Anxiety Makes Me Poop

Let's bake a peach pie and speak affirmations today! I'm in my kitchen, so sorry not sorry about the sound. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating meaningful episodes for listener...

Meredith shares how a simple car beep at a red light turned into a lesson on how we react to life, and how choosing calm over panic can change everything. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to...

Whether you’re at the “just a little tired” stage or the “full-on can’t-move” level, remember this: exhaustion is your body’s way of waving a giant, slightly passive-aggressive flag saying, “Hey! Slow down!” Let's talk about it. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosti...

You’re excited. You share your win. And then… they swoop in with a bigger, better, or totally unrelated story that steals the spotlight. Sound familiar? In this episode of  Anxiety Makes Me Poop , Meredith unpacks why some people constantly one-up you, whether it’s a co-worker, partner, or friend and how it affects our mood and sense of connection. You’ll discover the science behind “story to...

Ever had a coworker plant themselves right in the middle of your success lane? In this episode of  Anxiety Makes Me Poop , we break down why it feels so personal (yep, brain chemistry), the stages you go through when it happens, and the secret C.A.L.M. method to keep you centered and sane for the day (it's easy!). All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re h...

if you’re in a tough season, or trying something new, or just feeling stuck in your own head, remember this:  never trust the first mile.  It's not telling the truth about what you're capable of. The beginning is always harder than it should be. But the magic is in staying with it. You are allowed to feel awful at the start. You are allowed to hate it for a little bit. But you keep going...

Meredith gets real about what it means to stay grounded when everyone around you is losing it — at work, at home, or anywhere chaos shows up uninvited. Let' chat: The difference between being the  anchor  and being the  alarm What  actual support  looks like (hint: it’s not fixing everything) Grounding techniques you can use when tensions rise How to support others  w...

Meredith opens up about her recent visit to the dermatologist. She talks about what it was like getting skin moles removed, the anxiety leading up to it, and how surprisingly quick and painless the process was. She also shares why skin checks are so important and encourages listeners not to put them off. Hello, 4 stitches... yikes! All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so...

In this episode, Meredith shares a simple car metaphor that turned into a surprisingly powerful reminder about anxiety, burnout, and what it really means to heal. Because let’s be honest, some of us have done a lot of driving without an oil change in sight. Through trauma, caregiving, anxiety spirals, emotional detours, and toxic work environments… and we’re running on fumes. But the question isn’...

I know NOTHING about birds so do not judge me. LOL. Here’s the scene: I’m sitting at my kitchen table sipping coffee this morning, watching the birds at my new feeder. They're hopping in, pecking at seeds, wings twitching and every two seconds, they're moving their heads around like they just heard a loud noise behind them. To me, these birds seem anxious, filled with anxiety, and stressed out eve...

Inspired by a friend's meme and the Glimmer Concept by Deb Dana, Meredith talks about glimmers, those small moments that help calm your nervous system and remind you that you are safe. Second half of the episode: Meredith shares how a song, music, silence, and a few seconds of stillness can help shift your mood when anxiety takes over. This episode includes ideas from Polyvagal Theory, neuroceptio...

In this episode, we talk about that strange feeling in your stomach when something just feels off. Is it your gut instinct? Is it anxiety? Is your body trying to protect you, or is it reacting to old fears? Meredith shares a personal story about being invited to dinner and instantly feeling unsettled. There was no drama, just a clear feeling of discomfort that led to the big question: how do you k...

Ever feel like the universe is out to get you? Like the second you try to be responsible, something breaks. Your computer dies, your plans fall apart, and your bank account takes the hit. In this episode, Meredith shares a very real moment of frustration (hello, unexpected $2,500 computer purchase) and how easy it is to spiral into the belief that life is happening to us. Like it’s personal. Like...

First and foremost, cancer is not funny. But sometimes, if we don’t laugh at the situation… we cry. In this episode, Cassandra shares a unique and unexpected moment with a customer who opened up about something deeply personal and incredibly detailed. The conversation left her standing there, somewhere between compassion and confusion, wondering:  “Why me? And what do I even say next?” We cha...

This one was inspired by a drive to Chicago. Classic traffic chaos. People were weaving in and out of lanes, and it hit me… That’s exactly how anxiety feels. When we emotionally swerve, trying to fix people’s moods, comparing ourselves, taking on too much, we’re disrupting our own goals and thoughts. Just like traffic, that kind of mental zig-zagging creates gridlock. In this episode, I break down...

Meredith is a runner and she shidded her pants on a run last week (sort of!). Listen and laugh with us and find out if it was corn! LOL All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We're grateful that you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating mea...

The brain and body keep the score. And sometimes they gently (or not-so-gently) demand a reset. A slow day. A quiet mind. A mental exhale. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating m...

All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop Red flags a coworker may not like you • Minimal eye contact • Cold, one-word replies • You’re left out of conversations, lunches, or meetings • They skip giving you credit or take it for themselves • You hear they’ve been talking about you • They avoid working with you unless absolutely necessary • Body language is closed off or annoyed • Sarcasm...

This week’s listener submitted plate:  IMF1N3. Which, of course, means ‘I'm fine.’... Said no anxious person ever. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating meaningful episodes...

Have you ever met someone and thought, “Your face doesn’t match your name”? We don't talk too much science, but there may be a reason why you think this. Let's talk about it! All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scen...

You have come a long way and are doing better than you give yourself credit for. Buy the cake and celebrate those 5-minute wins. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We're grateful that you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating meaningful...

Let's talk BLAH days. B  –  Burnout Even if you’re not overwhelmed in the moment, your body could be responding to a buildup of stress, overstimulation, or decision fatigue. BLAH days often show up after  you’ve been doing too much for too long. L  –  Lack of Direction No clear goal, no fire lit under you—just floating. When you're not connected to purpose or routine, it c...

Is your self-esteem like that gross shower shelf? Cluttered, ignored, but still holding you up? Clean it a little at a time. Toss the crap that’s not yours. Keep what serves you. You don’t need to be spotless, just cared for. You’re worth the rinse, every damn day. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a mont...

Manifesting: "My age is a number, not a limit. I am vibrant. I am capable. I am full of life. I embrace every year with laughter, curiosity, and confidence. I'm not getting old; I’m getting better." Resource: Yale researcher Dr. Becca Levy found that people with positive self-perceptions of aging lived  7.5 years longer  than those with negative perceptions. All the links: https://linktr...

My besties dressed up without me, and I was so mad! Fever dreams are weird. Those bizarre, vivid, often unsettling dreams that happen when you’re sick. We talk about what causes them (hint: your  hypothalamus  messing with your temperature and sleep cycles), the weird creatures and shifting spaces that show up, and why your brain feels like it’s buffering. We compare having a cold to thi...