The OCD & Anxiety Podcast

TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast
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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: https://robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided/ Sensorimotor OCD: https://robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided/ New here? Start with my free course: https://robertjamescoaching.com/free/

  1. 6d ago

    If My OCD Came Back Tomorrow, Here’s Exactly What I’d Do

    Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free In this episode, Robert James shares a detailed, compassionate plan for what he would do if OCD and anxiety returned at their worst — covering the first 24 hours, the next 30 days, and practical tools to interrupt rumination, tolerate discomfort, and refocus on meaningful life activities. He emphasizes choosing responses over reacting, noticing the signature state of chasing certainty, allowing anxiety without over-focusing on it, and using values-based action and self-compassion to gradually reclaim control Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

  2. Aug 12

    Fear of Fear: How to Break the Panic Cycle

    Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free In this episode Robert James explores the "fear of fear"—how reacting to panic, anxiety and OCD sensations can keep you trapped and how shifting to acceptance and curiosity can help. He shares his personal journey from panic attacks and avoidance to learning to move toward difficult sensations, and offers practical steps to live with discomfort while reclaiming your life. Robert also mentions a 12-week program to support people breaking free from OCD and anxiety, with a free discovery call available on his website Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

  3. Aug 8

    Why You Don't Need to Feel Calm to Overcome OCD & Anxiety

    Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free In this episode Robert James explains that you don’t have to feel calm before you can start overcoming OCD and anxiety. He outlines how observing your thoughts, allowing discomfort, and choosing to act on what matters to you can break the cycle of urgency and rumination. Practical steps include noticing triggers, tolerating anxiety (try a short postponement practice), and refocusing on valued actions—building confidence over time so anxiety no longer controls your life Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

  4. Aug 5

    When Seeking Certainty Fuels Your OCD

    Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free In this episode Robert James explores whether looking for certainty is always harmful for people with OCD and anxiety. He explains why a little tolerance for uncertainty — not complete ambiguity — can help break the compulsive cycle, and why learning to let go and return to the present is key to recovery. Robert also outlines gentle, practical steps for tolerating small amounts of doubt, how that builds new habits over time, and where to get further support if you need it Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

  5. Aug 1

    From Terror to Agency: Adriana’s Journey Out of OCD

    Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free In this episode Robert James interviews Adriana, a former client who recounts how intrusive thoughts and panic escalated into a crisis and how she found recovery through acceptance-based work, group support, and practical techniques. Adriana shares the tools that helped her: choosing not to engage with compulsions, cold showers to tolerate panic, living by values, and practicing self-compassion — changes that enabled her to regain agency, start coaching, and move forward Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

  6. Jul 29

    When OCD Feels Like a Storm: Step Back, Observe, Breathe

    Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free Robert James describes severe OCD as a storm that can be observed rather than fought, and explains how anchoring in the body, noticing urges, and letting go of the need for certainty creates space to make different choices. He gives practical steps for recognizing rumination, returning attention to everyday life, and building freedom from OCD, plus information about his 12-week program for anyone seeking extra support Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

  7. Jul 25

    OCD Acceptance vs Tolerance: A Better Way to Handle Intrusive Thoughts

    Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free What does it really mean to “accept” OCD and anxiety? In episode 631, Robert explains why acceptance doesn’t mean approving of intrusive thoughts, agreeing with them, or forcing yourself to feel calm. Discover how trying too hard to accept anxiety can become another compulsion—and why learning to tolerate discomfort may be a more realistic place to begin. Robert explores how to leave intrusive thoughts unanswered, reduce checking and analysing, and gently return your attention to the life in front of you. To learn about Robert’s 12-week coaching programme, visit robertjamescoaching.com and book a free discovery call Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

  8. Jul 22

    Why You Can’t Stop Overthinking with OCD — Even When You Know It’s Pointless

    Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free In this episode Robert James explains why OCD-driven overthinking persists even when it feels pointless: anxiety turns thinking into a habit that seeks certainty rather than solutions. He outlines a simple approach—acknowledge the emotion, tolerate the discomfort briefly, and refocus on values and actions—to retrain your brain and move back into your life Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

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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: https://robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided/ Sensorimotor OCD: https://robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided/ New here? Start with my free course: https://robertjamescoaching.com/free/

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  • Creator
    TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    599
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