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The Anxiety Encyclopedia

Lorien Megill and Katharine McNally
Ted Bundy
Mental Health
Wrong-Way Drivers
Cuban Missile Crisis
Cold War
Unexploded Ordnance
Public Health
Lead Poisoning
Isdal Woman
Lone Star Tick
Colloidal Silver
Locked-In Syndrome
AI Girlfriends
Hantavirus
Landmines
Hindenburg Disaster
Space Junk
Cannabis
Marijuana
Ticks

Co-hosts Lorien and Katharine talk about what's making them anxious, from bears to Botox and everything in between.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes165Founded4 years ago
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Lorien and Jane Goodall tentatively believe in Bigfoot. Katharine definitively believes in bears.

Sources:

* en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot

* www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2026/03/09/bigfoot-sightings-reported-in-mantua-ohi... more

Katharine takes Lorien on a virtual tour of places she does not want to go.

Sources:

Sources:

* www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/30/extreme-haunted-house-masochists-mckamey-manor

* www.cracked.com/article_44002_5-actu... more

Okay, but what if Walt Disney's head IS frozen under Pirates of the Caribbean?!

(It's not.)

Sources:

* www.pbs.org/newshour/health/how-a-strange-rumor-of-walt-disneys-death-became-legend

* www.snopes.com/fact-check/suspended-... more

You CAN sit with us while Katharine talks about groups you can't sit with.

Sources:

* www.wired.com/story/leak-exposes-members-of-peter-thiels-secretive-dialog-society/

* en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialog_(organization)

* https:... more

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Episode: 135. W is for Wolves
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Episode: 103. A is for AI Girlfriends

Hosts

Lorren McGill
Co-host of The Anxiety Encyclopedia, frequently introduces topics and guides discussions.
Katharine McNally
Co-host of The Anxiety Encyclopedia, shares personal anecdotes and context; guides conversations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • This Podcast Will Make You Sound Smart

    In addition to being a delightful and relatable listen, this podcast will make you sound smarter to your coworkers and/or boss on a wide array of topics. One of my coworkers was talking about tick bites and how it impacted her husband’s allergies to meat. I shared some facts that I learned from the pod and my boss told me I was “very smart”. Definitely recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ces1611
    United States2 years ago
  • Relatable and informative

    Fabulous hosts and interesting topics. A great podcast to learn a little, laugh alongside the hosts, and quiet those common anxieties.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lou’s Mom
    United States4 years ago
  • If MFM had an anxiety podcast...

    This podcast has life-saving information. But I am now afraid of my garage door.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Purdue!
    United States4 years ago
  • Love-able and relatable

    Absolutely recommend this lovely pod, a great listen for anyone who has anxieties and listen we all have anxiety. So give this great podcast a listen and discover anxieties you never knew you had.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Torilistens
    United States4 years ago
  • A real keeper.

    We should all be so lucky as to have a true friend with which to share our anxieties, the big things and the small things. These two are such a good fit: funny, genuine, sharp-witted and smart. I smile when I listen. When an episode ends, I can wait for the next one! And I know I’m not only listener who is making a list of the anxieties I would add to the encyclopedia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ann Zm
    United States4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans praise the hosts for being genuine and supportive, often recommending episodes to friends.
Co-hosts have great banter and chemistry, making anxiety approachable and funny.
Listeners appreciate relatable storytelling and practical tips.
The show blends humor with serious topics, helping reduce stigma around anxiety.

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The show blends humor with personal anxieties, covering a wide range from science and health topics to everyday fears, travel mishaps, and pop culture. Two witty co-hosts guide lighthearted discussions that mix personal stories, curiosities, and practical takeaways, often turning anxious moments into relatable, entertaining conversations. A standout trait is the duo's easy banter and willingness to tackle unconventional topics with warmth and candor, making it appealing to listeners who want reassurance, laughs, and curious explanations in equal measure.

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