The OCD & Anxiety Podcast

Contact me for a free session, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com 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.  

Contact me for a free session, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com/contact 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.  

Contact me for a free session, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com/contact 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.  

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   To Contact me you can head to www.robertjamescoaching.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.      

The more you find out about the benefits of exercise, the more you want to get into it. It truly can have a huge impact on anxiety.   To Contact me you can head to www.robertjamescoaching.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.        

Contact me for a free session, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com/contact In this episode I speak with Sian about her experiences dealing with OCD. We cover a lot of ground and it´s a really interesting conversation. 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.        

Contact me for a free  session, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com/contact In this espisode we take a look at something just about everyone with OCD struggles with, the rabbit hole. Fortunately we can learn tools and techniques to keep us out of this trap and live our lives more in the present. 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.      

Contact me for a free  session, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com/contact In this espisode we take a look at some of the most common barriers to OCD recovery and how to overcome them. 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.    

Contact me for a free  session, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com/contact Social anxiety used to be pergatory for me. I struggled in so many different social situations and it felt like I would never get past it, but fortunately I did.  In this podcast I share a little of my story and how you can apply the same skills as I did to overcome this difficult type of anxiety. 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.  

Contact me for a free  session, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com/contact Today´s topic is an important one. We take a look at why accepting thoughts does not mean that you agree with them. This can be a real stumbing block for recovery. Acceptance is fundamental to overcoming OCD and if you are worried about applying acceptance, then this can make recovery harder. 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.