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This podcast is all about OCD and anxiety and how we can have a better relationship with it. If you struggle with OCD or another anxiety disorder and want to learn how to manage it better, then this podcast is for you.
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Episodes
Sep 4, 2025
Sep 4, 2025
7 min
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Join Robert James for a short guided meditation designed to help you face fear with compassion. This practice gently leads you to notice and allow anxious thoughts and sensations without needing to escape, inviting warmth and kindness into the experience.
Use this visualization to build choice and resilience so you can respond to fear with care, not avoidance.
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.
Sep 2, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
5 min
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OCD often convinces you to wait for the “right” moment, but waiting only keeps you stuck. This episode explains why starting today — even with small, manageable steps — builds momentum and changes your relationship with anxiety.
If you’re struggling, the host offers a free discovery call and a structured 12-week program to help you begin recovery and take practical action
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.
Aug 30, 2025
Aug 30, 2025
5 min
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Host Robert James shares his personal experience with sensorimotor OCD—feeling isolated, misunderstood, and judged—and explains why many sufferers stay silent.
He introduces his 12-week program that combines community group coaching, ACT, exposure work, videos, worksheets, and meditations rooted in his lived experience and professional coaching. Visit robertjamescoaching.com for a free discovery call
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.
Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
10 min
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Robert James leads a short, compassionate sleep meditation designed for people with OCD, focusing on gentle breathing, body awareness, and accepting intrusive thoughts without judgment.
Use imagery of white light, floating leaves, and progressive relaxation to soften tension, release the demand for sleep, and allow your mind and body to rest
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.
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
9 min
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Robert James explains how most OCD compulsions are really reassurance seeking driven by intolerance of uncertainty and difficult emotions. He uses the crossroads metaphor to show why short-term reassurance keeps you stuck and why allowing discomfort leads to lasting recovery.
The episode covers practical tools—acceptance, exposure, and values-based action—and mentions a 12-week coaching option and a free discovery call for listeners seeking extra support
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.
Aug 24, 2025
Aug 24, 2025
7 min
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In this episode Robert James explains why trying to find the "right" way to blink, swallow or breathe only feeds sensory motor OCD and never brings lasting relief. He describes how these searches for certainty are actually compulsions and why they create endless rumination.
Robert offers an alternative: allow your body to do natural actions naturally, come back to the present moment, and practice letting go of the need to control sensations. He also mentions a structured 12-week program and a free discovery call available at robertjamescoaching.com for those who want extra support
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.
Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
16 min
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This episode explains what obsessive–compulsive disorder feels like, how intrusive thoughts and compulsions create a distressing cycle, and why many compulsions are invisible.
It offers simple guidance for loved ones: be patient and empathetic, avoid giving reassurance that fuels OCD, set gentle boundaries about reassurance, and encourage professional support
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.
Aug 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
11 min
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This episode explores how OCD can make you doubt your relationship, how to spot when doubts are driven by OCD rather than real problems, and why snap decisions can be harmful.
Robert James offers practical tips to manage rumination, focuses on the core signs of a healthy relationship (kindness, trust, support), and explains when to seek help or a discovery call
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.
Aug 17, 2025
Aug 17, 2025
16 min
Struggling with sensorimotor OCD? My 12-week Sensorimotor OCD Program is designed to help you break free from the cycle of rumination and hyperawareness. It combines practical tools, meditations, and structured guidance based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. 👉 Book your free discovery call here: https://www.robertjamescoaching.com
In this episode, I explore the “two voices” of sensorimotor OCD—the side that wants to move forward with acceptance and compassion, and the side that keeps pulling you back into fear and frustration. Learning how to respond to these voices is a key step in recovery.
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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.
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
11 min
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Welcome to the OCD and Anxiety podcast with Robert James - a coach and survivor of OCD. In this episode, Robert delves into the deceptive nature of OCD, describing it as the 'great manipulator' that keeps individuals trapped in a cycle of fear and uncertainty. By learning to recognize OCD's tricks and understanding the body's stress responses, listeners can find ways to focus on the present moment and break free from the need for certainty.
Robert also discusses the role of black-and-white thinking and the stress hormones that fuel OCD, while sharing strategies to manage these reactions. With insights into acknowledging discomfort and letting go of obsessive thought patterns, this episode provides valuable guidance for overcoming OCD and anxiety.
For those seeking personalized help, Robert offers a 12-week program tailored to breaking free from OCD, along with a free discovery call available through his website. Tune in to gain a new perspective on tackling OCD and anxiety, and empower yourself with the tools to reclaim control over your mind
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.