Hey there, my lovely little babies! It's Summer, your local neighborhood baby, bringing you a solo episode after some unforeseen technical difficulties. This week, I was supposed to release "Hey Mom, I'm on TV" with Jenn from My Streaming Bubble, but technology had other plans. Since the audio file got corrupted, I decided to sit down and have an impromptu heart-to-heart with you all. In today’s episode, I open up about my own battles with anxiety, a nasty sinus infection, and a possible run-in with POTS (yes, it’s been that kind of week). We explore the impact this has on mental health, daily routines, and just trying to feel okay in a world that often feels so far from it. I also talk about boundaries and how I'm navigating social distancing—not just to avoid physical illness, but to protect my peace. Let’s be honest, some people can be emotional vampires, and I'm learning to reclaim my space and energy. Dealing with health anxiety and the emotional rollercoaster it brings. Setting boundaries to protect your mental space and peace. How isolation isn't always about avoiding others, but about self-preservation. 🔑 Key Points: Dealing with health anxiety and the emotional rollercoaster it brings. Setting boundaries to protect your mental space and peace. How isolation isn't always about avoiding others, but about self-preservation. How we need to be mindful of unconscious corruption If you've been feeling drained, overwhelmed, or just plain "off," you’re not alone. It's okay to take a step back, reevaluate, and put yourself first. Tune in to this solo episode for an honest, unfiltered discussion, and let's navigate this sick, sad world together. 🗣️ Share Your Thoughts Head over to Reddit to continue the conversation. Want to support the show? Consider donating to help keep the content coming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
In this fascinating and dark episode of Stressed Depressed & Anxious, your Local Neighborhood Baby dives deep into the world of narcissists, psychopaths, and sociopaths with criminal psychology expert Cameron Harman. Cameron brings his unique insights from his experience working with inmates in maximum-security jails and his extensive research into dark personalities. Throughout the episode, they explore how these personalities manifest in real life, how to spot red flags, and the effects these individuals have on their relationships and society. 🔑 Key Discussion Points: Understanding Dark Personalities: Cameron breaks down the traits of narcissists, psychopaths, and sociopaths, explaining how they differ and what behaviors make them dangerous. Case Studies from Jail: Cameron shares chilling stories from his time working in a jail, including interviews with inmates displaying extreme antisocial traits. Psychopaths in Power: Exploring how individuals with dark personalities often rise to power in corporate settings and what this means for those working under them. Real-Life Red Flags: Tips on how to identify these personalities in everyday life, especially in relationships and professional settings. 🎧 Listener Advisory: This episode delves into sensitive topics about dark personality types, including narcissism, psychopathy, and sociopathy. Some discussions may be unsettling for listeners who have had experiences with manipulation, abuse, or toxic relationships. Please take care while listening. ⚠️ Trigger Warning:We explore real-life case studies and behaviors of narcissists, psychopaths, and sociopaths, which might be emotionally challenging for some listeners. If these topics are difficult for you, proceed with caution or feel free to skip this episode. Guest Info: Cameron Harman is the author of the upcoming book What’s Under the Mask, which delves deep into the behaviors of dark personalities with case studies and insights from his interviews with inmates. Check out his podcast, What's Under the Mask, for more on criminal psychology and stories from true crime. Email: wutpodcast@gmail.com Social Media: TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram: @CameronHarman91 Podcast: What’s Under the Mask available on all major platforms. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
Buckle up, babies! This week on Stressed Depressed & Anxious, we’re turning the volume up on mental health and diving into a wild, transformative journey with Jill, a fierce mental health advocate who’s here to spill the tea on her experiences with PTSD and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. 🌈 Jill takes us on a trip through the unconventional, yet groundbreaking, world of MDMA therapy, showing us how it can break through the barriers of trauma and bring about deep healing. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows—there are risks, too, and Jill lays them out with raw honesty. We also chat about the power of therapy, the importance of setting intentions, and the potential FDA approval that could change the mental health game forever. 💥 She’s got a memoir, a workbook, and a YouTube channel ready to spread the word far and wide—this woman is on a mission! 🚀 Whether you’re curious about alternative therapies, searching for new ways to tackle your own struggles, or just love hearing about the next big thing in mental health, this episode is your ultimate rave! 🎧 Key Takeaways: MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is shaking up the scene for treating PTSD and mental health issues. Setting intentions and therapy are your secret weapons in the healing process. Jill’s memoir, workbook, and YouTube channel are packed with insights and resources on this powerful therapy. The future of mental health treatment could be on the brink of a major revolution! 💰💵 Got some loose change? Toss it my way--I'll turn it into top-tier content that won't make your ears bleed and maybe, just maybe, I'll avoid eat ramen for dinner DONATE HERE Connect with Jill: Website: https://www.thejourneysage.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejourneysage Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thejourneysage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillsitnick/ Purchase her Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Rescuing-Jill-Mushrooms-Childhood-Trauma-Induced/dp/B09X7TTZT7 Connect with Me: Website (Newsletter): sdanxious.com Youtube: StressedDepressedAnxious Social Media: Instagram | Twitter Reddit: r/sdanxious Email: localneighborhoodbaby@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Mason, a therapist who’s been through the wringer with anxiety and OCD, only to come out the other side swinging. We dive deep into his journey of facing his past demons, including that one time he exorcised his OCD while scrolling through his bully’s Facebook page. 🥊 Chris opens up about the real work it takes to reprogram your mind, why trauma and the subconscious play a bigger role in mental health than you might think, and how energy conservation became his secret weapon. He also drops some unconventional wisdom on why the voices in your head aren’t really you—they’re just bad programming. Whether you’re battling your own OCD, dealing with anxiety, or just love a good story of personal triumph, this episode is packed with insights, humor, and practical advice. So, clap your hands if you’re ready to take control and give that OCD the boot! 👏👢🥾 Highlights: Chris Mason’s exorcism of OCD through Facebook stalking 🧟♂️ Rewiring your brain for real, lasting change 🧠 Why emotions are just energy in motion ⚡ Practical techniques like the Emotional Freedom Technique and tapping 👐 💰💵 Got some loose change? Toss it my way--I'll turn it into top-tier content that won't make your ears bleed and maybe, just maybe, I'll avoid eat ramen for dinner DONATE HERE Connect with Chris Path to Inner Wellness: Website Follow Chris on Instagram: @pathtoinnerwellness Emotional Freedom Technique Resources: Tapping Solution Connect with Me: Website (Newsletter): sdanxious.com Youtube: StressedDepressedAnxious Social Media: Instagram | Twitter Reddit: r/sdanxious Email: localneighborhoodbaby@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Shafer Stedron—a board-certified neurologist, life coach, and all-around powerhouse. We dive deep into the messy, beautiful process of reclaiming your story, tackling perfectionism, and finding self-worth amidst life’s chaos. Dr. Shafer shares her wisdom on overcoming limiting beliefs, gentle parenting yourself, and the real work of mental health. From navigating personal struggles to supporting others through their darkest times, Dr. Shafer's insights are both profound and relatable. If you’ve ever felt lost in the search for authenticity or struggled with your inner critic, this episode is a must-listen. Don’t miss this free therapy session (well, almost) that’s packed with laughter, wisdom, and the kind of advice that just might change your life. Become a Supporter: DONATE HERE Connect with Dr. Shafer Stedron: Website: drshaferstedronova.com Podcast: Talks with Dr. Shafer Online Community: We Don’t Tell Our Stories Instagram: Talks with Dr. Shafer Facebook: Dr. Shafer Stedronova TikTok: Talks with Dr. Shafer Connect with Me: Website (Newsletter): sdanxious.com Youtube: StressedDepressedAnxious Social Media: Instagram | Twitter Reddit: r/sdanxious Email: localneighborhoodbaby@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
In this engaging and heartfelt episode of Stressed Depressed & Anxious, I sit down to chat again with the ever-entertaining Delvin Cox. He and I delve into a range of topics from dealing with grief, navigating the dating scene and jail house masturbation. Delvin brings his unique perspectives, humor, and sincerity, making this an episode packed with both insight and laughter. Delvin is a Voice Actor( Legacy A Star Wars audio Drama, Justice League Mortal) and host on a multitude of podcasts including The Delvin Cox Experience and the Nintendo Shack. Connect with Delvin: https://x.com/delvin_coxWebsite: https://thedelvincoxexperience.com/Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delvin-cox-experience/id1164874963 Connect with Stressed Depressed & Anxious: Twitter: @SD_anxious Instagram: @SDanxious Reddit: r/SDanxious Email: localneighborhoodbaby@gmail.com Website: sdanxious.com Support the Show: If you enjoy the podcast and want to support the show, consider donating [here]Your support helps keep the podcast and newsletter going. Join the Conversation: Have a story to share or a question to ask? Reach me on the show reddit, drop me a line at localneighborhoodbaby@gmail.com or send a voice message through the website & get featured! Subscribe & Review: Don’t forget to subscribe to Stressed Depressed & Anxious on your favorite podcast platform and leave a nice review. It helps me reach more listeners like you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
In this episode of Stressed Depressed & Anxious, it's been three long years since Nick last joined me as a guest, and we're back together again, bringing you the kind of chaos and laughs you loved in our previous episode, "Love Sid & Nancy." We're still pretty toxic, but hey, that's what makes our conversations so real and unfiltered! We dive into the highs and lows of owning a house, including the never-ending saga of DIY repairs and the hilarity of "dad moments." We also chat about the drama surrounding the end of Nick's previous podcast, Gag on This Podcast, and our shared experiences with inappropriate messages—spoiler: unsolicited dick pics are a no-go. Nick reveals his plans for a new podcast that explores the realities of parenting and the things that just don't make sense to him. Our conversation takes a more serious turn as we discuss our strained relationships with our siblings and the challenges of navigating family dynamics. We touch on sexual experiences and how toxic relationships can leave a lasting impact. And of course, we share some of the worst things that have happened to us recently, including a listener story! In the final segment, we get into our experiences with cheating and being the "other person," discuss our relationship preferences, and bond over our love for video games. This episode is packed with laughter, insights, and a whole lot of real talk. Don't miss it! 🌟 Donate to the Show: If you love what you hear and want to support Stressed Depressed & Anxious, consider donating! Your generosity keeps the podcast going and helps us bring you more great content. Donate here! 🎙️ Share Your Stories: Got a wild, crazy, or just plain hilarious story? Submit your voice message and you might hear it on the show! Click the purple icon on the bottom right corner of the website to record + submit. 🤖 Join the Community: Dive deeper into the conversation and join our awesome Reddit community at r/sdanxious. It's the perfect place to connect with other listeners, share your thoughts, and get involved in fun discussions! 🐦 Follow Me on Twitter: Keep up with all the latest updates, episode drops, and my random musings by following me on Twitter at @sdanxious. Let's tweet our way through the madness! 📸 Follow on Instagram: For behind-the-scenes content, episode highlights, and more, follow me on Instagram at sdanxious. Let's make our Insta stories as wild as our podcast chats! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
🔔Important Links: 🫂New Reddit 🕸️🎙️Show Website (leave a voice note!) 💘Support the show! ⭐Leave a rating/review ✍🏾Check out the blog 🐧X (Twitter) ***Listening on Spotify? Please comment/Participate in the poll*** Summary In this episode, I discuss the concept of mommy issues and how they can impact our lives. I define mommy issues as emotional and psychological challenges that stem from our relationship with our mothers. These issues can manifest in various ways, such as trust issues, fear of abandonment, and low self-esteem. I also share my own experiences with my mom, highlighting moments of neglect, criticism, and emotional manipulation. I talk about how these experiences shaped my relationship with food, my self-image, and my overall emotional well-being. I share instances of my mother buying clothes I didn't like and throwing away the ones I did, as well as calling me derogatory names. I also discuss the oversexualization and body commentary I faced in high school. I emphasize the importance of therapy and finding support from friends. I encourage decentering parents and understanding that it's okay to have complicated feelings about them. I conclude by discussing the worst thing that happened to me recently and asking for support for my podcast. Key Takeaways Mommy issues are emotional and psychological challenges that stem from our relationship with our mothers. These issues can manifest in various ways, such as trust issues, fear of abandonment, and low self-esteem. Attachment styles, influenced by our bond with our primary caregivers, can play a role in how mommy issues manifest in our lives. Acknowledging and understanding our mommy issues is the first step to breaking the cycle and improving our emotional well-being. Personal experiences with mommy issues can have a lasting impact on our self-image, relationship patterns, and overall emotional health. The impact of a mother's actions and words can have a profound effect on a child's mental health and self-esteem. Therapy can be a valuable tool for healing and processing trauma. Finding support from friends and sharing experiences can help alleviate feelings of isolation. It's important to decenter parents and recognize that they are flawed human beings. Crying and journaling can be cathartic ways to release emotions and organize thoughts. Blocking toxic individuals from your life can help protect your mental well-being. Keywords mommy issues, emotional baggage, trust issues, fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, relationship patterns, attachment styles, childhood trauma, neglect, criticism, emotional manipulation, self-image, emotional well-being, mommy issues, trauma, mental health, therapy, support, body image, high school, bullying --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
Happy birthday to me 🥳💞💞 and my gift to the world is this episode where I dive into my realizations since my last birthday. Hope it helps ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
Yeah, I'm more than a little angry and bitter so this is me telling you about it. I would write in my diary but I don't need any excuse to regress into the girl I once was so, I'll just say all this out loud...into a mic...for everyone and anyone to hear. This is my safe space. Speaking of, please leave a comment and let me know what you're bitter and angry about. I'd love to know. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
In this episode I talk about the current state of the world and why we all should stop bedrotting and instead focus on getting ourselves disciplined. Things can really bog us down and make us want to give into emotional needs that tell us to quit and stay in bed. I say, let's not give them the satisfaction --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
A rant ✨🧨 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
In this episode I’m telling you a little about how my new year is going so far. Seasonal depression, anxiety and negative vibes are weighing me down. I want the opposite vibes. Just a little more tender --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
Happy New Year! Yay! Let’s crush our goals. But first let me talk to you about my ADHD. I’ll tell you what it is, what impact it has on my life and mental health and what I’m doing about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
Let’s get vulnerable. In this episode I expose my own insecurities and talk to you about the upcoming holidays 🎄 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
I’m so grateful for hospitals, airports, libraries, laundry mats & people who made the hardest times of my life lovely. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
Cmon kid. Keep going. You can do it. Let’s talk about it ❄️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
Hey babies! We're on the road to self-discovery and mental wellness. I've taken a bold step by sharing my own journal entries with an AI, asking it to unravel my personality traits, flaws, strengths, and more. In this episode, I'll walk you through this unique and introspective journey. You'll hear firsthand how AI, with its unbiased lens, dissected my writings to reveal insights about my character that even I was unaware of. It's an exploration that's as fascinating as it is revealing. What does AI see in the words we write? How can it help us understand the deepest layers of our psyche? I was skeptical at first, but the experience turned out to be more enlightening than I could have imagined. From recognizing patterns in my emotions to highlighting aspects of my personality that need nurturing, the AI’s feedback was a mirror to my inner self. This episode is not about technical jargon or the future of AI; it's a deeply personal narrative. It's about how technology can help us understand ourselves better, leading to improved mental health and self-awareness. So, join me in this unique exploration of the self, guided by the unexpected wisdom of AI. Whether you're looking for a deeper understanding of your own mind or just curious about the intersection of mental health and technology, this episode is for you. Listen, share and interact! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
I promise I understand the premise. I love that there are people out there who can genuinely sit around a table with their loved ones and enjoy a feast while being thankful for their good fortune. I mean that. However, this is for the rest of you. Spending the holiday alone for any reason? Feel like the traditional narrative of Thanksgiving doesn't quite fit your life experience? Or maybe you're grappling with the darker history behind this holiday? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the complexities of Thanksgiving – the mixed emotions, and the reality that not everyone has a picture-perfect holiday. We'll explore alternative ways to spend the day, from self-care rituals to creating new traditions that feel right for you. Plus, I'll share some personal gripes about the skewed version what it truly means to be a friend these days and how people can be annoying in an almost attention-seeking manner. As promised in the episode here's my PS5 gamer tag: Summer_Baby91 Add me! You are not alone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support
In this episode I talk about how my immediate family members don't like me as a person. I get into why I feel that way, how I've dealt with it and why I no longer care. I like me and that's what matters. I like you too :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdanxious/support