There’s no finish line in the war on anxiety—just awkward truces, rogue gummies, and the occasional poem read to a crowd of Dutch wedding guests. In the season finale, I retrace the long, winding road I’ve taken with anxiety: how it shaped my identity, my vices, my voice… and ultimately, my podcast.

We cover childhood teasing, alcohol as a confidence prop, therapy breakthroughs, box breathing, reluctant meditation, and what happens when you finally stop fighting anxiety and just let it live in the guest room.

Bonus resources below that I mention in the episode, because the tools that helped me might just help you too:

• David Nichtern’s Meditation for Everyday Life course


• David Nichtern on The Duncan Trussell Family Hour


• Andrew Huberman’s guide to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance