Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt Codde

In this episode, I discuss Hit & Run OCD. With Hit And Run OCD a person experiences unwanted thoughts related to hurting others or themselves generally while they are operating a vehicle. I talk about some case studies of people who have gone through the treatment for Hit and Run OCD. I also discuss different compulsions people engage in and the overall treatment process.  Follow us on So...

In this episode, I discuss a type of Harm OCD known as Self-Harm or Suicidal OCD. This is when a person experiences unwanted thoughts related to causing them self harm or the possibility of one day hurting themself. I also discuss different compulsions people engage in and a few very important steps in the treatment process. Click here to support the show with a donation of your choice: https://ww...

In this episode, I discuss a subtype of OCD known as Harm OCD. If a person suffers from Harm OCD they will generally experience unwanted and intrusive harmful or violent thoughts. In this first part of this series, I discuss specific thoughts people with Harm OCD experience. I also discuss different compulsions people engage in and a few very important steps in the treatment process. Click here to...

In this episode, I discuss the idea of having children if you struggle with OCD & Anxiety. This topic is particularly relevant for me as my wife recently gave birth to our first daughter. It is common for people with OCD & Anxiety to wrestle with the idea of having children. They will often doubt their capabilities or even go as far as to question the morality of having children because th...

In this episode, I discuss how to overcome Scrupulosity OCD & religious intrusive thoughts. This is the fourth episode in this series on Scrupulosity OCD. I also discuss how important it is, when treating Scrupulosity OCD, to accurately identifying all the different compulsions that you engage and systematically remove them from your routine. Enjoy! Click here to support the show with a donati...

In this episode, I discuss religious intrusive thoughts and some key things you can do to overcome them. This is the third episode in this series on Scrupulosity OCD. I also discuss different intrusive thoughts people experience such as blasphemous thoughts directed towards God, the church, or religious leaders. I also discuss different compulsions people engage in and how you can tell the differe...

In this episode, I continue discussing intrusive thoughts under the umbrella category of scrupulosity or religious OCD. In this second part of this series, I discuss specific intrusive thoughts related to fears about offending God, worrying about whether or not you committed a sin, and worrying if something was immoral. I also discuss different compulsions people engage in and important steps in t...

In this episode, I discuss a sub-type of intrusive thoughts commonly known as scrupulosity. Scrupulosity is a form of OCD & Anxiety where the person becomes focused on religious or moral issues. In this first part of this series I discuss specific intrusive thoughts related to fears about hell, the devil, and going to hell. I also discuss different compulsions people engage in and a few very i...

In this episode, I discuss the two different types of worry with intrusive thoughts. The first type of worry is worrying about events or situations that could happen. A few examples of this could be worrying about getting sick, losing a job, or some other negative event taking place. The second type of worry is worrying about the presence of thoughts in your conscious awareness. An example of this...

In this episode, I discuss a high-level overview of how to overcome intrusive thoughts. Generally speaking, intrusive thoughts fall into the following three umbrella categories: violent, sexual, and religious. I also discuss a good analogy to help you defuse from intrusive thoughts and become a more mindful observer. Click here to support the show with a donation of your choice: https://www.paypal...

In this episode, I talk about my journey to recovery from OCD & Anxiety. One of the main problems with OCD is people get stuck in an endless loop of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. But the bigger problem is that when you are in this loop it can dramatically impact all aspects of your life. The good news is that there are tools and strategies that will allow you to successfully ove...