Welcome to Anxious While - the podcast that pulls back the curtain on modern life, tackling wellness, self-identity, minority experiences in America, and the absolute chaos of adulthood. We’re here to have the conversations others shy away from—the raw, the real, and the ones that make you question everything.
What’s our mission? To amplify the voices that get drowned out, the stories that don’t fit neatly into the mainstream. We believe storytelling isn’t just about sharing—it’s about disrupting, connecting, and making space for the narratives that shape us. Through candid conversations, we’re here to foster self-care, spark understanding, and highlight both the struggles and wins of navigating life’s many contradictions.
This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a movement. A space where identity, culture, and mental health collide—unapologetic, unfiltered, and always real. Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation.
Your Mirror is Calling | Why You Should Be Concerned with the Outside
Let’s be real—people do judge you based on how you look, whether they admit it or not. In this episode, we’re talking about why caring about your appearance isn’t shallow, it’s essential. From hygiene and skincare to personal style and confidence, we’re breaking down how showing up for yourself on the outside can change how you feel on the inside. Plus, we get into how to keep it real in a world full of filters, social media pressure, and beauty standards that are doing the most. This isn’t about impressing anyone else - it’s about showing up as the best version of you.
9 Apr 2025
The Confidence Trap | Main Character or Menace?
Let’s talk confidence vs. cockiness - because some folks really have it twisted. This episode dives into the messy in-between: mental health, fake personalities, social media stunts, and the loudest people overcompensating for the least. We’re calling out fake flexers, side-eyeing the delulu disguised as manifestation, and breaking down why some strangers stay rude for no reason. But we’re not just here to rant—we’re dropping real talk on how to build confidence that actually sticks, without losing your grip on reality. No filters, no fluff. Just the truth. Let’s get into it.
Meet the Hosts
Say hi to Emperor on Instagram (https://instagram.com/thee.emp3ror) or TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@emperorsize)
Say hi to Tevin on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tevnoir) or TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@tevnoir)
Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
Drop a message in our Question + Suggestion Box (https://www.videoask.com/f5lfnxppb)
Hit us up at hi@anxiouswhile.com (mailto:hi@anxiouswhile.com)
DM us @anxiouswhile - Instagram (https://instagram.com/anxiouswhile/) | TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@anxiouswhile) | Facebook (https://facebook.com/anxiouswhile)
1 Apr 2025
The Aftershow: Rebranding the Main Character (FREE BONUS CONTENT)
Welcome to the Anxious While Aftershow - where we take the conversation up a notch. This is the unfiltered, unhinged, and maybe slightly petty debrief you didn’t know you needed. We’re spilling the extra thoughts, reacting in real-time, and saying the things we probably should’ve kept to ourselves. If the main episode is the blueprint, the aftershow is the group chat. Buckle up - it’s about to get spicy.
In our inaugural aftershow, we’re calling out the art of cutting toxic people off for good. No sugarcoating, no second chances- just real talk on protecting your peace.
Meet the Hosts
Say hi to Emperor on Instagram (https://instagram.com/thee.emp3ror) or TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@emperorsize)
Say hi to Tevin on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tevnoir) or TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@tevnoir)
Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
Drop a message in our Question + Suggestion Box (https://www.videoask.com/f5lfnxppb)
Hit us up at hi@anxiouswhile.com (mailto:hi@anxiouswhile.com)
DM us @anxiouswhile - Instagram (https://instagram.com/anxiouswhile/) | TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@anxiouswhile) | Facebook (https://facebook.com/anxiouswhile)
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
48,910
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
57
Social presence
94
YouTube
76
Engagement
51
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