Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression
von Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT | Anxiety & OCD Specialist
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495 Stronger After Trauma (What the Research Says and What It Actually Looks Like) with Christina DiChiara
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.
Bonus Episode: Do I Have OCD? The Signs Most People Miss
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 be
494 OCD Has a Strategy. Here's How to Beat It (with Reid Wilson)
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.
492 How to Practice Loving‑Kindness for Yourself: A Guided Self‑Compassion Exercise
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.
491 Scrupulosity & Religious OCD: Coping Strategies for Faith‑Based Fear
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.
Bonus Episode: How to Recognize Mental Compulsions in OCD: Hidden Rituals You Can't See
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
490 The Anxiety Trick That's Derailing Your Recovery with Drew Linsalata
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.
489 The Hidden Way Anxiety Is Running Your Relationships (And What to Do About It)
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.
488 Relationship OCD: How to Know If You Have It and What Actually Helps
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.
Bonus Episode: Signs You are Too Self-critical
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 increas
487 9 Things I Tell My Patients in Their First Session of OCD Treatment
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.
486 What If I'm Not Enough" Is Not a Confidence Problem (It's an Anxiety Trap) with Paul Gilmartin
In this episode, I sit down with Paul Gilmartin to talk about the hidden fear of "not being enough," how it quietly fuels anxiety and shame, and what actually helps us heal from it.
Bonus Episode: Why Your Brain Won't Let Things Go (And What to Do Instead)
Summary: In this episode, I explain why your brain can get stuck replaying thoughts, searching for answers, and trying to feel certain before it can move on. So often, people think they have an overthinking problem, but the real issue is th
485 How to Win Against Anxiety (with Reid Willson)
In this episode, I sit down with anxiety expert Reed Wilson to talk about why recovery is not about getting rid of anxiety, but learning how to change your relationship with uncertainty, fear, and resistance.
Bonus Episode: The Two Things Anxious People Do That Makes Everything Worse
Summary: In this episode, I talk about two very common mistakes anxious people make that actually keep anxiety cycles going stronger: responding with urgency and treating every thought, feeling, or sensation as incredibly important. I share
484 Interoceptive Exposure & Panic Attacks: How Facing Physical Sensations Can End the Fear Cycle
In this episode, I walk you through how panic disorder is maintained and teach you a step-by-step, evidence-based approach using interoceptive exposures to help you change your relationship with anxiety and build true freedom.
Bonus Episode: What Is Anticipatory Anxiety (And Why It's Often Worse Than the Thing Itself)
In this episode, I talk about anticipatory anxiety, the intense fear or dread that shows up before something even happens. So often, the waiting, imagining, and "what if" spiral can feel worse than the actual event itself. I explain how thi
Daily Self‑Compassion Routine: 10 Minutes to Reduce Anxiety & Improve Resilience
In this episode, I walk you through a simple, 10-minute daily self-compassion practice that can help you change your relationship with anxiety and gently support your recovery.
Bonus Episode: Sleep Anxiety: The 1 Thing Everyone Gets Wrong About Sleep Hygiene
In this episode, I talk about why so many people struggle with sleep anxiety even when they're doing everything "right." You might be following all the sleep hygiene rules, no screens, consistent bedtime, calming routines, and still lying a
482 Why My ERP Isn't Working: 5 Common Mistakes & What to Fix
In this episode, I walk you through the five most common mistakes people make with ERP and share practical, compassionate strategies to help you break free from the OCD cycle and make your recovery work more effective.
Bonus Episode: 5 Self‑Compassion Exercises That Support ERP & OCD Recovery
In this episode, I talk about something that doesn't replace ERP, but actually makes it more effective: self-compassion. So many people worry that being kind to themselves will weaken recovery, let them off the hook, or make OCD worse. But
481 Harm OCD Explained: What It Is, Why It Happens & How to Manage It
In this heartfelt episode, Kimberley Quinlan and therapist Lacey Yukelson unpack what harm OCD really is, why it feels so terrifying, and how recovery becomes possible when you stop fighting the thoughts and start changing your response.
Bonus Episode: What to Say When Your Brain Freezes in Conversation: Social Anxiety Rescue Script
In this episode, I talk about what to do when your brain freezes in conversation and social anxiety suddenly takes over. So many people experience that moment where their mind goes blank and they immediately assume they've failed, but I wan
480 People Pleasers and the Shame They Hide (with Maggie Nick)
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Maggie Nick to explore why so many "good kids" grow into adults carrying deep shame, people-pleasing patterns, and fear of disappointing others—and how healing begins with compassion and understand
Bonus Episode: The 3 Hidden Causes of Your UNEXPECTED Panic Attacks (And How to Fix Them)
In this episode, I talk about why panic attacks so often feel like they come out of nowhere when, in reality, there are usually hidden triggers building beneath the surface.
479 Why the Most Responsible People Struggle in Silence (with Dr Margaret Rutherford)
In this episode, we explore how perfectly hidden depression can live beneath strength and success, and how learning to gently open up can begin to set you free.
Bonus Episode: Cognitive Defusion: 4 Techniques to Detach from Intrusive Thoughts (Mental Compulsion Tool)
n this episode, I teach you a simple but powerful shift called cognitive defusion, a way to create space between you and your intrusive thoughts. So often, thoughts can feel urgent, dangerous, or completely true, like warnings you have to a
478 OCD Core Fears with Michelle Massi
If you find yourself compulsively Googling symptoms and feeling more anxious than reassured, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based 3-step plan to help you break free from cyberchondria and health anxiety.
Bonus Episode: OCD Subtypes Explained: Which ONE Is Holding You Hostage?
In this episode, I walk you through the many ways OCD can show up, because it's not just about germs or checking. OCD can attach itself to anything that matters to you, like relationships, health, morality, identity, or past experiences. If
