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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

This episode breaks down what effective, child-friendly OCD treatment looks like—showing parents and clinicians how to build bravery, reduce accommodation, and tailor ERP to a child’s developmental stage. 

🎙️ On this episode Dr. K attempts to empower you with effective strategies to break free from the clutches of social anxiety. 🚀 Uncover the secrets to conquer overthinking, embrace non-verbal cues, and activate your senses to disable anxiety's hold on your life. 

We’re living in a stressful time right now. In this powerful episode, I bring together three remarkable experts to dive deep into understanding and managing anxiety in our modern world. Mel Robbins shares her personal journey with anxiety and introduces groundbreaking perspective ... 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

Life is hard. Struggles are inevitable for you and for the people you love. But even when things feel overwhelming, there’s always something you can do. And in today’s episode, you’re getting a toolkit – a companion guide to all of life’s twists and turns. When life feels chaotic ... Show More

Anxiety often disguises itself as control, convincing us that micromanaging every detail will keep us safe. In this episode, Rosie shares her own struggle with control, why it never truly works, and how letting go — even slightly — opens space for presence, resilience, and calm. ... Show More

On todays episode, I talk about the 95% of who you are, your unconscious mind. This is so CRUCIAL to know in order to desensitize yourself from extreme anxiety. Our fears, values, beliefs and emotions stem from the unconscious. It processes 11 million bits of information while th ... 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

In this episode, I explore emotional avoidance — what it looks like, why it shows up in women with high-functioning anxiety, and how it often ties back to childhood trauma.We also dive into how disconnection from your body keeps emotions stuck, and practical ways to notice and ge ... Show More

This episode is proudly sponsored by the transformative Inner Circle Program—your exclusive path to deep, lasting anxiety recovery! When you take the steps to regulate your nervous system, you’ll notice a significant reduction in anxiety. That’s why today’s episode of The Anxiety ... Show More

Your thoughts shape your reality—but what if the thoughts you’ve been thinking aren’t actually true? In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're breaking down the life-changing power of reframing—the simple yet strategic mindset shift that helps you take control of negativit ... Show More