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An Anxious Man

An Anxious Man

By Lou Raio

I'm a man who lived with anxiety his whole life and in 2017 I experienced my worst anxiety ever. Over the last tweo years I have documented my struggles and now my successes. I live with anxiety every day but it no longer consumes my life or my happiness.

This podcast for all those out there who think they will never get better. You will and I hope I can help.

Thank you for listening!
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ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 10: STRICTLY FOR THE ANXIOUS

An Anxious ManJun 05, 2020

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ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 10: STRICTLY FOR THE ANXIOUS

ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 10: STRICTLY FOR THE ANXIOUS

Hello, I hope you're doing well. 


This video is for anyone to watch, but I made it as the title states, STRICTLY FOR THE ANXIOUS. I'm an anxious person. I know what it feels like to be able to function with anxiety and what it feels like to not be able to function with anxiety. This video is for you. 


If you're looking for a place to sign petitions, get notified about the issues regarding police brutality in this country or you want to donate try this website. This is where I signed and donated. 

https://www.grassrootslaw.org/


I spoke quite a bit about Brene Brown in the this video, and in most of my last videos as well. I've listened to her audio books, watched her TedX talk and her Netflix special as well. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU DO THE SAME.

https://brenebrown.com/


THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COMMENT OR CONTACT ME ANYTIME. 


EMAIL: thelouniverse@gmail.com 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelouniverse 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_ananxiousm...

My Podcast Links  

The Big Bucket of Chicken Podcast (comedy) - https://www.youtube.com/user/louroffi...

Jun 05, 202028:60
ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 9: A HYPOCHONDRIACS REVELATION

ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 9: A HYPOCHONDRIACS REVELATION

Hello fellow Anxious people!


I recorded this video a few nights ago, or mornings ago. 

As I'll explain in the video I was sitting in the bathroom around 4:30 AM when I started to "hear" something and was about to take a shower. This is one of those instances where I could have or even would have had a panic attack, but instead something else happened. Something good I think. 


You tell me what you think or if anything like this has ever happened to you. 


Here are the links to the song and the Alan Watts and Terence Mckenna clips I use in the video:


Kelly Marie- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCEIT...


Alan Watts- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFMmR...


Terence Mckenna/ We Plants Are Happy Pants- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzPko...


Let me know if you liked the video and below you can find me on Facebook, Instagram or the audio version of this Podcast. 


Thanks for watching!


EMAIL: thelouniverse@gmail.com 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelouniverse 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_ananxiousm...

May 28, 202023:05
ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 8: STOP FIGHTING IN THE COMMENTS

ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 8: STOP FIGHTING IN THE COMMENTS

HELLO FRIENDS! 


I hope you and everyone you know is doing well. 


On this episode I discuss my thoughts and observations on something I think we've all either experienced or taken part in. FIGHTING IN INTERNET COMMENTS. 


This is something I've talked about and thought about a lot and on the more rare occasion have taken part in as well. I think this is the most wasted activity ever and a huge factor in giving people anxiety and exacerbating anxiety. I'm sure everyone has their own opinions on the matter and I really want to hear what all of you think. 

Hopefully we can discuss this without engaging in even more fighting in the internet comments. 


I hope you enjoy this video. If so please like and subscribe! 

IT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED! 


THANK YOU!


Find this episode and other episodes in the links below in audio form. 

You can also find me and follow me on Facebook and Instagram as well. 


EMAIL: thelouniverse@gmail.com 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelouniverse 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_ananxiousm...

My Podcast Links  

The Big Bucket of Chicken Podcast (comedy) - https://www.youtube.com/user/louroffi...

Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/ananxiousman

Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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May 20, 202043:49
ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 7: IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT

ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 7: IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Hello World! 


So, for episode 7 of ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE I was not only out of my house, but I was in direct sunlight in the actual outer doors. It was really great. 


I rode my bike a total of about 12.5 miles today which I think is pretty good. I'll try to do more tomorrow if the weather holds up, we are expecting rain most of the week here on Long Island. 

Any who,


In todays video I talk a lot about wallowing and feeling sour or shitty. A feeling I thin it's safe to assume that everyone is feeling right now in this Pandemic. Speaking from my own personal experience as someone with anxiety I can say that it has been a real up and down, frustratingly unpredictable time. My mood swings on a normal basis and now It's leaving me pretty paralyzed most of the time. Or at least that was most of my week. Like I said it has been up and down and I'm going forward with the attitude that it will be mostly up, because I am going to stick to a more helpful routine. I'll talk more about this is upcoming videos as I create it lol 


I do mention Brene Brown quite a bit in this video. Go look her up, she has videos here on YouTube in TedX talks, a special on Netflix and many published books. Here is her website: https://brenebrown.com/ 


Also, here is the Link to my Big Bucket Of Chicken Podcast as well as the audio version of this podcast, if you prefer to listen rather than watch and anything else I'm up to as well. 

Follow me on Instagram, it's pretty much the only social media I take part in these days. 


EMAIL: thelouniverse@gmail.com 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelouniverse 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_ananxiousm...

My Podcast Links  

The Big Bucket of Chicken Podcast (comedy) - https://www.youtube.com/user/louroffi...

May 18, 202022:54
ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 5: OUT AND ABOUT

ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 5: OUT AND ABOUT

HELLO FRIENDS OF THE QUARANTINE! 


SO, THIS WEEKEND I GOT OUT AND ABOUT.

SATURDAY I WAS OUTSIDE ALMOST THE WHOLE DAY AND TODAY AS WELL, TODAY I WAS OUT AND I WAS ABOUT. I GOT MY OLD BICYCLE IN ORDER AND TOOK IT FOR A COUPLE SPINS. I EVEN RECORDED SOME OF IT, BUT THE AUDIO IS CRAP SO YOU GET TO SEE A FEW MINUTES OF MY OUTDOOR EXCURSION WHILE I TALK OVER IT WITH MY SOOTHING QUARANTINE VOICE OF AN ANGEL. 


I HOPE YOU ENJOY AND I HOPE YOU GET OUT THERE AND ENJOY THE SUNSHINE AND THE MOMENT! 


EMAIL: thelouniverse@gmail.com 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelouniverse 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_ananxiousm...

May 04, 202014:08
ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 4: MY DAILY ROUTINE PART 2 - WHAT SUPPLEMENTS I TAKE EVERYDAY.

ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 4: MY DAILY ROUTINE PART 2 - WHAT SUPPLEMENTS I TAKE EVERYDAY.

HELLO FELLOW ANXIOUS PEOPLE IN QUARANTINE! 


ON TODAY'S VIDEO AS PROMISED I GIVE A PRETTY GOOD RUN DOWN OF ALL OF THE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS I TAKE ON A DAILY BASIS AND BRIEFLY GO OVER THEIR BENEFITS. 


I TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT WIM HOF AND DR. SEBI. TWO PEOPLE I REALLY THINK YOU SHOULD DO SOME RESEARCH ON. I WILL BE DOING A WIM HOF BREATHING DEMONSTRATION IN A COMING VIDEO AS WELL. 


I HOPE YOU'RE DOING WELL AND I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE VIDEO. 

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL AND LEAVE ANY FEEDBACK OR QUESTIONS. 


EMAIL: thelouniverse@gmail.com 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelouniverse 

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The Big Bucket of Chicken Podcast (comedy) - https://www.youtube.com/user/lourofficefurniture/featured?view_as=subscriber

Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/ananxiousman

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May 02, 202042:34
ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE: EPISODE 3 DAILY ROUTINE PART 1

ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE: EPISODE 3 DAILY ROUTINE PART 1

HELLO FRIENDS OF THE QUARANTINE!   

ON TODAY'S EPISODE I DO A QUICK(ISH) RUN THROUGH OF MY DAILY ROUTINE AND HOW I KEEP BUSY.   

ANXIETY IS A TRICKY THING. 

IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE MIND OCCUPIED AND THE BEST WAY TO DO THIS IS WHICH POSITIVE DISTRACTIONS, CREATIVITY AND A ROUTINE. 

  
I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE VIDEO.   

PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE ME SOME FEEDBACK.   

THANK YOU!   

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelouniverse  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_ananxiousman_/?hl=en My Podcast Links   The Big Bucket of Chicken Podcast (comedy) - https://www.youtube.com/user/lourofficefurniture/featured?view_as=subscriber Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/ananxiousman Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/an-anxious-man/id1330643966?mt=2 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZjIxNmYwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gFeQKBsIvPeBQsWmSVJXT Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/an-anxious-man Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1135488 Google Play Music: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Imt2i4pxvxie4tojsr2wcvggi3y?t%3DAn_Anxious_Ma Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1330643966/an-anxious-man Pocketcast: http://pca.st/N8Sb RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/an-anxious-man-G3VoYE Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/an-anxious-man

Apr 28, 202031:52
ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE EPISODE 2: DEALING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WITH SPECIAL GUEST CARA MACEDONIO
Apr 27, 202001:21:31
ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE: EPISODE 1

ANXIETY IN A QUARANTINE: EPISODE 1

Hello From Quarantine!   

How are you?  

So, it's been a while since I've posted anything on YouTube. It feels good to be back. I'm just reaching out in my first video of many from this quarantine and catching you all up and also checking in on my fellow anxious people.   


I really want to know..HOW ARE YOU?   

Find me on Instagram @_ananxiousman_

Apr 26, 202020:24
THANK ANXIETY IT'S FRIDAY (SATURDAY EDITION): I THINK THE UNIVERSE IS ON OUR SIDE.

THANK ANXIETY IT'S FRIDAY (SATURDAY EDITION): I THINK THE UNIVERSE IS ON OUR SIDE.

Hello!

On this episode I talk about my theory on how I think, despite how things may seem good-bad-or indifferent, the universe is on our side and things DO happen for a reason and I do give some examples. 


Let me know what you think. Is the Universe on our side or is God doing things, or the Devil or is there no order to the chaos what-so-ever? 


Thank you for watching! 


Lou 

EMAIL: thelouniverse@gmail.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelouniverse

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_ananxiousman_/?hl=en

My Podcast Links

The Big Bucket of Chicken Podcast (comedy) - https://www.youtube.com/user/lourofficefurniture/featured?view_as=subscriber

Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/ananxiousman

Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/an-anxious-man/id1330643966?mt=2

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZjIxNmYwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gFeQKBsIvPeBQsWmSVJXT

Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/an-anxious-man

Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1135488

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Oct 12, 201920:18
Hump Day Review: Wallowing in the Negative

Hump Day Review: Wallowing in the Negative

Hey Guys! 


So today I talk about wallowing in your negative feelings and emotions. What I call a "Happiness Hangover" Basically when you feel good for a few days and that feeling good, or dopamine hit, what have you makes you feel like crap for a day or two or more. Does that sound familiar or make sense? 

You let me know. 

Oct 09, 201917:54
Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Acceptance made easy.

Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Acceptance made easy.

It's as simple as that. 

I cannot talk enough about acceptance. It's something that I HAVE to practice on a daily basis and I believe it is the foundation to the healing process. I keep it short and sweet. 


If you have any questions or comments please feel free to share them. 


Thank you for listening! 

May 17, 201909:39
Monday Thoughts: Being mindful of what we're putting into our body and why.

Monday Thoughts: Being mindful of what we're putting into our body and why.

Good Monday to all of you crazy kids out there! Today I'm talking about being mindful, not just of our thoughts and feelings, but also of what we eat and consume. What are the things we run towards when we're not being mindful and why.
May 13, 201911:18
Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Vegan update and Knowing yourself better to know your anxiety better.

Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Vegan update and Knowing yourself better to know your anxiety better.

Hey people!


As of this posting of this video I am 2 months cigarette free and 1 week totally Vegan. I FEEL REALLY GREAT! 


I talk about how good i feel not eating any dairy this whole week. Being a vegetarian for the past year and a half has been great, but now I can really feel a difference in my health and it's great. 


I talk about how being more calm and peaceful is allowing me to identify the things that I do that can trigger the things that triggered my anxiety in the past. Simple things that we let go unnoticed on a daily basis. It all goes back to being mindful. Mindfulness is one of THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOLS you can have in your arsenal against anxiety. Infact, I would say that it helps you NOT be "against" anxiety, but be more one with yourself which inturn makes you more one with the anxiety. Befriending it in a way. 


I hope you enjoy this video and I hope it helps you. 


PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS WHAT TO EVER! 


You can do this. 


MY BLOG, MY PODCAST AND EVERYTHING ELSE! - https://linktr.ee/the_louniverse

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/TheLouniverse/

INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/the_louniverse/

EMAIL ME: thelouniverse@gmail.com


Dr. Sebi- Why do People get sick - https://youtu.be/Hcm1PGcxABc

Here is a video on Dr. Sebi I think you will enjoy. Do your own research, there is a ton of video out there that he posted. He dies back in 2016 and there is a lot of controversy around his death, and his life, etc. I think this guy was legit. You find out for yourself. 


May 11, 201919:38
Monday Thoughts: Gratitude - I've said it before and I'll say it again. Gratitude.

Monday Thoughts: Gratitude - I've said it before and I'll say it again. Gratitude.

Monday thoughts Tuesday edition lol. Today I'm talking about gratitude and being grateful and how this aids and adds value to mindfulness and acceptance in our lives.
May 07, 201909:14
Monday Thoughts: Commitment - How it affects Anxiety.

Monday Thoughts: Commitment - How it affects Anxiety.

Do you commit to things? Relationships, tasks, yourself? Or do you give up easily and rationalize your way out? I know I do. This is what I'm discussing on this episode of Monday Thoughts. Enjoy!
Apr 30, 201911:15
Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Being Mindful of Your Triggers Part 2

Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Being Mindful of Your Triggers Part 2

Hello!


Thank ANXIETY IT'S FRIDAY!


On this episode I talk about being mindful of your triggers and understanding how and why they may come about and how earlier this week I got caught up in my triggers. 


A BIG SHOUT OUT TO WONDERBRO IN THIS EPISODE AS WELL! YOU CAN FIND A LINK TO ONE OF HIS RECENT VIDEOS BELOW! 


MY BLOG, MY PODCAST AND EVERYTHING ELSE! - https://linktr.ee/the_louniverse

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/TheLouniverse/

INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/the_louniverse/

EMAIL ME: thelouniverse@gmail.com

Wonderbro’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgS9PuR53JE

Where I get my E-juice: https://www.ejuicevapor.com/

Apr 26, 201915:51
Monday Thoughts: Being mindful of your Anxiety triggers.
Apr 22, 201911:52
Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Decluttering your life

Thank Anxiety It's Friday: Decluttering your life

Happy Friday!


On this episode I talk about how decluttering my physical life opened up my mental life. Basically creating space in my actual living space opened up space in my mental space. 


MY BLOG, MY PODCAST AND EVERYTHING ELSE! - https://linktr.ee/the_louniverse

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/TheLouniverse/

INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/the_louniverse/

EMAIL ME: thelouniverse@gmail.com


What your clutter is trying to tell you: https://www.google.com/search?q=what+your+clutter+is+trying+to+tell+you&oq=what+your+clutter+is+trying+to+tell+you&aqs=chrome..69i57.12174j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Apr 19, 201924:03
Monday Thoughts: How do Physical Sensations affect Anxiety?

Monday Thoughts: How do Physical Sensations affect Anxiety?

Wednesday edition! LOL On this episode I discuss and ask how physical sensation can and do affect anxiety. What are your triggers?
Apr 17, 201913:28
Thank Anxiety It's Friday: 1 MONTH NO CIGS!
Apr 13, 201918:10
Audio issues resolved

Audio issues resolved

So, recording on my phone and recording at home on the mic are very different lol I think I fixed the issues with my phone. Hopefully lol
Apr 11, 201901:01
Monday Thoughts

Monday Thoughts

Monday Thoughts will be uploaded every Monday. On this episode I talk about things we can control and the things we can't control and how to distinguish between the two and how and why we can change the things we can control and why it's OK to accept the things we can't control.
Apr 08, 201920:07
Becoming an Anxious Man/ UPDATES!

Becoming an Anxious Man/ UPDATES!

This is my first recording in a while, I hope you enjoy it! 

I talk about where I've been these last few months and why I haven't been recording as much as I wanted to or had in the past. 

Apr 06, 201924:19
Trying to quit smoking....again,n,n,n

Trying to quit smoking....again,n,n,n

I LOVE CIGARETTES! but.....
They're killing me for sure.
Yet again, I'm trying to cut them from my life. Remove their beautiful smokey taste from my day to day. :::sigh:::

Dec 07, 201821:40
Back from the ether!

Back from the ether!

Hello worldscape!
It's been months since my last podcast but I'm back baby! Woo hooo!
Dec 04, 201811:01
FRIDAY THE 13TH EPISODE

FRIDAY THE 13TH EPISODE

The IMBALANCE of ANXIETY
My constant state of Flux and the "checking in" syndrome.
Apr 13, 201806:32
Cigarette relapse

Cigarette relapse

After 3 months of no smoking I caved and smoked some cigarettes. How my anxiety affects my decisions and visa versa.
Apr 09, 201808:06
I'M BACK!?

I'M BACK!?

Where I've been, what I'm up to and my anxieties, etc
Enjoy!
I look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 08, 201807:03
ANXIETY: A Practice

ANXIETY: A Practice

Anxiety: A practice of all the mindful things we can do to get back to peacefulness and calm; w/ CALL IN from Maria Humphreys
Jan 06, 201826:47
Doctor Visit Anxiety

Doctor Visit Anxiety

Health anxiety brings you to the doctor which gives you more anxiety. It's a vicious cycle.

Here's what I do to get through these feelings.
Jan 06, 201814:53
ANXIETY MANTRA TIPS

ANXIETY MANTRA TIPS

Anxiety after physical activity: MANTRA TIPS THAT WORK!
Jan 05, 201812:43
Intro to: An Anxious Man

Intro to: An Anxious Man

If you're someone with anxiety, panic disorder or health anxiety this is the podcast for you.
Jan 04, 201802:13
2017 ANXIETY UPDATE

2017 ANXIETY UPDATE

2017 Anxiety Update and my first recording using the Anchor App.
Dec 31, 201724:57