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Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression
Hosted by Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT | Anxiety & OCD Specialist · EN
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.
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492 How to Practice Loving‑Kindness for Yourself: A Guided Self‑Compassion Exercise
6d ago00:08:48Summary readyIn 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.
Summary491 Scrupulosity & Religious OCD: Coping Strategies for Faith‑Based Fear
2w ago00:38:38Summary readyIn 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.
SummaryBonus Episode: How to Recognize Mental Compulsions in OCD: Hidden Rituals You Can't See
3w ago00:09:31Summary readyIn 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.
Summary490 The Anxiety Trick That's Derailing Your Recovery with Drew Linsalata
3w ago00:24:53Summary readyIn 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.
Summary489 The Hidden Way Anxiety Is Running Your Relationships (And What to Do About It)
4w ago00:26:45Summary readyIn 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.
Summary488 Relationship OCD: How to Know If You Have It and What Actually Helps
Jun 300:34:24Summary readyn 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.
SummaryBonus Episode: Signs You are Too Self-critical
May 2900:15:21Summary readySummary: 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.
Summary487 9 Things I Tell My Patients in Their First Session of OCD Treatment
May 2700:18:55Summary readyIn 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.
Summary486 What If I'm Not Enough" Is Not a Confidence Problem (It's an Anxiety Trap) with Paul Gilmartin
May 2000:32:00Summary readyIn 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.
SummaryBonus Episode: Why Your Brain Won't Let Things Go (And What to Do Instead)
May 1500:08:03Summary readySummary: 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 that the brain has learned that solving equals safety. Every time you analyze, replay, or try to "figure it out" to get relief, your brain learns to keep sending you back into the same cycle.
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