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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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6:08

The Sneakiest OCD Compulsion

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In episode 578 Robert James explores a sneaky OCD compulsion: constantly checking your internal state—how anxious you feel, whether a thought is still there, or if you’ve handled it correctly. He explains how monitoring becomes a safety behavior that teaches the brain to treat uncertainty like a problem that must be solved. Instead of trying to get perfect internal readings, Robert guides listeners to acknowledge intrusive

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6:25

OCD Rumination: How to Stop the Mental Loop Fast

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/01/10

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains how rumination fuels OCD and shares a simple three-step technique—acknowledge, tolerate, refocus—to break the cycle. He also teaches a postponement strategy to give your nervous system space and to build long-term resilience. Practical, compassionate, and actionable, this episode shows how choosing to tolerate discomfort and redirect attention can reduce anxiety and help you take back

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22:22

Relationship OCD Before the Wedding: A Real Recovery...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/01/07

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James interviews a former client, who shares her experience overcoming relationship OCD while planning and ultimately having her wedding. She explains how therapy, acceptance and commitment techniques, and group support helped her sit with uncertainty, cancel and later reschedule a smaller ceremony, and move forward with her life. The episode offers practical hope and concise advice for anyone struggling with

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9:05

Why OCD Spikes After a Good Day

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2026/01/03

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explains the cruel irony that when you begin to improve from OCD, intrusive thoughts and anxiety can temporarily increase — not because you’re failing but because the habit of OCD resists change. He shares the three-step approach: acknowledge thoughts, tolerate the anxiety, and redirect attention to the present and your values, and warns against monitoring and checking that can trigger compulsions. He normalizes

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6:52

3 Things Keeping You Stuck in OCD

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/12/31

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explains three common reasons people stay trapped in OCD: impatience and seeking quick fixes, searching for a perfect or secret solution, and failing to manage rumination. He outlines why recovery takes time, how chasing instant relief backfires, and offers practical help—including a 12-week program and support for learning to tolerate uncertainty and stop overthinking. Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert

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5:15

OCD Is a Problem Solving Trap

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/12/27

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explains why trying to fix intrusive thoughts keeps you stuck in OCD and shows a simpler approach: stop solving the puzzle. Learn how labeling the urge, allowing uncertainty, and choosing not to follow the 'white rabbit' breaks the cycle and helps you reclaim control. Includes a mention of his 12-week Break Free from OCD program and a reminder to seek professional help if needed Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey

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7:17

When Control Becomes the Compulsion

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/12/24

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Coach Robert James explores how the search for certainty fuels OCD and why trying harder only strengthens compulsions. He explains that letting go of control isn’t giving up but stepping out of an unwinnable battle, and that acceptance — not elimination of anxiety — helps the nervous system settle. Through metaphor and practical insight, Robert encourages allowing uncertainty, opening your hand on painful thoughts, and

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9:55

Dealing with Intrusive Thoughts

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/12/20

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James discusses practical strategies to manage and reduce intrusive thoughts — a common and distressing part of OCD. He explains why fighting thoughts can make them worse, how to allow uncertainty without being overwhelmed, and ways to redirect attention to meaningful life activities. The episode also mentions a 12-week coaching program for those seeking extra help Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James

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7:25

Is It OCD or the Wrong Relationship? The Trap of...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/12/17

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In episode 570, Robert James explains relationship OCD — how caring about your partner becomes fuel for doubt, rumination, and confusion, and why that confusion isn't proof the relationship is wrong. He shares personal experience and practical advice: stop trying to think your way to certainty, practice presence, suspend judgment for a set time, and focus on living the relationship rather than solving it Disclaimer: Robert

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7:10

When OCD Tricks You: Breaking Black-and-White Thinking

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/12/13

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains how OCD pushes us into black-and-white thinking, amplifying anxiety and driving compulsions by convincing us we must have 100% certainty before feeling okay. He offers practical guidance to notice and cultivate a sense of safety in the body, use grounding practices to tolerate uncertainty, and discusses a 12-week program to help break the OCD cycle Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of

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8:15

Reclaiming the Pen: Stop Letting OCD Write Your Life

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explores how to regain control from OCD by reclaiming your agency, proving you have choice, and using small daily steps like postponing compulsions, exposure, and values-driven attention to build lasting change. He also briefly describes a 12-week coaching program for OCD and anxiety based on his own experience and practical tools to help you break free Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert

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10:07

Don't Take The Bait: The Sushi Train Meditation for...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/12/06

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com This episode is a guided meditation led by Robert James designed to help you let go of OCD intrusive thoughts using a sushi conveyor belt metaphor. It teaches you to observe thoughts without reacting, stay grounded in your body, and practice being the watcher rather than the participant. Robert also mentions a 12-week program and a free discovery call on his website for those seeking further support Disclaimer: Robert James

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14:36

OCD Setbacks: Why It Feels Like You’re Back at Square...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/12/03

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com This episode explains why setbacks in OCD are normal and not a return to square one — the progress you make is embedded in your nervous system. Robert James outlines how exposure, acceptance, and a growth mindset help you learn to lean into discomfort and build resilience. He offers practical steps: pause without panicking, reflect without ruminating, use compassion, take one small value-driven step, and follow a “comeback

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8:21

Light at the End of the OCD Tunnel: How to Feel Again

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/11/29

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains how recovery from OCD comes from learning to bring difficult emotions into the light, sit with discomfort, and build resilience. He shares practical approaches like exposure work, leaning into uncertainty, and small challenges — from difficult conversations to improv or cold exposure — that help you practice tolerance for uncomfortable feelings. Robert outlines how gradually facing fears

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6:53

Acceptance Isn't Black and White: Learning to Live...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/11/26

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explains why acceptance for OCD and anxiety isn’t an all-or-nothing goal but a spectrum of skills — tolerating uncertainty, leaning into discomfort, and practising exposure, ACT, and mindfulness to build acceptance over time. He shares practical steps to practice acceptance, how it reduces the intensity of distress, and highlights his 12-week program with videos, worksheets, meditations, and weekly coaching;

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8:18

Hold the Paradox: Finding Calm While Facing OCD

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/11/22

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains how long-term recovery from OCD comes from learning to "hold the paradox" — accepting uncomfortable fears while consciously connecting with present-moment peace and your values. He describes practical shifts: tolerate uncertainty, lean into discomfort, focus on the present, and outlines a 12-week program with coaching, meditations and worksheets to support that process Disclaimer: Robert

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8:33

Is OCD Damaging My Brain? The Truth About...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/11/19

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James explores the common fear that constant rumination and OCD permanently damages the brain and explains how neuroplasticity can work for—or against—you. He shares his personal recovery story, practical tools (acceptance, exposure, self-compassion), and how consistent practice can reshape thought patterns. The episode also introduces his 12-week program with weekly videos, meditations and worksheets to help people

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8:42

A Simple But Powerful Exposure Activity For...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/11/15

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com This final sensorimotor OCD episode introduces a focused exposure exercise for Sensorimotor OCD: intentionally turning toward unwanted sensations, using slow breathing, and shifting attention between body areas to build acceptance and flexibility. Robert also announces a new Sensorimotor OCD podcast and his 12-week program to support recovery; visit robertjamescoaching.com to apply for a free discovery

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9:35

Learning to Feel Again: The Deeper Work of OCD Recovery

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James, a coach who has lived with OCD and anxiety, explores the deeper work of recovery: learning to feel difficult emotions rather than resisting them. He explains how problem-solving and resistance fuel obsessive thoughts and compulsions, and shows how compassion, acceptance and gently leaning into discomfort can reduce rumination and build resilience over time. If you’re struggling, Robert mentions

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10:31

Break Free from OCD Rumination: 3 Steps to Take Back...

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:www.robertjamescoaching.com In episode 559 Robert James shares three practical tips to help you stop overthinking, quiet rumination, and refocus on the present. Learn how to redirect attention to what matters now, gently lean into uncomfortable emotions instead of numbing them, and build self-compassion to reduce the inner critic that fuels OCD thinking. The episode also outlines a 12-week program Robert offers to support lasting change, and invites

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