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PODCAST

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast

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Contact me for a private session, visit www.robertjamescoaching.com/contact 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.

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All Episodes

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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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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