497 13 Sassy things to say to anxiety (Non Engagement Responses)

Summary: In this episode, I share 13 of my favorite "sassy" responses to anxiety that can help you stop getting pulled into intrusive thoughts, rumina...

496 How to Stop Overthinking Every Little Thing (Why Your Brain Will Not Quit and What to Do About It)

In this episode, I share why overthinking isn't actually a thinking problem, but a willingness-to-feel problem, and I teach you a simple, compassionat...

495 Stronger After Trauma (What the Research Says and What It Actually Looks Like) with Christina DiChiara

In this episode, I explore the powerful science of post-traumatic growth and share why healing after trauma isn't just about reducing PTSD symptoms, b...

Bonus Episode: Do I Have OCD? The Signs Most People Miss

Summary: In this episode, I break down six commonly missed signs of OCD and explain why so many people go undiagnosed or receive the wrong treatment....

494 OCD Has a Strategy. Here's How to Beat It (with Reid Wilson)

In this powerful conversation with Dr. Reid Wilson, I explore why trying to quiet OCD often keeps us trapped and how learning to stop playing defense...

493 Why Medical Tests Don't Fix Health Anxiety (And What Actually Does) with Ken Goodman

492 How to Practice Loving‑Kindness for Yourself: A Guided Self‑Compassion Exercise

In this guided loving-kindness meditation, I walk you through a powerful self-compassion practice designed to help you soften self-criticism, support...

491 Scrupulosity & Religious OCD: Coping Strategies for Faith‑Based Fear

In this episode, I sit down with OCD therapist and scrupulosity specialist Justin Hughes to explore how religious OCD can hijack faith, why common att...

Bonus Episode: How to Recognize Mental Compulsions in OCD: Hidden Rituals You Can't See

In this episode, I explain one of the most overlooked aspects of OCD: mental compulsions. While many people recognize compulsions as visible behaviors...

490 The Anxiety Trick That's Derailing Your Recovery with Drew Linsalata

In this episode, I sit down with Drew Linsalata to explore the "Exception Clause," the sneaky anxiety trick that convinces us our fears are the one ex...

489 The Hidden Way Anxiety Is Running Your Relationships (And What to Do About It)

In this episode, I share the three hidden ways anxiety can quietly take over your relationships, and how CBT, ERP, and ACT can help you build deeper c...

488 Relationship OCD: How to Know If You Have It and What Actually Helps

n this episode, I'm breaking down what Relationship OCD really looks like, why the search for certainty keeps you stuck, and how to stop letting intru...

Bonus Episode: Signs You are Too Self-critical

Summary: In this episode, I talk about how self-criticism can quietly interfere with recovery and healing. So many people believe being hard on themse...

487 9 Things I Tell My Patients in Their First Session of OCD Treatment

In this episode, I'm sharing the nine core things I teach every OCD client in their very first therapy session to help them better understand recovery...

486 What If I'm Not Enough" Is Not a Confidence Problem (It's an Anxiety Trap) with Paul Gilmartin

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Gilmartin to talk about the hidden fear of "not being enough," how it quietly fuels anxiety and shame, and what...

Bonus Episode: Why Your Brain Won't Let Things Go (And What to Do Instead)

Summary: In this episode, I explain why your brain can get stuck replaying thoughts, searching for answers, and trying to feel certain before it can m...

485 How to Win Against Anxiety (with Reid Willson)

In this episode, I sit down with anxiety expert Reed Wilson to talk about why recovery is not about getting rid of anxiety, but learning how to change...

Bonus Episode: The Two Things Anxious People Do That Makes Everything Worse

Summary: In this episode, I talk about two very common mistakes anxious people make that actually keep anxiety cycles going stronger: responding with...

484 Interoceptive Exposure & Panic Attacks: How Facing Physical Sensations Can End the Fear Cycle

In this episode, I walk you through how panic disorder is maintained and teach you a step-by-step, evidence-based approach using interoceptive exposur...

Bonus Episode: What Is Anticipatory Anxiety (And Why It's Often Worse Than the Thing Itself)

In this episode, I talk about anticipatory anxiety, the intense fear or dread that shows up before something even happens. So often, the waiting, imag...

Daily Self‑Compassion Routine: 10 Minutes to Reduce Anxiety & Improve Resilience

In this episode, I walk you through a simple, 10-minute daily self-compassion practice that can help you change your relationship with anxiety and gen...

Bonus Episode: Sleep Anxiety: The 1 Thing Everyone Gets Wrong About Sleep Hygiene

In this episode, I talk about why so many people struggle with sleep anxiety even when they're doing everything "right." You might be following all th...

482 Why My ERP Isn't Working: 5 Common Mistakes & What to Fix

In this episode, I walk you through the five most common mistakes people make with ERP and share practical, compassionate strategies to help you break...

Bonus Episode: 5 Self‑Compassion Exercises That Support ERP & OCD Recovery

In this episode, I talk about something that doesn't replace ERP, but actually makes it more effective: self-compassion. So many people worry that bei...

481 Harm OCD Explained: What It Is, Why It Happens & How to Manage It

In this heartfelt episode, Kimberley Quinlan and therapist Lacey Yukelson unpack what harm OCD really is, why it feels so terrifying, and how recovery...

Bonus Episode: What to Say When Your Brain Freezes in Conversation: Social Anxiety Rescue Script

In this episode, I talk about what to do when your brain freezes in conversation and social anxiety suddenly takes over. So many people experience tha...

480 People Pleasers and the Shame They Hide (with Maggie Nick)

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Maggie Nick to explore why so many "good kids" grow into adults carrying deep shame, people-pleasing patter...

Bonus Episode: The 3 Hidden Causes of Your UNEXPECTED Panic Attacks (And How to Fix Them)

In this episode, I talk about why panic attacks so often feel like they come out of nowhere when, in reality, there are usually hidden triggers buildi...

479 Why the Most Responsible People Struggle in Silence (with Dr Margaret Rutherford)

In this episode, we explore how perfectly hidden depression can live beneath strength and success, and how learning to gently open up can begin to set...

Bonus Episode: Cognitive Defusion: 4 Techniques to Detach from Intrusive Thoughts (Mental Compulsion Tool)

n this episode, I teach you a simple but powerful shift called cognitive defusion, a way to create space between you and your intrusive thoughts. So o...

478 OCD Core Fears with Michelle Massi

If you find yourself compulsively Googling symptoms and feeling more anxious than reassured, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based 3-ste...

Bonus Episode: OCD Subtypes Explained: Which ONE Is Holding You Hostage?

In this episode, I walk you through the many ways OCD can show up, because it's not just about germs or checking. OCD can attach itself to anything th...

477 When Your OCD Brain Tricks You

This week's episode is a heartfelt and practical conversation about how OCD can change shape over time, the ways it tricks the brain, and the groundin...

Bonus Ep: How to FORGIVE Yourself for Intrusive Thoughts: Self-Compassion for OCD Shame & Guilt

In this episode, we talk about one of the most painful parts of OCD and anxiety: the shame that comes from intrusive thoughts. Many people experience...

How to SILENCE Your Inner Critic: 3 Self-Compassion Skills To Use IMMEDIATELY 476

In this episode, I walk you through how to retrain your inner critic using science-backed self-compassion skills so you can reduce anxiety, increase r...

475 Social Anxiety TRICK: Focus on THIS ONE THING to Instantly Feel More Confident in Groups

In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that helps you stop performing in social situations and start connecting,  even when anxiety comes a...

474 ERP at Home: How to Build an Exposure Plan Without a Therapist

In this episode, I walk you step-by-step through how to build your own exposure and response prevention (ERP) plan so you can start breaking the OCD a...

473 Mindfulness vs. Distraction: Which is Better for Anxiety & Panic? (A Therapist Explains)

In this episode, I break down the difference between mindfulness and distraction for anxiety so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start respon...

472 How to make Exposures FUN(ish) with Kimberly Leonte

If you find yourself compulsively Googling symptoms and feeling more anxious than reassured, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based 3-ste...

471 STOP Googling Symptoms: The 3-Step Plan to End Cyberchondria & Health Anxiety

If you find yourself compulsively Googling symptoms and feeling more anxious than reassured, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based 3-ste...