Anxiously Okay
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAlec Baynes lives with social anxiety and mild Asperger's Syndrome. For more than twenty years, he believed it to be exclusive to himself and, aside from some minor medication, refused to seek help. On the verge of suicide at age 21, he made the decision to seek help from therapists. He is still alive today. Alec still battles anxiety, but since 2018, he has learned that anxiety is completely okay to have. Join Alec as he discusses his experiences with anxiety, how he manages it, and why it's okay to be anxious.
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Episodes
Why I Meditate
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBJoin Alec as he discusses his personal experiences with meditation, a tool he uses to help manage his anxiety. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24
Dismissiveness Leads to Hopelessness
July 26, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBAs someone with anxiety, dismissiveness is something I genuinely dislike and it can only lead to harmful things. Join me (Alec) as I discuss some of my experience dealing with dismissive comments as well as my opinion/perspective on the topic as a whole. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24
Chatting with Sam Mitchell from Autism Rocks and Rolls!
July 12, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBSam Mitchell and his mother Gina from Autism Rocks and Rolls stop by to have a chat with me about anxiety, autism, and mental health! AUTISM ROCKS AND ROLLS LINKS: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/autism-rocks-and-rolls/ https://sites.google.com/egreene.k12.in.us/autismrocksandrolls https://twitter.com/SamMitc95075321 ANXIOUSLY OKAY LINKS: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alec's Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Alec's Twitch: https://www...
When the Unexpected Happens
June 28, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBToday's episode is dedicated to the memory of Alec's cousin Rob. RIP Rob, we love you. Join Alec as he discusses his experiences with unexpected tragedies/events and what he feels is the best way to move forward from said events. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24
Lonely and Alone Are NOT the Same
June 14, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIn today's episode of Anxiously Okay, Alec discusses the differences between the words lonely and alone. They are not the same thing. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24
Alec.exe Has Stopped Working (Fight, Flight, or Freeze?)
May 31, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWhen you're anxious, what's your response? Do you fend it off, run away, or shut down? Join Alec as he discusses his experiences with all three responses and what you can try to help manage your anxiety. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24
Help Wanted (But Too Anxious to Ask)
May 17, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBDo you struggle to reach out for help/advice from people? Don't worry, it's not just you. Join Alec as he discusses some of his past experiences both asking and not asking for help, as well as some advice for how to approach asking for help. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smartalec24
Dating, Relationships, and Anxiety
May 03, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBYou knew this episode was coming. Join Alec as he discusses his (limited) experience with dating and relationships, and all of the anxiety that came with it. Twitter: @anxiously_okay
A Communication Major with Anxiety?!
April 19, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIf Alec told you he majored in Communication but also dealt with social anxiety, how would you respond? Would you even believe him? Join Alec as he discusses what it was like going through college with social anxiety, majoring in a field that relies on social interaction.
Stopping vs. Changing a Thought
April 05, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBAre you thinking about something that is causing you stress, anxiety, depression, etc.? If so, should you stop the thought, or change/replace it? Join Alec as he gives his answer to this question. Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay
Let's Talk About Stage Fright
March 22, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBDo you have stage fright? Alec Baynes does too. Join Alec as he discusses his experience with stage fright, how it affects him today, and what he's still learning about it.
Feeling Unworthy When You Know You Aren't
March 08, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBHave you ever felt alone in the world? Have you ever felt that you weren't good enough and didn't belong? Sometimes, even when you have a sense of self, the mind can play tricks on us. Join Alec as his discusses his own feelings of unworthiness and how he manages this sense of loneliness.
Picky Eating? Or Anxious Eating?
February 22, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this episode of Anxiously Okay, Alec Baynes discusses his life as a picky eater, the anxiety that comes with it, and what he's practiced (and practicing!) to overcome picky eating. Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiously_okay
Baby Steps!
February 08, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBOn this episode of Anxiously Okay, Alec discusses what a baby step is and why they're effective in managing anxiety.
Social Anxiety Through My Eyes
January 25, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this episode of Anxiously Okay, Alec discusses what his anxiety feels like, where it comes from, and shares some personal examples of how social anxiety has impacted relationships.
Why I Believe Anxiety is Okay
January 11, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode, Alec explains his history with Asperger's syndrome and social anxiety, and why he believes it's okay to deal with them.
Introduction to Anxiously Okay
December 29, 2020 02:29 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBYour host, Alec Baynes, and Kristin Walker of Mental Health News Radio Network discuss the Anxiously Okay podcast.