Us Anxious Folk

About Us Anxious Folk

- Us Anxious Folk - A podcast for the anxious, the overwhelmed, the perpetually panicked. Hosted by Lauren Rose, a 30-something recovered agoraphobic & author who is passionate about continuing the mental health conversation. Us Anxious Folk aims to unravel and explore anxiety in all shapes and forms and with anxious folk from around the globe. www.iamlaurenrose.com (https://www.iamlaurenrose.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Author Lauren Rose

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jul 2021

Latest episode

13 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Sept 2025

   Ep 57: Growing With Anxiety...Flo talks Toilet Anxiety, Panic & Presence

   My Website - http://iamlaurenrose.com My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenr_rose My Book - https://www.amazon.com.au/Here-You-Are-Courageous-Relationship/dp/1401994415 In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I’m joined by Flo Hohenleitner, who spent years climbing the corporate ladder after moving to Malta a decade ago, eventually stepping into leadership roles—while privately battling severe anxiety. A breaking point came in New York, where a major panic attack pushed him to make a life-changing choice: to face his anxiety head-on. That decision led him to Bali, where he immersed himself in mindfulness, wellness, and connection-based practices. Today, he’s an event organiser and the host of Grow with the Flo, a podcast exploring how to grow with more presence, openness, and intention. Flo opens up about his 10-year journey with anxiety—particularly toilet anxiety and panic—and the ways it shaped his daily life, relationships, and ability to travel. From worrying about using bathrooms while apartment hunting with his girlfriend, to panic attacks in taxis, restaurants, and even while abroad, his story is both raw and deeply relatable. We dive into: * How anxiety can intensify over time, and what it looks like when it begins to dominate everyday life. * The turning point when a panic attack in New York forced Flo to confront his fears, eventually leading him to build a new life in Bali. * The complicated impact of toilet anxiety—from romantic relationships to the constant fear of being an “inconvenience” to others. * The importance of vulnerability, openness, and self-compassion in managing anxiety and connecting with others. * Practical ways Flo manages his anxiety today: mindfulness, movement, focusing on the present, and speaking openly about his experiences. Flo’s story is a reminder that even when life looks “successful” on the outside, it’s possible to be overwhelmed on the inside—and that both truths can exist at once. His journey shows the power of hitting rock bottom, choosing presence over fear, and learning to live with anxiety rather than against it. You can find Flo on instagram https://www.instagram.com/grow.with_the.flo/ YouTube @GrowWithTheFloPodcast (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC0fa0nEHGI8UELB7ibn_PSw)and Spotify If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! For all enquiries, please email me at "hello@iamlaurenrose.com" If you are struggling with an anxiety disorder, PLEASE don't be afraid to seek help. You can get help RIGHT NOW from Beyond Blue - call 1300 22 4636, or visit https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support?&gclid=CjwKEAjwkPS6BRD2ioKR7K245jASJAD1ZqHOKpibw-KeAuRr2anqlMlyC8Kg0qn04AeBkubgTE1xhBoCN0Xw_wcB Lauren Rose is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Lauren Rose at www.iamlaurenrose.com/subscribe (https://www.iamlaurenrose.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

2. 

   13 Aug 2025

   Episode 56: Fear, Courage, and the Space In Between

   In this episode of Us Anxious Folk, I talk about a concept that has been really helpful for me lately — the idea that two completely opposite truths can be true at the exact same time. When you live with anxiety or panic, it’s easy to get stuck in “either/or” thinking — I have to fix this before I can do anything or I have to push through fear no matter what. But what if it’s actually possible to hold both: I’m anxious and I can still do this? I share how this shift has shown up in my own life — from managing toilet anxiety to rethinking my morning routine — and how embracing this “dual truth” approach has given me more flexibility, more self-compassion, and way less pressure to get it “all right” before I live my life. If you’ve ever felt like your anxiety leaves you stuck between doing nothing or burning yourself out by doing everything, this episode might just give you the middle ground you’ve been looking for. And, as always, if you feel called to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, I’d love to hear from you — you can reach me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. Lauren Rose is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Lauren Rose at www.iamlaurenrose.com/subscribe (https://www.iamlaurenrose.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

3. 

   22 Jun 2025

   Episode 55 - Living With, Not Against: Michele Talks Health Anxiety, Self-Compassion, and Redefining a Good Life

   Podcast host Lauren Rose interviews Michele about her experiences with health anxiety, the impact of peri-menopause, and redefining a good life with self-compassion.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

32 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

52

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

51