{"podcast":{"title":"The OCD & Anxiety Podcast","slug":"the-ocd-anxiety-podcast-1215243","podcast_index_feed_id":1215243,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7500755/podcastnew.jpg","author":"TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast","episode_count":600,"summary":"In this podcast we explore how to have a more positive relationship with OCD and anxiety, taking back control so that you can start living the life you choose and not the one chosen by your fears. Each week I interview a range of experts, therapists, coaches and other professionals to find out about the best ways to manage OCD and anxiety. In addition I also interview sufferers of OCD and anxiety as sharing our storiesof dealing with mental health issues is incredibly helpful.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T14:23:15.479981+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-anxiety-podcast-1215243"},"episode":{"title":"When Your Mind Betrays You: Understanding Harm OCD","slug":"when-your-mind-betrays-you-understanding-harm-ocd","published_at":"2026-04-29T06:42:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-anxiety-podcast-1215243/when-your-mind-betrays-you-understanding-harm-ocd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-anxiety-podcast-1215243","url":"https://TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast.podbean.com/e/when-your-mind-betrays-you-understanding-harm-ocd/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/huiptk2e3t424n43/harm_ocd_new_7zma6-ugu6yv-Optimized.mp3","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 Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 In this episode Robert James explains harm OCD and why sudden, distressing thoughts about hurting people you love say nothing about your character. He explores how the urge to analyze or seek certainty fuels the problem and why the horror of the thought actually shows how much you care. Robert offers practical steps to stop the compulsive checking: notice the thought without engaging, return to your values, allow uncertainty, and slowly reclaim normal activities. He also mentions supportive community options and a 12‑week program for those who want guided help 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 thro…","meta_description":"Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Pref…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1021,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-ocd-anxiety-podcast-1215243/episodes/when-your-mind-betrays-you-understanding-harm-ocd/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-anxiety-podcast-1215243/when-your-mind-betrays-you-understanding-harm-ocd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}