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Kimberley Quinlan, an anxiety specialist for over 15 years, delivers Science-Based Solutions for Anxiety, Panic, Depression, OCD, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, & other difficult emotions.
The New York Times listed Your Anxiety Toolkit as one of the "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind" (April 27, 2024). We are on a mission to help people who want to thrive in the face of anxiety and other mental health struggles.
A beautiful life is possible!
The New York Times listed Your Anxiety Toolkit as one of the "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind" (April 27, 2024). We are on a mission to help people who want to thrive in the face of anxiety and other mental health struggles.
A beautiful life is possible!
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BDD expert Chris Tronsden joins Kimberley to unpack how distorted perception and compulsive rituals drive Body Dysmorphic Disorder—and the evidence-based skills (perceptual retraining, BDD-specific ERP, CBT/ACT, and thoughtful medication) that actually help people reclaim connection and quality of life.
This episode breaks down what effective, child-friendly OCD treatment looks like—showing parents and clinicians how to build bravery, reduce accommodation, and tailor ERP to a child’s developmental stage.
Learn why your brain fixates on the worst-case—and the simple, science-backed practices that help you rebalance attention, reduce compulsions, and live from your values instead of fear.
2Discover 12 science-backed statements to stop self-blame, ease anxiety, and build self-compassion for lasting recovery.
Former Navy SEAL Rich Diviney joins Kimberley Quinlan to share practical tools for managing anxiety, reducing fear, and thriving in uncertainty. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The simple equation that explains fear—and how to break it down How to use the “moving horizons” technique to stay focused in chaos Practical ways to lower anxiety and get your decision-making brain back online Why stress and fear can be powerful allies instead of enemies The key attributes that help you adapt and perform under pressure
OCD can feel overwhelming, especially when therapy feels inaccessible—whether due to cost, availability, or burnout. The question remains: is it possible to recover from OCD without professional therapy? Kimberley Quinlan and OCD specialist Nathan Peterson dive deep into this very question, offering hope, insights, and strategies to help you move forward in your recovery journey.
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan dives into the rising rates of depression, its underlying causes, and shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help you feel like yourself again.
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 you can break free from anxiety’s grip and start living in alignment with your values.
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down the subtle but crucial differences between OCD, ARFID, orthorexia, and eating disorders—and how understanding these distinctions can lead to more effective, compassionate treatment. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why the function behind food-related anxiety matters more than the behavior itself How OCD, ARFID, and orthorexia can look similar—but require very different treatment approaches What exposure therapy looks like for each condition (and why it must be values-led) The unique role disgust plays in ARFID and how to gently work through it How to involve family members in the recovery process without reinforcing avoidance Why healing doesn’t mean perfection—and how to measure progress with compassion
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan explores the hidden emotional, physical, and psychological costs of high functioning anxiety—and offers powerful, practical tools to help you break free from the pressure to constantly perform.
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down the most common misconceptions about intrusive thoughts and shares powerful, compassionate strategies to help you respond in a way that reduces anxiety and stops the OCD cycle.
Struggling with social anxiety? In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan shares the six sneaky ways it keeps you stuck — and the powerful mindset shifts that will help you break free.
In this episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Kimberley Quinlan explores how shifting from hating anxiety to gently befriending it can radically reduce your suffering and help you live more in alignment with your values. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why resisting anxiety may be keeping you stuck in a cycle of fear How to respond to anxiety without fueling it or making it worse A simple shift from “good vs. bad” to neutral observation The power of willingness and how to soften your approach to discomfort A visualization strategy Kimberley uses to stay aligned with her values A calming guided meditation to help you practice non-hatred in real time
In this episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down the real reasons behind flying anxiety and offers practical, compassionate tools to help you board that plane with more confidence and calm.
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan shares a compassionate 3-minute morning script designed to help you gently shift your mindset, speak to yourself with kindness, and take brave steps forward—even when anxiety feels overwhelming.
In this inspiring episode, Lydia Davies shares her powerful OCD recovery story—including how she faced fears around somatic OCD, scrupulosity, and intrusive thoughts with bravery, self-compassion, and evidence-based strategies.
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? In this episode, anxiety specialist Kimberley Quinlan reveals six sneaky schedule habits that may be fueling your anxiety—and exactly how to shift toward calm, clarity, and confidence in your daily routine.
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan and Dr. Giulia Suro unpack the overlapping features of OCD and eating disorders, helping you understand how to tell them apart, how they interact, and how to treat them effectively.
In this episode, OCD specialist Dr. Max Maisel joins Kimberley Quinlan to unpack the misunderstood experience of Sensorimotor OCD and offers empowering, evidence-based strategies to help listeners find relief and reclaim their lives.
In this eye-opening episode, Kimberley Quinlan and neuroscientist Dr. Uma Chatterjee explore the fascinating science behind OCD, offering powerful insights into why OCD feels so real—and how understanding your brain can be a key to recovery.
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I handle Anxiety by dancing journaling and listen to music drinking coffee and looking at my favorite color when I get upset it hard for me to calm down I have very bad survivor Anxiety when I get upset but it has gotten better Sincerely Mikia thank you for this video
This episode is so important. I've listened to it twice already. It has helped validate my feelings. Thanks so much for recording it
I'm doing a lot better at telling myself you're doing you're very best and that does calm me down
Thank you so much for this podcast. I know it isn't a replacement for therapy, but for of someone who experience anxiety and ocd symptoms and live in a place where there is too much stigma around these conditions,your podcast has been vital in restoring my sanity and even prevent me from becoming suicidal. I really appreciate your wisdom,care and the tools and techniques you are sharing,they are life changing.
i was listening until she mentioned shes bi after SOCD which triggred me. I wish there was a warning before that.
how do you prevent the judgement arrow?
Thank you so much for this episode; be blessed!
You seems like such a nice humble lady. I love listening to you. Thanks for all you do. Love your accent by the way. All the best in your endeavors.
I really appreciated this podcast, because so many of the issues that I've had were discussed and explained. It was nice to know that anxiety was causing my problems, as I thought, and that I'm not the only one struggling. thank you!
missed u... ♥️ lovely to hear ur voice again!
My 9yo daughter has OCD and I have anxiety, I've learned so much from Kimberley on how to help my daughter with her OCD (help her understand it better, help her learn tools to manage it and help me understand her daily struggle as well) . She's def had a HUGE positive impact in my life and my daughter's life as well
I have struggled so much with my ocd and anxiety within the past two years this podcast is absolutely amazing. Kimberley Quinlan is literally changing the lives of so many people. She has changed mine in so many ways with all of this helpful information. love this lady!!! 💜💜💜
This was a very good episode. I can relate to this. Well done! 😊
I love this
I'm surprised there are not more comments. I really have been enjoying listening to your podcast. it's helping me not feel so helpless