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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
Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
9 min
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Join Robert James on the OCD and Anxiety podcast for a short guided meditation designed to help you anchor into your values during moments of intense anxiety or compulsions. Using the image of a boat and a deep-sea anchor, this practice helps you feel steady amid the storm, connect to what matters most, and let go of the urge to control.
Includes breathing prompts, visualization, and reminders to bring the sense of steadiness into everyday life. If you need further support, visit robertjamescoaching.com for a 12-week program and 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.
Oct 19, 2025
Oct 19, 2025
26 min
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Robert James interviews former client Lauren about her intense struggle with swallowing (sensorimotor) OCD and the turning points that helped her heal.
They discuss how acceptance, self-compassion, managing rumination, and small daily choices — plus professional support — led to gradual freedom, setbacks included
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.
Oct 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
7 min
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In this episode, Robert James shares how years of cold exposure—cold showers, ice baths and the Wim Hof method—helped him manage OCD by teaching acceptance of anxiety and building resilience.
He explains the idea of leaning into discomfort, creating gentle exposure ladders for obsessions, and the importance of choosing exposure willingly. He also mentions a 12-week program to help others break free from OCD
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.
Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
8 min
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In this episode Robert James explains how the psychology of flow can help people with OCD and anxiety move out of rumination and back into the present.
He discusses Csikszentmihalyi's flow theory, practical ways to create challenging, meaningful activities that demand full attention, and how acceptance, values and purposeful action can reduce compulsive problem‑solving.
Robert also shares personal examples (like surfing) and mentions a 12‑week coaching program to support long‑term change.
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.
Oct 11, 2025
Oct 11, 2025
7 min
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Robert James explains why resisting bodily awareness makes sensorimotor OCD worse and how shifting from active resistance to gentle, passive awareness can reduce its hold.
He outlines short, practical steps—briefly move toward the sensation, practice self-compassion, and use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles to refocus on values and meaningful activity.
If you want more support, Robert mentions a 12-week program with a free discovery call on his website
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.
Oct 9, 2025
Oct 9, 2025
10 min
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In this episode Robert James explains relationship OCD — the painful doubts and rumination that make you question attraction and love — and offers simple, practical steps to stop seeking certainty, come back to the present, and reduce compulsive thinking.
He also briefly describes a 12-week program to help break free from OCD and invites listeners to visit robertjamescoaching.com to book 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.
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
8 min
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Robert James outlines three common patterns that keep people stuck in OCD: seeking certainty/perfection, getting trapped in rumination, and rigidly avoiding difficult emotions through compulsions.
He explains how learning to tolerate uncertainty, interrupt rumination, and allow uncomfortable emotions can reduce compulsive responses and help you move toward lasting recovery
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.
Oct 4, 2025
Oct 4, 2025
6 min
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Robert James explains why manually controlling breathing, swallowing, blinking, or other body actions isn't what keeps sensorimotor OCD going. Instead of treating these actions as harmful compulsions, he encourages acceptance, compassion, and shifting attention toward values and present-moment activities.
Learn how letting go of perfectionistic control can help your body resume natural functioning and reduce anxiety.
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.
Oct 2, 2025
Oct 2, 2025
6 min
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In this episode Robert James explores how, even when OCD feels overpowering, you still have the power to choose how you respond. He emphasizes acceptance, self-compassion, and redirecting attention toward your values as practical ways to create meaning and move forward.
Robert also outlines next steps you can take, and mentions a free discovery call and a 12-week coaching program available at robertjamescoaching.com
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 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
8 min
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In this episode, coach Robert James shares a vivid metaphor of a noisy neighbor to explain how OCD demands perfection and certainty, and how we can disempower it by facing anxiety head-on.
He discusses practical steps like exposure activities, acceptance, and living by your values, and mentions a 12-week program with a free discovery call for anyone seeking 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.