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 th...

477 When Your OCD Brain Tricks You

This week's episode is a heartfelt and practical conversation about how OCD can change shape over time, the ways it tricks the brain, and the groundin...

Bonus Ep: How to FORGIVE Yourself for Intrusive Thoughts: Self-Compassion for OCD Shame & Guilt

In this episode, we talk about one of the most painful parts of OCD and anxiety: the shame that comes from intrusive thoughts. Many people experience...

How to SILENCE Your Inner Critic: 3 Self-Compassion Skills To Use IMMEDIATELY 476

In this episode, I walk you through how to retrain your inner critic using science-backed self-compassion skills so you can reduce anxiety, increase r...

475 Social Anxiety TRICK: Focus on THIS ONE THING to Instantly Feel More Confident in Groups

In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that helps you stop performing in social situations and start connecting,  even when anxiety comes a...

474 ERP at Home: How to Build an Exposure Plan Without a Therapist

In this episode, I walk you step-by-step through how to build your own exposure and response prevention (ERP) plan so you can start breaking the OCD a...

473 Mindfulness vs. Distraction: Which is Better for Anxiety & Panic? (A Therapist Explains)

In this episode, I break down the difference between mindfulness and distraction for anxiety so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start respon...

472 How to make Exposures FUN(ish) with Kimberly Leonte

If you find yourself compulsively Googling symptoms and feeling more anxious than reassured, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based 3-ste...

471 STOP Googling Symptoms: The 3-Step Plan to End Cyberchondria & Health Anxiety

If you find yourself compulsively Googling symptoms and feeling more anxious than reassured, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based 3-ste...

470 5 Things to ask yourself when you have anxiety

In this episode, I share five simple, science-based questions you can ask in moments of anxiety to help you respond skillfully—without feeding ruminat...

469 How to Stop Overthinking EVERYTHING (Even If You Can't Control It)

In this episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down why overthinking feels so necessary—and shares practical, compassionate tools t...

468 Mindfulness Exercise for OCD

In this episode, I share the one mindfulness skill I teach every OCD client to help you respond to intrusive thoughts without getting stuck in ruminat...

467 How to Calm Your Mind Before Bed: Anxiety Relief for Sleep‑Trouble Nights

In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan shares a gentle, science-backed approach to calming nighttime anxiety by shifting away from forcing sleep and towar...

466 5 Mental Health Priorities for a Calmer, Stronger 2026

In this episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Kimberley Quinlan shares five science-backed mental health priorities to help you build a calmer, stronger, a...

465 How to stop OCD Mental Compulsions (with Lauren Rosen)

In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan and OCD specialist Lauren Rosen break down exactly how mental compulsions work—and teach a practical, step-by-step...

464 Anxiety vs. ADHD: Are You Misdiagnosing Yourself? (with Kati Morton)

If you've been wondering whether your "anxiety" might actually be ADHD (or both), this episode helps you sort through the overlap by focusing on the d...

463 My OCD Subtype Keeps SHIFTING: 3 Steps to GENERALIZE Your ERP Skills

In this episode, Kimberley breaks down why OCD themes shift so quickly and teaches you how to generalize your ERP skills so you can respond effectivel...

462 Your Holiday Anxiety Isn't About the Holidays

In this episode, Kimberley breaks down why holiday anxiety feels so overwhelming and teaches you compassionate, practical strategies to help you move...

461 How OCD Affects Relationships (And What Partners Need to Know)

This episode breaks down how OCD can quietly strain relationships and teaches partners practical, compassionate strategies to communicate better, set...

460 Stop White Knuckling Your Anxiety (Do This Instead)

In this episode, we share how to stop "white-knuckling" your anxiety and instead use compassion, mindfulness, and gentle allowing to find lasting calm...

459 Navigating OCD During Pregnancy: A Compassionate Guide (with Erin Jones)

This episode unpacks how OCD shows up from conception through postpartum—and shares compassionate, evidence-based tools (especially ERP) to help you m...

458 How to Handle Anxiety When You're Around Toxic People

In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan shares compassionate, practical tools to help you manage anxiety around "toxic" or triggering people—without losing...

457 The Secret to Calming Climate Anxiety (Even When the News Feels Like Doom) with Sarah Jaquette Ray

This episode turns climate anxiety from paralyzing doom into doable, feel-good action by blending nervous-system care, compassionate mindset shifts, a...

456 The 3 Lies Depression Tells You Every Day

Kimberley Quinlan exposes the three lies depression tells (hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness) and shares simple, science-backed steps—thought...

455 Pregnant and Scared by the Headlines? What to Know About Tylenol, SSRIs, and Autism Risk

454 Suicidal OCD vs. Real Suicidal Thoughts: How to Tell the Difference (with Taboo Tracie)

This episode dives into the crucial differences between suicidal OCD and suicidal ideation—how to spot them, how to respond, and how to support yourse...

453 BDD vs Body Image vs OCD (with Chris Tronsden)

Kimberley Quinlan and Chris Trondsen break down how to tell BDD apart from body image concerns, OCD, eating disorders, gender dysphoria, BFRBs, and mo...

452 Body Dysmorphic Disorder: What Actually Helps (and What Makes It Worse) with Chris Trondsen Two Courses: Your BDD Toolkit and The Clinician’s BDD Toolkit

BDD expert Chris Tronsden joins Kimberley to unpack how distorted perception and compulsive rituals drive Body Dysmorphic Disorder—and the evidence-ba...

451 What Successful OCD Treatment Looks Like for Children (with Dr. Aureen Wagner)

This episode breaks down what effective, child-friendly OCD treatment looks like—showing parents and clinicians how to build bravery, reduce accommoda...

450 Why Your Brain Focuses on the Worst-Case Scenario (and What to Do About It)

Learn why your brain fixates on the worst-case—and the simple, science-backed practices that help you rebalance attention, reduce compulsions, and liv...

449 Discover 12 science-backed statements to stop self-blame, ease anxiety, and build self-compassion for lasting recovery.

Discover 12 science-backed statements to stop self-blame, ease anxiety, and build self-compassion for lasting recovery.

448 How to Become a Master of Uncertainty (with Rich Diviney)

Former Navy SEAL Rich Diviney joins Kimberley Quinlan to share practical tools for managing anxiety, reducing fear, and thriving in uncertainty.
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447 Can You Recover from OCD WITHOUT Therapy? Let’s Talk Truth (with Nathan Peterson)

OCD can feel overwhelming, especially when therapy feels inaccessible—whether due to cost, availability, or burnout. The question remains: is it possi...

446 Why Depression Is on the Rise (& Powerful Skills to Help Manage)

In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan dives into the rising rates of depression, its underlying causes, and shares practical, evidence-based strategies t...

445 Stop Believing Everything You Think

In this episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Kimberley Quinlan shares powerful tools to help you stop treating every thought and feeling like a fact—so yo...

444 ARFID or OCD? Understanding the Difference When Food Feels Scary

In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down the subtle but crucial differences between OCD, ARFID, orthorexia, and eating disorders—and how underst...

443 The Dark Side of High-Functioning Anxiety (It’s Not What You Think)

In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan explores the hidden emotional, physical, and psychological costs of high functioning anxiety—and offers powerful, p...

442 What 99% of People Get WRONG About Intrusive Thoughts

In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down the most common misconceptions about intrusive thoughts and shares powerful, compassionate strategies t...

441 The 6 Ways Social Anxiety Keeps You Stuck (And How to Break Free)

Struggling with social anxiety? In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan shares the six sneaky ways it keeps you stuck — and the powerful mindset shifts tha...

440 How to Stop Hating Anxiety

In this episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Kimberley Quinlan explores how shifting from hating anxiety to gently befriending it can radically reduce you...