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Welcome to Anxiously Capable—the mental health podcast for anxious humans, and overthinkers who struggle with anxiety, OCD and self trust.
Every week, therapist Jess Eden shares tips to help you stop spiralling, feel safe again and live a life that isn't controlled by anxiety and OCD.
Because your mind might be chaotic, but your life doesn’t have to be. These episodes are your weekly reminder you can have an anxious brain and still do the hard things.
Around here, anxiety and OCD don’t get the final say—you do.
Grab your headphones… let’s get into it.
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If you’ve ever been called “clingy,” “too much,” or feel like you need constant reassurance from your partner, this episode is for you. We’re talking about what’s really going on underneath that anxiety in your relationships, the constant need for reassurance and the times you feel your partner pulling away. Because it’s not that you’re too much or that you only attract emotionally unavailable people. In this episode, we unpack how insecure/ anxious attachments develops, what it looks l...
If you find this episode helpful, I’d love if you could rate and review the podcast. It really helps me reach more people who are struggling with anxiety and OCD and need this kind of support. You’ve probably heard the phrase “feel the fear and do it anyway.” It sounds motivating, but if you live with anxiety or OCD, it can feel impossible. In this episode of Anxiously Capable, I’m breaking down what this actually looks like in real life. It’s not about throwing yourself into the scariest thi...
It starts with one bad night’s sleep (or a few), then suddenly you’re lying awake every night, dreading bedtime, checking the clock at 3 a.m, and panicking about how you’ll get through tomorrow on 2 hours of sleep. The harder you try to force yourself to sleep, the more impossible it feels. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. I’m joined by therapist Amy Townsend, a sleep anxiety specialist, to talk about the reality of sleep anxiety and why your brain won’t switch off, how insom...
Ever find yourself stuck in endless “what if” thoughts about your partner? “Do I really love them? Are we meant to be together? What if I’m making a huge mistake?" Or find yourself comparing your partner or your relationship to others even though you know that you're happy in your relationship. In this episode of Anxiously Capable, we’re diving deep into Relationship OCD (ROCD) a subtype of OCD where intrusive thoughts, doubts and compulsions focus on your relationship and compati...
Social Anxiety, Bullying, and the Fear of Judgment. That's what we're covering in todays episode of the Anxiously Capable Podcast. I am joined by the lovely Sophia Spencer (@Socially_fearless), a psychotherapist and coach who specializes in working with social anxiety, inferiority, belonging and confidence. In this episode we break down: ✔️ Why early experiences of bullying, humiliation and other social traumas manifest as social anxiety. ✔️ How the fear of judgement f...
Is ChatGPT making your OCD and anxiety worse? This is the big question that we are going to be covering in today's episode of the Anxiously Capable Podcast. If you have OCD, you might find yourself turning to chat GPT to get reassurance or to check if a thought is 'normal' or to even ask it questions like; Did I do something horrible in this situation? At first it might seem that the AI chat bots response brings you comfort, but over time, constantly going to chat GPT when you feel sel...
Anxiety isn't always visible and it doesn't always show up in the ways that we think - and if you struggle with high functioning anxiety, you might be able to get through every single day, looking like you've got it all together, but deep down you feel like you're falling apart. You feel burnt out, exhausted, and like you are barely holding on. If this sounds like you, then keep listening because in today's episode of the Anxiously Capable Podcast, we are going be talking about high ...
If you’ve ever found yourself obsessively replaying conversations, overanalysing your actions, or spiralling into “What if I’m a bad person?” thoughts — this episode is for you. As a therapist, I see this struggle often in people with anxiety and OCD. In this episode, I break down: ✔️ Why OCD and anxiety make you doubt your own character ✔️ Thought-action fusion & the fear of ‘being bad’ ✔️ Why anxiety targets what you care about most ✔️ The reminder you need: your...
What actually helps when anxiety feels unbearable? In this episode, I’m sharing the honest truths and reminders I wish someone had told me when my anxiety was at its worst. These are the lessons I learned the hard way—like how you’re not broken (just overwhelmed), why avoidance makes anxiety worse, and how learning to rest changed everything. Whether you're in a spiral, feeling lost, or just need someone to sit beside you and say “I get it,” this episode is for you. 🔔 Follow the podcast for m...
Ever feel like everyone else is coping better than you? Like you’re the only one struggling, falling apart, or secretly wondering, “Why can’t I handle life like other people?” In this short, calming episode, therapist Jess Eden shares why anxiety tricks you into believing you’re incapable, and why your brain is probably forgetting all the evidence that you’ve handled more than you realise. You’ll hear: ✔️ Why anxiety highlights past “failures” ✔️ How comparison and survival...
Do you find yourself scrolling social media endlessly? Maybe you're not even fully aware its happening - until 1 hour late you're left feeling frustrated and annoyed at yourself for wasting your life. Maybe you've tried setting screentime limits but you still find yourself on an Instagram or TikTok deep dive. You’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, therapist Jess Eden explores the link between anxiety, doomscrolling, and digital burnout. We’ll talk about...
Do you ever feel like you have to constantly be working on yourself just to be “enough”? In this mini episode, therapist Jess Eden explores the constant pressure to do more, be more and always be improving yourself. You’ll hear a gentle reframe on the pressure to grow, why self-help can sometimes become self-harm in disguise, and why you’re allowed to stop striving and just be. Whether you’re in a healing season or just feeling tired of always having to be your “best self,” this i...
Feeling overwhelmed by all the anxiety and OCD advice out there? You’re not alone. In this honest episode, therapist Jess Eden shares 3 things that genuinely support long-term recovery — without adding to the noise. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why separating from intrusive thoughts is a powerful step toward recovery ✔️ How reassurance-seeking fuels the anxiety cycle (and how to stop) ✔️ Why reconnecting with your values and hobbies matters more than you think This episode is grounded, ...
When you’re stuck in comparison, it’s easy to feel like everyone else is doing better than you, especially on social media. In this short, calming episode, therapist Jess Eden shares a gentle reminder that what you’re seeing is never the full story of someone else's life. If you’ve been spiralling, overthinking, or feeling behind in life, this episode is your pause. We’ll explore: ✔️ Why comparison is so common (and not a flaw) ✔️ How social media warps our view of other people’s ...
Imposter syndrome, anxiety, and self-doubt — if you’ve ever felt like a fraud, like you don’t deserve your success, or like you’re waiting to be “found out,” this episode is for you. Jess is joined by therapist Harriet Curry for a real and validating conversation about how imposter syndrome shows up, why it’s so convincing, and how to start building your self-worth and self-belief. We talk about: ✔️ Why he popular advice “fake it till you make it” might be keeping you stuck ...
Feeling guilty for resting is one of the most common struggles when you live with anxiety, OCD, or low self-worth. In this short, soothing episode, therapist Jess Eden shares a gentle reframe on why you don’t need to earn your rest — and how to let go of the internal pressure to always be doing more. You’ll hear validation for emotional exhaustion, support for slowing down, and a calm reminder that rest isn’t a reward for productivity — it’s part of being human. 🎧 Follow Anxiously Capable for...
What does OCD recovery actually look like? In this episode, I’m sharing the honest truths that often get left out of OCD recovery conversations. We’ll talk about taking an active role in therapy, why it doesn’t always feel good, the pressure to recover fast, and how to stop waiting to feel “ready.” If you're navigating intrusive thoughts or mental compulsions, this is your reminder that you're not doing it wrong—you’re doing the hard work. Lets Connect! Follow me on Instagram Follow the ...
Anxiety doesn’t just make you feel uncomfortable — it makes you question everything. In this short, calming episode, we explore the exhausting cycle of overthinking, mental checking, and self-doubt that anxiety creates — and why trying to answer every single anxious question only keeps you stuck. PS. Get the Break Free From Rumination Guide here. You’ll hear: ✔️ Why anxiety feels like it demands answers ✔️ Why reassurance and certainty don’t actually help long term &nb...
Making friends as an adult is hard enough — and when you add anxiety into the mix? It can feel near impossible. In this honest episode, we unpack the reality of trying to connect with others when you're dealing with overthinking, self-doubt, fear of rejection, and the awkwardness of putting yourself out there. Whether you’re feeling lonely, struggling to meet like-minded people, or wondering if you're the only one who finds socialising this difficult — this one's for you. We talk about...
Mental compulsions are invisible, but the exhaustion they cause is very real. In this short and supportive episode, I’m speaking to the moments when your brain won’t switch off — when the looping, scanning, checking, ruminating and mental rehearsals feel like they’ve taken over. You’ll hear: ✔️ Why mental compulsions are so exhausting ✔️ How OCD links certainty with safety ✔️ A gentle reframe to help you step out of mental checking ✔️ How to start reducing mental comp...
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