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

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  509 How to Practice MINDFULNESS in 60 Seconds Anywhere (Quick Practices for Busy People) 11.09.2026 10мин

  In this episode, I talk about how mindfulness doesn't have to mean sitting quietly for 20 minutes or somehow reaching a perfectly calm state.
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  508 Depression has a pattern: Here's how to break free 09.09.2026 25мин

  In this episode, I'm breaking down the cycle of depression and sharing three practical, research-backed skills to help you recognize the pattern, interrupt it, and begin reconnecting with your life.
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  507 What should I do during a panic attack? CBT Skills that actually work 04.09.2026 24мин

   In this episode, I walk you through what to do when you're in the middle of a panic attack. I explain what is happening inside your body and why symptoms like a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, shaking, or feeling disconnected can feel so frightening.
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  506 What Pure OCD Actually Is (And Why So Many People Miss It) 02.09.2026 22мин

  In this episode, I'm breaking down what Pure OCD really is, why mental compulsions are so often missed, and how you can begin changing your response to intrusive thoughts and rumination.  
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  505 How to Stop Being Afraid of Your Thoughts 28.08.2026 16мин

  In this episode, I talk about why intrusive thoughts can feel so terrifying and what actually keeps us afraid of them.
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  504 Why Dieting Makes Binge Eating Worse (The Truth About BED) with Michele Audish 26.08.2026 39мин

  In this episode, I'm exploring the binge eating cycle, why restriction and shame can keep it going, and how self-compassion, emotional acceptance, and rebuilding trust with food and your body can support recovery.  
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  503 How to Talk to Strangers When You Have Social Anxiety 21.08.2026 22мин

  In this episode, I walk you through the practical skills I teach my clients with social anxiety when they want to feel more comfortable talking to strangers and connecting with others. Instead of expecting conversation to suddenly feel natural, we start small and build these skills through repetition. We begin with open body language, a gentle smile, and brief eye contact before working our way up to saying hello, offering a compliment, asking a simple question, and eventually practicing small talk.
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  502 Everything You Need to Know If Your Partner Has Relationship OCD (ROCD) 19.08.2026 42мин

  In this episode, I'm sharing a practical toolkit for partners of people with relationship OCD (ROCD), so you can support your loved one's recovery while also protecting your own emotional well-being.  
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  501 Why can't I accept uncertainty? 14.08.2026 19мин

   In this episode, I talk about why uncertainty can feel so unbearable when you struggle with anxiety, OCD, or depression.
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  500 I Tested AI on OCD. Here Is My Exact Prompt to Make It Safe 12.08.2026 27мин

  In this episode, I share how AI can unintentionally reinforce OCD, and how, with the right prompts and an ERP-focused approach, you can use it as a tool that supports your recovery instead of strengthening your compulsions.
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  499 I Tested AI on Health Anxiety. Here Is My Exact Prompt to Make It Safe. 07.08.2026 23мин

  In this episode, I explore how people with health anxiety can unintentionally get pulled into a cycle of reassurance-seeking when using AI to search for medical symptoms. I walk through a real-time demonstration showing how an innocent search for common symptoms can quickly escalate into worst-case scenarios, more uncertainty, and even more anxiety. While AI can be an incredible tool, I explain why it's important to use it carefully if you struggle with health anxiety or illness anxiety OCD.
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  498 When ERP Feels Impossible: How DBT Can Help (with Rebecca DeLeon) 05.08.2026 34мин

  In this episode, I explore how adding DBT skills to ERP can help you tolerate overwhelming emotions, stay engaged in treatment, and move toward lasting OCD recovery with greater confidence and self-compassion.  
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  497 13 Sassy things to say to anxiety (Non Engagement Responses) 31.07.2026 12мин

  Summary: In this episode, I share 13 of my favorite "sassy" responses to anxiety that can help you stop getting pulled into intrusive thoughts, rumination, and compulsive behaviors. When anxiety shows up with a frightening thought or a big "what if," it's so easy to treat it like it's urgent or important. Instead, I introduce a series of playful but powerful non-engagement responses that help you acknowledge the thought without getting caught up in it.
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  496 How to Stop Overthinking Every Little Thing (Why Your Brain Will Not Quit and What to Do About It) 29.07.2026 15мин

  In this episode, I share why overthinking isn't actually a thinking problem, but a willingness-to-feel problem, and I teach you a simple, compassionate framework to break free from rumination and reconnect with what truly matters.  
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  495 Stronger After Trauma (What the Research Says and What It Actually Looks Like) with Christina DiChiara 23.07.2026 45мин

  In this episode, I explore the powerful science of post-traumatic growth and share why healing after trauma isn't just about reducing PTSD symptoms, but also about discovering new strength, meaning, and hope.  
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  Bonus Episode: Do I Have OCD? The Signs Most People Miss 17.07.2026 10мин

  Summary: In this episode, I break down six commonly missed signs of OCD and explain why so many people go undiagnosed or receive the wrong treatment. While many people think OCD is only about visible behaviors like checking, cleaning, or being organized, the reality is that OCD often shows up in much more hidden ways. I explain how obsessions can be thoughts, feelings, sensations, urges, or images, and how many compulsions happen entirely in a person's mind.
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  494 OCD Has a Strategy. Here's How to Beat It (with Reid Wilson) 15.07.2026 34мин

  In this powerful conversation with Dr. Reid Wilson, I explore why trying to quiet OCD often keeps us trapped and how learning to stop playing defense and start playing offense can transform the recovery journey.  
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  493 Why Medical Tests Don't Fix Health Anxiety (And What Actually Does) with Ken Goodman 08.07.2026 34мин
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  492 How to Practice Loving‑Kindness for Yourself: A Guided Self‑Compassion Exercise 01.07.2026 8мин

  In this guided loving-kindness meditation, I walk you through a powerful self-compassion practice designed to help you soften self-criticism, support the anxious parts of yourself, and cultivate a kinder relationship with your mind.
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  491 Scrupulosity & Religious OCD: Coping Strategies for Faith‑Based Fear 24.06.2026 38мин

  In this episode, I sit down with OCD therapist and scrupulosity specialist Justin Hughes to explore how religious OCD can hijack faith, why common attempts to find certainty often make things worse, and what true recovery can look like.