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Kidneys Give Me Anxiety (Cass is here!)

Cassandra recently learned that she has a high level of protein in her urine. After leaving her doctor's appointment with more questions than answers, she found herself dealing with growing medical anxiety. In this conversation, she shares what her doctor told her, the research she did to better understand her test results, and what she's learned about protein in the urine, kidney health, and advocating for yourself when navigating uncertain medical news. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop [https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop] We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps us creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life. Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support [https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support] Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! [https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273] https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks] This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

Anxiety Makes Me Puke (Cass is here!)

Warning! This one is real... maybe don't eat while listening! Meredith waited months to go to a concert with one of her best friends, and it didn't go well for her. Let's talk about food poisoning. Yuck. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop [https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop] We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps us creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life. Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support [https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support] Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! [https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273] https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks] This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

Giant Inflatable Unicorn Display

Today's episode, we're talking about the person who always offers to help set up the Giant Inflatable Unicorn Displays but somehow never shows up when it's time to actually show up. Psychology is fascinating because many people genuinely see themselves as helpful; the offer gives them a sense of contributing, even when the follow-through rarely happens. Eventually, the anxiety disappears when YOU stop expecting promises to be kept and start judging people by patterns rather than words. Keep to your plan, and anyone else showing up is a bonus! We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps us creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life. Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support [https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support] Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! [https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273] https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks] This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

The Great Patience Shortage

A simple grocery store moment becomes a snapshot of modern impatience, in which small delays feel like major injustices. The episode explores how anxiety, lack of awareness, and constant urgency can turn everyday interactions into unnecessary tension for essential workers. It closes by reminding listeners that patience is a quiet form of respect and one of the easiest ways to make the world feel a little less sharp around the edges. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop [https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop] We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps us creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life. Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support [https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support] Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! [https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273] https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks] This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.

Remember Why You Started

Sometimes we get so overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected that we forget why we started something we once loved. I realized I didn’t start podcasting for numbers or pressure — I started because I love sharing stories, connecting with people, and creating something real. This episode is a reminder to keep going, give yourself grace during hard seasons, and reconnect with the reason you started in the first place. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop [https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop] We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps us creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life. Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support [https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support] Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! [https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273] https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooks] This episode contains content that some may find emotionally challenging. This is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health support. If you are struggling with persistent or severe mental health challenges, it's essential to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for guidance and assistance. Therapy provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive changes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step toward overall mental well-being. All original content, unless otherwise stated, and music written and performed by Anxiety Makes Me Poop.