Episode 27

Interview with Angie Hawkins, an author and storyteller that studied at Second City in Chicago. She published her first memoir, Running in Slippers, is a raw and vulnerable retelling that begins with a breakup and loss of a parent to a life changing motivational conference that sparks a big move from Chicago to Hawaii. Also, her rediscovering her passion for writing. Angie shares her experiences with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder. We discuss the differences between anxiety attacks and panic attacks. And the fact that Angie and Gabbie are improv snobs.

//More about Angie//

Instagram: @angiehawkins808

Website: https://www.runninginslippers.com

Running in Slippers (a memoir), go to her website to find out where to buy her book.

//Therapy acronyms mentioned//

ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

TMS: Transcranial magnetic stimulation

//Therapy terms mentioned//

Anxiety, anxiety attacks, compulsions, depression, disordered, dissociation, eating disorder, intrusive thoughts, mindfulness (being present, grounded), panic attacks, perfectionism, self-compassion, self-harm

//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//

Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast

Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/

Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!

//Credits//

Guest: Angie Hawkins

Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye

Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye

Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)

Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)