Terrifyingly Beautiful

Kevin and David review a published "top 10" list of stress relief suggestions and put them to the test. 

Comedian Jessica Kirson joins Terrifyingly Beautiful to talk about the fear of offending others. 

Sneak peek at our upcoming celebrity guest segment.

You thought dealing with anxiety was tough? Try speaking in a different accent. In this Chill Pill episode, David and Kevin play Utter Nonsense, a game where you have to pretend you are someone else. Spoiler alert: David nails the Valley Girl accent. 

Is there anything worse than the thought of our government being overthrown by a right-wing religious sect whose main intent is to violently implement a Puritanical version of Sharia Law? Well, yes. Driving on the highway. After describing the intense anxiety he has experienced after watching The Handmaid's Tale, David humorously describes the series of panic attacks he's experienced while driving on the highway.

Music can be a source of relaxation, even if you can't recall the name of the song or the artist. Which song do scientist say makes people most happy? Have a listen to find out. Kevin reveals the top 10.  

Can your contact lenses kill you? What are eye worms? What does herpetic mean? These questions and more are answered in this witty episode about Kevin's long-term fear of getting his contact lenses stuck behind his eyes. 

Let's face it, anxiety sucks. For those living with anxiety, getting through the day without losing it can be a challenge. But it's important to keep a healthy sense of humor. The Chill Pill offers a quick tip or humorous piece of advice on how to conquer your fears and live the life you deserve. 

Anxiety can certainly manifest itself in interesting ways. Kevin discovers that David is terrified of dolls. The adorable and harmless dolls that your sister played with are not exactly the ones that keep David awake at night. Think Child's Play meets Annabelle. And have you heard about Robert, arguably the scariest doll ever? And what about the surge in Barbie Doll possessions? Hop into the episode for the hilarious recounting of David's doll fear.

In this mini episode, Kevin and David share funny stories about their recent trip to Havana, Cuba. Were Kevin and David able to persevere in the face of countless things to worry about? Have a listen and find out! By the way, whoever said "the road less traveled doesn't have any toilet paper" must have spent time in Cuba. 

Does Extraterrestrial life really exist? If so, why would they want to kidnap Kevin when he was a kid? We'll let Kevin explain and then see if David can bring him back down to Earth. 

We love our listeners! In our first mini episode we read an email submission from one of our lovely, yet anxious, subscribers. And boy does she have a story to tell. Get the plunger ready.

David and Kevin opt to kick off the episode with martinis as the fear is getting real! The "Number 2" fear in America is explored and discussed. It's best if you don't listen to this episode while eating. Urine for a real treat. 

Ever catch yourself lying in bed in a hotel room wondering how filthy the linens are or whether there might be a dead nun hidden in the mattress? Well, welcome to Kevin’s mind. Will David be able to offer any suggestions to make Kevin’s hotel stays less stressful? Tune in and find out!

Who knew salad bars and tollbooths could be so scary. Can Kevin alleviate David's fears or will David have to find an alternative to the all-you-can-eat crab legs and potato salad for $10.99?