A lighthearted look at anxiety — what it is, why it shows up, and how to manage it with tools like therapy, breathing, gaming, and the occasional lasagna.
🧠 In this episode:
Lydia and Andy dive deep into the world of anxiety — how it works, why it shows up uninvited, and what you can actually do about it.
Spoiler: it's not just yoga and herbal tea (though those are fine too).
🔧 We cover:
What anxiety really is and how it affects your brain (hello, amygdala)
Generalised anxiety vs. social anxiety
Medication, therapy, and that ever-elusive thing called balance
Practical tools that actually help:
Breathing techniques
Weighted blankets
Journaling
Video games as escape (Fortnite fans, unite)
Dancing it out like no one's watching
The sacred ritual of comfort movies and hot chocolate
Why your brain thinks emails are lions 🦁
The magic of Red Dead Redemption and Pride & Prejudice
🎮 Also featuring:
Weird news: Sheep stuck on a roof & Winnie-the-Pooh-style bear break-ins
Lasagna-based adulting
📚 Resources & Support:
Struggling with anxiety or want to learn more?
Visit: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/
Mind offers brilliant tools, symptom explainers, and guidance on how to speak to your GP.
🎵 April Showers by Kjartan Abel
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Additional stock video thanks to Canva
Video by Matthias Groeneveld – Pixabay
