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Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT | Anxiety & OCD Specialist

Kimberley Quinlan, an anxiety specialist for over 15 years, delivers Science-Based Solutions for Anxiety, Panic, Depression, OCD, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, & other difficult emotions. The New York Times listed Your Anxiety Toolkit as one of the "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind" (April 27, 2024). We are on a mission to help people who want to thrive in the face of anxiety and other mental health struggles. A beautiful life is possible!

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All Episodes

13:38

517 Is This Anxiety or Intuition? (How to Know the...

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2026/10/09

In this episode, I talk about one of the trickiest questions people with anxiety face: How do you know whether something is anxiety or intuition? Sometimes anxiety can disguise itself as a gut feeling or a warning that something bad is about to happen, making it difficult to know whether to trust what you're feeling.

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25:12

516 Can Anxiety Make You Feel Like You're Losing Your...

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2026/10/07

In this episode, I'm talking about why anxiety can make you feel like you're losing your mind, why experiences like derealization, depersonalization, panic, and OCD can make that fear feel so convincing, and what you can do when it happens.

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14:12

515 I'm Going to Save You Years of Feeling Unsafe in...

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2026/10/02

In this episode, I talk about what it really means to create a sense of safety within your own body.

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38:51

514 Why Can't I Stop Pulling My Hair?...

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2026/09/30

In this episode, I'm joined by Aneela Idnani to explore hair pulling, skin picking, and other BFRBs, and how understanding what's underneath the urge can help us respond with more awareness, compassion, and choice.

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10:48

513 How Do I Stop Thinking Before Bed?

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2026/09/25

In this episode, I talk about what to do when your head hits the pillow but your brain suddenly seems to get louder.

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22:25

512 You're Putting Too Much Pressure on Yourself (and...

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2026/09/23

In this episode, I'm talking about the pressure we put on ourselves, how all of those "shoulds" and imaginary timelines can fuel anxiety, and how we can still chase big goals without tying our worth to the outcome.

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13:42

511 "I'm Not Good Enough": 10-Minute Guided Exercise...

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2026/09/18

In this episode, I talk about something I hear from clients almost every day: "I don't feel good enough."

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16:35

510 What Your Intrusive Thoughts Actually Say About You

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2026/09/16

In this episode, I'm breaking down what intrusive thoughts actually say about you, why certain thoughts can feel so threatening to your identity, and how to stop getting pulled into analyzing, proving, and solving them.

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10:47

509 How to Practice MINDFULNESS in 60 Seconds...

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2026/09/11

In this episode, I talk about how mindfulness doesn't have to mean sitting quietly for 20 minutes or somehow reaching a perfectly calm state.

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25:42

508 Depression has a pattern: Here's how to break free

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2026/09/09

In this episode, I'm breaking down the cycle of depression and sharing three practical, research-backed skills to help you recognize the pattern, interrupt it, and begin reconnecting with your life.

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24:16

507 What should I do during a panic attack? CBT...

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2026/09/04

In this episode, I walk you through what to do when you're in the middle of a panic attack. I explain what is happening inside your body and why symptoms like a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, shaking, or feeling disconnected can feel so frightening.

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22:54

506 What Pure OCD Actually Is (And Why So Many People...

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2026/09/02

In this episode, I'm breaking down what Pure OCD really is, why mental compulsions are so often missed, and how you can begin changing your response to intrusive thoughts and rumination.

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16:31

505 How to Stop Being Afraid of Your Thoughts

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2026/08/28

In this episode, I talk about why intrusive thoughts can feel so terrifying and what actually keeps us afraid of them.

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39:53

504 Why Dieting Makes Binge Eating Worse (The Truth...

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2026/08/26

In this episode, I'm exploring the binge eating cycle, why restriction and shame can keep it going, and how self-compassion, emotional acceptance, and rebuilding trust with food and your body can support recovery.

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22:14

503 How to Talk to Strangers When You Have Social...

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2026/08/21

In this episode, I walk you through the practical skills I teach my clients with social anxiety when they want to feel more comfortable talking to strangers and connecting with others. Instead of expecting conversation to suddenly feel natural, we start small and build these skills through repetition. We begin with open body language, a gentle smile, and brief eye contact before working our way up to saying hello, offering a compliment, asking a simple question, and eventually practicing small

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42:22

502 Everything You Need to Know If Your Partner Has...

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2026/08/19

In this episode, I'm sharing a practical toolkit for partners of people with relationship OCD (ROCD), so you can support your loved one's recovery while also protecting your own emotional well-being.

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19:05

501 Why can't I accept uncertainty?

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2026/08/14

In this episode, I talk about why uncertainty can feel so unbearable when you struggle with anxiety, OCD, or depression.

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27:24

500 I Tested AI on OCD. Here Is My Exact Prompt to...

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2026/08/12

In this episode, I share how AI can unintentionally reinforce OCD, and how, with the right prompts and an ERP-focused approach, you can use it as a tool that supports your recovery instead of strengthening your compulsions.

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23:13

499 I Tested AI on Health Anxiety. Here Is My Exact...

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2026/08/07

In this episode, I explore how people with health anxiety can unintentionally get pulled into a cycle of reassurance-seeking when using AI to search for medical symptoms. I walk through a real-time demonstration showing how an innocent search for common symptoms can quickly escalate into worst-case scenarios, more uncertainty, and even more anxiety. While AI can be an incredible tool, I explain why it's important to use it carefully if you struggle with health anxiety or illness anxiety OCD.

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34:18

498 When ERP Feels Impossible: How DBT Can Help (with...

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2026/08/05

In this episode, I explore how adding DBT skills to ERP can help you tolerate overwhelming emotions, stay engaged in treatment, and move toward lasting OCD recovery with greater confidence and self-compassion.

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