uneven D E Foster

We are more informed today than ever in human history — and equally so, more terrified. We don’t know who to trust, what to believe, or where to turn. This state of instability leaves us fearful and anxious, desperately seeking answers and calm.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 I’ve been lost lately
0:01:55 still about anxiety
0:02:22 anxiety and generations
0:04:13 this struggle is different
0:05:34 eroding freedoms
0:07:31 loss of trust
0:08:05 integrity in journalism
0:09:04 and then there’s big pharma
0:11:13 no studies of long-term drug effects
0:13:41 money corrupts
0:14:11 back to our loss of trust
0:16:02 ai will throw fuel on the flame
0:17:05 world conflicts / climate change
0:18:53 internet vs. real life
0:21:07 human evolution vs. technological change
0:22:57 desperately seeking objective news
0:25:05 doomsday news
0:26:00 my middle core
0:27:04 life was better before?
0:27:53 my values were forged in the 80s
0:29:05 today vs. past, which is harder?
0:31:00 tune out for a bit
0:32:20 taking a break / simple pleasures
0:33:16 real world, nature, & gratitudes
0:36:20 i may have rambled a bit again
0:38:08 in closing


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

Enjoy this relaxing, guided meditation on the beach with ocean waves and the distant song of native birds. This is the first of our meditations on this channel, and I hope you like it.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 meditation intro
0:00:57 3 deep breaths
0:02:08 picture a beach
0:02:39 no worries
0:03:25 releasing the stress
0:04:40 easing back into the world


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Tuesday, May 7, 2024


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

When it comes to meditation, there are a lot of obstacles. Lack of time. Lack of dedication. Lack of success. While it may not be for everyone, meditation does have a proven track record in managing anxiety — and it only takes 5 minutes to give it a try.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 why meditation is not for me
0:00:55 you don’t have to be good at it
0:01:21 perfectionism in meditation
0:01:53 mindfulness of the moment
0:03:01 religious implications
0:04:03 meditation sources
0:04:49 standard breathing meditation
0:05:13 the 5-minute meditation
0:07:08 meditating anywhere
0:07:50 a daily 5-minute meditation
0:08:46 in closing


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

When life appears to have it in for us, how do we persevere? How do we find the tools and methods to lift our spirits and power through? The last few days have been difficult for me, but I’ve found solace in some old standards. What are yours?


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 murphy says hi
0:01:29 keeping our spirits up
0:01:57 balance, sympathy, & doing the work
0:04:15 why I’m down right now
0:06:42 it’s easy to let things take you down
0:08:03 falling back on our tools
0:08:55 taking comfort in faith
0:10:58 exercising, socializing, and finding release
0:12:09 finding solace in our pets
0:12:43 nerve pain freaking me out
0:13:00 it’s time for me to be strong
0:14:46 breathing exercise
0:15:28 making the most of dark times
0:17:22 everything is temporary


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Sunday, May 5, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

Individuals who suffer from anxiety-related disorders have often been labeled as ”weak” — but, is there any truth in this? What causes our anxiety? Who else suffers from excessive anxiety? And is there an upside to having an overactive mind?


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 and then along came a breeze
0:00:51 navy seal training
0:01:26 how weak am i?
0:02:24 wrote about this in my book
0:03:07 anxiety and the military
0:04:30 michael phelps
0:05:16 anxiety can be severe
0:06:36 nature vs. nurture
0:07:04 studies on anxiety genetics
0:09:24 environmental factors on anxiety
0:10:10 a little less self-critical
0:11:02 you’re not alone
0:12:32 the brighter side of things
0:13:01 avoiding danger
0:13:31 famous people who suffer from anxiety
0:15:41 it’s not that easy
0:16:13 just want a little understanding
0:18:13 shantideva and the leather quote
0:19:38 my anxiety, my responsibility
0:21:22 we’re not weak, we’re just different
0:22:16 in closing


REFERENCES

BOOK: ”My Age of Anxiety” by Scott Stossel
— https://a.co/d/e5BBV0I

ARTICLE: Michael Phelps: ’I Am Extremely Thankful that I Did Not Take My Life’
— https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/19/health/michael-phelps-depression/index.html

BOOK: ”Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal”
— https://easinganxiety.com/book

BOOK: ”Anxiety and Its Disorders” by David Barlow
— https://a.co/d/0ktqnNG

STUDY: Morgan et al ”Relationship Among Plasma Cortisol…”
— https://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/Abstract/2001/05000/Relationship_Among_Plasma_Cortisol,.10.aspx

STATISTICS: WHO ”Depression and Other Common Mental Disoders…”
— https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/254610/WHO-MSD-MER-2017.2-eng.pdf;jsessionid=6EE9A59935A104950FF3C57F106F0D65?sequence=1

ARTICLE: ”America anxiety disorder” by Renee Garfinkel
— https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/26/america-anxiety-disorder/

BOOK: ”Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life” by Shantideva
— https://a.co/d/fcC4Duc


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

Today, we kick off our Book Report series with ”From Panic to Power” by Lucinda Bassett. This book helped me during some of my darkest days, and I just recommended it to a friend this past weekend — so I thought it was a good place to start.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 a few deep breaths
0:01:30 an emotional guy
0:02:00 book report series
0:03:39 one good sustainable idea
0:04:33 no one perfect book
0:05:55 idea for today’s book
0:06:55 welcome to our first book report
0:08:16 ”from panic to power” lucinda bassett
0:08:53 intro / ”my anxiety is a gift”
0:09:33 alcoholics, ibs, and control
0:11:01 setting a goal to be ”normal”
0:12:36 anticipation is worse than reality
0:15:09 letting go of our need for ”control”
0:20:12 you are special, intelligent, and creative
0:21:53 tracking your negative self-talk
0:23:53 anxiety medication
0:25:50 your anxiety is your responsibility
0:27:20 difficult childhoods and anxiety
0:29:03 a sense of pride
0:30:08 chapters of the book
0:33:18 about the series
0:34:31 hitting the brain wall
0:35:36 podcast book club?
0:36:02 in closing


REFERENCES

”From Panic to Power” by Lucinda Bassett (2001
— https://a.co/d/5RN3mNI
— Link to book on Amazon, 2001 edition

”From Panic to Power” by Lucinda Bassett (1997)
— https://a.co/d/iiMvWx2
— Link to book on Amazon, 1997 editiion

About Lucinda Bassett (Truth Be Told)
— https://www.lucindabassett-truthbetold.com/lucinda-bassett/
— Biography on Lucinda Bassett


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Monday, April 29, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).