Episode 25: SURVIVING THE VULNERABLE ROLLERCOASTER OF ANXIETYLAND with Gemma Correll

⚡️This week we chat with lovely cartoonist/author/Perimenopunk in training Gemma Correll about the twisty path to her wildly anticipated graphic novel ANXIETYLAND!💥

Infinitely relatable to Peri/Menopunks far and wide Gemma cracks open the conversation about mental health with incredible vulnerability and straight up self-effacing hilarity. We talk about her path into and out of self-hospitalization for extreme anxiety, overcoming loneliness with community, the joy of emotional support Pugs, gathering strength from radical honesty, embracing the give no fcks vibes of middle age, “prepping” for perimenopause, using art as therapy and so much more.

Thx Gemma for a great convo and this WONDERFUL BOOK so many will feel seen! 🥹🐶🤘💥⚡️

⚡️Be sure to check out ANXIETYLAND - Gemma’s graphic novel about the metaphorical amusement park of overcoming debilitating anxiety including harrowing yet hilarious spins on the “Worry-Go-Round”, “Hangxiety Falls” and tons more - OUT NOW !❤️‍🔥

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LEGAL: 6 MUSES

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Anxietyland and Gemma Correll

02:55 The Journey of Creating Anxietyland

05:55 Exploring the Theme Park of Anxiety

08:51 Imposter Syndrome

11:58 The Impact of Gender Expectations on Anxiety

14:51 The Role of Bottling Emotions in Anxiety

17:42 Navigating the Rides of Anxiety: Personal Experiences

20:55 Coping Mechanisms and Self-Medication

23:48 The Mind-Body Connection in Anxiety

26:50 Conclusion and Reflections on Healing

27:48 The Slow Realization of Alcohol's Impact

29:49 Self-Destructive Behaviors and Mental Health

32:27 Vulnerability as a Strength

36:12 Navigating Perimenopause and Anxiety

41:44 Understanding Perimenopause Symptoms

48:53 Embracing Middle Age and Self-Acceptance

54:27 The Healing Power of Animals

56:09 The Comfort of Pets

58:14 Navigating Anxiety Through Animal Companionship

59:09 Empathy and the Need for Change

01:01:03 Imagining a Matriarchal Future

01:03:54 The Power of Women in Society

01:07:35 Creativity and Empowerment

01:10:52 Generational Wisdom: Lessons from Gen X

01:13:26 Defiance and the Punk Ethos

01:16:25 Punk and Perimenopause: A New Movement

01:18:21 Closing Thoughts and Resources