#6 Putting Out Fires
Summary
Anxiety! Content warning: Frank discussion of mental health. This entire episode is devoted to the discussion of anxiety and how it affects our lives and relationships. From jealousy to missed opportunities, the Pod opens up about negative self talk and fears of being in trouble.
The good news is that nearly everyone experiences anxious thoughts and feelings, so you’re not alone if this affects your life. This episode discusses resources, therapy, polyamorous relationships and dating, and the Pod’s successes and failures. Get more access to The Pod: patreon.com/podpodcvltcast **Bonus: Tips for finding porn gifs.
Terms of Note
Here are some terms and phrases we use in this podcast and links to articles we find informative. If we say something unfamiliar to you, please drop us a line on Twitter @podpodcvltcast FB /podpodcvltcast or email: thepod@podpodcvltcast.com
- Anxiety
- Autism and Anxiety
- Theory of Mind
- Anxiety is Selfish
- Anxiety and Anger
- Emotional Concepts
- Bisexual People are Greedy?
- Sanctuary- A Time Out
- Comet
- Active Listening
- Journaling
- First Draft Thoughts – communicating to someone that the feelings and thoughts you wish to discuss are not fully formed and setting a clear expectation whether you need to be heard, help processing, or for a change to happen.
Resources & References
- Article: On Anxiety and Polyamory
- Movie: Defending Your Life
- Therapy App: Breakthrough.com
- Therapy App: Talkspace
- Book: The Four Agreements
- Workbook: Healing Trauma
- Book: Walking the Tiger
- Book: How Emotions Are Made
- Talk: “Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice”
- Talk: “Listening to Shame”
- App: Wysa – Cognitive Behavioral Coaching
- App: Daylio – Mood Tracker
- Website: Fetlife
- Website: Meetup.com
- Podcast: Multiamory
- Website: 7cupsoftea.com
Credits & Contact
- Hosts: Max, Chastain, Hannah, & Erik
- Website: www.podpodcvltcast.com
- Email: thepod@podpodcvltcast.com
- Title Music: “Spencer – Bluegrass” by Lobo Loco
- Midroll Music: “The Point Break” by Pale Blue/Goberino
