Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt Codde

Matthew Codde LCSW

The Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress Podcast is hosted by Matt Codde. Visit www.restoredminds.com/about to know more about Matt! In this podcast, you’re going to learn practical steps on the journey to recovery. In each episode, we will discuss common challenges and provide you with evidence-based strategies to help you overcome them. At Restored Minds, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone and it's our mission to give you the tools to help you build better mental health so you can become the best version of yourself.

  1. 4D AGO

    Why Your ERP Hierarchy Isn't Working (OCD Recovery)

    How to Build an ERP Hierarchy for OCD — And Why Most People Do It Wrong If you've been trying ERP for OCD and feel like you're spinning your wheels, there's a good chance your exposure hierarchy is missing something critical. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW walks you through how a traditional ERP hierarchy works — and, more importantly, the key shifts that actually create lasting recovery. Whether you're dealing with contamination OCD, relationship OCD (ROCD), harm OCD, or any other theme, this framework applies. If you've felt frustrated with traditional ERP, this episode will give you a new way of understanding and applying it. What You'll Learn: ✅Understand what an ERP hierarchy is and how it's traditionally structured ✅Learn why response prevention is more important than the exposure itself ✅ See why doing exposures while ruminating is not real ERP ✅ Understand the two critical steps Matt recommends before adding intentional exposures ✅Learn how to reframe fear as something within you — not outside you — for deeper healing ✅ See why over-tracking and extreme exposures are often counterproductive ✅ Understand why working with a guide helps you spot compulsions you can't see yourself 🚀 Resources to Help You Heal: 📥 FREE Recovery Guide Start your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start 📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to Unstuck Learn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life. 👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT 📘 Taking Back Control (TBC) ProgramLearn how to apply these principles daily and dissolve anxiety at the root. 👉 Apply Now: https://www.restoredminds.com/tbc 🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support: ✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds ✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 ✅ Ask a Question for a future episode: 👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck 👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/book Follow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media: 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/restoredminds/ 🔹 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/matthew.codde 📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us! ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — What This Episode Is About: Building an ERP Hierarchy 00:20 — What a Traditional ERP Hierarchy Looks Like 01:15 — Understanding the SUDS Scale 02:50 — Why Consistency Matters More Than One Big Exposure 03:20 — The Real Problem: Doing Exposures Without Removing Compulsions 05:30 — Step 2: Reframing Fear as Something Within You 08:00 — How Pride Keeps People Stuck

    12 min
  2. 6D AGO

    ERP for OCD & Anxiety: Why the “Gold Standard” Fails Without This One Piece

    ERP for OCD & Anxiety | Why Hierarchies Alone Don’t Break the Loop ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is often called the “gold standard” for OCD and anxiety treatment. But if you’ve tried ERP and felt like it didn’t quite work—or you got partial results and then new fears popped up—you’re not alone. In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down what ERP really is, how it targets the OCD and anxiety loop, and why so many people struggle to make lasting progress with it. He explains the difference between focusing only on external triggers (like doorknobs, elevators, or driving) versus working directly with the internal fear that keeps projecting onto new themes. If you’ve been doing exposures, building hierarchies, and “white-knuckling” your way through extreme ERP exercises, but still feel stuck in anxiety, rumination, and compulsions, this episode will help you reframe ERP as an ongoing integration process—not just a worksheet or a one-time challenge. 🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ What ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) actually is and how it targets the OCD/anxiety loop ✅ Why fear itself is not a “disorder” — and how getting stuck in lower emotional states creates suffering ✅ The difference between desensitizing to triggers vs. releasing fear from within ✅ Why ERP hierarchies and “doing more exposures” alone don’t create recovery ✅ How mental compulsions (like rumination, checking how you feel, and overanalyzing) secretly block real ERP ✅ Why consistency beats intensity in ERP — and how to integrate ERP as a lifestyle, not a one-off event ✅ How to understand ERP from a consciousness/emotional-release perspective so you can transcend fear instead of just chasing new themes 🚀 Resources to Help You Heal: 📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start 📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life. 👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT 📘 Taking Back Control (TBC) Program Learn how to apply these principles daily and dissolve anxiety at the root. 👉 Apply Now: https://www.restoredminds.com/tbc 🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support: ✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds ✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 ✅ Ask a Question for a future episode: 👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 ✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck 👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/book Follow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media: 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/restoredminds/ 📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us! ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – What Is ERP & How It Targets the OCD/Anxiety Loop 04:15 – The Contamination Example: Exposure + Response Prevention in Real Life 06:10 – Two Ways of Seeing ERP: Nervous System vs. Consciousness & Projection 12:05 – The Hierarchy Myth: Why Exposures Without Response Prevention Don’t Work 16:00 – ERP as a Lifestyle: Rumination, Daily Choices, and Ongoing Practice 21:20 – Transcending Fear: Proper ERP, Higher States, and Getting the Right Guidance

    26 min
  3. MAR 26

    How to Stop Rumination: Why Overthinking Won’t Fix Anxiety (Do This Instead)

    If you’re stuck in your head, constantly overthinking, replaying thoughts, or trying to “figure it out”… this episode will show you how to stop rumination the right way. Rumination isn’t just thinking—it’s a compulsion that keeps you trapped in the OCD and anxiety loop. And the more you try to solve it mentally, the worse it gets. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ Why trying to “stop rumination” actually keeps you stuck ✅ The real reason you overthink (it’s not what you think) ✅ How rumination acts as a hidden compulsion in OCD & anxiety ✅ The emotional trigger behind your thinking loop ✅ Why solving thoughts will never bring relief ✅ The 3-step process to break free from rumination ✅ How to shift from fighting the problem → building a solution ✅ What to focus on instead to truly regain control of your life 🚀 Resources to Help You Heal:📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start 📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT 📘 Taking Back Control (TBC) ProgramLearn how to apply these principles daily and dissolve anxiety at the root.👉 Apply Now: https://www.restoredminds.com/tbc 🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support:✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content.👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds ✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 ✅ Ask a Question for a future episode:👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 ✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/book Follow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media: 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/restoredminds/ 📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us! ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: How to Stop Rumination 00:36 – Why “Stopping” Isn’t the Real Goal 01:19 – Step 1: Define What You Actually Want 02:14 – Identifying the Gap in Your Life 03:58 – Why Knowing Isn’t Enough 04:47 – Step 2: Awareness of Rumination 05:52 – The Real Cost of Overthinking 06:24 – Why You’re Actually Ruminating 07:47 – The Emotional Root of Rumination 08:13 – Step 3: Implement the Right Solution 09:02 – Why Most Approaches Fail 10:24 – The Correct Way to Break the Loop 10:33 – Final Framework Recap 11:05 – Closing Thoughts ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a licensed professional for personalized support.

    13 min
  4. MAR 24

    Rumination: Why You Can’t Stop Thinking (And How to Break the Loop)

    If you feel stuck overthinking, replaying thoughts, or trying to “figure things out,” this Rumination Episode will change how you understand it completely. In this episode, we break down what rumination really is, why it feels so automatic, and how it silently keeps you trapped in the OCD and anxiety loop. More importantly, you’ll learn why trying to solve your thoughts doesn’t work—and what actually leads to freedom. If you’ve been stuck in your head, constantly analyzing, or chasing certainty, this episode will help you see the pattern clearly and begin shifting out of it. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ What rumination really is (and why it’s more than “just thinking”) ✅ Why overthinking is actually a compulsion in OCD and anxiety ✅ The hidden trap of chasing certainty—and why it keeps you stuck ✅ How rumination feeds the fear → thought → compulsion loop ✅ Why trying to “figure it out” never brings relief ✅ The real reason you feel stuck in your head ✅ How rumination disconnects you from your life and relationships ✅ The key shift to break the loop and stop overthinking 🚀 Resources to Help You Heal:📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start 📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT 📘 Taking Back Control (TBC) ProgramLearn how to apply these principles daily and dissolve anxiety at the root.👉 Apply Now: https://www.restoredminds.com/tbc 🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support:✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content.👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds ✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 ✅ Ask a Question for a future episode:👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 ✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/book Follow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media: 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/restoredminds/ 📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us! ⏱️ Timestamps 01:24 – What Rumination Really Means 02:55 – Why You Keep Ruminating 04:01 – Fear → Thought → Projection 05:51 – Rumination Is a Compulsion 06:39 – The Illusion of Certainty 08:13 – The Real OCD Trap 09:52 – The Problem With Rumination 10:04 – You’re Missing Your Life 11:44 – Why Rumination Is So Serious 13:46 – People Don’t Take It Seriously 15:21 – Rumination = Addiction Pattern 16:40 – Obsession vs Compulsion Explained 18:31 – How to Stop Rumination 19:00 – Install a Solution (AAA Response) 20:32 – Why You Must Take This Seriously ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a licensed professional for personalized support.

    23 min
  5. MAR 19

    Harm OCD Isn’t a Disease — Here’s What’s Really Happening

    If you’re struggling with harmful intrusive thoughts, this episode will change how you understand everything. Harm OCD isn’t a disease — it’s a self-reinforcing loop driven by fear, thoughts, and compulsions. In this episode, we break down why trying to “fix” the thoughts keeps you stuck, how the OCD loop actually works, and what it really takes to break free and reclaim your life. If you’ve been feeling trapped in anxiety or intrusive thoughts, this will give you a completely new perspective. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ Why Harm OCD isn’t a disease, but a self-reinforcing loop ✅ The real mechanism behind fear → thought → compulsion → loop ✅ Why focusing on thoughts keeps you trapped in anxiety ✅ How the mind tricks you into thinking you’re staying safe ✅ The difference between understanding the loop vs. breaking it ✅ Why your life feels smaller the longer the loop runs ✅ The key shift needed to break free from Harm OCD ✅ How changing your state of consciousness changes everything 🚀 Resources to Help You Heal:📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start 📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT 📘 Taking Back Control (TBC) ProgramLearn how to apply these principles daily and dissolve anxiety at the root.👉 Apply Now: https://www.restoredminds.com/tbc 🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support:✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content.👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds ✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 ✅ Ask a Question for a future episode:👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 ✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/book Follow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media: 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/restoredminds/ 📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us! ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Harm OCD Isn’t a Disease 01:00 – Why You Stay Stuck in the Loop 02:51 – Fear → Thought → Compulsion Cycle 03:19 – How OCD Shrinks Your Life 04:04 – Why Understanding Isn’t Enough 04:45 – The Trap: Feeling Safe vs Being Stuck 05:24 – What Actually Creates the Disorder 05:57 – How to Break the Loop 06:03 – Shift in Consciousness Changes Everything ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a licensed professional for personalized support.

    8 min
  6. MAR 17

    Harm OCD – Harmful Intrusive Thoughts & Why Fighting Them Makes It Worse

    Harm OCD and harmful intrusive thoughts can feel terrifying — especially when your mind produces violent or disturbing thoughts that feel completely against who you are. In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains Harm OCD and harmful intrusive thoughts, what they really mean, and why having these thoughts does not make you a dangerous person. If you’ve ever wondered why these intrusive thoughts appear and why trying to control or analyze them only makes them worse, this episode will help you understand the real mechanism behind the OCD loop. Rather than focusing on eliminating thoughts, Matt explains why recovery from Harm OCD comes from changing how you respond to thoughts, emotions, and compulsions. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ What Harm OCD and harmful intrusive thoughts actually are ✅ Why intrusive thoughts do not reflect who you are ✅ The difference between intrusive thoughts and real harmful intent ✅ Why trying to control or suppress thoughts strengthens OCD ✅ How shame and guilt reinforce the intrusive thought cycle ✅ Why compulsions keep harmful intrusive thoughts stuck These insights will help you start breaking the OCD loop and understand why intrusive thoughts lose power when you stop reacting to them. 🚀 Resources to Help You Heal:📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start 📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT 📘 Taking Back Control (TBC) ProgramLearn how to apply these principles daily and dissolve anxiety at the root.👉 Apply Now: https://www.restoredminds.com/tbc 🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support:✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content.👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds ✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 ✅ Ask a Question for a future episode:👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 ✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/book Follow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media:🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/restoredminds/📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us! ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Harm OCD & harmful intrusive thoughts 01:31 – Harmful intent vs intrusive thoughts (key difference) 03:02 – Why Harm OCD thoughts feel so frightening 04:41 – Why intrusive thoughts don’t reflect who you are 06:01 – Why the brain produces disturbing thoughts 07:30 – You are not your thoughts 09:03 – How shame and guilt intensify Harm OCD 11:03 – The compulsions that keep the OCD loop alive 13:01 – Why trying to control thoughts makes them worse 16:00 – The real problem: the OCD loop, not the thoughts 17:23 – Why talk therapy often fails with intrusive thoughts 19:52 – Thoughts vs emotions: what’s actually driving OCD 21:30 – Three steps to start breaking the Harm OCD cycle 24:03 – Final encouragement and recovery message ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a licensed professional for personalized support.

    26 min
  7. MAR 11

    Why Consciousness Needs To Be Integrated in Mental Health (The Missing Piece in Recovery)

    In this episode, we explore why consciousness needs to be integrated in mental health and why understanding awareness itself may be essential for lasting recovery from OCD, anxiety, panic attacks, and emotional suffering. Matt explains how many traditional treatment models overlook the role of consciousness and identity in the healing process. Instead of only trying to eliminate symptoms, this episode explores how expanding awareness can help people disidentify from their thoughts and emotions — allowing true transformation rather than temporary coping. If you've struggled with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or feeling trapped in your own mind, this conversation offers a deeper perspective on recovery and why consciousness-based work may be the missing piece. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ Why many mental health models focus only on symptom management ✅ The difference between awareness and identification with thoughts ✅ Why anxiety may be a state of consciousness rather than a disease ✅ How identifying with emotions can keep people stuck in anxiety loops ✅ Why lasting recovery requires expansion rather than suppression ✅ The connection between consciousness, identity, and emotional healing 🚀 Resources to Help You Heal: 📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start 📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT 📘 Taking Back Control (TBC) ProgramLearn how to apply these principles daily and dissolve anxiety at the root.👉 Apply Now: https://www.restoredminds.com/tbc 🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support:✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content.👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds ✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 ✅ Ask a Question for a future episode:👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 ✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/book Follow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media:🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/restoredminds/📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us! ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Why consciousness matters in recovery 02:02 – The 5 reasons consciousness should be integrated in mental health 02:34 – Why mental health without consciousness becomes symptom management 06:10 – Anxiety is not the enemy — it’s a state of consciousness 08:01 – Why OCD and anxiety are also identity problems 09:31 – “Your mind is driving you crazy” – who is observing the mind? 12:02 – Why understanding consciousness changes how recovery works 12:56 – Sustainable recovery requires expansion, not suppression 14:16 – Why coping behaviors prevent real healing 16:00 – Expansion of consciousness and emotional capacity 16:39 – Avoiding spiritual bypass and clinical reductionism 18:26 – Why integrating consciousness transforms mental health recovery ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a licensed professional for personalized support.

    21 min
  8. MAR 9

    Some Thoughts on Medication and Anxiety – When Medication Helps (and When It Doesn’t)

    In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW shares some thoughts on medication and anxiety, including the role of SSRIs, benzodiazepines, placebo research, and how medication fits into a broader recovery journey.If you're struggling with anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, or other fear-based symptoms, you’ve probably wondered whether medication is the answer. In this episode, Matt explores the research, discusses common experiences people report with anxiety medication, and explains why medication may help some people — while not addressing the deeper cause of anxiety. Rather than taking an extreme position for or against medication, this conversation explores how medication might fit into a balanced recovery approach focused on emotional healing, exposure work, and long-term integration. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ Some thoughts on medication and anxiety treatment ✅ What recent research suggests about SSRIs and placebo effects ✅ Why anxiety may not be caused by a chemical imbalance ✅ When medication might help people engage in recovery work ✅ The risks of long-term benzodiazepine use ✅ Why emotional and psychological healing are essential for lasting recovery These insights can help you better understand the role medication may play in your own anxiety recovery journey. Sources & Further Reading • Moncrieff, J., et al. (2022). The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence. Molecular Psychiatry.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12104218/ • University College London (2022). Analysis: Depression is probably not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain – new study.https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2022/jul/analysis-depression-probably-not-caused-chemical-imbalance-brain-new-study 🚀 Resources to Help You Heal:📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start 📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT 📘 Taking Back Control (TBC) ProgramLearn how to apply these principles daily and dissolve anxiety at the root.👉 Apply Now: https://www.restoredminds.com/tbc 🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support:✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content.👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds ✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 ✅ Ask a Question for a future episode:👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 ✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/book Follow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media:🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/ 🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/restoredminds/ 📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us! ⏱️ Timestamps 01:02 – Why medication decisions should be personal 02:02 – The middle ground between anti-medication and over-prescribing 03:03 – SSRIs and why they’re commonly prescribed 04:07 – What placebo research reveals about SSRIs 05:51 – Can emotional healing change brain chemistry? 09:01 – Why chemical imbalance may not be the true cause 10:08 – The risks of benzodiazepines for anxiety 11:52 – Why long-term healing requires more than medication 14:01 – How belief and placebo may influence treatment 15:02 – Finding doctors aligned with your recovery goals 16:04 – The importance of emotional healing and consciousness work ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a licensed professional for personalized support.

    19 min
4.8
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About

The Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress Podcast is hosted by Matt Codde. Visit www.restoredminds.com/about to know more about Matt! In this podcast, you’re going to learn practical steps on the journey to recovery. In each episode, we will discuss common challenges and provide you with evidence-based strategies to help you overcome them. At Restored Minds, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone and it's our mission to give you the tools to help you build better mental health so you can become the best version of yourself.

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