Update: The talk is out! Check it out here after reading the story below. Saturday was a huge day for me! I’ve finally made the switch to almond milk, and reduced my dairy intake. It’ll be interesting to see what effect this has on my morning digestion. Also, I gave a TED talk at TED…
Category: Walking On Custard
Win a free personalised copy of Walking on Custard!
As an experiment, I’m running a book giveaway over on Goodreads. For the next 24 hours you can enter for a chance to win a free, signed copy of Walking on Custard & the Meaning of Life. Enter below! And please – share this post and tell your friends! All the usual Goodreads giveaway rules…
The Book Launch Party
About ten months ago I was writing a book. (If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already heard of it, but if not… In short, it’s a comedy book about anxiety. Click here to learn more.) At the time, I had no idea if I could write a book. Or if I did somehow manage to…
Book Release: Immediate Aftermath
The book is out! Honestly, it was actually out two days ago. But somehow, amidst the madness, I never actually posted anything on the actual site. Inner critic: You know it said “Pre-order” on here for two days after it was out? Good god, this is embarrassing. Well, maybe. I’m not sure the consequences are…
Interview with Anxiety United
Anxiety United have posted their latest podcast episode, centred around an interview with me about the upcoming release of Walking on Custard & the Meaning of Life! It was a really fun chat, and we got into discussion of mental health issues in general, as well as swapping some stories about our own experiences with…
Occasionally Asked Questions #1
Today we answer the Occasionally Asked Question: “Is this site just excerpts from the book, and how is that related to your plans for World Peace?”
“We Have Everything We Need”
A claustrophobic attack, an unwrapped birthday present, and a cheesy idea to annoy my inner critic. Do we “have everything we need”?
The Little Virus Who Fell In Love
There once was a virus who fell in love with its host. It drifted around in their bloodstream, dreamily content with its lot in life. Every moment was a joy. It was physically joined with its true love, and it had never wanted anything more. One day, after a spate of joyous multiplying, the virus…
Exploding Cats & Panic Attacks
Anxiety can get out of control very quickly, but there’s one big idea which reduces its power over us…
(NO CATS WERE HARMED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THIS POST, BUT ONE ELDERLY LADY DID FAINT)
It’s Helpful to Seek Fresh Perspectives
Let’s summarise The Story So Far of this initial exploration of anxiety. And because I’m dangerously over-organised, let’s do it as a list: It wasn’t obvious to me that I even had anxiety, despite being constantly anxious forever. My first instinct was to hide it, repress it, and pretend everything was okay… but that just…