Do you ever find yourself hearing or reading about someone struggling with a health issue, only to wonder if you might have it too? Do you worry a headache could mean you're about to have an aneurysm or that a simple cut could get infected and cause a life-threatening risk? You're not alone! Perhaps what you're feeling is anxiety, not another illness. Of course, we're not doctors, but listen as we dive into the complex topic of health anxiety and as we share our own experiences, including late night searches on "Doctor Google," only to realize it's gas!  Write us a review! Thanks :)   Recommendations:   Workin' Moms  Crook & Marker Hard Seltzers  Sources:  Illness anxiety disorder  Always worried about your health? You may be dealing with health anxiety disorder  Study finds 89% of US citizens turn to Google before their doctor  Physical Symptoms of Anxiety: How Does It Feel?  'Mind Over Matter' May Actually Work When It Comes To Health, Study Finds --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Do you ever look in the mirror and think how did I get here? Or, did I really want this? This week, we explore the anxiety that comes from feeling like you don't know who you are. With so many influences out there, it's easy to get lost in the thick of it all. Join us as we talk it through, and dive into potential ways to find yourself again.  Instead of recommendations this week, listen as we attempt a "finding yourself" exercise. Feel free to try one at home and share it with us! :) Sources:  Identity Issues Identity Crisis: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments 5 Workplace Dynamics That Fuel An Employee Identity Crisis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Do you often feel uncomfortable when someone acknowledges or compliments your accomplishments? Do you feel like you don't deserve the praise? Or perhaps you're concerned about your friendships and worry that a physical distance could mean an emotional one. Listen as we dive in on what exactly it means to feel like a fraud and the worries of being exposed as one, even if you're not. We share the facts, our own experiences and even a few embarrassing truths. Open your ears as we open the dialogue.  Recommendations:  Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 Jasmine Green Tea Oil Control Toner Sources: Yes, Impostor Syndrome Is Real. Here's How to Deal With It Feel like a fraud? Friendship Imposter Syndrome Explains Why You Sometimes Feel Like Your BFF Hates You The ‘Liking Gap’ Might Be Why You Wonder if People Secretly Hate You --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Do you find yourself overcome with feelings of guilt, even when you're not sure if it's rational or not? What's the difference anyway? In this episode, we dive into why some guilt can actually be beneficial, but holding onto it for too long can have the opposite effect. We also offer researched solutions on how to maintain boundaries and still support these who don't seem to ever apologize or take responsibility.  Guilt can be tricky, but we're here to open the dialogue and share our own, honest experiences.  Recommendations:  The Hunting Wives by May Cobb The Bold Type on Hulu Sources: Dealing With Guilt 9 Ways to Talk Yourself Out of Unnecessary Guilt How to Help Someone With Antisocial Personality Disorder Regret vs. Remorse Guilt: A Distressing Effect of Anxiety --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Nature gives us so much to be thankful for. As we transition toward a warmer season, let’s appreciate the warmth that’s always been here - the sun. Take a moment to close your eyes and breathe. Enter our meditation to the sun. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Have you ever been overwhelmed by your mental to-do list? Do you often find yourself stressing over invisible expectations? In this episode, we discuss managing the burdens you can't actually see, the ones that are often work without the pay. Additionally, we brainstorm how gender can play a role, we explore "errand paralysis" and we discuss tactics that might just help dump some of that mental "poop". Enter, mental load.  Recommendations: Get outside and enjoy the sunshine when you feel anxious :)  Are You The One? Season 3 on Hulu Sources: https://theindependent.sg/why-millennials-struggle-with-burnout-and-errand-paralysis-a-closer-look-at-how-they-were-raised/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sensory-overload#treatment https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelcarrell/2019/08/15/lets-share-womens-mental-load/?sh=345924296bd6 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171220005984/en/New-Research-Shows-the-%E2%80%9CMental-Load%E2%80%9D-is-Real-and-Significantly-Impacts-Working-Mothers-Both-at-Home-and-Work https://www.parent.com/blogs/conversations/want-reduce-mental-load-stop-delegating-start-specializing https://www.healthline.com/health/relationships/mental-load#:~:text=The%20mental%20load%2C%20also%20called,the%20load%2C%20so%20to%20speak. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

There's no shame in needing a moment of scripted television to distract from the real thoughts boggling your mind. Take this moment to close your eyes and imagine a fantasy world of swear words and spilled drinks. Enter our mediation on reality TV.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

How do you find that balance between parenting and personal life? Why are some people not having kids in protest of the environment and what can we learn from that? In this second part of a two part series, we dive into the additional fears we have about raising kids and share research on how to cope while parenting during Covid-times. Plus, listen about Josie's terrifying experience while walking her dogs and how she was an amazing pet mama. Recommendations:  Be aware when you walk and be a good pet owner T.L.C Poetry Laura Clery - I'm not doing well right now  Sources "I refuse": Miley Cyrus is going on BirthStrike. And she's not alone. ‘I had second thoughts’: the Gen Z-ers choosing not to have children The Challenges of Parenting During COVID-19 More than a third of millennials share Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's worry about having kids while the threat of climate change looms 5 Facts About Safe, Legal Abortion That Don’t Get Enough Attention Abortion Bans Pose A Danger To All Mothers. For Black Women, They’re Especially Damaging “I’m So Exhausted”: 4 Tips to Combat Parental Burnout --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Carbs, tomato sauce, cheese - enough said. This time around, we're paying respect to the grains and yes, some veggies, that make up the delicious meals of pasta. Grab a plate and open your ears, cause you're in for a treat!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message

Whether you have kids already, want to someday, or maybe it's just not for you, society still has certain expectations that can rattle your thoughts. In this part one of a two part series, we dive into our own fears and past experiences that make us question what is the right path for each of us. We also share the thoughts of a mother and soon to be mother and as always, we provide research. There's a lot to discuss, but we try to keep it real and the laughter coming as a balance to this life-changing topic.  Recommendations:  Seminar Saying: "Don't borrow your worries." Cruel Summer on Hulu Sources: What’s the Connection Between Your Biological Clock and Fertility? Miscarriage Information  Jerry Seinfeld joke Comparing the Costs of Domestic, International and Foster Care Adoption 8 Stigmas Surrounding Adoption And Why They Are Not True ‘Parent’: from noun, to verb, to competition The Bad News About Helicopter Parenting: It Works --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorothy-england/message