The OCD & Anxiety Podcast

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com OCD often convinces you to wait for the “right” moment, but waiting only keeps you stuck. This episode explains why starting today — even with small, manageable steps — builds momentum and changes your relationship with anxiety. If you’re struggling, the host offers a free discovery call and a structured 12-week program to...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Host Robert James shares his personal experience with sensorimotor OCD—feeling isolated, misunderstood, and judged—and explains why many sufferers stay silent. He introduces his 12-week program that combines community group coaching, ACT, exposure work, videos, worksheets, and meditations rooted in his lived experience and...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James leads a short, compassionate sleep meditation designed for people with OCD, focusing on gentle breathing, body awareness, and accepting intrusive thoughts without judgment. Use imagery of white light, floating leaves, and progressive relaxation to soften tension, release the demand for sleep, and allow your min...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explains how most OCD compulsions are really reassurance seeking driven by intolerance of uncertainty and difficult emotions. He uses the crossroads metaphor to show why short-term reassurance keeps you stuck and why allowing discomfort leads to lasting recovery. The episode covers practical tools—acceptance, e...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains why trying to find the "right" way to blink, swallow or breathe only feeds sensory motor OCD and never brings lasting relief. He describes how these searches for certainty are actually compulsions and why they create endless rumination. Robert offers an alternative: allow your body to d...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com This episode explains what obsessive–compulsive disorder feels like, how intrusive thoughts and compulsions create a distressing cycle, and why many compulsions are invisible. It offers simple guidance for loved ones: be patient and empathetic, avoid giving reassurance that fuels OCD, set gentle boundaries about reassurance...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com This episode explores how OCD can make you doubt your relationship, how to spot when doubts are driven by OCD rather than real problems, and why snap decisions can be harmful. Robert James offers practical tips to manage rumination, focuses on the core signs of a healthy relationship (kindness, trust, support), and explains...

Struggling with sensorimotor OCD? My 12-week Sensorimotor OCD Program is designed to help you break free from the cycle of rumination and hyperawareness. It combines practical tools, meditations, and structured guidance based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. 👉 Book your free discovery call here: https://www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode, I explore the “two voices” of sensorimotor O...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to the OCD and Anxiety podcast with Robert James - a coach and survivor of OCD. In this episode, Robert delves into the deceptive nature of OCD, describing it as the 'great manipulator' that keeps individuals trapped in a cycle of fear and uncertainty. By learning to recognize OCD's tricks and understanding the body...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast, Robert James delves into the challenges faced by individuals who have tried various treatment methods, yet still find themselves struggling with OCD. Through exploring the crucial role of mindset in recovery, Robert discusses why traditional tools like ERP and therapy may not...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to the Sensorimotor OCD series of the OCD and Anxiety podcast with your host, Robert James. In this episode, we delve into the perplexing realm of Sensorimotor OCD, exploring how natural bodily sensations like breathing and swallowing can transform into sources of anxiety. Discover the pitfalls of trying to control...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode of the OCD and Anxiety podcast, Robert James addresses the challenge of dealing with OCD in your late 30s, 40s, or beyond. He delves into why OCD can feel more overwhelming during midlife and why this might actually be the ideal moment for transformation and healing. Robert shares insights into the pressures...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to the OCD and Anxiety Podcast with Robert James. In this episode, we explore the sneaky compulsions of OCD that often go unnoticed. These hidden habits can deplete your energy, keeping you trapped in the cycle of OCD. Discover how to identify and shine a light on these subtle compulsions, regaining your focus and t...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to another episode of the OCD and Anxiety podcast with Robert James. In this inspiring episode, we delve into the personal journey of Helen, a client who has bravely battled Sensorimotor OCD, particularly centered around swallowing. Helen opens up about the intense challenges she faced, the constant awareness, and h...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to the OCD and Anxiety podcast with Robert James, where we explore the intriguing parallels between Schrodinger's cat thought experiment and the challenges faced by those struggling with OCD and anxiety. In this episode, Robert discusses the human tendency to seek certainty and how learning to live with uncertainty...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to the OCD and Anxiety Podcast with Robert James, a coach who has personally navigated the challenges of OCD. In this episode, Robert shares his transformative journey of moving away from the quest for certainty and embracing the power of choice in response to intrusive thoughts. Discover how this shift from attempt...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to the OCD and Anxiety Podcast with Robert James, a dedicated coach and former sufferer of sensory motor OCD. In this episode, Robert bravely shares his personal journey of spending over a decade living with undiagnosed sensory motor OCD. He reflects on the confusion and isolation he felt during those challenging ye...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to the OCD and Anxiety podcast with Robert James, your supportive coach who has walked the path of anxiety. In this episode, Robert shares three practical and honest tips to help you reconnect with a sense of possibility, even when things feel overwhelming. Learn how to shift your focus from fleeting emotions to mea...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to the OCD and Anxiety podcast with Robert James, a coach who understands firsthand the challenges you face. In this episode, Robert shares a compelling metaphor that could transform your understanding of exposure therapy for OCD. Rather than tiptoeing around your fears, learn why making 'noise' and embracing exposu...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Join Robert James as he delves into the world of Sensorimotor OCD, exploring why knowing the right actions is often different from being able to implement them. Discover how to bridge the gap between knowledge and action, even when OCD feels overwhelming. With a focus on patience, small wins, and urge surfing, learn how to...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this enlightening episode of the OCD and Anxiety podcast, host Robert James delves into the often misunderstood world of existential OCD. Discover how this unique subtype of OCD fixates on life's profound questions, leading sufferers into endless loops of uncertainty and anxiety. Robert breaks down the nature of existent...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Join Robert James as he delves into his personal journey of overcoming OCD and anxiety. In this episode, Robert discusses the pivotal shift in mindset that helped him break free from the chains of obsessive thoughts and compulsions. With over a decade of feeling lost and trapped, Robert shares the challenges he faced and th...

Book in for a sensorimotor OCD discovery call here: https://robertjamescoaching.com/breakfree-program/ Welcome to the OCD and Anxiety podcast with Robert James, where we explore the latest changes and focus on overcoming Sensorimotor OCD. In this episode, Robert introduces a new Saturday series dedicated to unraveling the complexities of Sensorimotor OCD. Discover the subtle traps that keep you st...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 510 of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast with Robert James. In this episode, discover the power of choice with three crucial tips to break free from the obsessive loops of OCD. Learn how to take control by choosing action over rumination and focusing on your values and goals. Robert shares his personal experien...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to the latest episode of the OCD and Anxiety podcast with Robert James. In this insightful session, discover how identifying your deeper motivations can transform your approach to exposure therapy, helping you overcome the discomfort and fear associated with OCD. Learn why motivation, rather than sheer willpower, is...