Choose Your Hard with Reagan

This episode features a heartfelt discussion between Gert and her niece, Reagan, focusing on their shared struggles with anxiety and mental illness. Reagan opens up about her own experiences, including a significant episode of health anxiety from her childhood and her ongoing journey with generalized anxiety disorder. The conversation touches on the importance of vulnerability, the challenges of dealing with mental health issues, the role of our environment, and the effectiveness of various coping mechanisms such as therapy, medication, movement, and nutrition. Reagan shares personal stories from her life, including her time in college, her struggle with depression, and the impact of the pandemic. The episode emphasizes the importance of community and connection and encourages listeners to seek help if they are struggling.