Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression
von Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT | Anxiety & OCD Specialist
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- 15 mintypische Länge
- vor 20 Std.letzte Folge
Kimberley Quinlan, an anxiety specialist for over 15 years, delivers Science-Based Solutions for Anxiety, Panic, Depression, OCD, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, & other difficult emotions.
The New York Times listed Your Anxiety Toolkit as one of the "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind" (April 27, 2024). We are on a mission to help people who want to thrive in the face of anxiety and other mental health struggles.
A beautiful life is possible!
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525 The Imposter Syndrome Trap: Why You Never Feel Good Enough
In this episode, I talk about imposter syndrome and why constantly trying to become better, smarter, or more qualified might actually be keeping you stuck in self-doubt.
524 If Your Thoughts Scare You, Listen to This
In this episode, I'm sharing six powerful skills to help you respond differently to scary intrusive thoughts, stop getting caught in the cycle of overthinking, and build a kinder, more accepting relationship with your mind.
523 How Do You Experience Joy When Having Such Horrible Thoughts?
In this episode, I talk about something that I believe is incredibly important for anyone struggling with OCD, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts: learning how to experience joy even when uncomfortable thoughts and feelings are present.
522 How to Deal With Setbacks in Anxiety Recovery
Experiencing a setback in anxiety recovery can feel incredibly discouraging, but today I want to show you how to navigate those difficult moments with self-compassion, curiosity, and practical strategies that help you keep moving forward.
521 Limerance
In this episode, I sit down with Brandy Wyant to talk about limerence, an experience that involves becoming obsessively focused on someone who is unavailable or inaccessible in some way.
520 I'm Overwhelmed: A Guided Self-Compassion Break (Emotional Support in Under 7 Minutes)
Feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, I'm sharing a simple, research-backed, three-step self-compassion exercise to help you quiet your inner critic, navigate difficult emotions, and find the courage to keep going, even when things feel har
519 Anxiety Isn't Your Biggest Problem… THIS Is
In this episode, I talk about one of the most important skills for anxiety recovery: non-judgment.
518 Why 'Pushing Through' Anxiety Isn't Helping (And What to Do Differently)
In this episode, I'm sharing why pushing through anxiety and facing your fears might not be helping as much as you'd hoped, and one simple shift that can make a big difference in your anxiety recovery.
517 Is This Anxiety or Intuition? (How to Know the Difference)
In this episode, I talk about one of the trickiest questions people with anxiety face: How do you know whether something is anxiety or intuition? Sometimes anxiety can disguise itself as a gut feeling or a warning that something bad is abou
516 Can Anxiety Make You Feel Like You're Losing Your Mind?
In this episode, I'm talking about why anxiety can make you feel like you're losing your mind, why experiences like derealization, depersonalization, panic, and OCD can make that fear feel so convincing, and what you can do when it happens.
515 I'm Going to Save You Years of Feeling Unsafe in Your Body With This One Concept
In this episode, I talk about what it really means to create a sense of safety within your own body.
514 Why Can't I Stop Pulling My Hair? Trichotillomania Explained
In this episode, I'm joined by Aneela Idnani to explore hair pulling, skin picking, and other BFRBs, and how understanding what's underneath the urge can help us respond with more awareness, compassion, and choice.
513 How Do I Stop Thinking Before Bed?
In this episode, I talk about what to do when your head hits the pillow but your brain suddenly seems to get louder.
512 You're Putting Too Much Pressure on Yourself (and It's Making You More Anxious)
In this episode, I'm talking about the pressure we put on ourselves, how all of those "shoulds" and imaginary timelines can fuel anxiety, and how we can still chase big goals without tying our worth to the outcome.
511 "I'm Not Good Enough": 10-Minute Guided Exercise for Self-Acceptance & Healing Shame
In this episode, I talk about something I hear from clients almost every day: "I don't feel good enough."
510 What Your Intrusive Thoughts Actually Say About You
In this episode, I'm breaking down what intrusive thoughts actually say about you, why certain thoughts can feel so threatening to your identity, and how to stop getting pulled into analyzing, proving, and solving them.
509 How to Practice MINDFULNESS in 60 Seconds Anywhere (Quick Practices for Busy People)
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.
508 Depression has a pattern: Here's how to break free
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.
507 What should I do during a panic attack? CBT Skills that actually work
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 disco
506 What Pure OCD Actually Is (And Why So Many People Miss It)
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.
505 How to Stop Being Afraid of Your Thoughts
In this episode, I talk about why intrusive thoughts can feel so terrifying and what actually keeps us afraid of them.
504 Why Dieting Makes Binge Eating Worse (The Truth About BED) with Michele Audish
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.
503 How to Talk to Strangers When You Have Social Anxiety
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 natu
502 Everything You Need to Know If Your Partner Has Relationship OCD (ROCD)
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.
501 Why can't I accept uncertainty?
In this episode, I talk about why uncertainty can feel so unbearable when you struggle with anxiety, OCD, or depression.
500 I Tested AI on OCD. Here Is My Exact Prompt to Make It Safe
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.
499 I Tested AI on Health Anxiety. Here Is My Exact Prompt to Make It Safe.
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 sear
498 When ERP Feels Impossible: How DBT Can Help (with Rebecca DeLeon)
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.
497 13 Sassy things to say to anxiety (Non Engagement Responses)
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
496 How to Stop Overthinking Every Little Thing (Why Your Brain Will Not Quit and What to Do About It)
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.
