Podcast
Social Anxiety Variety Hour
Hosted by Sara Benincasa · EN
Ever been uncomfortable at a party or, you know, anywhere other humans go? This show is for you! Author, comedian & actor Sara Benincasa and guests work through sublime, ridiculous, silly, funny and poignant tales of dealing with the fear of being around other humans.
10episodes
Episodes
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Are You a Perfectionist?
Aug 27, 202300:33:50Tap to summarizeSara talks about perfectionism getting in the way of doing the stuff you love to do! Plus, some stuff about living in a haunted house filled with paint-by-numbers paintings. Also, things about artists Christopher Wallace (RIP), Maya Erdelyi-Perez, Alex Stapleton and Francesco Marciuliano. Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa and subscribe to SaraJBenincasa.Substack.com.
Transcribe →Caffeine & Chaos with Sabrina Cognata
Jun 28, 202301:36:50Tap to summarizeSara talks drugs, sobriety, anxiety and partying with artist, producer, and woman of business Sabrina Cognata, and blows out the mic multiple times in the process, but whatever, you'll love it. Support this podcast and more at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa
Transcribe →It's Okay To Not Be "Cured" Yet
Jun 23, 202300:37:51Tap to summarizeThis episode is about the joy of lifelong learning and also: Redwood trees! Why it's okay to not be "over" your mental health issues yet, or ever! Something about soccer! Encouragement! Support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.
Transcribe →Welcome to Social Anxiety Variety Hour!
Jun 14, 202300:34:15Tap to summarizeWelcome to the very first episode! We talk about laughter, fear, breathwork, agoraphobia, writing, books, saying hi to a dog and then to its owner, the things cats teach us, tarot, and what this podcast will be. Join Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa for access to a patrons-only podcast, the SARATONIN newsletter, and much more.
Transcribe →Meditation and Real Life
Feb 12, 202300:47:47Tap to summarizeThe final episode of Well, This Isn't Normal before the relaunch as Social Anxiety Variety Hour. An introduction to meditation & its benefits, including a brief meditation exercise. Support this podcast: Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Weekly SARATONIN newsletter: Patreon & SaraJBenincasa.Substack.com.
Transcribe →Anger and the Sacred Pause
Nov 27, 202200:44:42Tap to summarizeSara discusses anger and "How to Fight" by Thich Nhat Hanh. Support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.
Transcribe →Breathwork for Recovery with Nathaniel Hodder-Shipp
Sep 9, 202201:09:41Tap to summarizeSara talks about going through a rough patch emotionally, and how Breathwork for Recovery with Nathaniel Hodder-Shipp has helped. She also interviews Nathaniel to learn more. Get 70% off the Breathwork for Recovery monthly healing circle on September 10, 2022 with offer code SARA: https://www.breathworkforrecovery.com/trainings-and-workshops. Please listen with care, as this episode includes discussion of trauma, addiction, and suicidal ideation.
Transcribe →Joyful Work and Montaigne
Aug 6, 202200:34:26Tap to summarizeSara learns how Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) got himself out of post-retirement depression, and how we all can benefit from joyful work. A little breathing exercise is also included. Thanks to patrons at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.
Transcribe →WTF Is A Vacation?
Jul 30, 202200:30:38Tap to summarizeSara tries to figure out how to go on vacation, talks about why you shouldn't ask strangers when they're gonna start an Only Fans, and offers some ideas on how to relax. Support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa
Transcribe →To Live and Grieve in America
May 31, 202200:16:49Tap to summarizeSara reads from the new essay "To Live and Grieve in America," originally published at SaraJBenincasa.Medium.com. This episode describes and addresses violence. Please donate to Everytown.org.
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