TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast

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In this podcast we explore how to have a more positive relationship with OCD and anxiety, taking back control so that you can start living the life you choose and not the one chosen by your fears. Each week I interview a range of experts, therapists, coaches and other professionals to find out about the best ways to manage OCD and anxiety. In addition I also interview sufferers of OCD and anxiety as sharing our storiesof dealing with mental health issues is incredibly helpful.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Transforming Resentment into Resilience: Mastering OCD 20.07.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 410! As we dive into the summer season, we hope you're staying comfortable, whether you love the heat or prefer cooler days. For those struggling with OCD or anxiety, Robert James Coaching offers a free session to help you navigate these challenges. Visit robertjamescoaching.com to book your session or reach out...

Simplifying OCD: Three Easy Steps to Peace of Mind 17.07.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In  episode  409 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, we dive deep into the art of simplifying the process of dealing with OCD. Host Robert James shares insightful strategies to help you streamline your approach, making it easier to manage your symptoms and regain control over your life. Starting with an inspiring quote by Gilbert K. C...

Overcoming the Pressure to Get Better from OCD 13.07.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, we dive into the often overlooked pressure we place on ourselves to heal from OCD and anxiety. Host Robert James discusses the pitfalls of wanting to eliminate OCD quickly and how this urgency can actually hinder our progress. We explore the importance of adopting a mindset that embr...

Visualize Your Victory: A Guided Exercise to Support Your OCD Journey 10.07.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 407 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, hosted by Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we explore a powerful visualization technique designed to help you overcome OCD by focusing on success rather than struggles. Discover how to transform your daydreams into purposeful visualizations that can guide you towards a...

Navigating the Fog: Strategies for Managing OCD Confusion 06.07.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 406 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast with Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we delve into the perplexing world of OCD, focusing on how to navigate the confusion it creates. Discover strategies to remain still and avoid compulsive behaviors that perpetuate the cycle of OCD. Robert emphasizes the importance of...

The Perfection Trap: Why Seeking the Perfect Cure for OCD is Part of the Problem 03.07.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 405 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast by Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between perfectionism and OCD. Robert discusses how perfectionism, often linked to our inner critic, can hinder progress in managing OCD and anxiety. Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword, s...

Path to Peace: Understanding Acceptance Levels in OCD 29.06.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 404 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, hosted by Robert James. In this insightful episode, we delve into the complexities of acceptance when dealing with OCD. Acceptance isn't merely a black-and-white concept; it involves multiple levels that can help us manage OCD more effectively. Robert explores the initial stag...

Finding Calm: An Awareness Meditation for OCD 28.06.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 401 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast with Robert James Coaching. In this episode, Robert shares a powerful awareness meditation designed to help individuals with OCD reconnect with their bodies. By moving focus from persistent thoughts to physical sensations, this practice aims to alleviate the mental exhaustion c...

Resilient Minds: Conquering OCD from Within 26.06.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 403 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast with Robert James Coaching! In today's episode, we delve into the crucial topic of finding the inner strength to stand up to OCD. OCD has a way of manipulating us into performing compulsions that keep us trapped. To break free, we need to tap into our inner resilience. Discover...

Letting Go: Overcoming OCD Without Beating Yourself Up 23.06.2024

Welcome to Episode 402 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast by Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we delve into the importance of letting go of self-criticism when dealing with OCD. Robert discusses how self-frustration and the relentless inner critic can perpetuate OCD, making it even harder to manage. We explore the concept of redirecting energy from OCD-induced ruminations to more meaningful act...

Episode 400 - Finding Balance: Managing OCD Without Always Being Busy 15.06.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 400 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast by Robert James Coaching! In this milestone episode, we delve into the misconception that perpetual busyness is necessary to manage OCD effectively. Host Robert James explores the importance of finding balance and the potential pitfalls of staying constantly busy to avoid OCD s...

Shifting Shadows: The Evolution Of OCD Themes 12.06.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 399 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast with Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we delve into the ever-changing nature of obsessions in OCD and how they can swiftly shift from one theme to another. This intriguing aspect of OCD can actually offer hope for change and improvement. Robert shares insightful quotes f...

Finding Stability in OCD: Strength Amid Chaos 08.06.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 398 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast by Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we explore how to find strength amidst the chaos that OCD often creates. If you're struggling with OCD or anxiety, Robert offers a free session to help you take back control of your life. Discover strategies for managing intrusive thou...

Overcoming OCD: The Power of Making Decisions 05.06.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 397 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, where host Robert James delves into the intricacies of OCD and the critical role of decision-making. In this episode, Robert explores how overcomplicating decisions can exacerbate OCD symptoms and why simplifying the decision-making process can be a game-changer. Robert starts...

The Alter Ego of Self-Compassion: Self-Judgement 01.06.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 396 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast by Robert James Coaching. As summer begins, Robert offers insights into managing OCD and anxiety, especially during this season. If you're struggling, you can book a free session via his website. In this episode, Robert delves into the concept of self-judgment, which he identif...

The Conviction To Be Uncertain & Not Taking The OCD Bait 29.05.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 395 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, hosted by Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we delve into the crucial concept of embracing uncertainty as a way to combat OCD. Robert discusses how OCD often lures us into a trap by making us crave absolute certainty, which in turn keeps us stuck in a cycle of compulsion...

A Chat With Researcher Dr. Maitre About The Impact Of The Environment On Mental Health 25.05.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 394 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast! Today, we're taking you to the beautiful Montseny Mountains near Barcelona for a fascinating discussion with Dr. Metra, a researcher at IS Global. In this episode, we delve into the profound effects of the environment on mental health, particularly focusing on the impact of ur...

Mindlock: What To Do When Obsessive Thoughts Take Over 22.05.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 393 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast with Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we delve into effective strategies for managing obsessive thoughts when your mind feels trapped. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz's book "Brain Lock," we explore how repeated compulsions create unhelpful neural pathways...

An In-depth Exploration of OCD's Causes 18.05.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 392 of "The OCD and Anxiety Podcast", where we delve deep into understanding the causes of OCD. By knowing the root causes, we can be more optimistic about potential strategies we can adapt to manage, and perhaps overcome, this disorder. In this comprehensive discussion, we navigate through biological factors, g...

A Chat About Trauma, OCD & Anxiety With Hypnotherapist Jenni Bell 15.05.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com   In episode 391 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, we delve into the powerful realm of hypnotherapy with our guest, Jenni Bell. As an experienced hypnotherapist who specializes in addiction recovery and reshaping relationships with food, Jenni shares her personal journey of struggling with anxiety and PTSD and how it led her to a fu...

OCD & Making Up For Lost Time 11.05.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com   Want to support the podcast in return for exclusive content and more access to me? Check out my Patreon tiers, any help is much appreciated :) www.patreon.com/user?u=88044382 Welcome to episode 390 of 'The OCD and Anxiety Podcast' by Robert James Coaching. In today's episode, we explore the impactful role of time in our lives, p...

Why Waiting To Feel Better Before Taking Action Can Keep You Stuck In OCD 08.05.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com   Want to support the podcast in return for exclusive content and more access to me? Check out my Patreon tiers, any help is much appreciated :) www.patreon.com/user?u=88044382 Welcome to Episode 389 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, your reliable source shedding light on how to positively cope with anxiety disorders. Guided by our...

Brain Shift - A Conversation About Chronic Stress & Wellness With Dr. Romie Mushtaq 04.05.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com   Want to support the podcast in return for exclusive content and more access to me? Check out my Patreon tiers, any help is much appreciated :) www.patreon.com/user?u=88044382 Welcome to episode 388 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast. Learn from expert, Dr. Romie, a board-certified physician with over two decades of experience in int...

Having Patience About The Impatience To Improve From OCD 01.05.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com   Want to support the podcast in return for exclusive content and more access to me? Check out my Patreon tiers, any help is much appreciated :) www.patreon.com/user?u=88044382 Welcome to episode 387 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast! As we near our 400th episode, we're taking a look at patience and our relationship to it, especially...

How Judgment Can Make OCD Worse 27.04.2024

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com   Want to support the podcast in return for exclusive content and more access to me? Check out my Patreon tiers, any help is much appreciated :) www.patreon.com/user?u=88044382 Welcome to Episode 386 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, the show that provides insight, positivity, and empowerment for dealing with anxiety disorders, brou...

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