The OCD & Anxiety Podcast

21:34

How to Support a Partner with Relationship OCD (ROCD)

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/03/25

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 Episode 597 with Robert James is aimed at partners of people with relationship OCD (ROCD). It explains how ROCD is driven by anxiety and the need for certainty rather

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29:16

Anna’s OCD Story: From Suffering to Supporting Others

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/03/21

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 speaks with Anna, a psychotherapist and associate coach who shares her lived experience of OCD from early childhood through recovery. She

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10:09

Why OCD Recovery Feels Wrong at First

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/03/18

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 why OCD often feels worse when you start to recover, how resisting compulsions can make intrusive thoughts louder, and why that

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11:43

How To Tolerate Uncertainty In OCD

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/03/14

Free Starter Course: Break Free Course (General OCD) https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=ba16b63d5ade372807e489000486b39c9b8de17b-478ebf87-dd32-47d9-bc5f-28da501c10d5Free Starter Course: Sensorimotor OCD Course https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4104e42b7d731dd8aea26d77cdc58ed6d831b9f6-893a367f-b240-420e-b9e8-f5890ef1c3b8 Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Host Robert James explains why learning

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14:41

When OCD Targets What You Love Most

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/03/11

Free Starter Course: Break Free Course (General OCD) https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=ba16b63d5ade372807e489000486b39c9b8de17b-478ebf87-dd32-47d9-bc5f-28da501c10d5Free Starter Course: Sensorimotor OCD Course https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4104e42b7d731dd8aea26d77cdc58ed6d831b9f6-893a367f-b240-420e-b9e8-f5890ef1c3b8 Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains why

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16:48

Why Control Fuels OCD

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/03/07

Free Starter Course: Break Free Course (General OCD) https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=ba16b63d5ade372807e489000486b39c9b8de17b-478ebf87-dd32-47d9-bc5f-28da501c10d5 Free Starter Course: Sensorimotor OCD Course https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4104e42b7d731dd8aea26d77cdc58ed6d831b9f6-893a367f-b240-420e-b9e8-f5890ef1c3b8 Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains

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15:25

When People Laugh At Your OCD

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Free Starter Course: Break Free Course (General OCD) https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=ba16b63d5ade372807e489000486b39c9b8de17b-478ebf87-dd32-47d9-bc5f-28da501c10d5 Free Starter Course: Sensorimotor OCD Course https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4104e42b7d731dd8aea26d77cdc58ed6d831b9f6-893a367f-b240-420e-b9e8-f5890ef1c3b8 Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explains how mockery and

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20:12

The Most Dangerous Belief in OCD

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/02/28

Free Starter Course: Break Free Course (General OCD) https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=ba16b63d5ade372807e489000486b39c9b8de17b-478ebf87-dd32-47d9-bc5f-28da501c10d5 Free Starter Course: Sensorimotor OCD Course https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4104e42b7d731dd8aea26d77cdc58ed6d831b9f6-893a367f-b240-420e-b9e8-f5890ef1c3b8 Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explains how OCD tricks

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15:42

How to Unhook From OCD Thoughts Fast

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explores the exact moment OCD hooks you, explaining why intrusive thoughts are normal and why the real problem is engaging with them. He outlines how attention and rumination feed obsessions and offers practical alternatives. Learn simple strategies—notice without analyzing, tolerate uncertainty, use mindfulness and exposure—to create space and move on, plus information about his 12-week support

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14:14

5 Sneaky Mistakes Keeping You Stuck with Sensorimotor...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/02/21

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James outlines five common mistakes that keep people trapped in Sensorimotor OCD—fighting sensations, testing for improvement, pseudo-acceptance, trying to do things “normally,” and shrinking your life to avoid triggers. He offers five simple replacement habits and short exposure exercises to retrain attention, reduce compulsions, and start living according to your values, plus info on a structured 12-week program for

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9:23

OCD’s Most Convincing Lie: “I’m Broken”

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James dismantles the common OCD belief that "I'm broken," explaining how intrusive thoughts and compulsions create a learned loop—not a damaged identity. He describes how compulsions reinforce anxiety, how neuroplasticity offers hope, and why learning to tolerate uncertainty is the key to change. The episode also outlines practical steps and mentions a 12-week program to help untrain those habits and move forward with

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16:37

5 Recovery Mistakes That Keep You Stuck in OCD

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/02/14

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In episode 586 Robert James outlines five common recovery mistakes that keep people stuck: treating anxiety as a problem to be solved, turning recovery into a certainty project, using safety behaviours during exposures, arguing with OCD, and avoiding life until you feel ready. He draws on his own experience and practical examples to show how these habits maintain the cycle. The episode offers simple, actionable shifts — drop

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17:27

The Certainty Habit (That Makes OCD Worse)

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explains how chasing certainty and seeking reassurance actually strengthens OCD and keeps anxiety returning. He shares five practical shifts you can use right away: notice the certainty hunt, stop feeding it with attention or reassurance, allow discomfort without solving it, return to what matters, and practice postponement and small reductions of compulsive behaviors. Over time these steps build tolerance to

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14:34

What to Do When OCD Urges Feel Overwhelming

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/02/07

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James (OCD & Anxiety podcast, episode 584) explains what to do when intense OCD urges feel overwhelming and why strong urges can actually signal progress. The episode shares three practical approaches: create space and feel the physical sensations, redirect attention toward your values and the present, and change your bodily state with brief exercise or cold exposure—paired with slow breathing and acceptance—to

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16:55

The One Rule That Beats OCD

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/02/04

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explains why trying to ‘fix’ OCD keeps you stuck and introduces a single rule: stop treating discomfort as a problem to solve. He covers five practical angles—tolerating uncertainty, replacing the fixing reflex with immediate life moves, cultivating flexibility, using simple micro-skills, and building healthier neural habits. Through metaphors and personal examples, you'll learn clear steps to act on your values

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7:18

When OCD Shrinks Your World — How to Break Free

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/01/31

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains how OCD narrows your world by pulling attention inward through compulsions, certainty-seeking and constant self-monitoring, and why that inward focus strengthens the problem. He offers a clear alternative — shifting attention outward into people, purpose, movement and flow — and outlines practical steps to expand your life, trust your body, tolerate uncertainty, and find structured

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7:40

How OCD Turns Nothing Into Something

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/01/28

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains how OCD can take tiny, harmless thoughts and rapidly inflate them into urgent, consuming anxiety, and why OCD wins when we react by trying to fix or prove the thought. He shares a real-life beach example and practical steps to resist the urge to engage — giving thoughts space, refusing reassurance checks, and refocusing attention — so you can stop fueling the cycle and regain control

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10:55

How to Break an OCD Spiral Fast (Use Movement)

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/01/24

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James shares how exercise and simple movement can interrupt OCD rumination, calm the nervous system, and help you rebuild momentum in recovery. He explains why movement uses up stress hormones, brings you into the present, and can be a practical tool alongside therapy or medication. Practical tips include starting small, choosing enjoyable activities, and seeking medical advice if needed Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey

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8:01

The Real Reason OCD Won’t Let Go

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explores how resisting difficult emotions fuels OCD and offers practical guidance on shifting from fighting anxiety to curiously tuning into bodily sensations. Learn how accepting discomfort, practicing curiosity, and building tolerance can reduce compulsions and help reclaim your life Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or

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6:32

OCD Recovery Starts Before You Feel Ready

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/01/17

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains how OCD keeps you stuck by convincing you that you must solve your thoughts before living. He shows that recovery comes from changing your response: tolerating uncertainty, taking action aligned with your values, and building momentum through commitment rather than certainty. Robert also outlines his 12-week Break Free from OCD program—weekly coaching, worksheets, meditations and

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