Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt Codde

Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' paperback on Amazon. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1WEvonT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of Restored Minds, Matt discusses the real danger of the future and how projecting current fears onto it can hold us back. He emphasizes the importance of addressing issues today, rather than displacing them into an indefinite future, to break patterns of anxiety and OCD and embrace real change. ------------------------ If you have a question you'd like to submit for a future episode use this link: https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 Here are some great next steps 1. Subscribe If you enjoy our episodes on YouTube and even join us for our next live….make sure to subscribe so you can get notified about future episodes and lives. All you need to do is just click the link below! https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds?sub_confirmation=1 2. Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction: https://www.restoredminds.com/ 3. Download Your Copy of From Stuck to Unstuck Make sure to download your copy of my book From Stuck to Unstuck: https://www.restoredminds.com/book 4. Leave a Review Your Support & Your Reviews MATTER! If you are benefiting from these episodes please help us out by writing a nice review on iTunes and Spotify! All you have to do is click the link below (It’ll take 2 minutes). Apple Podcast - https://apple.co/3NJI2zD Spotify Podcast - https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @mattcodde_lcsw Follow us on our social media channels: https://www.facebook.com/ocdsupportcommunity https://instagram.com/mattcodde_lcsw https://www.tiktok.com/@restoredminds MEDICAL DISCLAIMER All information, including references, links, and other knowledge sources, provided by The OCD and Anxiety Show YouTube Channel and Podcast are for informational purposes only. Anything expressed on the aforementioned platforms should NOT be construed as medical, clinical, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please read our full disclaimer here: https://www.restoredminds.com/pages/disclaimer

Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' paperback on Amazon. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1WEvonT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Matt as he uncovers the intriguing concept of the law of reversed effort and its impact on recovery from OCD, anxiety, and other conditions. Learn how understanding this paradox can lead to more effective healing. Matt delves into the insights from Emile Kuay's work and Dr. Daniel Wegner's theories, explaining how focusing on the right aspects of recovery can transform your journey.  ------------------------ If you have a question you'd like to submit for a future episode use this link: https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 Here are some great next steps 1. Subscribe If you enjoy our episodes on YouTube and even join us for our next live….make sure to subscribe so you can get notified about future episodes and lives. All you need to do is just click the link below! https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds?sub_confirmation=1 2. Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction: https://www.restoredminds.com/ 3. Download Your Copy of From Stuck to Unstuck Make sure to download your copy of my book From Stuck to Unstuck: https://www.restoredminds.com/book 4. Leave a Review Your Support & Your Reviews MATTER! If you are benefiting from these episodes please help us out by writing a nice review on iTunes and Spotify! All you have to do is click the link below (It’ll take 2 minutes). Apple Podcast - https://apple.co/3NJI2zD Spotify Podcast - https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @mattcodde_lcsw Follow us on our social media channels: https://www.facebook.com/ocdsupportcommunity https://instagram.com/mattcodde_lcsw https://www.tiktok.com/@restoredminds MEDICAL DISCLAIMER All information, including references, links, and other knowledge sources, provided by The OCD and Anxiety Show YouTube Channel and Podcast are for informational purposes only. Anything expressed on the aforementioned platforms should NOT be construed as medical, clinical, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please read our full disclaimer here: https://www.restoredminds.com/pages/disclaimer

Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' paperback on Amazon. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1WEvonT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of Restored Minds, Matt Codde explains how to calm an overactive nervous system and bring your body back to a parasympathetic state. Learn essential techniques for understanding, addressing, and managing your nervous system's response to stress and anxiety.  ------------------------ If you have a question you'd like to submit for a future episode use this link: https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 Here are some great next steps 1. Subscribe If you enjoy our episodes on YouTube and even join us for our next live….make sure to subscribe so you can get notified about future episodes and lives. All you need to do is just click the link below! https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds?sub_confirmation=1 2. Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction: https://www.restoredminds.com/ 3. Download Your Copy of From Stuck to Unstuck Make sure to download your copy of my book From Stuck to Unstuck: https://www.restoredminds.com/book 4. Leave a Review Your Support & Your Reviews MATTER! If you are benefiting from these episodes please help us out by writing a nice review on iTunes and Spotify! All you have to do is click the link below (It’ll take 2 minutes). Apple Podcast - https://apple.co/3NJI2zD Spotify Podcast - https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @mattcodde_lcsw Follow us on our social media channels: https://www.facebook.com/ocdsupportcommunity https://instagram.com/mattcodde_lcsw https://www.tiktok.com/@restoredminds MEDICAL DISCLAIMER All information, including references, links, and other knowledge sources, provided by The OCD and Anxiety Show YouTube Channel and Podcast are for informational purposes only. Anything expressed on the aforementioned platforms should NOT be construed as medical, clinical, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please read our full disclaimer here: https://www.restoredminds.com/pages/disclaimer

Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' paperback on Amazon. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1WEvonT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Matt discusses the misconception that wanting to alleviate symptoms equates to recovery and how focusing solely on symptoms keeps you trapped in a harmful cycle. He explains the importance of recontextualizing the problem to address the underlying issues, confronting symptoms directly for genuine recovery, and understanding the core issues for a sustainable recovery journey. ------------------------ If you have a question you'd like to submit for a future episode use this link: https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 Here are some great next steps 1. Subscribe If you enjoy our episodes on YouTube and even join us for our next live….make sure to subscribe so you can get notified about future episodes and lives. All you need to do is just click the link below! https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds?sub_confirmation=1 2. Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction: https://www.restoredminds.com/ 3. Download Your Copy of From Stuck to Unstuck Make sure to download your copy of my book From Stuck to Unstuck: https://www.restoredminds.com/book 4. Leave a Review Your Support & Your Reviews MATTER! If you are benefiting from these episodes please help us out by writing a nice review on iTunes and Spotify! All you have to do is click the link below (It’ll take 2 minutes). Apple Podcast - https://apple.co/3NJI2zD Spotify Podcast - https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @mattcodde_lcsw Follow us on our social media channels: https://www.facebook.com/ocdsupportcommunity https://instagram.com/mattcodde_lcsw https://www.tiktok.com/@restoredminds MEDICAL DISCLAIMER All information, including references, links, and other knowledge sources, provided by The OCD and Anxiety Show YouTube Channel and Podcast are for informational purposes only. Anything expressed on the aforementioned platforms should NOT be construed as medical, clinical, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please read our full disclaimer here: https://www.restoredminds.com/pages/disclaimer

Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' paperback on Amazon. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1WEvonT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore the path to genuine transformation in 2025. Learn how inner change can lead to lasting results and freedom from OCD and anxiety. Join Matt for a life-changing journey. ------------------------ If you have a question you'd like to submit for a future episode use this link: https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461 Here are some great next steps 1. Subscribe If you enjoy our episodes on YouTube and even join us for our next live….make sure to subscribe so you can get notified about future episodes and lives. All you need to do is just click the link below! https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds?sub_confirmation=1 2. Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction: https://www.restoredminds.com/ 3. Download Your Copy of From Stuck to Unstuck Make sure to download your copy of my book From Stuck to Unstuck: https://www.restoredminds.com/book 4. Leave a Review Your Support & Your Reviews MATTER! If you are benefiting from these episodes please help us out by writing a nice review on iTunes and Spotify! All you have to do is click the link below (It’ll take 2 minutes). Apple Podcast - https://apple.co/3NJI2zD Spotify Podcast - https://spoti.fi/46AiT30 If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @mattcodde_lcsw Follow us on our social media channels: https://www.facebook.com/ocdsupportcommunity https://instagram.com/mattcodde_lcsw https://www.tiktok.com/@restoredminds MEDICAL DISCLAIMER All information, including references, links, and other knowledge sources, provided by The OCD and Anxiety Show YouTube Channel and Podcast are for informational purposes only. Anything expressed on the aforementioned platforms should NOT be construed as medical, clinical, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please read our full disclaimer here: https://www.restoredminds.com/pages/disclaimer

Why you’re stuck isn’t random — and it isn’t because you’re broken, resistant, or missing the right information.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explores why people stay stuck in anxiety, OCD, and fear-based loops — and what actually creates real change.If you’ve tried coping strategies, therapy, tools, or information but still feel trapped in the same cycles, this episode will help you understand the missing piece that keeps progress from sticking.Rather than focusing on managing symptoms, Matt explains why transformation begins with responsibility, internal ownership, and changing the patterns that maintain fear — not blaming circumstances, genetics, or the outside world.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why you’re stuck even after trying many tools✅ The hidden beliefs that keep anxiety and fear loops active✅ Why information alone never creates transformation✅ How responsibility becomes the catalyst for real change✅ The difference between coping and true healing✅ What it actually takes to break the loop long-termThis episode is for anyone who feels frustrated, exhausted, or discouraged by repeated setbacks — and is ready to stop cycling and start changing.🚀 Resources to Help You Heal:📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT📘 Taking Back Control (TBC) ProgramLearn how to apply these principles daily and dissolve anxiety at the root.👉 Apply Now: https://www.restoredminds.com/tbc🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support:✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content.👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30✅ Ask a Question for a future episode:👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/bookFollow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media:🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/restoredminds/📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why people stay stuck02:10 – The illusion that the problem is outside of you04:00 – Responsibility vs. blame06:20 – Why information doesn’t create change08:00 – The decision that unlocks transformation10:00 – Looking within instead of outside yourself12:00 – Breaking the loop for real⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized help, consult a licensed professional.

Feeling scared for no reason is one of the most unsettling anxiety experiences — especially when you know nothing dangerous is happening, yet your body reacts as if it is.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains why anxiety feels so real even when there is no external threat, and why trying to argue with or suppress the feeling often keeps you stuck in the anxiety loop.If you’re experiencing sudden fear, panic sensations, or anxiety that feels urgent “out of nowhere,” this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening inside your nervous system — and how to respond in a way that allows anxiety to release.Rather than trying to fix or eliminate fear, Matt breaks down how healing comes from changing your relationship with the feeling itself, not fighting the experience or projecting it onto the outside world.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why feeling scared for no reason is a real internal experience✅ How anxiety comes from within the nervous system — not external danger✅ Why projection makes fear feel threatening when it isn’t✅ The difference between real danger and perceived danger✅ Why fighting anxiety keeps it active✅ How to stop reacting to fear and start breaking the loopThese insights are designed to help you feel safer in your body and stop chasing reassurance — without endless coping strategies or symptom management.🚀 Resources to Help You Heal:📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT📘 Taking Back Control (TBC) ProgramLearn how to apply these principles daily and dissolve anxiety at the root.👉 Apply Now: https://www.restoredminds.com/tbc🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support:✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content.👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30✅ Ask a Question for a future episode:👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/bookFollow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media:🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/restoredminds/📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why anxiety feels real even when nothing is happening01:40 – Why fear doesn’t come from outside of you03:10 – How beliefs and past emotion activate anxiety05:20 – Projection and distorted perception07:40 – Why fighting fear keeps anxiety alive09:15 – How to respond differently to anxiety⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized help, consult a licensed professional.

Anxiety and mental stress tips are everywhere — but most of them keep you stuck in the anxiety loop.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW shares 5 practical, grounded anxiety and mental stress tips to help you stop fighting your anxiety and start breaking the loop that keeps fear, tension, and overwhelm in control.If you’re starting 2026 feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or exhausted from managing symptoms, this episode will help you understand why anxiety persists — and what actually allows it to release.Rather than trying to “fix” anxiety, Matt explains how healing comes from changing your relationship with thoughts, sensations, and emotional tension.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why trying to get rid of anxiety actually makes it stronger✅ How resistance — not anxiety — is the real problem✅ Why anxiety is not a disease, but a skill you can learn✅ How to get out of your head and back into your body✅ Why dropping the story matters more than controlling thoughts✅ The difference between releasing tension vs. removing feelingsThese anxiety and mental stress tips are designed to help you feel safer in your body and reclaim control — without endless coping or reassurance.🚀 Resources to Help You Heal:📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT📘 Taking Back Control (TBC) ProgramLearn how to apply these principles daily and dissolve anxiety at the root.👉 Apply Now: https://www.restoredminds.com/tbc🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support:✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content.👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30✅ Ask a Question for a future episode:👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/bookFollow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media:🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattcodde.restoredminds/🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/restoredminds/📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why anxiety and mental stress feel overwhelming01:30 – Stop trying to get rid of anxiety03:00 – Getting out of your head and into your body05:10 – Dropping the story and urgency around thoughts07:30 – Release tension, not the feeling09:20 – Applying these anxiety and mental stress tips in daily life⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized help, consult a licensed professional.

Holiday Anxiety: The Pressure to “Be Okay” (and Why It Makes You Feel Worse)Do you feel like you should be happy, grateful, and “all good” during the holidays… but inside you feel anxious, numb, low, or overwhelmed?In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW talks about the hidden pressure to be okay during the holidays — and how forcing yourself to feel a certain way actually intensifies anxiety, OCD loops, and emotional pain.Matt explains why comparing your inner world to everyone else’s highlight reel (or to how you “used to feel” in past holidays) keeps you stuck, and how learning to allow your current state—without self-judgment—can actually help your nervous system settle and heal.If this season feels heavier, lonelier, or more stressful than you expected, this conversation will give you permission to be where you are, while still moving toward freedom.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why the pressure to “be okay” during the holidays makes anxiety worse✅ How resisting your current emotional state prolongs suffering✅ The paradox of trying to force happiness, joy, or gratitude✅ Why it’s okay if this season feels harder than past years✅ How to allow your emotions without collapsing into isolation✅ A healthier way to move through the holidays with self-compassion and honesty🚀 Resources to Help You Heal📥 Free Assessment & Recovery ResourcesStart your journey to freedom from OCD, anxiety, and chronic stress.👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/start📖 From Stuck to Unstuck (Book)Practical tools to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/book🌱 Programs & SupportFor step-by-step guidance on breaking the loop.👉 https://www.restoredminds.com🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support👉 YouTube: / restoredminds👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30💬 Ask a Question for a Future Episode👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessmentFollow Matt Codde, LCSW🔹 Instagram: @mattcodde_lcsw🔹 TikTok: @restoredminds🔹 Facebook: OCD Support Community📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – The pressure to “be okay” during the holidays01:30 – When joyful activities no longer feel joyful03:25 – The paradox: resisting emotions makes them stronger05:10 – “Will I ever feel normal again?”07:00 – Why it’s okay to feel how you feel09:30 – Releasing the pressure and returning to emotional honesty⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized help, consult a licensed professional.

Do you ever feel like you’re always “the responsible one,” “the fixer,” “the overthinker,” or “the good one” — and you can’t turn it off?In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW unpacks the idea of personas — the masks we learn to wear to feel safe, accepted, and in control. Matt explains how these roles are often deeply tied to OCD, anxiety, and panic loops, and why living from a persona instead of your true essence leaves you exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from yourself.If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, people-pleasing, or perfectionism and wondering why you still don’t feel free, this episode will help you see what’s really running the show — and how letting go of outdated personas can be a powerful step in your healing journey.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ What a “persona” really is — and how it forms✅ How personas are linked to OCD, anxiety, and panic loops✅ Common personas Matt sees in OCD & anxiety (the overthinker, the fixer, the “good” one, the hyper-conscientious one)✅ Why living from a mask disconnects you from your true self✅ How deeper healing involves breaking the loop and releasing old roles and beliefs✅ Why returning to your essence is where real vitality, peace, and freedom live🚀 Resources to Help You Heal📥 FREE Assessment & GuidesStart your journey to freedom from OCD, anxiety, and chronic stress with step-by-step tools and support.👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/start📖 Get the Book – From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/book🌱 Taking Back Control (TBC) ProgramFor deeper work on breaking the loop and releasing core patterns and personas.👉 https://www.restoredminds.com🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support👉 YouTube: / restoredminds👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30✅ Ask a Question for a Future Episode👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessmentFollow Matt Codde, LCSW:🔹 Instagram: @mattcodde_lcsw🔹 TikTok: @restoredminds🔹 Facebook: OCD Support Community📸 If this episode resonated, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us!⏱️ Suggested Timestamps00:00 – What Are Personas (and Why They Matter)?01:00 – Masks, Personality & Why They Never Truly Satisfy02:30 – The Mask Metaphor: Why External Praise Doesn’t Land04:00 – Common Personas in OCD & Anxiety (Overthinker, Fixer, “Good” One)06:30 – How Personas Disconnect You From Your Essence09:10 – Healing in Layers: Breaking the Loop & Releasing Personas11:30 – Returning to Essence: Living From Who You Really Are⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized help, consult a licensed professional.

On this special Thanksgiving episode, Matt shares a heartfelt message of gratitude for you — the Restored Minds community.Whether you listen to the show, follow the weekly letters, read the book, or have been part of TBC, your presence makes this work possible.Wishing you rest, connection, and moments of genuine peace this Thanksgiving.🧡 Thank you for being part of Restored Minds.

When Rest Feels Wrong: Why You Can’t Relax & How to Feel Safe RestingDo you ever sit down to rest… and immediately feel tense, guilty, or like you “should” be doing something?In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explores why rest can actually feel unsafe for people living in chronic anxiety, stress, or high-performance mode. Matt explains how busyness becomes a persona, how overworking turns into emotional avoidance, and why your nervous system doesn’t trust stillness — even when your life looks “successful” on the outside.If you feel restless when you slow down, or you only allow yourself to rest when you’ve “earned it,” this episode will help you understand what’s really going on underneath and how to start re-teaching your body that it’s safe to stop.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why resting can feel wrong, unsafe, or undeserved✅ How chronic busyness and overachievement become coping strategies✅ The link between stored emotions, anxiety, and the fear of slowing down✅ Why “real rest” is not distraction, numbing, or constant noise✅ How rest surfaces what’s been running in the background emotionally✅ Practical mindset shifts to start feeling safer with stillness and rest🚀 Resources to Help You Heal:📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD and anxiety with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 Buy now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonT🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support:✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes, tools, and coaching content.👉 https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds✅ Leave a Review on your favorite platform to help others discover this life-changing content:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30✅ Ask a Question for a future episode:👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461✅ Download the Book – From Stuck to Unstuck👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/bookFollow Matt Codde, LCSW on Social Media:🔹 Instagram: @mattcodde_lcsw🔹 TikTok: @restoredminds🔹 Facebook: Matt Codde - Restored Minds📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – When Rest Starts to Feel Wrong01:20 – Fight-or-Flight and Why Rest Feels Unsafe02:40 – The “Busy Person” Persona and Emotional Avoidance05:30 – Overachieving, Self-Sabotage, and the Illusion of Relief08:50 – Why Stillness Brings Up Suppressed Emotions10:00 – Rest as a Requirement, Not a Reward11:40 – How to Begin Practicing Real Rest⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized help, consult a licensed professional.

The Hidden Cost of High Performance: Why Overworking Keeps You Disconnected From YourselfAre you constantly pushing, striving, and performing — yet still feeling overwhelmed, drained, or on the edge of burnout? In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down how “high performance” can secretly turn into emotional avoidance…and the real cost of living that way.You’ll learn why overworking becomes a socially praised escape, how emotional suppression impacts your health, and what steps you can take to reconnect with yourself before your body forces you to stop.If you’re a high-achieving professional, parent, creative, or leader who’s burning the candle at both ends, this episode is a grounded reminder: productivity can’t replace presence. And running from your emotions always catches up.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How high performance becomes a form of emotional avoidance✅ The connection between overwork, burnout, and suppressed emotions✅ Why your body eventually “says no” when you ignore internal signals✅ Early warning signs your emotional tank is overflowing✅ How to shift from overworking → authentic alignment✅ What it really means to take care of yourself internally🚀 Resources to Support Your Healing:📥 FREE Recovery GuideBegin your journey to freedom from stress, fear, and overwhelm.👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/start📖 Get the Book — From Stuck to UnstuckLearn how to break the emotional patterns that keep you stuck in fear and pressure.👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/book🎧 Subscribe & Stay Connected👉 YouTube: / restoredminds👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30📬 Ask a Question for a Future Episode👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessmentFollow Matt Codde, LCSW🔹 Instagram: @mattcodde_lcsw🔹 TikTok: @restoredminds🔹 Facebook: OCD Support Community📸 If this episode resonated, share it on Instagram Stories & tag us!⏱️ Suggested Timestamps:00:00 – When High Performance Becomes Avoidance01:30 – The Lie of “I Don’t Have Time for Emotions”03:45 – What Happens When Your Body Finally Says No05:10 – Burnout, Irritability, and the Emotional Cost of Overwork07:20 – Why External Validation Can’t Fix Your Internal State09:15 – The Signs Your Emotional Tank Is Full11:40 – How to Rebuild Alignment and Emotional BalanceDisclaimer:This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical or psychological advice. For personalized support, consult a licensed professional.

Why You’re Not Feeling Better Yet | The Real Reason You Stay Stuck in Anxiety & StressHave you ever asked yourself, “Why am I not feeling better yet?”You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, tried the coping tools — but somehow, the anxiety or heaviness still returns.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW reveals why most of us stay stuck: we’re trying to avoid or fix our emotions instead of learning how to feel and release them.Matt breaks down how resistance, distraction, and over-effort actually keep you trapped in the same emotional loop — and how true healing begins when you stop running from discomfort and start transforming your relationship with it.If you’ve been working hard on yourself but still don’t feel peace, this conversation will help you see exactly what’s missing.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why you might not feel better — even after doing “all the right things”✅ How resistance and distraction keep you stuck in suffering✅ The role of lower emotions (fear, guilt, anger, shame) in anxiety and stress✅ How to confront and release emotions without fighting them✅ Why real healing comes from awareness, not more effort✅ Practical insights to shift from avoidance → acceptance → peace🚀 Resources to Help You Heal📥 FREE Recovery GuideStart your journey to freedom from OCD, anxiety, and chronic stress with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download now🎧 Join the Free Newsletter – The Feel Better LetterGet weekly audio insights from Matt on releasing fear and finding peace.👉 Subscribe here📖 Get the Book – From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your life.👉 Buy now on Amazon🔹 Follow Matt Codde, LCSWInstagram: @mattcodde_lcswTikTok: @restoredmindsFacebook: OCD Support Community📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why You’re Not Feeling Better Yet00:02:00 – The Real Reason You Avoid Emotions00:04:50 – How Resistance Keeps You Stuck00:06:45 – Learning to Feel Instead of Fix00:08:50 – The Key to Real Emotional Healing⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized help, consult a licensed professional.

When Personal Development Becomes Self-Punishment | Breaking the Growth LoopIn the pursuit of growth, success, and self-improvement, many people end up stuck in a different kind of loop — one fueled by guilt, shame, and “never enough.”In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explores how the modern obsession with optimization can quietly turn into self-punishment. You’ll learn why constant striving can activate stress, worsen anxiety, and disconnect you from peace — and how true growth actually begins with self-acceptance, not self-criticism.If you’ve been chasing goals, routines, or “fix-yourself” habits that leave you feeling exhausted or unworthy, this conversation will help you pause, re-center, and reconnect with a healthier path forward.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ How personal development can quietly become self-punishment✅ The role of comparison, shame, and guilt in chronic stress✅ Why “improvement from fear” leads to burnout and anxiety✅ The difference between growth from love vs. growth from lack✅ Practical ways to shift from self-fixing to self-acceptance✅ How to develop sustainably — without losing yourself in the process🚀 Resources to Help You Heal📥 FREE Recovery GuidesStart your journey to freedom from OCD, anxiety, and chronic stress with expert tools and step-by-step guidance.👉 Download your free guide📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your peace.👉 Buy now on Amazon🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support✅ Subscribe for weekly episodes, tools, and guidance👉 Restored Minds YouTube Channel✅ Leave a Review to help others discover this content👉 Apple Podcasts | Spotify✅ Ask a Question for a future episode👉 Submit here🔹 Follow Matt Codde, LCSWInstagram: @mattcodde_lcswTikTok: @restoredmindsFacebook: OCD Support Community📸 If this episode resonated with you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – When Growth Becomes Self-Punishment00:00:40 – The Comparison Trap & Social Media Pressure00:03:00 – The Diet Analogy: When Change Comes from Shame00:06:30 – Real Growth Starts with Self-Acceptance⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized help, consult a licensed professional.

Why Trying to “Fix” Anxiety Keeps You Stuck | Understanding the Anxiety LoopMost people believe the key to healing from anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts is to get rid of them.But what if the harder you try to stop anxiety, the more anxious you actually become?In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains the paradox of anxiety recovery — why resistance and control keep you trapped in the anxiety loop, and how true healing begins when you stop fighting your inner experience.If you’ve been coping, managing, or constantly searching for ways to feel “less anxious,” this episode will help you understand why those strategies backfire — and what to do instead.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why trying to stop or fix anxiety keeps you stuck in the anxiety loop✅ How resistance fuels intrusive thoughts and panic✅ The truth about emotions — energy in motion, not a problem to fix✅ Why coping and managing aren’t real recovery✅ The key shift that breaks the anxiety loop for good✅ How to start allowing, not resisting, so healing can unfold naturally🚀 Resources to Help You Heal📥 FREE Recovery GuidesStart your journey to freedom from OCD, anxiety, and chronic stress with expert tools and step-by-step support.👉 Download your free guide📖 Get a Copy of Our Book: From Stuck to UnstuckLearn practical strategies to overcome fear and reclaim your peace.👉 Buy now on Amazon🎧 Subscribe & Connect for More Support✅ Subscribe for weekly episodes, tools, and practical coaching👉 Restored Minds YouTube Channel✅ Leave a Review to help others discover this content👉 Apple Podcasts | Spotify✅ Ask a Question for a future episode👉 Submit here🔹 Follow Matt Codde, LCSWInstagram: @mattcodde_lcswTikTok: @restoredmindsFacebook: OCD Support Community📸 If this episode helped you, share it on Instagram Stories and tag us!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why Trying to Fix Anxiety Doesn’t Work01:00 – Understanding Emotions as Energy in Motion03:00 – The Beach Ball Analogy: What Resistance Really Does04:50 – How Coping and Control Feed the Anxiety Loop06:20 – What Recovery Actually Means (and How to Begin)⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized help, consult a licensed professional.

How Long Does Recovery Take? | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressIn this episode, Matt explains why recovery from OCD and anxiety isn’t about time—it’s about commitment, awareness, and learning to allow emotions. He shares how focusing on “how long it takes” can slow your progress, and why embracing the present moment leads to real healing.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find the best path forward. 👉 Get started: https://www.restoredminds.com/📖 Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' on Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonTHave a Question?If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, use this link: 👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461Here Are Some Great Next Steps:✅ 1. Subscribe to Our Channel Stay updated with our latest episodes and live events! 👉 Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds?sub_confirmation=1✅ 2. Get Started with a Free Assessment Find out the best approach for your personal growth journey. 👉 Take the assessment: https://www.restoredminds.com/✅ 3. Download 'From Stuck to Unstuck' Get practical tools to break free from fear and transform your life. 👉 Download your copy: https://www.restoredminds.com/book✅ 4. Leave a Review Your feedback helps others! Leave a review on: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30📸 Share the Love! If this episode inspired you, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram Stories, and tag @mattcodde_lcswFollow Us on Social Media:🔹 Facebook: facebook.com/ocdsupportcommunity🔹 Instagram: instagram.com/mattcodde_lcsw/🔹 TikTok: tiktok.com/@restoredmindsMEDICAL DISCLAIMER:All information shared on The Restored Minds Show YouTube Channel and Podcast is for informational purposes only. This content should NOT be considered medical, clinical, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.00:00 Understanding What Recovery Really Means02:13 How Long Does Recovery Take?04:58 The Role of Resistance and Mindset in Recovery07:23 Steps to Expedite Your Recovery Journey

Why Beliefs Are So Important | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressIn this episode, Matt shares why beliefs shape everything—from how we see the world to how we feel and grow. He explains how unchecked beliefs can limit us, and why real transformation starts with becoming aware and willing to shift them.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find the best path forward. 👉 Get started: https://www.restoredminds.com/📖 Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' on Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonTHave a Question?If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, use this link: 👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461Here Are Some Great Next Steps:✅ 1. Subscribe to Our Channel Stay updated with our latest episodes and live events! 👉 Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds?sub_confirmation=1✅ 2. Get Started with a Free Assessment Find out the best approach for your personal growth journey. 👉 Take the assessment: https://www.restoredminds.com/✅ 3. Download 'From Stuck to Unstuck' Get practical tools to break free from fear and transform your life. 👉 Download your copy: https://www.restoredminds.com/book✅ 4. Leave a Review Your feedback helps others! Leave a review on: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30📸 Share the Love! If this episode inspired you, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram Stories, and tag @mattcodde_lcswFollow Us on Social Media:🔹 Facebook: facebook.com/ocdsupportcommunity🔹 Instagram: instagram.com/mattcodde_lcsw/🔹 TikTok: tiktok.com/@restoredmindsMEDICAL DISCLAIMER:All information shared on The Restored Minds Show YouTube Channel and Podcast is for informational purposes only. This content should NOT be considered medical, clinical, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.00:00 Understanding the Power of Belief03:13 How Beliefs Shape Your Reality06:41 Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs09:45 Transform Your Life by Changing Your Beliefs

The Path to Peace | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressIn this episode, Matt explains why real peace doesn’t come from chasing external fixes. Instead, he shares how releasing old emotions and turning inward helps you find lasting stillness within yourself—beyond intrusive thoughts, fear, or anxiety.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find the best path forward. 👉 Get started: https://www.restoredminds.com/📖 Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' on Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonTHave a Question?If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, use this link: 👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461Here Are Some Great Next Steps:✅ 1. Subscribe to Our Channel Stay updated with our latest episodes and live events! 👉 Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds?sub_confirmation=1✅ 2. Get Started with a Free Assessment Find out the best approach for your personal growth journey. 👉 Take the assessment: https://www.restoredminds.com/✅ 3. Download 'From Stuck to Unstuck' Get practical tools to break free from fear and transform your life. 👉 Download your copy: https://www.restoredminds.com/book✅ 4. Leave a Review Your feedback helps others! Leave a review on: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30📸 Share the Love! If this episode inspired you, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram Stories, and tag @mattcodde_lcswFollow Us on Social Media:🔹 Facebook: facebook.com/ocdsupportcommunity🔹 Instagram: instagram.com/mattcodde_lcsw/🔹 TikTok: tiktok.com/@restoredmindsMEDICAL DISCLAIMER:All information shared on The Restored Minds Show YouTube Channel and Podcast is for informational purposes only. This content should NOT be considered medical, clinical, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.00:00 Understanding the Pursuit of Peace02:40 Why External Solutions Don't Work05:48 The True Source of Suffering08:36 The Path to Inner Transformation

Overcoming the Fear of Failure | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressIn this episode, Matt breaks down the fear of failure—why it holds us back, and how reframing failure as refinement can transform our lives. Learn why action (even messy action) always leads to growth, while inaction guarantees staying stuck.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find the best path forward. 👉 Get started: https://www.restoredminds.com/📖 Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' on Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/d/1WEvonTHave a Question?If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, use this link: 👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461Here Are Some Great Next Steps:✅ 1. Subscribe to Our Channel Stay updated with our latest episodes and live events! 👉 Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds?sub_confirmation=1✅ 2. Get Started with a Free Assessment Find out the best approach for your personal growth journey. 👉 Take the assessment: https://www.restoredminds.com/✅ 3. Download 'From Stuck to Unstuck' Get practical tools to break free from fear and transform your life. 👉 Download your copy: https://www.restoredminds.com/book✅ 4. Leave a Review Your feedback helps others! Leave a review on: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30📸 Share the Love! If this episode inspired you, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram Stories, and tag @mattcodde_lcswFollow Us on Social Media:🔹 Facebook: facebook.com/ocdsupportcommunity🔹 Instagram: instagram.com/mattcodde_lcsw/🔹 TikTok: tiktok.com/@restoredmindsMEDICAL DISCLAIMER:All information shared on The Restored Minds Show YouTube Channel and Podcast is for informational purposes only. This content should NOT be considered medical, clinical, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.00:00 Understanding the Fear of Failure03:01 Action vs. Inaction: The Real Risk05:55 Refinement Through Mistakes: The Path to Success08:54 Taking Responsibility for Your Own Transformation