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The OCD & Anxiety PodcastAuthor: TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast
This podcast is all about OCD and anxiety and how we can have a better relationship with it. If you struggle with OCD or another anxiety disorder and want to learn how to manage it better, then this podcast is for you. Ready for real help? Book a free discovery call no pressure, no obligation: https://robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call/ Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided:Break Free from OCD: https://robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided/Sensorimotor OCD: https://robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided/ New here? Start with my free course: https://robertjamescoaching.com/free/ Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Hidden Energy Cost of OCD: Why You Feel So Drained
Episode 642
Friday, 10 July, 2026
Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free Hello and welcome to the OCD and Anxiety podcast with Robert James. In this episode Robert explains how prolonged stress and rumination—driven by OCD and anxiety—can drain your energy by affecting mitochondria and keeping your body in a threat response. He outlines why constant checking and resistance are metabolically costly, and offers compassionate, practical guidance on redirecting that energy: allowing discomfort, reducing the fight-or-flight response, and gradually rebuilding presence and connection with the life you value Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.
