428 The Fear of Judgment: How to Stop Wo...

This episode dives into the crucial differences between suicidal OCD and suicidal ideation—how to spot them, how to respond, and how to support yourself or a loved one with skill, compassion, and evidence-based care. 

Kimberley Quinlan and Chris Trondsen break down how to tell BDD apart from body image concerns, OCD, eating disorders, gender dysphoria, BFRBs, and more—plus the right treatment moves for each. 

BDD expert Chris Tronsden joins Kimberley to unpack how distorted perception and compulsive rituals drive Body Dysmorphic Disorder—and the evidence-based skills (perceptual retraining, BDD-specific ERP, CBT/ACT, and thoughtful medication) that actually help people reclaim connect ... Show More

I hate anxiety and panic. I hate my intrusive scary thoughts. I fear them. Why does everyone keep talking about "not judging". I MUST judge them! When addressing anxiety disorders, most modern, empirically validated effective treatments involve elements of mindfulness and accepta ... Show More

  In this episode Olga will describe a very common type of Anxiety which is the anxiety of evaluation. Also known as Worry of what others think of you. This is a common issue Olga helps her clients with and so she has come in here to guide you through some very concrete steps you ... Show More

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it’s not who you are. In this episode, Rosie shares her journey with anxiety, from growing up in chaos to finding mindfulness as a lifeline. She offers practical tools to calm racing thoughts, reframe fear, and return to stillness — one breath a ... Show More

CHOOSING COURAGE OVER COMFORTFear has a way of keeping us stuck—whether it’s fear of failure, judgment, or stepping into the unknown. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how to stop letting fear control your decisions and start taking bold action toward the life you truly wan ... Show More

If you struggle with anxiety, this episode will change your life. In today’s conversation, Mel sits down with Harvard Medical School psychologist and world-renowned anxiety expert Dr. David Rosmarin — and he’s about to flip everything you think you know about anxiety on its head. ... Show More

How much anxiety and fear are you walking around with on a daily basis?  If you struggle with worry, fear, or anxiety consistently thrumming in the backdrop of your mind, it is worth it for you to take a look at where the roots of these thought patterns lie.  In this episode, you ... Show More

Your health anxiety recovery begins today, Click Here to Get Started. All show notes for this episode can be found right here.  Anxiety, the silent tormentor, creeps into our lives like a shadow, weaving its intricate web of unease and fear. While its impact on mental health is w ... Show More

Do you wish your anxiety would just -poof- disappear? Most people would give anything to get rid of their anxiety, but have you ever considered that it could actually be... somewhat useful, too?In this episode, I explore the idea that in some cases, anxiety can actually be a powe ... Show More

Anxiety used to rule my life. I woke up with it and went to bed with it. I felt like a prisoner to it. If you ever struggle with anxiety, this episode is for you. In the episode I'm going to teach you the two most effective techniques I have used that have enabled me to neutraliz ... Show More

What if you stopped battling anxiety and started listening to it? In this episode, Rosie shares how treating anxiety with curiosity and compassion can ease its hold. She offers mindful tools for meeting anxiety gently, creating space for clarity, self-trust, and deeper connection ... Show More