Ep 292 Uncomfortable Sensations Your anxiety toolkit

Ep. 292 Uncomfortable Sensations

SUMMARY:

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 Your anxiety toolkit

Ep. 291 Tips to Manage Depression

SUMMARY

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…)

Do I have to stop all of my compulsions Your anxiety toolkit

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…)

Whack a mole Obsessions Your anxiety toolkit

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? 

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Ep. 288 What To Do When You Get Bad News

SUMMARY: 

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…)

Managing Mental Compulsions (With Dr. Jon Grayson) Your anxiety toolkit

Ep. 285 – Managing Mental Compulsions (With Dr. Jon Grayson)

SUMMARY:
In this weeks podcast, we talk with Dr Jon Grayson about managing mental compulsions. Jon talks about how to use Acceptance to manage strong intrusive thoughts and other obsessions. Jon addressed how to use acceptance with OCD, GAD and other Anxiety disorders. (more…)

Managing Mental Compulsions (With Jon Hershfield) Your anxiety toolkit

Ep. 283 6-Part Series: Managing Mental Compulsions (with Jon Hershfield)

SUMMARY:

Covered in This Episode:

  • What is a Mental Compulsion? 
  • What is the difference between Mental Rumination and Mental Compulsions? 
  • How to use Mindfulness for Mental Compulsions
  • How to “Label and Abandon” intrusive thoughts and mental compulsions 
  • How to use Awareness logs to help reduce mental rituals and mental rumination 

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