#6: Nature

This week, Lisa and Aimee are anxious about nature: ticks, bears, and assorted other dangers that lurk in the great outdoors. They’re joined by Outside parks and travel columnist Emily Pennington, who documents her visit to every U.S. national park in a forthcoming book. Emily explains how she got into camping and outdoors life, shares how empowering being alone in nature can be, and offers some helpful tips on repelling ticks while hiking. Like the show? Send us a note at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @anxiouslypod and on Twitter @anxiouslypod. Our theme music is by Low Cut Connie. Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

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Aimee and Lisa are anxious: about germs, about mortality, about the state of the world (and things far less serious, too). Each week they grapple with one of their anxieties, from the trivial to the existential, in a humorous and heartfelt way. They're helped along by smart and entertaining guests like Simon Doonan and Anne Roiphe, who offer advice—and some homework!—for our hosts to overcome their various anxieties.