk about therapy on this episode of 'a is for anxious.' stay tuned for the next episode with another special gues...

the letter s is for none other than social media. i am joined by Larissa May, founder of #HalfTheStory, to talk about her anxieties of social media, the digital wellbeing movement, and how you foster healthy social media habits. stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, T is for _____________ . can you guess what T is for? 👀 follow #HalfTheStory: https://www.halfthestoryproject....

on this episode, we dive into the anxieties that one may have about their religion, as well as navigating their identity and faith at the same time. i am joined by my good friend Amelia Gerrard (they/them) to talk about their experiences growing up religious and how their identity played a role in some of the anxiety they experienced around their religion. stay tuned for the next episode with anot...

do you ever get anxious before quitting something? when is the right time to quit a job? we explore all that and more with the letter q. tesia shi experienced a lot of anxiety and stress before quitting her job this past year. in this episode, she discusses the implications of quitting on her mental health and how that created tension in her relationships with herself and her parents. stay tuned f...

dog-owners or pet-owners of any kind, this episode was meant for you! on today's episode, i speak with relatively new dog mom, Belinda Huang, about her anxieties related to caring for her year old poodle named Bennie. we dive into everything from the puppy blues, social media, and her experience with training a puppy. stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, Q is for _______...

in this episode, Alyx is joined by author, entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Dayna Altman, to discuss the anxiety of OCD. OCD, also known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, was a diagnosis that Dayna received through learning more about her anxiety. today, we tackle everything from diagnosis, stigma, to some great coping mechanisms, both personally and professionally. stay tuned for the next...

how does being neurodivergent affect your mental health? it's a question i am here to ask today's guest, corinne, about their journey through becoming diagnosed to understanding its impact on their life. in today's episode, we explore everything from medication, identity formation, and finding a support system. stay tuned for the next episode, o is for _____________ . can you guess wha...

september is suicide prevention month and shortly after, october 10th is world mental health day. in this week's episode, we explore the bigger picture of mental health, from how stigma contributes to anxiety to how we might compare our mental health to others. in this solo episode, alyx explores her identity as a mental health advocate and how that has contributed to her anxiety of the word &...

in this episode, Alyx is joined by her partner Brandon to talk about their shared anxieties of love throughout their long-term relationship. this episode has something for everyone, not just those in relationships, as we touch on self-love, our opinions on love languages and communicating with your loved ones. stay tuned for the next episode, m is for _____________ . can you guess what m is for?...

in this episode, Alyx is joined by her friend Lenny to discuss their anxieties of kids. this episode, while touching on a very sensitive topic, dives into the anxieties that stem from caregiving, intergenerational cycles and the societal expectations to have children. i hope you enjoy this episode and go into it with an open mind and understanding that everyone's experience with anxiety is val...

in this episode, Alyx is joined by her friend Elia to discuss the anxious process that is job searching. together we reflect on the very fears and anxieties that have plagued our most recent job searches. we discuss everything from imposter syndrome, familial expectations and awful interview experiences. stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, k is for _____________ . can you g...

in this episode, Alyx is joined by mental health advocate Zane Landin to discuss his anxieties surrounding isolation. think about a moment in your life when you've ever felt lonely or isolated. today's episode focuses on the feelings of anxiety that are attributed to isolation. we discuss everything from the mental health impacts of isolating oneself, the fear of missing out and body posit...

in this episode, Alyx is joined by filmmaker and mental health advocate (among many other talents!) Thea Touchton to discuss their anxieties surrounding health. health looks different for everyone, especially when it comes to physical AND mental health. we discuss everything from our anxieties of speaking to doctors on the phone, comparing our health to others and the ways in which physical health...

in this episode, Alyx is joined by fellow NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Youth Advisor, Meredith Raasio to discuss our anxiety of growing up. we talked about everything from FOMO, feeling comfort in discomfort and coping mechanisms to tackle our every-growing anxiety. thanks for being here and let's heal together, one letter at a time.   stay tuned for the next episode with another...

in one of the most vulnerable episodes to date, Alyx discusses her anxieties around family, everything from experiencing eldest daughter syndrome, creating boundaries, and talking to your family about your mental health. thanks for being here and let's heal together, one letter at a time.  stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, G is for _____________ . can you guess what G...

in this episode, Alyx is joined by Environmental Psychologist and Professor at Macalester College, Dr. Christie Manning. we discuss everything from climate optimism and pessimism, collective hopelessness and how climate change impacts the mental healthcare industry. thanks for being here and let's heal together, one letter at a time.   stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest...

in this episode, Alyx is joined by her roommate of 3 years, Greta Eherenman, to discuss her anxiety of dating. as an avid user of dating apps and a self-proclaimed extrovert, Greta gets vulnerable discussing everything from social anxiety, building self-confidence and speed dating. stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, E is for _____________ . can you guess what E is for? 👀...

in this episode, Alyx is joined by mental health advocate, content creator and social impact strategist Jorge Alvarez to discuss his anxieties of career and climate change. as the first guest on a is for anxious, Jorge is excited to discuss everything from making a pivot in his career, comparison and how career and climate anxiety are intertwined. thanks for being here and let's heal together,...

in this episode, we will explore Alyx's anxieties over books. an avid reader and book content creator, Alyx has spent the last 5 years crafting her identity around books on Instagram and Youtube. we will discuss everything from conspicuous consumption, identity-based anxieties and healing through storytelling. thanks for being here and let's heal together, one letter at a time.   stay tune...

welcome to the first episode for my new podcast a is for anxious hosted by me, alyx ang. together we will navigate an extensive list of anxieties with the help of the alphabet. each episode will highlight a new letter of the alphabet, centering a prevalent anxiety that either i or my guests have experienced. in today's episode, we'll go over my personal involvement with mental health and take a se...