Episode
OCD - Your Fork in the Road
- Podcast
- The OCD & Anxiety Podcast
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- Jul 4, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 483
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Summary
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-guidedSensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free Robert James explores how OCD tricks you into choosing short-term relief and shows why choosing the harder, uncomfortable path leads to long-term freedom. Using a “fork in the road” metaphor, he explains practical steps—gradual exposure, the three-step practice of acknowledging triggers, tolerating anxiety, and refocusing on valued activities—and how these choices rebuild confidence. If you want support, Robert mentions a 12-week program and a free discovery call at robertjamescoaching.com 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.