Terrifyingly Beautiful
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsJoin two self-proclaimed “anxiety experts” and best friends, David Robert and Kevin O’Connell, as each week they pop open a bottle of wine and share hilarious stories about the stuff that keeps them up at night. Spoiler alert: It’s everything. Will they be able to help each other navigate their fears? Probably not but you’ll die laughing as they try.
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Humiliation Nation
July 06, 2021 18:13 - 38 minutes - 33 MBJoin Kevin and David as they re-emerge from pandemic hibernation to take on the topic of the fear of public humiliation. Clearly they have found coping mechanisms for this fear given they actually released the episode knowing they'd be a bit rusty after 9 months off the airwaves. But, it's still well worth a listen!
Positive Vibes and Negative Results
August 12, 2020 13:08 - 38 minutes - 31.7 MBWe're back and we apologize. Everything we've talked about over the past few years has come true, except for dead nuns under hotel beds. We're still waiting on that one. Join us as we discuss how we made it through quarantine, why mask deniers irritate us, and how the Golden Girls made a cameo appearance.
Don't Swallow This Episode
March 05, 2020 14:40 - 54 minutes - 48.3 MBEveryone seems to be fixated on gun violence but why is no one talking about poison? There's clouds of toxic fumes hovering over our cities, we're self-dosing our meds, we're getting a little too ambitious with the cleaning solutions to combat Coronavirus. What could possibly go wrong? Join Kevin and David as they discuss the anxiety associated with poison.
BuySexual
February 25, 2020 15:35 - 55 minutes - 59.1 MBThey say shopping is cheaper than a therapist, but then again so is staying home and binge watching Netflix. Join Kevin and David as they discuss the anxiety that comes with venturing out on a shopping adventure. And wait until you hear what they thought a Keurig was!
Gypsies Tramps and Identity Thieves
February 15, 2020 14:13 - 56 minutes - 79.8 MBMaybe you think your low bank balance or boring life is enough to ward off an identity thief. Well, think again. Identity theft comes in all types of flavors and everyone, and we mean everyone, is a potential victim. As if we don't have enough to worry about! Join Kevin and David as they discuss the most common types of identity theft and how you can protect yourself.
Gypsies Tramps and Identity Thieves
February 15, 2020 14:13Maybe you think your low bank balance or boring life is enough to ward off an identity thief. Well, think again. Identity theft comes in all types of flavors and everyone, and we mean everyone, is a potential victim. As if we don't have enough to worry about! Join Kevin and David as they discuss the most common types of identity theft and how you can protect yourself.
Fingering Out Your Closets
February 04, 2020 14:07 - 49 minutes - 69.9 MBYou'd think throwing junk away would be easy, right? Nope! This episode explores the fear of parting with a material object to which you may have attached a memory or emotion. Discover how to unstick yourself from your past and create space for...wait for it... more crap!
This Episode is Available Non-GMO Gluten Free
April 15, 2019 14:03 - 46 minutes - 41.9 MBJoin Kevin and David as they discuss the anxiety associated with trying to figure out what's now healthy to eat. Spoiler alert: it's not kale.
This Episode is Available Non-GMO Gluten Free
April 15, 2019 14:03Join Kevin and David as they discuss the anxiety associated with trying to figure out what's now healthy to eat. Spoiler alert: it's not kale.
More Proof Babies Are Evil
March 18, 2019 15:41 - 40 minutes - 29.4 MBJoin Kevin and David as they discuss the anxiety associated with the irritating and downright awful sounds we are exposed to every day. Can you guess which sound experts say is the most annoying? Tune in to find out.
David and Kevin's High School Reunion
January 02, 2019 14:48 - 42 minutes - 30.5 MBJoin Kevin and David as they reunite to kick off 2019 with a discussion about the dreaded high school reunion. Romy and Michele have nothing on these two guys.
Danger, Will Robinson
May 27, 2018 14:43 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBYou think it's scary that your Alexa is spying on you or that we'll soon be ordering a BigMac from a heap of talking metal? Well, just wait until those robots see us as a threat and begin to imprison us and force us to make more robots. Yup, it's a possibility. Join us as we discuss the likely implications of artificial intelligence.
Lights, Camera, Anxiety!
May 12, 2018 12:16 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBWatching the Summer's biggest blockbuster at your local theater can be a highlight of the season. That is unless you've overwhelmed with anxiety over whether you're following proper movie theater etiquette. Nothing will turn an audience of movie fans against you faster than lip smacking and straw slurping. But don't worry, join as as we discuss tips for a carefree and enjoyable movie experience.
Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blind
April 28, 2018 15:21 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBCrystal Gayle probably never imagined we'd be using her hit song to talk about the anxiety associated with losing the ability to see. And just wait until you learn the leading cause of preventable blindness. Spoiler alert, it's not what your parents told you when you were a teenager.
Armageddon Wasted Tonight
March 01, 2018 15:53 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBIt's the end of the world as you know it. No, it really is. It's coming but the question is how. Will it be zombies? An asteroid? An N'Sync reunion? Join Kevin and David as they discuss the most likely causes of the demise of the human race. Spoiler alert: It's not N'Sync.
One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest
February 12, 2018 21:24 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIt's starts with a few coworkers coughing just outside your cubicle. Then your kids start complaining of a sore throat. You begin to feel a little off and then bam! Before you know it, you're sweating through your pajamas and drinking cough syrup martinis. No, it's not the zombie apocalypse. It's worse. It's flu season. Join us as we talk about how much we fear getting sick.
Did You Keep the Receipt?
December 22, 2017 18:05 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBThe Holidays are supposed to be filled with peace and joy, right? Well not if you have anxiety. Giving and receiving gifts can be stressful. What if they don't like it? What if you don't like it? And don't even get us started on shopping. Join us as we talk about the stress of giving gifts.
The One Where We Get All Oprah-y
December 06, 2017 16:46 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWell, it was bound to happen. We get serious on this episode as David discusses his anxiety about being successful. There's something to be said about being a couch potato!
E27 - Steals Pots and Pans
November 19, 2017 15:05 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBHide your kids. Hide your wife. And hide your husband. 'Cuz they're stealing everything up in here. Join Kevin and David as they discuss anxiety related to the possibility of being burglarized.
Shock Therapy
November 03, 2017 14:41 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBShock Alert! We need electricity. How else would we be able to binge watch Gossip Girls? But like most good things, it can kill you. At any moment you could be taken out by a lightening strike, a frayed cellphone charger or even a cheap toaster. Join us as we discuss the shocking revelation that electricity is yet another thing we have to worry about.
Paranormal Q-Tip Activity
October 26, 2017 16:57 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBAs Halloween approaches and your anxiety about ghouls, witches and cheesy costumes kicks into high gear, who you gonna call? That's right, Ghost Busters. Join us as we discuss the fear of ghosts, whether they actually exist and why we shouldn't use Q-tips.
Raging FOMOSexual
October 12, 2017 17:19 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWhy do we get anxious when we feel we are missing out on something? Is it jealousy? A boring life? FOMOSexuality? It's anyone's bet. So don't miss out on this episode. Listen in as we talk about the fear of missing out on all the fun life has to offer.
E23 - This Episode Will Make Your Head Explode
October 05, 2017 13:51 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBSleep is supposed to be refreshing and energizing but not everyone sees it that way, especially those of us with anxiety. Think about it. Sleep is a state of self-inflicted paralysis in which you experience haunting nightmares, sleepwalk naked through your neighborhood and binge eat on salsa and Fruity Pebbles. Does that sound relaxing to you? Join us as we discuss the fear of falling asleep.
E22 - Not Your Garden Variety Murder
September 23, 2017 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBHow many people each year are wrongfully convicted of a serious crime? It's more than you think. Let's face it, there's a lot that can go wrong: shoddy crime scene analysis, faulty DNA evidence, unreliable witness testimony and dumb jurors, to name a few. Listen in as David and Kevin talk about their fear of becoming the next Steven Avery.
E21 - Shhh IT Happens
September 15, 2017 15:48 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBAs if there's not enough to keep us awake at night. Now we have to worry about clowns. They're everywhere. What sicko decided to paint his face white, smack a red ball on his nose and scare the daylights out of us? Listen in for some tips on dealing with your clown fear.
E20 - If You Could Just Listen To This Naked That Would Really Help
September 09, 2017 14:50 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWhat is scarier than pooping in public? Speaking in public. Nearly 80% of us have had a fear of public speaking at one time or another. Don't let the few hold you back. Listen in as David and Kevin talk about their fear and how they overcame it.
E19 - Molar Eclipse of the Heart
August 28, 2017 18:24 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB75% of us are afraid of the dentist. That seems low to be honest. Listen in as Kevin shares his dentist horror stories as well as some research on why the tooth doctor is so scary.
Chill Pill - Ordering Food at a Restaurant
August 23, 2017 16:24 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MBHungry but ordering food makes you anxious? No worries. We got your back! Kevin and David share tips on how to take the stress out of ordering food.
Chill Pill - Mosquito Tips
August 10, 2017 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MBZika is real, people. Don't set yourself up for a mosquito-borne disease. Kevin shares some tips and myths on preventing mosquito bites. Let's hope the tips actually work.
E18 - Little Shop of Horrors
August 04, 2017 16:47 - 49 minutes - 34 MBSome of us live for it. Some of us dread it. It's shopping! For those with social anxiety, shopping can be nothing short of a nightmare, even if we do eventually score a nice find. David and Kevin their horror stories on everything from trying on clothes to using the debit card reader correctly.
E17 - We Hate Everyone Named Melissa
July 27, 2017 21:51 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBHoney, there's been a lot of buzz about this episode. We'll leave it at that. Oh, and for anyone named Melissa, don't take it personally. We have good reason not to like the name. Listen in to find out why.
E16 - Get Your Spidey Senses Tingling
July 21, 2017 01:11 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBSpiderman may be sexy but actual spiders are not. No. No. No. You know what goes great with spiders? Bleach. Join Kevin and David as they discuss 8-legged demons. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to hear one of David’s primal screams.
E15 - Steve Jobs Car Slobs
July 13, 2017 19:38 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBOh no, your smartphone is missing. Ha! Made you look. But what if it was missing? What would you do? How would you cope? Well, 60% of teenagers would rather be missing a pinky finger than their smartphone. That wasn't a typo. Join us as we discuss nomophobia, the fear of being away from your smartphone. It's real, people.
E14 - We Get High on Life "Cereal"
July 08, 2017 22:06 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWhy is the fear of heights called acrophobia? Shouldn't it be called fallingtomydeathphobia? That seems more accurate. And have you ever had the urge to jump from a balcony after peering over the edge? if you said yes, you're not alone. It's a real thing. Join us as we share stories and insights about the fear of high places, live from the observation deck at the Empire State Building. No, just kidding. We recorded this episode at home on the floor.
Chill Pill - Correct Word Usage
July 07, 2017 17:23 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBSocializing can be stressful especially for those with anxiety. And no one wants to sound like an idiot. This Chill Pill reviews the most commonly misused words. We'll have you sounding like a confident person in no time.
E13 - TriscuitFacebookPhobia
June 28, 2017 16:19 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBAre you superstitious? We are! Well okay David is. In our 13th episode we explore our culture's fascination with the fear of the number 13 - also known as triskaidekaphobia (and, no, that is not the fear of Triscuits) - as well as superstitions from other cultures.
E12 - I Got Friends in Tight Places
June 21, 2017 20:04 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBNo, this is not an episode about the fear of tights. That will be a future topic. Join us this week as we discuss one of the most common fears, claustrophobia, or the fear of tight spaces.
E11 - The Bridge to Terrorbithia
June 14, 2017 10:30 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBMovies have done well to romanticize bridges. Remember Bridges of Madison County? Or how about the sexy action scene from True Lies when Jamie Lee Curtis dangled from a helicopter over a Florida Keys bridge. You've been fooled. Bridges are terrifying. Join us as we share stories of some of the scariest bridges in the USA.
Chill Pill - More Anxiety Relief Tips
June 14, 2017 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.69 MBLooking for ways to reduce stress and relieve your anxiety? David and Kevin put a new set of tips to the test. And what the heck is a Hoku?
E10 - The Ocean is Snot Fun
June 07, 2017 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBForget about lions and tigers and bears. Try whales and sharks and groupers. The ocean is a vast and scary world. Kevin and David dive (no pun intended) into their fear of the deep and share stories about the terrifying and the beautiful aspects of the ocean. You may never go swimming again.
E9 - Granny Smiths in the Basement and Flowers in the Attic
June 01, 2017 15:34 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIs there a demon in your basement? How about a serial killer? Or maybe there's just a bunch of spider webs and creepy toys. Regardless, basements are scary. In this episode, Kevin shares his childhood fear of the basement, after all he did live in a former funeral home, only to discover David still has the fear.
Anxietini 3 The Infinite Universe
May 30, 2017 15:03 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBWe love our listeners! In this mini episode we read an email submission about the anxiety she gets when she thinks about the vastness of space. Great, now we're anxious thinking about it. Tune in to listen to Kevin and David work themselves up into a tizzy over infinite time and dark matter.
Chill Pill - Putting Stress Relief Tips to the Test
May 29, 2017 11:18 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MBKevin and David review a published "top 10" list of stress relief suggestions and put them to the test.
E8 - Jessica Kirson Joins Terrifyingly Beautiful
May 25, 2017 12:55 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBComedian Jessica Kirson joins Terrifyingly Beautiful to talk about the fear of offending others.
Jessica Kirson Promo
May 22, 2017 21:12 - 49 seconds - 572 KBSneak peek at our upcoming celebrity guest segment.
Chill Pill - The Utter Nonsense Game
May 21, 2017 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MBYou thought dealing with anxiety was tough? Try speaking in a different accent. In this Chill Pill episode, David and Kevin play Utter Nonsense, a game where you have to pretend you are someone else. Spoiler alert: David nails the Valley Girl accent.
E7 - The Handmaid's Tale of a Driving Fear
May 17, 2017 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIs there anything worse than the thought of our government being overthrown by a right-wing religious sect whose main intent is to violently implement a Puritanical version of Sharia Law? Well, yes. Driving on the highway. After describing the intense anxiety he has experienced after watching The Handmaid's Tale, David humorously describes the series of panic attacks he's experienced while driving on the highway.
Chill PIll - Relaxing Music
May 14, 2017 13:00 - 5 minutes - 4.03 MBMusic can be a source of relaxation, even if you can't recall the name of the song or the artist. Which song do scientist say makes people most happy? Have a listen to find out. Kevin reveals the top 10.
E6 - The Hills Have Eyeworms
May 11, 2017 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBCan your contact lenses kill you? What are eye worms? What does herpetic mean? These questions and more are answered in this witty episode about Kevin's long-term fear of getting his contact lenses stuck behind his eyes.
Chill Pill - Challenge Your Comfort Zone
May 09, 2017 15:52 - 5 minutes - 3.43 MBLet's face it, anxiety sucks. For those living with anxiety, getting through the day without losing it can be a challenge. But it's important to keep a healthy sense of humor. The Chill Pill offers a quick tip or humorous piece of advice on how to conquer your fears and live the life you deserve.