{"podcast":{"title":"Anxiety Makes Me Poop","slug":"anxiety-makes-me-poop-6327413","podcast_index_feed_id":6327413,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/anxietymakesmepoop/","website_url":"https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5ef3bc36-79a4-4b9b-bbf7-42c1dcba39b2/FOnkIsXRfHuFs6S1ZOPUezte.jpg","author":"©Anxiety Makes Me Poop","episode_count":154,"summary":"Let's laugh and heal together. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of anxiety with relatability, a bit of humor, a touch of wisdom, and probably some swear words. Each episode is a journey through real ups and downs, offering insights and, most importantly, a comforting sense of community.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T12:17:45.662090+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anxiety-makes-me-poop-6327413"},"episode":{"title":"Post-Fun Sadness & Post-Vacation Blues: Why Your Brain Crashes","slug":"post-fun-sadness-post-vacation-blues-why-your-brain-crashes","published_at":"2026-01-11T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anxiety-makes-me-poop-6327413/post-fun-sadness-post-vacation-blues-why-your-brain-crashes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anxiety-makes-me-poop-6327413","url":"https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/episode/post-fun-sadness-post-vacation-blues-why-your-brain-crashes","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/41e750e8-cef4-4265-bb1d-5fc70b62f024.mp3","summary":"Episode Highlights / Show Notes What We Talk About: Why do we feel sad after amazing experiences—big nights, games, or vacations? The science behind it: dopamine crash, adrenaline comedown, and anxious thoughts sneaking in. Post-vacation blues are just a supercharged version of post-fun sadness. Practical AMMP-approved tips to enjoy your day even after the fun is over. Tips to Bounce Back: Savor a mini reward – coffee, chocolate, or a funny clip. Relive the fun – photos, videos, or messages for a mental encore. Move your body – walk, stretch, or do mini workouts to reset. Plan a micro-adventure – small experiences to give your brain anticipation. Journal gratitude – one line about a highlight keeps the momentum going. Laugh at yourself – humor is a superpower for anxiety. Micro-nap/rest – give your nervous system a gentle reboot. Fun AMMP Moments: “Two years ago, anxiety made us poop. Two years later, it made a community laugh.” Post-fun or post-vacation jet lag is normal—and hilarious when you survive it. Takeaway: Feeling blue after fun doesn’t mean it wasn’t great. Your brain just doesn’t know how to exit the party gracefully. Snack, nap, laugh, repeat. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that allows us to keep creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life. Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referra…","meta_description":"Episode Highlights / Show Notes What We Talk About: Why do we feel sad after amazing experiences—big nights, games, or vacations? The science behind it: d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":559,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/anxiety-makes-me-poop-6327413/episodes/post-fun-sadness-post-vacation-blues-why-your-brain-crashes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anxiety-makes-me-poop-6327413/post-fun-sadness-post-vacation-blues-why-your-brain-crashes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}