You Look Fine… But Are You?

Ever mastered the art of saying “I’m fine” while your mind is running a marathon of worries? You’re not alone. Sometimes, the biggest battles are the ones nobody can see.

On We Are Listening! by Aanya Wellness, host Pulkit Garg sits down with Brian, an author, blogger, and mental health advocate from Boston, for an honest conversation about anxiety, emotional struggles, and the pressure to keep it all together when life feels overwhelming.

Brian shares his personal journey with anxiety, from the nervousness he experienced as a teenager to finding practical ways to manage it. Together, Pulkit and Brian explore how to distinguish everyday nervousness from anxiety that starts interfering with daily life, why being dismissed by loved ones can make things harder, and how to seek support when you feel unheard.

The conversation also dives into the emotional complexities of relationships, the challenges of being an empathetic person, and the importance of setting boundaries before compassion turns into burnout. From entrepreneurial pressures and corporate stress to navigating uncertainty in an AI-driven world, this episode explores what it really takes to keep going without losing yourself along the way.

What happens when you need help but professional support feels inaccessible? Brian and Pulkit discuss finding therapists, exploring helpful resources, and the potential role of AI tools in providing support, while recognising the importance of professional mental health care.

Pulkit also introduces Aanya Wellness’s anonymous mental health forum, We Are Listening, a space designed for people to express themselves without fear of judgement and explore options for support.

Whether you’re silently struggling, supporting someone you love, or simply trying to understand mental health better, this conversation is a reminder that looking okay and feeling okay are two very different things.

 Tune in, listen without judgement, and remember: you don’t have to have it all figured out to start talking about it.

Because sometimes, the most important question isn’t “How are you?” but “How are you, really?”Subscribe to "We Are Listening" for an enriching conversation that unveils the transformative potential of conscious breathing. Join us as we learn, listen, and breathe our way to holistic well-being.

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