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 !❤️‍🔥 MORE ABOUT GEMMA CORRELL MORE ABOUT ANXIETYLAND WE SEE U❤️‍🔥WE HEAR U❤️‍🔥WE ARE U❤️‍🔥WE GOT U ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬 Alicia J. Rose ⁠⁠⁠⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT ⁠⁠ DESIGN: ⁠JEN SBRAGIA⁠ DISTRIBUTION: ⁠RUINOUS MEDIA⁠ FISCAL SPONSOR: CATALYST FILM COLLECTIVE 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