• 492 How to Practice Loving‑Kindness for Yourself: A Guided Self‑Compassion Exercise
    Jul 1 2026

    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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    9 mins
  • 491 Scrupulosity & Religious OCD: Coping Strategies for Faith‑Based Fear
    Jun 24 2026

    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.

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    39 mins
  • Bonus Episode: How to Recognize Mental Compulsions in OCD: Hidden Rituals You Can't See
    Jun 19 2026

    In this episode, I explain one of the most overlooked aspects of OCD: mental compulsions. While many people recognize compulsions as visible behaviors like checking, washing, or arranging things, mental compulsions happen internally and can be much harder to identify. These can include rumination, mental reviewing, counting, praying, catastrophizing, or repeatedly trying to figure something out in order to reduce anxiety, uncertainty, or discomfort.

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    10 mins
  • 490 The Anxiety Trick That's Derailing Your Recovery with Drew Linsalata
    Jun 17 2026

    In this episode, I sit down with Drew Linsalata to explore the "Exception Clause," the sneaky anxiety trick that convinces us our fears are the one exception to everything we've learned about recovery.

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    25 mins
  • 489 The Hidden Way Anxiety Is Running Your Relationships (And What to Do About It)
    Jun 10 2026

    In this episode, I share the three hidden ways anxiety can quietly take over your relationships, and how CBT, ERP, and ACT can help you build deeper connection without letting anxiety call the shots.

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    27 mins
  • 488 Relationship OCD: How to Know If You Have It and What Actually Helps
    Jun 3 2026

    n this episode, I'm breaking down what Relationship OCD really looks like, why the search for certainty keeps you stuck, and how to stop letting intrusive doubts control your relationship.

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    34 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Signs You are Too Self-critical
    May 29 2026

    Summary: In this episode, I talk about how self-criticism can quietly interfere with recovery and healing. So many people believe being hard on themselves will motivate them to do better, but in reality, constant self-judgment often increases anxiety, lowers confidence, and makes it harder to move forward. I walk through some common signs of self-criticism, including harsh self-talk, perfectionism, difficulty accepting compliments, and feeling guilt or shame over even small setbacks.

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    15 mins
  • 487 9 Things I Tell My Patients in Their First Session of OCD Treatment
    May 27 2026

    In this episode, I'm sharing the nine core things I teach every OCD client in their very first therapy session to help them better understand recovery, build confidence in ERP, and begin responding differently to intrusive thoughts.

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    19 mins