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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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489 The Hidden Way Anxiety Is Running Your Relationships (And What to Do About It)
2d 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
1w ago00:34:24Summary 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
2w ago00:15:21Summary 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
2w ago00:18:55Summary 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
3w ago00:32:00Summary 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)
4w ago00:08:03Summary 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.
Summary485 How to Win Against Anxiety (with Reid Willson)
May 1300:47:29Summary readyIn 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.
SummaryBonus Episode: The Two Things Anxious People Do That Makes Everything Worse
May 800:13:58Summary readySummary: 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 a personal story from volunteering at a school bake sale, where I caught myself rushing, overperforming, and reacting as if everything was high stakes, even though there was no real danger present.
Summary484 Interoceptive Exposure & Panic Attacks: How Facing Physical Sensations Can End the Fear Cycle
May 600:16:20Summary readyIn 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.
SummaryBonus Episode: What Is Anticipatory Anxiety (And Why It's Often Worse Than the Thing Itself)
May 100:15:26Summary readyIn 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 this happens and why your brain reacts so strongly, even when there isn't a real threat in front of you.
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