Today, I wanted to chat about an article on the Science Daily website that discusses a possible link between your gut health and your mental health. Can your gut health affect your mental health? Let me know if you have found this to be the case. Message me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
People who have anxiety often have to deal with many different symptoms. Some are more common than others, and today, I talk about some of the more unusual symptoms of anxiety. If you have any of these or other unusual symptoms, please let me know. You can contact me via email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or on Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
If you are at work, school or doing your shopping, you might sometimes have panic attacks, or suffer a crisis. A mental health survival pack can be a good way to help you get through it or find the help you need. Let me know what you use, or if you have a mental health survival pack. You can find me on Instagram (Walking with Anxiety) Twitter (@walkingwithanxi) or email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
With the cancellation of the Jeremy Kyle show in the UK, and the government looking at the issue of reality television, is this the end of these shows as we know them? Please let me know your thoughts, you can message me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
Depression can be hard to spot sometimes, for the person with depression, and those around them. So how can you spot when someone is depressed and how can you help them? Please tell me your thoughts by hitting me up on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email the show stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
This week, I had a strange experience that caused me to re-evaluate the way that I try to use mindfulness to help with my anxiety and panic attacks. Please tell me your mindfulness techniques and how they work for you. Contact me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or email stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
An interesting article on Psychology Today mentions a study that has indicated a link between improved mental health and being in a religious community. Does religion help people with poor mental health? Can any close community offer the same support and help even without religion? Please let me know your thoughts and comments either at stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or on Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
With the recent backlash towards Burger King, are large companies making fun or just looking for profit from mental health, or are they simply being naive? Please subscribe and follow me on your podcast platform. I would also love to hear your thoughts on Twitter @walkingwithanxi or stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
Finding the right person can be hard, and it can be even worse if you feel you aren't worthy or you feel that no-one can love you. However, there are ways that you can find love and find the right person for you. P.S I have recently added my podcast to Podcoin which allows you to get rewards while listening to me! You can get the app on iTunes and Google Play. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
One of the little-known symptoms of anxiety can be anger and short-temper. Why does it happen, and what can you do about it? Please let me know your thoughts and stories either by email on stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
A common issue with anxiety and high stress levels is digestive problems. I discuss some of those problems and ways you can try to relive them symptoms. Please tell me your experiences by emailing me stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or on Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder and how can it affect you? I will be talking about SAD and why seasonal affective disorder causes so many problems for people. I would love to hear your thoughts, email me on stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk or on Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
In this phobia special, I look at Entomophobia and talk about how you can try to overcome it. Please message me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi with your comments or email me stevendaws@walkingwithanxiety.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
Despite a lot of good work by many people, there are still instances of employers not helping those with poor mental health. Even large companies are seeing instances of poor understanding of mental health among some managers and team leaders. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
With so much discussion of greater inclusion in movies and TV shows, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker just a few months away, I ask if there isn't already enough inclusion in these franchises. Do TV shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek and Star Wars already do a good job, or are they trying too hard? Please let me know what you think by leaving a comment. or reaching out on Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
People get help with their mental health in many ways, and that includes taking medication. So why do some people shame those that choose to take them? Please leave a comment or catch me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
As a parent of an autistic child, I know that they have many facets to their personality, one of them being that they will often say things at the most unexpected times. This was one of those occasions. Please feel free to comment, review and follow my podcast, you can also reach me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
There are a lot of people who are now using pet therapy for mental health problems. They provide a vital role in supporting people and they in return, give unconditional love. I also love animals, and ours are extremely helpful to all of us. However, I do have an issue with poop.... Please leave a comment on my Instagram (walking with anxiety) or Twitter (@walkingwithanxi) and let me know how animals help you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
If you have ever put videos on YouTube, you will know how hard it can be to get the right content on the platform. My first effort at uploading a video relating to mental health was less than impressive. If you want to have a laugh at my product review, you can see it on my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SCa1W8JrZAkePoFzbADPw Please leave a comment on my Twitter @walkingwithanxi if you liked it, or if you want to tell me how bad it was! --- Send in a voice message: https://a...
I have found that one of the side effects of taking antidepressants is that I gain too much weight, so my wife and I have decided to try some new portion control boxes. They help you to regulate your portions and hopefully lose weight as a result. Here is a link to the boxes if you want to check them out https://amzn.to/2Ia4e66 Have you found that antidepressants make you gain weight? Have you found that these portion control boxes work? Please comment here or on my Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- ...
Time for another phobia special, and today its all about Coulrophobia, which is a phobia of clowns. Why do some people have a phobia of clowns? How can you try to overcome your phobia? Let me know if you have Coulrophobia or if you know someone that does, message me here or on my Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
On this mothers day, I wanted to give thanks to all the amazing mothers out there, including my own who passed away in 2016. I also want to say that if you didn't have a good mum for whatever reason, then you are still a good person, you don't need to have an amazing mum for that. Please comment and review my podcast, you can also comment on my Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
I am going back to my home town of Croydon over the weekend to see my football team Crystal Palace. I have always enjoyed going back if just for the nostalgia. How do you feel about going back to your home town? Let me know in the comments or @walkingwithanxi on Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
If you use a lot of social media, you will see that there are always new studies showing something is bad or good for you. What was bad for you last year, is now good for you, and vice versa. In fact, I think the truth is somewhere in the middle, in moderation, and taking all these studies and news articles with a pinch of salt. Please subscribe to my podcast, leave a review or message me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi I would love to hear your opinions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor....
A recent problem with our route for the school run meant we had to take a more scenic way. What we found, was it was so much nicer and more relaxing. Sometimes these small changes, can make a big difference in your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
I had a surreal experience in my local shop the other day that I had to share. I like shopping, but I'm not so keen on interacting with other people, so this experience made me a little self-conscious. Tell me your shopping stories in the comments or by DM on Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
With the uncertainty of Brexit in the UK and Europe, it is understandable that some people are starting to suffer from Brexit anxiety. Are you one of those with high anxiety over Brexit? Is Brexit affecting your mental health? Please leave comments on the podcast and review if you like the show. You can also DM me your thoughts on Twitter @walkingwithanxi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message...
With the latest Marvel Avengers Endgame trailer released only a few days ago, what were the highlights and the things to look out for in the movie? Let me know what you think, leave a comment or let me know on Twitter @stevendaws --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
With the new Formula 1 season underway in Australia, it was already showing signs of team orders between Ferrari teammates. Do team orders spoil the competitiveness and enjoyment of the sport? Should team orders be banned in F1? Let me know what you think, leave a comment or let me know on Twitter @stevendaws --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-with-anxiety/message
Today is the first of a series of special episodes on phobias. This week, its agoraphobia, or a fear of being in open or confined spaces with no escape. I talk about how agoraphobia affects people, the symptoms of agoraphobia, and how you can help overcome your fear. If you have any stories or experiences you would like to share, please let me know. You can contact me on Twitter @walkingwithanxi You can find out more about agoraphobia here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/walking-...
