Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt Codde

In this episode, I discuss Anxiety and Unemployment. The economic impact of COVID-19 has resulted in a large number of people losing their jobs. Now life during a global pandemic is stressful enough, but when you add more layers of problems (like financial uncertainty) into the mix, it’s no wonder we are seeing a dramatic spike in mental health issues across the board. Now I speak from experience...

I have always believed that true healing and restoration comes from within. And I also believe that if we want change in the world, it starts within each one of us. When you focus on healing yourself you are focusing on something in your control. And this enables you to take action on improving yourself, which will ultimately have a ripple effect of healing in others. I truly believe that’s why Ma...

In this episode, I discuss the importance of authenticity and how it plays a large role in our recovery. From a very early age our emotional needs revolve around two things - the ability to attach to our caregivers and the ability to be authentic. However, if we learn that being authentic threatens our attachment we will almost always choose attachment over authenticity. This can lead to us suppre...

In this episode, I discuss the importance of honesty and why it is crucial for true recovery. Right now, we are living in a very clear imbalance of integrity on many different levels. On a societal level, we are presented with misinformation and even disinformation from news outlets and politicians on both sides of the spectrum. And on an individual level, many of us struggle with keeping simple p...

In this episode, I discuss several major mental health issues that are growing during this global pandemic. According to initial research, there is an alarming increase in the number of domestic violence, suicide, drug overdose, and child abuse cases during this pandemic. Now, I know it’s easy to quickly put the blame on macro forces beyond our control such as COVID-19 and the mandatory quarantine...

In this episode, I  talk about taking leaps of faith. Taking a leap of faith essentially means to act on something without being certain of the outcome. For example, when you ask someone on a date, you can’t be certain if they are going to say “Yes” until after you ask. Taking action is actually what produces a certain outcome. When it comes to anxiety recovery most of us strive to be certain...

In this episode, I discuss the idea of control specifically controlling our future. Fear, uncertainty, and the way we visualize our future are normally the source of our anxiety in general. This is a timely episode as we are still facing the fear and panic of Coronavirus that has brought into our lives. If you're going to live life trying to control it because you're afraid you can't handle it, th...

In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Jason Schnitzer, to discuss the idea of growing through a crisis. Now this pandemic has forced us to encounter challenges like we have never seen before, but instead of viewing these challenges as something to endure we can view them as opportunities for growth. Check out our discussion as we dive into our personal realizations through this pandemic,...

Visit our website and Get The Free Guide 5 Must-Have Rules For OCD Recovery: 👇🏻 https://www.restoredminds.com/5-Rules-For-Recovery OR Take Our Free OCD Assessment: 👇🏻 https://www.restoredminds.com/ocd-assessment In this episode, I discuss the idea of resistance, which is simply the unwillingness to accept or comply with what is currently happening. During this series, we've been talk...

In this episode, I discuss how we can best manage ourselves as individuals during this global crisis with the coronavirus. It is easy to view oneself as insignificant during this crisis, but the reality is that our countries, our states, our cities, our organizations and our families are made up of individuals. And as individuals, If we can all manage ourselves well through this time, then we will...

In this episode, I discuss anxiety, uncertainty and weathering the storm of the CoronaVirus. As we face this unfolding global pandemic day by day, we must do our best to navigate the storm both as a society and as individuals. From an individual level we all have a very important role to play, and if we all do our part as individuals we will prevail as a society. In this episode,  I want to s...

In this episode, I discuss CoronaVirus, anxiety and being quarantined. Right now our world is facing a pandemic and as individuals, it is important that we are not consumed by panic. We must do our best to maintain our personal health (mental and physical) during this time of crisis, especially if you are quarantined or spending a lot of time in isolation. In this episode, I offer some practical t...

In this episode, I discuss the CoronaVirus Anxiety. COVID-19 is a new strain that was discovered in 2019, it is a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. In the height of this coronavirus epidemic, we are also in a panic epidemic. Most of us (if not all) are currently experiencing some level of anxiety regarding this CoronaVirus or at least...

In this episode, I discuss the idea of recovery and why believing in recovery is so important. Your beliefs can help or hinder your recovery process. When a person is struggling with anxiety operates from the idea that recovery is possible, it can change her/his whole perspective and the path in his/her recovery process. In this episode, I discuss the idea of recovery and the beliefs that a person...

In this episode, I discuss the idea of the “lens of anxiety”. When someone is struggling with anxiety, there is a thin line between the real world and the world they are seeing skewed by anxiety. It’s like you see the world through a set of anxiety goggles or sunglasses. In this episode, I discuss the lens of anxiety and how important it is to develop awareness when you’re in the lens and to...

In this episode, I discuss how we justify living with anxiety. A person who is struggling and dealing with anxiety may justify their behaviors that reinforces anxiety. It comes up with this potential threat and then we try to control it. And then if the threat doesn't happen, we think that what we did control it and that is how we make the justification for living with anxiety. In this episode, I...

In this episode, I discuss the real problem of living with anxiety and how anxiety is different from fear. A person who is struggling with anxiety will never see anxiety as the real problem because their focus is always drawn to the potential threat their mind has generated. As the anxiety grows, which inevitably happens, her/his life will tend to become smaller and smaller. In this episode, I dis...

In this episode, I discuss how to speed up the recovery process of someone suffering from Contamination OCD. Contamination OCD is a common form of OCD and is recognized when a person develops a specific fear around germs or contamination. This will lead the person to perform various compulsions that primarily include washing and cleaning routines. In this episode, I discuss thoroughly the ‘attack...

In this episode, I discuss Common Contamination OCD Compulsions. Contamination OCD is a common form of OCD and is recognized when a person develops a specific fear around germs or contamination. This will lead the person to perform various compulsions that primarily include washing and cleaning routines. In this episode, I discuss in detail common compulsions that people engage in to find relief....

In this episode, I discuss Contamination OCD. Contamination OCD is a common form of OCD and is recognized when a person develops a specific fear around germs or contamination. This will lead the person to perform various compulsions that primarily include washing and cleaning routines. I also discuss different forms of contamination OCD and how to properly identify it. Click here to support the sh...

In this episode, I discuss Pedophilia OCD or P OCD. Pedophilia OCD is when a person experiences intrusive thoughts and uncertainty regarding the idea of being a pedophile. This will lead to various compulsions that include analyzing levels of arousal around children and avoiding situations where children may be present, in an attempt to keep them safe. In this episode, I talk about examples of POC...

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2020. In this episode I offer three practical thoughts on how to make this year your breakthrough year. Enjoy the show! Click here to support the show with a donation of your choice: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZJ5KRSB7LY9W Would you like the exact guide I give to my individual clients? Click the link below and you can download it 100% FREE - http...

In this episode, I discuss Homosexual OCD or Sexual Orientation OCD. HOCD is when a person experiences intrusive thoughts and doubt or uncertainty regarding their sexual orientation. This will lead to various compulsions that include analyzing levels of arousal in various situations and avoid situations that may cause the person to feel nervous or uncertain. Click here to support the show with a d...

In this episode, I discuss Relationship OCD. When a person has Relationship OCD he or she experiences intrusive thoughts and doubt or uncertainty regarding their romantic partner or their relationship as a whole. In this episode, I talk about examples of relationship OCD, some practical things to consider with relationships, and the treatment process. Click here to support the show with a donation...

In this episode, I discuss Responsibility OCD. When a person has Responsibility OCD he or she experiences unwanted thoughts related to being a potential danger to others or responsible for causing harm to others. In this episode, I talk about different forms of responsibility OCD, case studies and examples, and the treatment process. I also discuss common compulsions people engage in and how to ap...