Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression: Daily Summaries Delivered

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 "what if," it's so easy to treat it like it's urgent or important. Instead, I introduce a series of playful but powerful non-engagement responses that help you acknowledge the thought without getting caught up in it.

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.

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 being organized, the reality is that OCD often shows up in much more hidden ways. I explain how obsessions can be thoughts, feelings, sensations, urges, or images, and how many compulsions happen entirely in a person's mind.

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.

493 Why Medical Tests Don't Fix Health Anxiety (And What Actually Does) with Ken Goodman

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.