Matthew Codde LCSW

Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt Codde

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The Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress Podcast is hosted by Matt Codde. Visit www.restoredminds.com/about to know more about Matt! In this podcast, you’re going to learn practical steps on the journey to recovery. In each episode, we will discuss common challenges and provide you with evidence-based strategies to help you overcome them. At Restored Minds, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone and it's our mission to give you the tools to help you build better mental health so you can become the best version of yourself.

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Matthew Codde LCSW

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Health

Podcast website

www.restoredminds.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 257 - OCD & Anxiety FAQ - How do at something and not check? 17.05.2023

⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to our series on OCD & Anxiety FAQ. In this series, I will answer common questions submitted to us in the hopes that they help provide clarity to many people who are currently navigating their journey to recovery.  In this episode I am going to address the question, How do at some...

Ep. 256 - Changing how you view anxiety 16.05.2023

⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this new episode, I am going to discuss the power of changing how we view and understand anxiety. Anxiety is not good or bad, it just is. It is often our stories about anxiety that create resistance and in turn, lead us to treat anxiety as a "bad" emotion. So in this episode, I w...

Ep. 255 - OCD & Anxiety FAQ - Is this just a thought... or something I should worry about? 11.05.2023

⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to our series on OCD & Anxiety FAQ. In this series, I will answer common questions submitted to us in the hopes that they help provide clarity to many people who are currently navigating their journey to recovery.  In this episode, I am going to answer the question. If you have a que...

Ep. 254 - Stop Trying to "Fix" Yourself 08.05.2023

⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop⁠⁠ In this episode, I am going to discuss the larger picture of mental health recovery. I am also going to discuss the importance of changing how you view yourself and why making this shift can be a huge turning point in your recovery. Enjoy the show. If you have a question you'd like to submit fo...

Ep. 253 - OCD FAQ - How to change your relationship with your thoughts 04.05.2023

⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop⁠ Welcome to our series on OCD & Anxiety FAQ. In this series, I will answer common questions submitted to us in the hopes that they help provide clarity to many people who are currently navigating their journey to recovery.  In this episode, I am going to address the question, How to change your rel...

Ep. 252 - Noticing & Overcoming Resistance 02.05.2023

⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop⁠ Resistance is probably the biggest obstacle you will have to learn to overcome on your recovery journey. In this episode, I am going to discuss resistance and how to start noticing and overcoming resistance in your day-to-day life. Enjoy the show. Grab a copy of our latest book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.res...

Ep. 251 - OCD & Anxiety Recovery - Understanding Rumination 18.04.2023

⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop In this episode, I am going to discuss rumination. Rumination is a very common compulsion and in order to recover from OCD & Anxiety it must be removed in order to effectively engage in ERP. Enjoy the show. Grab a copy of our latest book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover Ho...

Ep. 250 - OCD & Anxiety FAQ - How do I overcome avoidance as a compulsion? 13.04.2023

⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to our series on OCD & Anxiety FAQ. In this series, I will answer common questions submitted to us in the hopes that they help provide clarity to many people who are currently navigating their journey to recovery.  In this episode I am going to address the question, How do I overcome avoidance as a compulsion? If you have a question you'd li...

Ep. 249 - Common OCD & Anxiety Mistakes - Implementing The Wrong Treatments 11.04.2023

⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this series, I am discussing common OCD & Anxiety mistakes that kept me stuck in the loop. In this episode, I am going discuss the mistake of fighting with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Grab a copy of our latest book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover How To Break Free From the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using The Triple-A Respo...

Ep. 248 - OCD & Anxiety FAQ: How long does OCD recovery take? 06.04.2023

⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to our series on OCD & Anxiety FAQ. In this series, I will answer common questions submitted to us in the hopes that they help provide clarity to many people who are currently navigating their journey to recovery.  In this episode I am going to address the question, How long does OCD recovery take?   If you have a question you'd like to submi...

Ep. 247 - Common OCD & Anxiety Mistakes - Fighting with unwanted/intrusive thoughts 04.04.2023

https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠ In this series, I am discussing common OCD & Anxiety mistakes that kept me stuck in the loop. In this episode, I am going discuss the mistake of fighting with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Enjoy the show Grab a copy of our latest book: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠⁠ and discover How To Break Free From the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using The Triple...

Ep. 246 - OCD & Anxiety FAQ - Why do I question every single thought in my head? 30.03.2023

https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop⁠⁠ Welcome to our series on OCD & Anxiety FAQ. In this series, I will answer common questions submitted to us in the hopes that they help provide clarity to many people who are currently navigating their journey to recovery.  In this episode I am going to address the question, Why do I question every sin...

Ep. 245 - Common OCD & Anxiety Mistakes - Lone Wolf Route 28.03.2023

https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop⁠⁠ In this new series, I am going to discuss common OCD & Anxiety mistakes that kept me stuck in the loop. I also find that many of my clients experience similar struggles, so I wanted to create a series where I address the most common mistakes and how to overcome them. In this episode, I am going discus...

Ep. 244 - OCD & Anxiety FAQ - Why does OCD & Anxiety feel so real? 23.03.2023

https://www.restoredminds.com/book⁠ ⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop⁠ Welcome to our series on OCD & Anxiety FAQ. In this series, I will answer common questions submitted to us in the hopes that they help provide clarity to many people who are currently navigating their journey to recovery.  In this episode, I am going to address the question...   Why does OCD & Anxiet...

Ep. 243 - Common OCD & Anxiety Mistakes - Not Prioritizing Recovery 22.03.2023

https://www.restoredminds.com/book https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop In this new series, I am going to discuss common OCD & Anxiety mistakes that kept me stuck. I also find that many of my clients experience similar struggles, so I wanted to create a series where I address the most common mistakes and how to overcome them. In this episode, I am going discuss the mistake of n...

Ep. 242 - OCD & Anxiety FAQ - Can I actually recover and get better? 16.03.2023

https://www.restoredminds.com/book   https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop Welcome to our OCD & Anxiety FAQ series. This week we are going to discuss the question, Can I actually recover and get better? Grab a copy of our latest book:   www.restoredminds.com/book and discover How To Break Free From the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using The Triple-A Response and Take Back Co...

Ep. 241 - What to do with Anxious Feelings 14.03.2023

https://www.restoredminds.com/book https://www.restoredminds.com/breaking-free-workshop In this episode, we are going to discuss what to do when you experience anxious feelings in the body. Enjoy the show Grab a copy of our latest book:   www.restoredminds.com/book and discover How To Break Free From the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using The Triple-A Response and Take Back Control of Your Life. Wa...

Ep. 240 - OCD FAQ - How to do ERP for Religious Intrusive Thoughts / Scrupulosity 09.03.2023

Welcome to OCD FAQ, where we answer specific questions about OCD & Anxiety Recovery. Today we are going to discuss the question,  How do I do ERP for Religious Intrusive Thoughts / Scrupulosity? Grab a copy of our latest book:   www.restoredminds.com/book and discover How To Break Free From the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using The Triple-A Response and Take Back Control of Your Life. Sup...

Ep. 239 - You Are Not Your Thoughts 07.03.2023

In this new series, I am going to talk about the fact that you are not your thoughts. Additionally, I am also going to discuss the concept of consciousness. Consciousness may be the single most important concept on your journey to recovery from OCD & Anxiety. Enjoy the show. Grab a copy of our latest book:   www.restoredminds.com/book and discover How To Break Free From the OCD & Anxi...

Ep. 238 - You are a Work in Progress 28.02.2023

Grab a copy of our latest book:   www.restoredminds.com/book and discover How To Break Free From the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using The Triple-A Response and Take Back Control of Your Life. My new book is now available. Grab your copy today and we will give you the audiobook as a free gift. Download your copy here: www.restoredminds.com/book Support the show with a dona...

Ep. 237 - New Book - From Stuck to Unstuck - Available Now 23.02.2023

Grab a copy of our latest book:   bit.ly/fstu-book-2023 and discover How To Break Free From the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using The Triple-A Response and Take Back Control of Your Life. My new book is now available. Grab your copy today and we will give you the audiobook as a free gift. Download your copy here: https://bit.ly/fstu-book-2023 Support the show with a donati...

Ep. 236 - Resisting Uncomfortable Feelings 22.02.2023

Grab a copy of our latest book:   bit.ly/fstu-book-2023 and discover How To Break Free From the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using The Triple-A Response and Take Back Control of Your Life. In this episode, I am continuing our discussion on resistance, and today we are going to discuss resisting uncomfortable feelings. When it comes to OCD & Anxiety one of the biggest obstacles to recovery is re...

Ep. 235 - OCD Weekly FAQ - How do I get rid of sexual intrusive thoughts? 16.02.2023

Grab a copy of our latest book:   bit.ly/fstu-book-2023 and discover How To Break Free From the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using The Triple-A Response and Take Back Control of Your Life. In this episode of our Weekly FAQs - I am going to answer the question How do I get rid of sexual intrusive thoughts? Support the show with a donation of your choice: https...

Ep. 234 - Resisting Intrusive Thoughts 14.02.2023

Grab a copy of our latest book:   bit.ly/fstu-book-2023 and discover How To Break Free From the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using The Triple-A Response and Take Back Control of Your Life. In this new episode, I am going to continue our discussion on resistance. As I pointed out in the first part of this series, resistance is the biggest hurdle in your recovery. So in this episode, I want to dive a...

Ep. 233 - Journey to Recovery: An interview with Colton, a TBC graduate 07.02.2023

Colton joined the Taking Back Control (TBC) program back in 2022 and he felt compelled to share his story, focusing on his journey to recovery from his struggles with OCD and anxiety. Listen to his story as he shares his path to finding hope, purpose and discovering the Triple-A response that helped him take back control of his life. Click here to get instant access to the workshop: https://restor...

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