Anxiety Makes Me Poop

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/anxietymakesmepoopWe 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/supportBuilding Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooksThis 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.

This wasn’t really about an airplane seat. It was about how easily we give up our comfort to avoid social discomfort. How quickly politeness turns into pressure. And how often we absorb the consequences of someone else’s lack of planning because we don’t want to look like the bad guy.What stuck with me wasn’t the smell of the bathroom, the broken recliner, or even the frustration—it was the realization that I said yes when I meant no. And that quiet resentment afterward? That’s your internal boundary alarm going off.So if you take anything from this, let it be this:Other people’s situations don’t automatically become your responsibility. Empathy doesn’t require self-sacrifice. And “no” doesn’t need a justification to be valid.Being kind should never mean being uncomfortable on someone else’s behalf.Sometimes the real work isn’t fixing the moment—it’s understanding why it stayed with us, forgiving ourselves for how we handled it, and deciding how we’ll protect our peace next time.And hey—if this episode made you rethink a moment where you said yes out of pressure instead of alignment, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there. The growth is noticing it… and choosing differently next time.All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoopWe 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 allows us to keep 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/supportBuilding Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooksThis 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.

In tonight’s episode, Meredith talks about a gas station that had her fully convinced it was the funniest place on earth... until she actually stepped inside. She unpacks how our brains build expectations, how disappointment lives in the body (not just our feelings), and why sometimes the nervous system decides, “Cool, we’re never doing that again.”It’s an episode about projection, prediction, and learning to laugh at the signs without letting one awkward interaction ruin the whole vibe.All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoopWe 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 allows us to keep 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/supportBuilding Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooksThis 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.

Episode Highlights / Show NotesWhat We Talk About:Why do we feel sad after amazing experiences—big nights, games, or vacations?The science behind it: dopamine crash, adrenaline comedown, and anxious thoughts sneaking in.Post-vacation blues are just a supercharged version of post-fun sadness.Practical AMMP-approved tips to enjoy your day even after the fun is over.Tips to Bounce Back:Savor a mini reward – coffee, chocolate, or a funny clip.Relive the fun – photos, videos, or messages for a mental encore.Move your body – walk, stretch, or do mini workouts to reset.Plan a micro-adventure – small experiences to give your brain anticipation.Journal gratitude – one line about a highlight keeps the momentum going.Laugh at yourself – humor is a superpower for anxiety.Micro-nap/rest – give your nervous system a gentle reboot.Fun AMMP Moments:“Two years ago, anxiety made us poop. Two years later, it made a community laugh.”Post-fun or post-vacation jet lag is normal—and hilarious when you survive it.Takeaway:Feeling blue after fun doesn’t mean it wasn’t great. Your brain just doesn’t know how to exit the party gracefully. Snack, nap, laugh, repeat.All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoopWe 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 allows us to keep 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/supportBuilding Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooksThis 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.

All episodes are based on true experiences, so please be kind.“You should just relax.”“You should stop overthinking.”“You should look on the bright side.”Most of the time, the people saying these things mean well. They’re trying to help, fix, or improve the situation. But intention isn’t everything — timing and delivery matter.In this episode, we talk about the full circle of “shoulds”: the experience of being on the receiving end and what’s happening for the person giving the advice. We explore why these phrases land the way they do and how understanding both sides can change the conversation.All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoopWe 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 allows us to keep 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/supportBuilding Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooksThis 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.

If you’re listening to this right now, I’m really glad you’re here.This episode is for anyone whose anxiety shows up uninvited, sometimes emotionally or physically, and sometimes in ways that make you think, wow… my body and mind really chose chaos today.If that’s you, welcome. You’re in good company.Today isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s not about optimizing, hustling, or becoming a brand-new person by next Tuesday. It’s about doing your best and remembering that your best actually counts.All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoopWe 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 allows us to keep 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/supportBuilding Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273Meredith's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CSF3812J/allbooksThis 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.