

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.
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.
Episodes
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Aug 11, 2021 • 11min
Episode 103 - Being Told To 'Accept' OCD & Anxiety Can Be Annoying - So What Actually Is Acceptance? & How Can We Use IT?
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Rather than accepting, what we often need to learn to do is to just tolerate the difficult thoughts and sensations that OCD gives us. Today we explore how to develop more tolerance.
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.

Aug 8, 2021 • 12min
Episode 102 - You Are Not 'Your' OCD, You Are So Much More
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The label of OCD serves a purpose, but when we hold onto it too tightly it can hold us back and stop us from making the progress that we need to make.
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.

Aug 5, 2021 • 15min
Episode 101 - OCD & Reassurance Seeking - What It Is & How To Stop It
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This week we explore reassurance seeking, one of the most common OCD compulsions.
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.

Jul 31, 2021 • 29min
Episode 100 - A Chat With OCD Specialist Paul McCarrol - Why Looking For The OCD 'Cure' can keep you trapped
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This week I interview the OCD specialist Paul Mc Carroll. To get in touch with Paul you can find him on Instagram @befreefromocd or you can check out his website www.befreefromocd.com
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.

Jul 28, 2021 • 15min
Episode 99 - The Connection Between Social Anxiety & OCD
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Whilst struggling with OCD in my twenties, I also gained a lot of experience with social anxiety. These two issues seem to go hand in hand and perpetuate each other. The good news though is that through exposure and a mindful willing approach, you can overcome both of them.
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.

Jul 24, 2021 • 12min
Episode 98 - How To Best Use Meditation For OCD
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This week I delve into a familar topic, that of meditation. I explore why it can be so helpful for OCD and how to start using it in an effective way.
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.

Jul 21, 2021 • 37min
Episode 97 - Bella's Journey With Relationship OCD & Anxiety
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This week I interview the amazing Bella. Having struggled with OCD and anxiety, Bella has learnt numerous ways to overcome it and shares all.
In addition, Bella is now working as a coach. I would highly reccomend you check out her website to find out more about what she has to offer.
www.bellamaldener.com
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.

Jul 17, 2021 • 13min
Episode 96 - An Amazing & Simple Breathing technique For Obsessive Thoughts...
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Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself in the midst of OCD is just to slow everything down and breathe better. Today we explore how to do that.
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.

Jul 14, 2021 • 12min
Episode 95 - The Importance Of Movement For OCD & Anxiety
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Getting out of your head and into your body is one of the best things you can do for yourself when it comes to OCD and anxiety. Movement is key to this.
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.

Jul 10, 2021 • 11min
Episode 94 - How To Use Metaphors To Defuse OCD Thoughts
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Metaphors are one of the best ways we have to explain the process of letting go of unwanted and intrusive OCD thoughts. In this episode we explore how you can use metaphors to your advantage in the struggle with OCD.
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.