Join 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!  

Join 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!

Humiliation Nation

We'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. 

We'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.

Positive Vibes and Negative Results

Everyone 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. 

Everyone 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.

Don't Swallow This Episode

They 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!

They 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!

BuySexual

Maybe 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. 

Maybe 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

You'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!

You'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!

Fingering Out Your Closets

Join 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.

Join 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

Join 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.

Join 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.

More Proof Babies Are Evil

Join 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. 

Join 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.

David and Kevin's High School Reunion

You 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. 

You 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.

Danger, Will Robinson

Join 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.

Amazing!

I'm smitten.

Terrifyingly Beautiful

Well, 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!

Well, 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!

The One Where We Get All Oprah-y

Jessica Kirson

Comedian Jessica Kirson joins Terrifyingly Beautiful to talk about the fear of offending others. 

Comedian Jessica Kirson joins Terrifyingly Beautiful to talk about the fear of offending others.

E8 - Jessica Kirson Joins Terrifyingly Beautiful

Sleep 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. 

Sleep 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.

E23 - This Episode Will Make Your Head Explode

David and Kevin opt to kick off the episode with martinis as the fear is getting real! The "Number 2" fear in America is explored and discussed. It's best if you don't listen to this episode while eating. Urine for a real treat. 

David and Kevin opt to kick off the episode with martinis as the fear is getting real! The "Number 2" fear in America is explored and discussed. It's best if you don't listen to this episode while eating. Urine for a real treat.

E3 - The Facts of Life and One of Those Facts is Poop

Is 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. 

Is 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.

E9 - Granny Smiths in the Basement and Flowers in the Attic

Music 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.  

Music 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.

Chill PIll - Relaxing Music

No, 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. 

No, 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.

E12 - I Got Friends in Tight Places

We love our listeners! In our first mini episode we read an email submission from one of our lovely, yet anxious, subscribers. And boy does she have a story to tell. Get the plunger ready.

We love our listeners! In our first mini episode we read an email submission from one of our lovely, yet anxious, subscribers. And boy does she have a story to tell. Get the plunger ready.

Anxietini 1

Let'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. 

Let'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.

Chill Pill - Challenge Your Comfort Zone

It'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. 

It'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.

One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Socializing 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.

Socializing 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.

Chill Pill - Correct Word Usage

Is 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.

Is 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.

E7 - The Handmaid's Tale of a Driving Fear

Looking 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?

Looking 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?

Chill Pill - More Anxiety Relief Tips

Anxiety can certainly manifest itself in interesting ways. Kevin discovers that David is terrified of dolls. The adorable and harmless dolls that your sister played with are not exactly the ones that keep David awake at night. Think Child's Play meets Annabelle. And have you heard about Robert, arguably the scariest doll ever? And what about the surge in Barbie Doll possessions? Hop into the episode for the hilarious recounting of David's doll fear.

Anxiety can certainly manifest itself in interesting ways. Kevin discovers that David is terrified of dolls. The adorable and harmless dolls that your sister played with are not exactly the ones that keep David awake at night. Think Child's Play meets Annabelle. And have you heard about Robert, arguably the scariest doll ever? And what about the surge in Barbie Doll possessions? Hop into the episode for the hilarious recounting of David's doll fear.

E5 - Barbie Scream House

Does Extraterrestrial life really exist? If so, why would they want to kidnap Kevin when he was a kid? We'll let Kevin explain and then see if David can bring him back down to Earth. 

Does Extraterrestrial life really exist? If so, why would they want to kidnap Kevin when he was a kid? We'll let Kevin explain and then see if David can bring him back down to Earth.

E4 - America's Got Alien Abductions

We 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. 

We 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.

Anxietini 3 The Infinite Universe

Can 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. 

Can 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.

E6 - The Hills Have Eyeworms

Sneak peek at our upcoming celebrity guest segment.

Sneak peek at our upcoming celebrity guest segment.

Jessica Kirson Promo

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