Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan explores the hidden emotional, physical, and psychological costs of high functioning anxiety—and offers powerful, practical tools to help you break free from the pressure to constantly perform.

This discussion highlights common misconceptions surrounding intrusive thoughts and how they differ from public understanding. It emphasizes the importance of a compassionate response to these thoughts. Listeners gain actionable strategies to better manage their reactions and foster a healthier mindset, ultimately breaking the cycle of anxiety and OCD.

Struggling with social anxiety? In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan shares the six sneaky ways it keeps you stuck — and the powerful mindset shifts that will help you break free.

In this episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Kimberley Quinlan explores how shifting from hating anxiety to gently befriending it can radically reduce your suffering and help you live more in alignment with your values. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why resisting anxiety may be keeping you stuck in a cycle of fear How to respond to anxiety without fueling it or making it worse A simple shift from “good vs. bad” to neutral observation The power of willingness and how to soften your approach to discomfort A visualization strategy Kimberley uses to stay aligned with her values A calming guided meditation to help you practice non-hatred in real time

Flying anxiety is more common than you think, especially during vacation season. Discover the root causes of your fears, from losing control to claustrophobia. Learn practical strategies like mindfulness and aerodynamics to ease your mind. Embrace a compassionate approach to confront your fears and prepare for your next flight. Gain confidence through self-acceptance and gentle steps forward, making air travel less intimidating.

A compassionate morning script can help shift your mindset and combat anxiety. Positive self-talk is vital for tackling daily challenges, especially for those dealing with OCD. Emphasizing bravery and kindness, listeners are encouraged to take small, actionable steps. The message is clear: you're not alone in facing your fears, and support is always available.

In this inspiring discussion, Lydia Davies, an OCD advocate and support group facilitator, shares her empowering journey from struggle to recovery. She bravely explores her twelve-year battle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, addressing deep fears like scrupulosity and intrusive thoughts. Lydia highlights the transformative power of therapy, breathwork, and community support in overcoming anxiety. She also candidly discusses the stigma surrounding OCD and the importance of open dialogue about mental health, inspiring listeners to embrace their own healing journeys.

Feeling swamped by your packed schedule? Discover six secret habits that could be ramping up your anxiety. Uncover the link between overcommitting and self-worth, and learn how to set boundaries for better mental health. Explore strategies to balance productivity with self-care and shift your daily routine towards more calm and clarity. It's time to prioritize your well-being and reclaim your peace!

Giulia Suro, a licensed psychologist specializing in eating disorders and OCD, shares her expertise on the critical distinctions between these two conditions. She discusses how societal norms impact food-related obsessions and the importance of addressing co-occurring disorders for effective treatment. The conversation highlights therapeutic strategies like exposure therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Giulia inspires hope, stressing the necessity of a compassionate approach to recovery, and emphasizes the value of accurate assessments in fostering healthier relationships with food.

In this episode, OCD specialist Dr. Max Maisel joins Kimberley Quinlan to unpack the misunderstood experience of Sensorimotor OCD and offers empowering, evidence-based strategies to help listeners find relief and reclaim their lives.