Anxious, Broke, and Loving It

Parasocial, But Make It Healing...Connection Without Disappearing Into It

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2519928/open_sms] In this episode, we're taking about parasocial relationships- those connections we form with characters, actors, creators, and fandom spaces that feel like home. We'll explore why they matter, how they help us survive hard seasons, and how to keep them supportive instead of draining. Because loving fandom deeply doesn't mean losing yourself in it- it means learning how to let it lift you without carrying the whole weight of your heart. This is about connection, not consumption. Healing, not guilt.  https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJw3ie9Yg/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJw3ie9Yg/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.instagram.com/anxiousbrokelovingit?igsh=MTV1cmI0ejg3dWFraQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/anxiousbrokelovingit?igsh=MTV1cmI0ejg3dWFraQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] https://www.tiktok.com/@anxiousbrokelovin?_t=ZT-8zOZQmlNXHq&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@anxiousbrokelovin?_t=ZT-8zOZQmlNXHq&_r=1] anxiousbrokelovingit@gmail.com

At The End Of The Rope(Still Holding On): Hang In There Kitten

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2519928/open_sms] When all the spoons are gone, when the tired never seems to go away, when you're just so tried of "faking it till you make it", when your bones are tired, and absolutely everything and nothing all at the same time makes you cry- Well, then you're finding yourself where I am right now. At the end of the rope, but still hanging on kitten. If you're listening to this and you're worn out too, hang in there kitten. You're not weak you're tired, there's a difference. Shout out to all the lovelies I blanked on when recording, including Wayward MARKET- why did I try and make it so hard??? In this podcast we talk about giving more than you take, new con season, Las Vegas guests, giving Jensen Ackles the Countdown scrapbook in Nashville, losing friends but holding tight to others, and just trying to make it through. I see you guys. No fancy edits or music on this one, and you'll even get to hear PJ make her first appearance (sorry if you hear her snoring). We're still here, and that's enough for now.... https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJw3ie9Yg/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJw3ie9Yg/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.instagram.com/anxiousbrokelovingit?igsh=MTV1cmI0ejg3dWFraQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/anxiousbrokelovingit?igsh=MTV1cmI0ejg3dWFraQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] https://www.tiktok.com/@anxiousbrokelovin?_t=ZT-8zOZQmlNXHq&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@anxiousbrokelovin?_t=ZT-8zOZQmlNXHq&_r=1] anxiousbrokelovingit@gmail.com

I did everything wrong and still had an amazing con!!

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2519928/open_sms] What happens when you don't follow all the tips and tricks and rules? Guess what- con is still amazing!! Check out this week as we head to NashCon with a 2 week planning period!!! https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJw3ie9Yg/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJw3ie9Yg/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.instagram.com/anxiousbrokelovingit?igsh=MTV1cmI0ejg3dWFraQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/anxiousbrokelovingit?igsh=MTV1cmI0ejg3dWFraQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] https://www.tiktok.com/@anxiousbrokelovin?_t=ZT-8zOZQmlNXHq&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@anxiousbrokelovin?_t=ZT-8zOZQmlNXHq&_r=1] anxiousbrokelovingit@gmail.com

Con Besties, Con Families, and Con Breakups

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2519928/open_sms] Fandom isn’t just about panels and photo ops—it’s about the people you meet along the way. In this episode, we explore the friendships that become your chosen family, the bonds that lift you up, and the heartbreaks when relationships crumble. We’ll share tips on finding your community, maintaining healthy connections, and bouncing back after fandom fallouts. Whether you’re navigating a new friendship or mourning a lost one, this episode is a celebration of the people who make fandom feel like home. Who’s your chosen con family? Share your stories, shout out your besties, and let’s celebrate the people who make fandom feel like home. https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJw3ie9Yg/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJw3ie9Yg/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.instagram.com/anxiousbrokelovingit?igsh=MTV1cmI0ejg3dWFraQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/anxiousbrokelovingit?igsh=MTV1cmI0ejg3dWFraQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] https://www.tiktok.com/@anxiousbrokelovin?_t=ZT-8zOZQmlNXHq&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@anxiousbrokelovin?_t=ZT-8zOZQmlNXHq&_r=1] anxiousbrokelovingit@gmail.com

It’s Not Just a Lanyard: The Art of the Con Fit!

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2519928/open_sms] A convention isn’t just a weekend—it’s a runway, a reunion, and sometimes a battlefield of badge bling. In this episode, we break down the unspoken language of the con fit—from the shoes that will save your life in line, to the jacket that makes you feel like the main character, to the lanyard that quietly says, “I belong here.” We’ll talk comfy vs. cosplay, tips for packing light but stylish, how to balance self-expression with practicality, and why sometimes a simple bracelet or button can become your whole personality for the weekend. Whether you’re rocking jeans and fandom tees or going full glam, the art of the con fit is about more than clothes—it’s about claiming your place in the community. What’s your ultimate con fit? Do you have a signature tee, a pair of sneakers that never fail, or maybe a piece of con jewelry with a story? Share your photos and stories with us—we want to see how you rock your badge and your fit! https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJw3ie9Yg/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJw3ie9Yg/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.instagram.com/anxiousbrokelovingit?igsh=MTV1cmI0ejg3dWFraQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/anxiousbrokelovingit?igsh=MTV1cmI0ejg3dWFraQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] https://www.tiktok.com/@anxiousbrokelovin?_t=ZT-8zOZQmlNXHq&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@anxiousbrokelovin?_t=ZT-8zOZQmlNXHq&_r=1] anxiousbrokelovingit@gmail.com