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May 2017
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Ep. 101 The truth about anxiety, part 2

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One of the most-discussed, most-downloaded episodes in Sorta Awesome history is Episode 26 in which Laura and Megan discuss the truth about anxiety. Today, they are sharing their long-anticipated follow-up discussion to that episode which includes symptoms of anxiety, recognizing it in children, supporting a spouse or loved one suffering from it, and when to get help. This episode also features an interview with Dr. Margaret Rutherford who returns to Sorta Awesome to discuss Perfectly Hidden Depression. This episode is PACKED with solid information for awesome mental health, and we hope it will be helpful to you and the people in your family, circle of friends, and online communities. Episode 101 is brought to you by Plum Deluxe's Tea of the Month Subscription. For only $10/month, Plum Deluxe sends you a hand blended organic loose leaf tea from their delightful and delicious collection that includes both low caffeine and no caffeine teas - a perfect gift for yourself or others! Visit PlumDeluxe.com/tea to sign up for Plum Deluxe’s tea of the month. SHOW NOTES: On Being: Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant MAC Full Fuchsia; IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara Episode 26 The Truth About Anxiety What To Do When you Worry Too Much, Dr. Dawn Huebner Dr. Margaret Rutherford blog Perfectly Hidden Depression Questionnaire Dr. Margaret's Podcast: Self-Work with Dr. Margaret Rutherford Self-Work Episode 21: 10 Traits of Perfectly Hidden Depression You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

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