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The OCD & Anxiety Podcast

TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast

This podcast is all about OCD and anxiety and how we can have a better relationship with it. If you struggle with OCD or another anxiety disorder and want to learn how to manage it better, then this podcast is for you. Ready for real help? Book a free discovery call — no pressure, no obligation: https://robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call/ Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided:Break Free from OCD:

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16:23

OCD Rumination: When Thinking Becomes the Trap

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/06/03

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James explains how rumination — thinking about your thinking — traps people with OCD and prevents lasting certainty. He offers practical

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13:23

The Limiting Beliefs That Keep OCD Alive

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/05/30

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James explores how OCD and anxiety can create limiting beliefs that feel like facts—stories such as "I can't cope" or "I'll always be stuck." He

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12:08

Not Ready, Still Moving: OCD, Anxiety and the Next Step

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/05/27

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 Robert James recounts running the La Bottega mountain race while wrestling with anxiety, doubt, and exhaustion. He draws parallels between the race and living with OCD

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7:36

OCD Whack-a-Mole: Stop Chasing Certainty

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/05/23

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 Robert James explains how OCD tricks us into an endless game of chasing certainty—like whack-a-mole—keeping anxiety and compulsions alive. He offers practical tools: ask

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8:25

Stop Fighting OCD: Why Resistance Keeps You Stuck

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/05/20

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James explains how fighting OCD—anger, resentment and self-judgment—often strengthens it, creating a second layer that keeps people stuck. He

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13:29

When Recovery Means Living Bigger Than Anxiety

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/05/16

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James steps back from technique-focused tips to explore recovery beyond symptom management, sharing his preparation for the La Bottega al-Bac

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12:34

When Caring Becomes a Burden: Hyper‑Responsibility...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/05/13

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James explains hyper‑responsibility OCD — when caring, conscience and a desire to do the right thing become hijacked by fear, pressure and

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11:02

Is ChatGPT Making Your OCD Worse?

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/05/09

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode, Robert James discusses how AI tools like ChatGPT can unintentionally reinforce OCD by becoming an easy source of reassurance. He explains how seeking

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12:03

This Is Why OCD Feels Impossible to Switch Off

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/05/07

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James explores why OCD makes it hard to truly switch off even when nothing is wrong, explaining how anxiety, mental compulsions, and the need for

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10:49

When Love Feels Uncertain: My Battle with...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/05/02

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James shares his personal struggle with Relationship OCD, explaining how persistent doubt and overthinking sabotaged his relationships and how he

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17:01

When Your Mind Betrays You: Understanding Harm OCD

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/04/29

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James explains harm OCD and why sudden, distressing thoughts about hurting people you love say nothing about your character. He explores how the

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13:52

The OCD Memory Loop: Why Reviewing Makes It Worse

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/04/25

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In episode 606 Robert James explains why repeatedly replaying past memories strengthens OCD’s doubt instead of providing clarity, drawing on research and personal

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15:04

Why OCD Makes You Overthink for Hours (And How to...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/04/22

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 Robert James explains why overthinking is often the compulsion in OCD, how the nervous system keeps you trapped in repetitive thoughts, and why more thinking never

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13:09

When Thinking Becomes the Compulsion - Overcoming...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/04/18

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James explains how obsessive thinking can itself become the compulsion in pure OCD, why rumination feels urgent, and how mental compulsions

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13:37

Why You Can’t Relax: OCD’s Hidden Fuel

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/04/15

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 Host Robert James explores a hidden driver of OCD: the ongoing inner vigilance of scanning, checking and trying to work things out. He explains why this constant

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13:17

Escaping Existential OCD

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/04/11

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James explains existential OCD: how normal philosophical questions can become overwhelming obsessions that drive rumination, anxiety, and

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10:21

The Present-Moment Superpower: Stop Rumination and...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/04/08

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 Robert James explains a practical, easy-to-use approach to reduce rumination and manage intrusive thoughts by training present-moment awareness. He outlines why passive

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10:37

Episode 600: When Therapy Fuels OCD — What to Watch For

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/04/04

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 Hello and welcome to the OCD and Anxiety podcast with Robert James. In episode 600 he explains how certain types of therapy—like unfocused talk therapy,

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12:26

From the Chaos of OCD to Inner Peace

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/04/01

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 Coach Robert James explains how to move from the chaos of OCD into greater peace by stopping the fight, tolerating discomfort, and changing your relationship to

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10:52

I only have mental compulsions - Pure OCD

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/03/28

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James explains "Pure O"—OCD where the compulsions are hidden as rumination and mental checking. He describes how internal compulsions trap you in

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