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

Scrupulosity is often misunderstood as a faith problem — but treating it that way is one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains why scrupulosity isn’t about faith, belief, or not trying hard enough — and how fear hijacks religious themes and projects onto God, salvation, and belief systems.If you’ve been told to pray harder, believe more, or do more religious behaviors — yet still feel anxious, distressed, or disconnected from peace — this episode will help you understand what’s really happening and what actually leads to recovery.Rather than trying to solve scrupulosity through faith-based reassurance, Matt explains why healing comes from addressing the fear loop and nervous system state, not the content of the fear itself.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why scrupulosity is driven by fear — not a lack of faith✅ How fear projects onto God, religion, and belief systems✅ Why peace (not effort or certainty) is the real marker of trust✅ How religious compulsions accidentally reinforce the fear loop✅ The difference between faith as trust vs faith as fear management✅ What actually allows scrupulosity to release and resolveThis episode is for anyone struggling with religious OCD, spiritual anxiety, or scrupulosity — and for those who feel trapped between faith and fear.🚀 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 peace (not effort) is the real measure of faith01:05 – What scrupulosity really is (and why it feels spiritual)03:05 – How fear hijacks religion, God, and belief systems04:15 – The mirage analogy: why chasing certainty keeps you stuck05:25 – “If God is the cause… why don’t you feel peace?”06:20 – Why doing more religious behaviors doesn’t resolve scrupulosity07:10 – Faith vs fear: how doubt splits trust08:10 – Why scrupulosity persists across all religions09:05 – The real problem: solving fear at the theme level10:00 – Why scrupulosity is a state issue, not a belief issue11:05 – What recovery from scrupulosity actually looks like12:05 – How to stop reinforcing the fear loop13:55 – Next steps & free scrupulosity workshop⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychological advice. Please consult a licensed professional for personalized care.

For years, I tried everything to recover from OCD and anxiety — books, therapists, programs, techniques — yet nothing truly changed.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, I share the moment where everything shifted for me — the point where once I did this, I healed. Not overnight. Not magically. But permanently.I walk through the two internal shifts that moved me from endlessly trying to recover… to actually living in a calm, regulated, trusting state.If you’ve been consuming content, searching for the “right answer,” or hoping something external will finally fix this, this episode will help you see why healing doesn’t come from trying harder — but from deciding differently.Rather than managing symptoms or coping with fear, recovery came from changing my relationship to outcome, identity, and implementation.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ The difference between trying to heal and deciding to heal✅ Why consuming more information doesn’t create recovery✅ The internal decision that changes everything✅ Why structure, support, and guidance matter more than content✅ How healing becomes inevitable once the outcome is decided✅ What “recovered” actually feels like in daily lifeThis episode is about clarity, responsibility, and reclaiming your life — without shame, pressure, or false hope.🚀 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 – From trying to recovered01:45 – Why content doesn’t heal03:00 – The decision that changes everything05:10 – Letting go of “trying”07:30 – Why structure and support matter09:40 – What recovery actually feels like⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychological advice. Please consult a licensed professional for personalized care.

Mindfulness is often recommended for OCD and anxiety — but for many people, it doesn’t work the way they were told it would.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains why mindfulness fails for OCD and anxiety disorders when it’s misused — and how it actually fits into real recovery.If you’ve tried mindfulness, meditation, or grounding techniques and felt frustrated, guilty, or like you “failed,” this episode will help you understand what really went wrong — and why it wasn’t you.Rather than seeing fear, intrusive thoughts, or anxiety as problems to eliminate, Matt explains how misunderstanding the role of mindfulness often turns it into a distraction, a coping strategy, or another form of avoidance — which keeps the anxiety loop going.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why mindfulness often backfires for OCD and anxiety✅ The difference between awareness and distraction✅ Why trying to “get rid of” thoughts and feelings keeps the loop alive✅ How misusing mindfulness creates shame and hopelessness✅ Where mindfulness actually fits in anxiety and OCD recovery✅ Why fear isn’t a disease — and why that mattersThis episode is designed to help you feel grounded and clear — without blaming mindfulness or yourself.🚀 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 mindfulness often doesn’t work for OCD01:45 – Fear isn’t a disease03:30 – How mindfulness becomes distraction05:20 – Why symptom control backfires07:10 – Where mindfulness actually fits08:55 – Reducing shame and “I failed” thinking⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized support, consult a licensed professional.

Scrupulosity can feel terrifying — especially when OCD and anxiety latch onto God, faith, salvation, or religious beliefs.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains what scrupulosity really is, why it has nothing to do with a lack of faith, and what actually allows people to recover.If you’re constantly doubting your salvation, fearing you’ve committed an unforgivable sin, or feeling trapped in religious fear loops, this episode will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface — and why trying harder spiritually often makes it worse.Rather than treating scrupulosity as a faith problem, Matt explains why it’s a fear-based nervous system issue — and how shifting your internal state, not seeking certainty, is the path to healing.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ What scrupulosity really is — and what it isn’t✅ Why scrupulosity is a fear issue, not a faith issue✅ How OCD projects fear onto God, religion, and salvation✅ Why reassurance, prayer-for-certainty, and overanalysis backfire✅ What real faith actually looks like in a regulated nervous system✅ How changing your internal state changes everythingThis episode is designed to help you feel safer, calmer, and more grounded — without questioning your beliefs or forcing certainty.🚀 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 – What scrupulosity really feels like01:20 – OCD projecting fear onto faith03:10 – Why doubt splits attention and creates torment05:00 – Why scrupulosity is not a faith problem07:20 – What real faith actually looks like09:10 – Why reassurance and certainty-seeking fail11:20 – How shifting state leads to healing⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized support, consult a licensed professional.

Choosing a process vs choosing a result is one of the most overlooked reasons people stay stuck in anxiety, OCD, and mental health struggles for years.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down why trying tools, techniques, and processes without deciding on a clear outcome keeps people cycling — and what actually creates lasting transformation.If you’ve tried ERP, mindfulness, ACT, coping strategies, books, or programs but still feel like nothing truly sticks, this episode will help you understand what’s missing.Rather than focusing on eliminating symptoms, Matt explains why recovery and transformation begin with choosing an identity and a destination — and then building the structure, skills, and support that align with that result.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ The difference between choosing a process vs choosing a result✅ Why eliminating symptoms is not the same as creating mental health✅ How identity drives behavior, not willpower✅ Why “trying things” keeps people stuck in cycles✅ How clarity of outcome makes the right process obvious✅ What it actually takes to create sustainable mental and emotional healthThis episode is for anyone who feels like they’ve been doing “all the right things” — but still isn’t getting where they want to go.🚀 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 stuck for years01:10 – Choosing a process vs choosing a result03:00 – Why removing symptoms isn’t an outcome05:30 – Identity, beliefs, and mental health08:00 – Why “trying things” doesn’t work11:00 – How deciding the result changes everything14:10 – The process follows the decision⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized support, consult a licensed professional.

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.