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Kimberley Quinlan, an anxiety specialist for over 15 years, delivers Science-Based Solutions for Anxiety, Panic, Depression, OCD, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, & other difficult emotions.
The New York Times listed Your Anxiety Toolkit as one of the "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind" (April 27, 2024). We are on a mission to help people who want to thrive in the face of anxiety and other mental health struggles.
A beautiful life is possible!
The New York Times listed Your Anxiety Toolkit as one of the "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind" (April 27, 2024). We are on a mission to help people who want to thrive in the face of anxiety and other mental health struggles.
A beautiful life is possible!
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In this heartfelt episode, Kimberley Quinlan and therapist Lacey Yukelson unpack what harm OCD really is, why it feels so terrifying, and how recovery becomes possible when you stop fighting the thoughts and start changing your response.
In this episode, I talk about what to do when your brain freezes in conversation and social anxiety suddenly takes over. So many people experience that moment where their mind goes blank and they immediately assume they've failed, but I want to help you understand that this is a freeze response, not a personal failure. When anxious brains feel pressure, freezing is a very common response.
1In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Maggie Nick to explore why so many "good kids" grow into adults carrying deep shame, people-pleasing patterns, and fear of disappointing others—and how healing begins with compassion and understanding.
In this episode, I talk about why panic attacks so often feel like they come out of nowhere when, in reality, there are usually hidden triggers building beneath the surface.
In this episode, we explore how perfectly hidden depression can live beneath strength and success, and how learning to gently open up can begin to set you free.
n this episode, I teach you a simple but powerful shift called cognitive defusion, a way to create space between you and your intrusive thoughts. So often, thoughts can feel urgent, dangerous, or completely true, like warnings you have to act on. But just because a thought feels real doesn't mean it is.
If you find yourself compulsively Googling symptoms and feeling more anxious than reassured, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based 3-step plan to help you break free from cyberchondria and health anxiety.
In this episode, I walk you through the many ways OCD can show up, because it's not just about germs or checking. OCD can attach itself to anything that matters to you, like relationships, health, morality, identity, or past experiences. If you've ever felt confused or alone in your thoughts, I want you to know there's a reason your OCD looks the way it does, and you're not alone in this.
This week's episode is a heartfelt and practical conversation about how OCD can change shape over time, the ways it tricks the brain, and the grounding tools that can help you move through fear with more courage and self-compassion.
In this episode, we talk about one of the most painful parts of OCD and anxiety: the shame that comes from intrusive thoughts. Many people experience sudden thoughts that are violent, sexual, blasphemous, or completely against their values—and when they do, they often assume it must mean something terrible about them.
In this episode, I walk you through how to retrain your inner critic using science-backed self-compassion skills so you can reduce anxiety, increase resilience, and build a healthier relationship with your own mind.
In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that helps you stop performing in social situations and start connecting, even when anxiety comes along for the ride. If social situations leave you replaying conversations for hours afterward, this episode is going to give you a completely different way to respond.
In this episode, I walk you step-by-step through how to build your own exposure and response prevention (ERP) plan so you can start breaking the OCD and anxiety cycle with clarity, courage, and compassion.
In this episode, I break down the difference between mindfulness and distraction for anxiety so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start responding in ways that actually support long-term recovery.
If you find yourself compulsively Googling symptoms and feeling more anxious than reassured, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based 3-step plan to help you break free from cyberchondria and health anxiety.
If you find yourself compulsively Googling symptoms and feeling more anxious than reassured, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based 3-step plan to help you break free from cyberchondria and health anxiety.
In this episode, I share five simple, science-based questions you can ask in moments of anxiety to help you respond skillfully—without feeding rumination, avoidance, or fear.
In this episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down why overthinking feels so necessary—and shares practical, compassionate tools to help you stop ruminating and get back to living your life.
In this episode, I share the one mindfulness skill I teach every OCD client to help you respond to intrusive thoughts without getting stuck in rumination, urgency, or compulsions—especially when you're feeling overwhelmed.
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan shares a gentle, science-backed approach to calming nighttime anxiety by shifting away from forcing sleep and toward helping your nervous system truly rest.
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so good! I needed this and will keep. for regular reminding.❤️
I handle Anxiety by dancing journaling and listen to music drinking coffee and looking at my favorite color when I get upset it hard for me to calm down I have very bad survivor Anxiety when I get upset but it has gotten better Sincerely Mikia thank you for this video
This episode is so important. I've listened to it twice already. It has helped validate my feelings. Thanks so much for recording it
I'm doing a lot better at telling myself you're doing you're very best and that does calm me down
Thank you so much for this podcast. I know it isn't a replacement for therapy, but for of someone who experience anxiety and ocd symptoms and live in a place where there is too much stigma around these conditions,your podcast has been vital in restoring my sanity and even prevent me from becoming suicidal. I really appreciate your wisdom,care and the tools and techniques you are sharing,they are life changing.
i was listening until she mentioned shes bi after SOCD which triggred me. I wish there was a warning before that.
how do you prevent the judgement arrow?
Thank you so much for this episode; be blessed!
You seems like such a nice humble lady. I love listening to you. Thanks for all you do. Love your accent by the way. All the best in your endeavors.
I really appreciated this podcast, because so many of the issues that I've had were discussed and explained. It was nice to know that anxiety was causing my problems, as I thought, and that I'm not the only one struggling. thank you!
missed u... ♥️ lovely to hear ur voice again!
My 9yo daughter has OCD and I have anxiety, I've learned so much from Kimberley on how to help my daughter with her OCD (help her understand it better, help her learn tools to manage it and help me understand her daily struggle as well) . She's def had a HUGE positive impact in my life and my daughter's life as well
I have struggled so much with my ocd and anxiety within the past two years this podcast is absolutely amazing. Kimberley Quinlan is literally changing the lives of so many people. She has changed mine in so many ways with all of this helpful information. love this lady!!! 💜💜💜
This was a very good episode. I can relate to this. Well done! 😊
I love this
I'm surprised there are not more comments. I really have been enjoying listening to your podcast. it's helping me not feel so helpless