444 ARFID or OCD? Understanding the Difference When Food Feels Scary
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down the subtle but crucial differences between OCD, ARFID, orthorexia, and eating disorders—and how understanding these distinctions can lead to more effective, compassionate treatment. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why the function behind food-related anxiety matters more than the behavior itself How OCD, ARFID, and orthorexia can look similar—but require very different treatment approaches What exposure therapy looks like for each condition (and why it must be values-led) The unique role disgust plays in ARFID and how to gently work through it How to involve family members in the recovery process without reinforcing avoidance Why healing doesn’t mean perfection—and how to measure progress with compassion
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443 The Dark Side of High-Functioning Anxiety (It’s Not What You Think)
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan explores the hidden emotional, physical, and psychological costs of high functioning anxiety—and offers powerful, practical tools to help you break free from the pressure to constantly perform.
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442 What 99% of People Get WRONG About Intrusive Thoughts
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down the most common misconceptions about intrusive thoughts and shares powerful, compassionate strategies to help you respond in a way that reduces anxiety and stops the OCD cycle.
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441 The 6 Ways Social Anxiety Keeps You Stuck (And How to Break Free)
Struggling with social anxiety? In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan shares the six sneaky ways it keeps you stuck — and the powerful mindset shifts that will help you break free.
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440 How to Stop Hating Anxiety
In this episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Kimberley Quinlan explores how shifting from hating anxiety to gently befriending it can radically reduce your suffering and help you live more in alignment with your values. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why resisting anxiety may be keeping you stuck in a cycle of fear How to respond to anxiety without fueling it or making it worse A simple shift from “good vs. bad” to neutral observation The power of willingness and how to soften your approach to discomfort A visualization strategy Kimberley uses to stay aligned with her values A calming guided meditation to help you practice non-hatred in real time
About Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression
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.
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