Social Anxiety Variety Hour

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How Do You Do Your Day? May 20, 2022

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How do you go about your day? Where do work, art, rest, family, and other elements come into play? We do some relaxing breathwork, consider social media and its role in one's daily schedule, and get a glimpse of the work lives of artists Alma Thomas, Alice Neel, and Lorraine Hansberry. We conclude with a brief self-reflection exercise. Also, Sara sits on a bag of frozen cauliflower puree. Thanks to all the supporters at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

Pandemic Friendships: Heartbreak & Happiness Apr 25, 2022

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Have you gone through a friendship breakup? Have you met an amazing new friend in the past few years? Are you in the mood to relax and do some breathwork? Do you just want to hear a random writer actress woman in New York City say words on air? Cool, then this episode is for you. The podcast returns thanks to the generosity of patrons at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

Relaxation in Winter & Beyond Feb 07, 2022

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Ways to pamper and soothe yourself: meditation, candles, houseplants, floral arrangements, writing, skincare with bizarre French names, body oil from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Buncombe County, North Carolina, therapy, baths, exercise, riding an expensive bicycle to nowhere, and other stuff. We conclude with some guided breathwork. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Thank you to patrons past, present and future.

Make Some Tiny Goals! Jan 06, 2022

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In lieu of resolutions, Sara offers two simple methods for getting stuff done: a weekly chore chart, and a list of ten small, achievable goals for the year. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Thanks to current patrons!

Healing Our Anxiety & Agoraphobia Dec 22, 2021

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Sara answers a message from a listener whose spouse is suffering from agoraphobia due to fears around COVID-19 and gun violence. This episode includes resources for mental health assistance, and it tackles some tough topics, including anxiety, suicide, maternal mortality, violence, and more. Hopefully it's also uplifting, interesting, and helpful to you. It concludes with a simple breathing exercise. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Thank you so much to all patrons.

Minisode: Social Anxiety & Parties Oct 30, 2021

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In this short episode, Sara talks about getting anxious about parties, and not beating yourself up for it. Thank you to all Patreon supporters at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

Astrology, Cats & Curls with Jessica Lanyadoo Oct 10, 2021

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Sara talks to the stylish & saucy Jessica Lanyadoo, who is an astrologer, animal communicator, host of GHOST OF A PODCAST, and author. Jessica is funny, thoughtful, hardworking, and compelling. She's lived in Oakland for many years and she's got a great FREE app called Tiny Spark and a subscription-based app for astrology students called ASTROLOGY FOR DAYS. Sara's cat Polly tells Jessica some stuff to tell Sara, and Sara takes the note! You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. And please donate to MirysList.org!

Book Report: LEONARDO DA VINCI Part 1 Oct 04, 2021

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In our inaugural BOOK REPORT episode, Sara loses her mind over the wonderful LEONARDO DA VINCI by Walter Isaacson, narrated by Alfred Molina. Based on this bonkers Twitter thread, Sara breaks down her favorite moments in a brilliant biography that truly deserves your attention. Also, sobriety, romance, friendship and mental health are discussed. Get two audiobooks for the price of one when you sign up for a Libro.fm membership using offer code SARA. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

Audio Essay: These Were Our Years Aug 19, 2021

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Sara reads a recent essay and talks about some mental health resources. Thanks to subscribers at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

Breathe, Baby, Breathe Aug 15, 2021

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Sara is mildly overwhelmed but mostly coherent in this episode, and shares a few simple breathing exercises with you. These techniques are meant to be done for a brief period of time only. Don't push yourself! Remember to only do extended or advanced breathwork when you're in a safe spot (i.e., not while driving or operating heavy machinery, honey!) Thanks to the patrons at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa for their support.

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