
The OCD & Anxiety Podcast
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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.
Latest episodes

Mar 25, 2021 • 16min
Episode 66 - Why OCD Attacks The Things We Care About Most & What To Do About It
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Understanding why OCD works as it does is a big part of unravelling the problem. In this episode we take a look at why OCD attacks the things we care about most and what we can start to do about 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.

Mar 22, 2021 • 12min
Episode 65 - How To Spot Mental Compulsions & Break The OCD Cycle
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Mental compulsions can be incredibly hard to spot. But with practice and the right skills you can do it and break the cycle of 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.

Mar 18, 2021 • 29min
Episode 64 - Recovery - How To Get Out Of Your Own Way
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In this episode we look at some of things we do that get in the way of recovery and how to stop doing 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.

Mar 15, 2021 • 29min
Episode 63 - The Role Of Perfectionism In OCD & Anxiety
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In this episode we take a look at the role of perfectionism in anxiety disorders. Perfectionism can be both a good thing and a bad thing and recognising this is important to not allowing it to be maladaptive.
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.

Mar 11, 2021 • 30min
Episode 62 - A Chat With Alex About Anxiety, OCD, Eating Disorders & How The Stories We Tell Ourselves Can Keep Us Trapped
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In this episode I talk to Alex, a philosphy and psychology undergraduate, who has also struggled with OCD and eating disorders. I hope you enjoy.
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.

Mar 8, 2021 • 29min
Episode 61 - The Importance Of Being In The Present & How To Do It
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In this episode we take a look at how to be more in the present moment. This is truly one of the most important skills when it comes to managing anxiety. I hope you enjoy.
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.

Mar 3, 2021 • 33min
Episode 60 - A Chat With OCD Specialist Shannon Renzulli LCSW MA - OCD, GAD & Perinatal Anxiety
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In this episode I talk with the amazing OCD specialist Shannon Renzulli LCSW. We discuss many things including the similarities and differences between GAD and OCD. We also take a look at perinatal anxiety.
Shannon Renzulli is a psychotherapist based out of Connecticut. She received her graduate education at Columbia University where she obtained her first master's degree in clinical psychology and a second master's degree in clinical social work.
Her private practice, Southern Connecticut Anxiety, focuses on helping adults who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, and maternal mental health. She is passionate about mental health advocacy and access to mental health care for all.
You can contact her here:
E: info@socoanxiety.com
www.socoanxiety.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.

Feb 28, 2021 • 29min
Episode 59 - Mask Anxiety - How To Relax When Wearing A Mask
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In this episode we take a look at some of the realities of wearing a mask. If you struggle with anxiety, then wearing a mask can be particuarly difficult, but it doesn´t have to be. Mindfulness skills can help us to overcome these concerns.
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.

Feb 24, 2021 • 29min
Episode 58 - OCD & The Search For Certainty
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In this episode I discuss one of the trickiest parts of OCD, the search for certainty and how we can let go of it.
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.

Feb 21, 2021 • 28min
Episode 57 -A Chat with the OCD & Anxiety Specialist Maythal Eshaghian LMFT
Maythal Eshaghian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at UCLA.
She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, Obsessive -Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and other Obsessive-Compulsive related disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. She is currently offering virtual sessions. The name of her practice is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy LA.
To get in touch with Maythal you can send her a message here:
info@cbtherapyla.com
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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.