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Jan 10
OCD Rumination: How to Stop the Mental Loop Fast
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 yo ... Show More
6m 25s
Jan 7
Relationship OCD Before the Wedding: A Real Recovery Story
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 techniqu ... Show More
22m 22s
Jan 6
Why OCD Spikes After a Good Day
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 chan ... Show More
9m 5s
Jan 2024
#52 - Leaning into Discomfort in Your Relationship w/ Robert James
1h 2m
Aug 2025
#362 ‒ Understanding anxiety: defining, assessing, and treating health anxiety, OCD, and the spectrum of anxiety disorders | Josh Spitalnick, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.
2h 15m
Mar 2025
426 Do I have GAD or OCD? (or both) How to tell the difference
Not sure if you're struggling with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? In this episode, Kimberley shares her personal journey with both and breaks down how to tell the difference—so you can get the right support and start healing.
29m 22s
Sep 2025
Limerance & Why You Can't Get Them Out Of Your Head
Dr. K unpacks the intense, destabilizing experience of limerance—the obsessive, all consuming “crush” that can hijack your thoughts, emotions, and even your sense of self. He explains how limerance isn’t just infatuation, but a powerful mental state fueled by unmet needs, anxious ... Show More
58m 11s
Dec 2024
Comprehensive Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment Guide: Evidence-Based ERP Approaches and Best Practices for Clinicians
In this episode, Dr. David Puder dives deep into the world of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with renowned expert Dr. Fred Penzel, who brings over 43 years of experience to the table. Together, they explore groundbreaking approaches to treating OCD, including Exposure and Re ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 2025
Harm OCD - Intrusive Thoughts that I Might Hurt Someone
<p>It’s normal that intrusive thoughts are about things that you consider “Bad” but just having a thought won’t hurt you and it doesn’t mean you’re dangerous. Harm OCD is common. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: <a href='https://courses.therapyinan ... Show More
18m 40s
Aug 2025
447 Can You Recover from OCD WITHOUT Therapy? Let's Talk Truth (with Nathan Peterson)
OCD can feel overwhelming, especially when therapy feels inaccessible—whether due to cost, availability, or burnout. The question remains: is it possible to recover from OCD without professional therapy? Kimberley Quinlan and OCD specialist Nathan Peterson dive deep into this ver ... Show More
42m 33s
Jul 2025
444 ARFID or OCD? Understanding the Difference When Food Feels Scary
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down the subtle but crucial differences between OCD, ARFID, orthorexia, and eating disorders—and how understanding these distinctions can lead to more effective, compassionate treatment. What you'll learn in this episode: Why the function ... Show More
32m 36s
Oct 2024
#201 - Understanding the Spiral: Why Overthinking Fuels Your Anxiety
If you’re anything like me or many of the people I work with, you’ve likely found yourself stuck in a never-ending cycle of overanalyzing or ruminating over every little detail—past, present, or future. You think and think, hoping to find the right answer, the perfect solution, o ... Show More
9m 42s
Apr 2025
Are These Thoughts OCD — Or Something Else?
When intrusive thoughts or strange sensations start taking over, a lot of people with OCD fear the worst — what if it’s not OCD at all? What if it’s something like psychosis or schizophrenia? In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath explains the critical differences between OCD, delusi ... Show More
8m 36s
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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 uncert ... Show More
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I sit down with Robert James, an OCD & anxiety coach who having spent years struggling with OCD, finally learned to overcome & now helps others to do the same.</span></p>
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