Anxious & Capable | Real Talk on Anxiety, OCD and Mental Health

Do your intrusive thoughts ever feel too real ? This short, calming episode is here for the moments when anxiety and OCD make your thoughts feel overwhelming, scary, and deeply personal — even though they’re not. I’ll gently walk you through why intrusive thoughts latch onto the things you care about most, why they don’t mean anything about who you are, and how OCD tricks you into believing they d...

Feeling like you’re never doing enough in your life & healing journey? Always seeing content on 'how to change your life' and feeling like you're doing life wrong. Like you’re somehow behind or failing if you're still struggling with anxiety, overthinking, self worth, attachment wounds or OCD — especially when social media makes it look like everyone else has it all figured...

Listen to this episode when you feel anxious about being 'behind in life'. Whether you're in your 20's, 30's or 40's, comparison can leave you feeling behind and like you're not 'keeping up' with others.  Did you enjoy this short episode? Listen to the full episode - Episode 8 - Feeling behind in life.  🔔 Follow the podcast for weekly episodes on anxie...

Why does the past feel like it’s still happening—especially when you’re anxious? In this episode, we’re talking about that all-too-familiar feeling of being emotionally pulled back into a past situation, even when you know you're safe. Whether it’s a memory, a mistake, or something that still carries emotional weight—anxiety can make it feel like you’re right back there. We’ll explore:  ✔️ Wh...

What actually helps when your brain won’t slow down and everything feels like too much? In this short, calming episode, I’m here to support you through the overwhelm—whether it's from anxiety, stress, burnout, constant overthinking, or just life feeling heavier than usual - and bring you back to the present moment. In this episode you'll find:  ✔️ Gentle reminders for when your brain fee...

What actually helps when you’re managing anxiety, burnout, or low mood? In this episode, I’m sharing the recent lifestyle changes I’ve made as a therapist to support my mental health— the helpful ones, not the Instagram-perfect ones. We’ll talk about:  ✔️ The importance of taking up hobbies that challenge our comfort zone.  ✔️ Work-life balance  ✔️ Social self care Whether you're feeling over...

Feeling stuck in self-doubt? Do you constantly second-guess yourself or feel like a failure? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down: ✔️ Why we experience self-doubt & where it comes from ✔️ How failure impacts our confidence & decision-making ✔️ Steps to rebuild self-trust & quiet negative self-talk As a UK-based therapist, I’ll share practical, gentle strategies to help you o...

Are you constantly worrying about the future? Do thoughts about your career, finances, or health keep you up at night? Future anxiety is something many of us struggle with, and it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I explore why we fear the future, how regret shapes our decisions, and practical ways to manage future anxiety. As a UK-based therapist, I’ll break down the psychology behind uncer...

Feeling behind in life? You’re not alone. In this short and gentle episode, I’m sharing a calming reminder for those days when comparison, self-doubt, and anxiety start creeping in. Whether you're stressing about your career, relationships, or just feel like everyone else is moving faster than you—this is your moment to pause, breathe, and come back to yourself. We'll talk about why anxi...

Lets talk about overthinking, rumination, and why you can't stop thinking 'what if'. ⁠ Click here & begin breaking free from OCD TODAY ⁠ -- About the Podcast-- The anxiously Capable Podcast is hosted by me, Jess Eden, a UK therapist who knows what it’s like to live with anxiety and OCD. You are much more capable than you realise, and this podcast is here to remind you that anxie...

What if it's not just anxiety? What if your overthinking, ruminating, need for reassurance and 'to check' are actually signs of OCD? In this episode, I am sharing the OCD signs and behaviours that I believed were 'just anxiety' for years. If this episode resonates for you - The OCD Action Plan will help you: - Recognise & reduce anxiety, fear and doubt. - Reduce compul...

In this episode, we're going to be talking all about 'not feeling good enough', limiting beliefs, anxiety and how to let go & increase your self worth. -- About the Podcast-- The anxiously Capable Podcast is hosted by me, Jess Eden, a UK therapist who knows what it’s like to live with anxiety and OCD. You are much more capable than you realise, and this podcast is here to remind...

Q & A - All about OCD. In this episode I'm answering your questions on relationship OCD/ Anxiety, exposure and response prevention therapy (and whether it actually works) and how to manage intrusive thoughts. -- About the Podcast-- The anxiously Capable Podcast is hosted by me, Jess Eden, a UK therapist who knows what it’s like to live with anxiety and OCD. You are much more capable than...

On this weeks episode of the Anxiously Capable Podcast, I’m taking about the 3 ways you can ACTUALLY ease anxiety. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can get long term anxiety relief and how you can manage anxious moments in the future. -- About the Podcast-- The anxiously Capable Podcast is hosted by me, Jess Eden, a UK therapist who knows what it’s like to live with anxiety and OCD. You are...

Let’s talk about the 3 things that are making your anxiety (and OCD) worse & how to FINALLY break the cycle of anxiety. If you’ve ever thought ‘I’m trying so hard to heal from anxiety’ or ‘I’m trying so hard to overcome OCD’ but it feels like you’re still going round in circles. This episodes for you. On this weeks episode of the Anxiously Capable Podcast, I’m taking about the three common mis...

Welcome to the first episode of Anxiously Capable! In todays episode, I'm going to share some of the daily habits that I do to manage anxiety and OCD (as a therapist). Since my big anxiety flare up in 2018, these habits have helped me live a life that isn't controlled by anxiety and OCD. You are much more capable than you realise, and this podcast is here to remind you that anxiety and O...

Hi there, and welcome to Anxiously Capable! I’m Jess Eden, a UK based therapist passionate about helping you thrive—not just survive—while living with anxiety, OCD, and intrusive thoughts. You are much more capable than you realise, and this podcast is here to remind you that anxiety and OCD doesn’t have to hold you back, and it certainly doesn’t define you. Follow for new episodes released every...