The OCD & Anxiety Podcast

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In this episode Robert James explores how nostalgia can turn into rumination for people with OCD, pulling them into repetitive ‘what if’ thinking and regret. He explains how low mood and anxiety distort memories and create convincing but incomplete stories about the past.

Robert offers practical guidance to notice the urge to replay decisions, resist solving the past, and gently return to the present through presence, acceptance, and small actions that move life forward

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Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

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In this episode Robert James explains how rumination — thinking about your thinking — traps people with OCD and prevents lasting certainty.

He offers practical strategies to break the cycle by returning to the body and action: movement, conversation, flow activities, and taking small steps even when you don't feel ready

Disclaimer:

Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

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In this episode Robert James explores how OCD and anxiety can create limiting beliefs that feel like facts—stories such as "I can't cope" or "I'll always be stuck." He explains why arguing with those thoughts often keeps you trapped and how writing them down can create distance.

Instead of seeking certainty, the episode emphasizes taking small, meaningful actions and gentle exposure to disprove negative narratives and rebuild confidence. Practical steps and real-world behavior are presented as the way to loosen OCD's grip and become the author of your own story

Disclaimer:

Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

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Robert James recounts running the La Bottega mountain race while wrestling with anxiety, doubt, and exhaustion.

He draws parallels between the race and living with OCD and anxiety, emphasizing taking the next step, accepting discomfort, and moving toward what matters despite uncertainty.

The episode offers practical encouragement and mentions support options for those wanting help

Disclaimer:

Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

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Robert James explains how OCD tricks us into an endless game of chasing certainty—like whack-a-mole—keeping anxiety and compulsions alive.

He offers practical tools: ask whether a worry is probable or merely possible, reframe extreme thoughts by acknowledging improbability without demanding 100% proof, and use short postponement to tolerate uncertainty as a form of exposure.

These simple strategies create breathing room, reduce compulsive checking, and help loosen OCD’s hold so you can get on with your life

Disclaimer:

Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.