a, b, c, d, e, f, g... I have so much anxiety. a is for anxious is a podcast that tackles the taboo topic of anxiety through diary-like episodes. Join anxious overachiever Alyx Ang as she exposes the realities of having a Generalized Anxiety Disorder and her journey through healing in her early 20s, one letter at a time. Each episode will highlight a new letter of the alphabet, centering a prevalent anxiety that Alyx or her guests have experienced.
we're backk..... and with a spicy episode 🌶️ because x is for x-rated, or rather, sex and intimacy. with the help of today's guests, greta and amelia, we dive into everything from our first sexual experiences, sex education, disassociating during sex, and so much more!
content warnings for this episode: sexual content, sexual assault and harassment, sexual trauma, alcohol and substance use.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, Y is for _____________ . can you guess what Y is for? 👀
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music (https://www.instagram.com/brandonydmusic/)
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain (https://www.instagram.com/zoecainart/)
follow the podcast on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aisforanxiouspod/)!
follow alyx ang on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alyxandriaang/)!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness.
30 Sept 2024
w is for womanhood w/ Sophie
this week for episode w, i am joined by fellow mental health advocate Sophie Szew. from a young age, Sophie grappled with the concept of womanhood and their gender, something that they pointedly describe as "inextricably linked to anxiety." at its core, today's episode is about identity and its link to our mental health.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, X is for _____________ . can you guess what X is for? 👀
sophie's book recommendations from today's episode:
Thick: And Other Essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom
Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity by C. Riley Snorton
follow sophie:
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sophie_szew/)
be on season 2 of a is for anxious! apply here:
https://forms.gle/NHpjRviF29XESC4K6
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music (https://www.instagram.com/brandonydmusic/)
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain (https://www.instagram.com/zoecainart/)
follow the podcast on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aisforanxiouspod/)!
follow alyx ang on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alyxandriaang/)!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
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29 Jul 2024
v is for video games w/ Mackenzie
this week for episode v, i am joined by my friend Mackenzie to talk about our anxieties of video games. as a recent avid video game player, Mackenzie tells us about her experience as a female gamer, performance anxiety, and how video games can also be beneficial for her mental health.
stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, W is for _____________ . can you guess what W is for? 👀
follow mackenzie:
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mackenziespocket)
be on season 2 of a is for anxious! apply here:
https://forms.gle/NHpjRviF29XESC4K6
resources + links:
- https://www.nami.org/help
- https://988lifeline.org
- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/
- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
- https://aakomaproject.org
- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/
intro and outro music created + produced by Brandon Y.D. Music (https://www.instagram.com/brandonydmusic/)
podcast cover art + art direction created by Zoë Cain (https://www.instagram.com/zoecainart/)
follow the podcast on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aisforanxiouspod/)!
follow alyx ang on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alyxandriaang/)!
Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aisforanxiouspod/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aisforanxiouspod/support)
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5.0 / 5
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
30 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100
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97
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