Ep. 295 When Your Fears Appear in Your Dreams
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Today we talk all about how to manage when your fears appear in your dreams. This was a heavily requested topic, so I hope it was helpful for you. (more…)
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Ep. 294 Can Correcting Thoughts Become a Compulsion?
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Correcting thoughts can but a very helpful tool to use when you notice that you have lots of thought errors. However, in some cases, correcting thoughts can become a compulsion. In this episode, ask the question, “Can correcting thoughts become a compulsion?” And review what you can do to make sure you are not engaging too much in the content of your thoughts. (more…)
Ep. 293 I Screwed Up…What Now?
This is Your Anxiety Toolkit – Episode 293.
You guys, I’ve totally screwed up. Oh my God, it’s going to be one of those episodes where I laugh a lot. Maybe not. Who knows? (more…)
Ep. 292 Uncomfortable Sensations
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In this episode, we explore how to manage uncomfortable sensations. Many people do not struggle with intrusive thoughts and intrusive images, but instead, struggle to manage intrusive sensations. My hope is that this will give you some tools to manage these uncomfortable sensations and help you reduce how many compulsions you do to reduce or remove these feelings. (more…)
Ep. 291 Tips to Manage Depression
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A few months ago, I posted on social media and asked “What are your best tips for depression” and the response was incredible. Hundreds of people weighed in and shared their best tips for managing depression with OCD and other anxiety disorders. (more…)
Ep. 290 Do I Have to Stop All My Compulsions?
In This Episode, we discuss:
Is it important that you stop doing all your compulsions?
How can I practice Self-Compassion as you move through recovery?
How can you balance facing fears and also being gentle on yourself? (more…)
Ep. 289 Whack a Mole Obsessions
In This Episode:
- What is whack-a-mole obsessions?
- Why do my obsessions keep changing?
- What is the treatment for fears that keep changing?
Ep. 288 What To Do When You Get Bad News
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Today, I share what to do when you get “bad” news. This episode will share a recent situation I got into where I had to use all of my mindfulness and self-compassion tools. Check it out! (more…)
Ep. 287 6-Part Series: Managing Mental Compulsions (with Dr. Lisa Coyne)
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In this episode, we talk with Lisa Coyne about ACT For mental compulsions. Lisa Coyne addressed how to use Acceptance and Commitment therapy for overcoming mental compulsions. We cover how to identify your values using a fun little trick! (more…)
Ep. 286 6-Part Series: Managing Mental Compulsions (with Dr. Reid Wilson)
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In this week’s podcast, we talk with Dr. Reid Wilson. Reid discussed how to get the theme out of the way and play the moment-by moment game. Reid shares his specific strategies for managing mental compulsion. You are not going to want to miss one minute of this episode. (more…)
