Why Chasing Approval and Control Is Destroying You
Nervous System Hijacked by Approval: Approval Addiction, Chronic Self Abandonment, and Chasing ControlIn this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explores what happens when your nervous system is hijacked by a...
7 Jul 21min
Why Your Anxiety Won't Go Away: The Secret Payoff of Fear
The 5 Hidden Payoffs of Fear That Keep OCD and Anxiety Loops RunningMost people assume fear is just something that happens to them. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW and founder of Restored Minds, exp...
2 Jul 13min
Why OCD Keeps You Stuck: Victim Consciousness Explained
Stop waiting for OCD and anxiety to change before you do — here's why the shift has to come from within first.If you've been stuck in the loop of OCD or anxiety for a long time, there's a good chance ...
30 Jun 15min
Why Stopping Reassurance Seeking Alone Won't Cure OCD
If you have OCD or anxiety and you can't stop seeking reassurance, you are not alone and you are not broken. Whether it's Googling, calling loved ones, or mentally reviewing events over and over, reas...
23 Jun 12min
How to Be More Loving to Yourself to Break the OCD Cycle
If you've been struggling with OCD or anxiety for a long time and feel like nothing is working, this episode may reveal why. Matt Codde, LCSW explains why self-rejection is one of the most overlooked ...
16 Jun 18min
Why OCD Recovery Is More Than Just Getting Better
If you've been living with OCD, anxiety, or chronic fear, you may have been telling yourself that now just isn't the right time to fully commit to recovery. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW shares a ...
11 Jun 17min
Why Your OCD Work Isn't Working (It's the Starting Point)
If you've tried ERP, meditation, supplements, and every tool you can find but still feel stuck, the problem likely isn't the tools. It's the belief you're bringing to them. In this episode, Matt Codde...
9 Jun 12min
Why Staying Stable in OCD Recovery Keeps You Stuck
Getting from survival to stable in OCD recovery is real, hard-won progress — and it deserves to be celebrated. But staying in that "I'm fine" zone for too long comes with a hidden cost that most peopl...
2 Jun 18min
