Podcasts about intrusive thoughts

Look, we're not trying to freak you out, but the ‘company' is going through some changes. We're 0 for 1 with our intrusive thoughts, and suddenly this episode turns into a loooong look in the mirror. Katy Bellotte isn't just back for her FOURTH appearance, she's clocking in as this week's substitute!! Thirty, flirty, and officially realizing she's still got THIRTY more years until she peaks (maybe then she'll get her man on the street interview). While Katy looks into the future (or at least tries to predict it), Brooke remembers the past, low-rise jeans, butt crack (yes, you read that right), and all. We're unburdening ourselves, telling the truth, and sharing things we probably should unpack with our therapist. Watch out for flying objects (iykyk), and we hope this episode doesn't scare you too much!Katy's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katybellotte/ Katy's Match Made in Manhattan Podcast https://www.instagram.com/matchmadepodcast/ Katy's Mystery For Two Podcast https://www.instagram.com/mysteryfortwopodcast/ GOTG LTK https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Gals_on_the_Go GOTG Newsletter https://gotg.substack.com/ Gals On The Go Instagram https://www.instagram.com/galsonthegopodcast/ Brooke's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/brookemiccio Brooke's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brookemiccio/ Danielle's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/daniellecarolan Danielle's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniellecarolan/ Business inquiries can be sent to: GalsOnTheGoGroup@caa.comDanielle's LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/daniellecarolan/productsets/11ee5d6284a6acf19fd50242ac110003 Brooke's LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookemiccio/productsets/11ee5d662bea0b67931d0242ac110004 GOTG YouTube Channel (watch full episodes with video!) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCy3xcN257Hb_VWWU5C5vAThanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode!This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to https://MarleySpoon.com/offer/GALSONTHEGO for up to 25 FREE meals!Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at https://Bakedbymelissa.com/GALSONTHEGO Visit https://BetterHelp.com/GOTG today to get 10% off your first month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever been hijacked by an intrusive thought — that unwanted, disturbing image or urge that shows up without warning — you know how exhausting the battle can be. It leads to a lot of compulsive activity that actually makes the thoughts worse. The praying, confessing, mental reviewing, the avoidance — to name a […]

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Indulge in the best-of from the live, weekly Brunch-Hour with Two Brunettes & A Gay. Perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles. Follow us on Instagram. Give us a like on Facebook. Check us out on TikTok. CREDITS: Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala Panelist: Mark Watson Content Warning: None. Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indulge in the best-of from the live, weekly Brunch-Hour with Two Brunettes & A Gay. Perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles. Follow us on Instagram. Give us a like on Facebook. Check us out on TikTok. CREDITS: Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala Panelist: Mark Watson Content Warning: None. Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can achieve everything you set out to and still feel empty. So what actually makes a truly successful life? Jay sits down with global country superstar Luke Combs for an honest conversation about life beyond the sold-out stadiums and awards. Luke shares what it’s really been like navigating success while still trying to stay grounded and feel like himself. He shares what it was like growing up with OCD, the intrusive thoughts that once controlled his days, and the quiet battles he faced long before fame. Luke also reflects on love, marriage, and fatherhood and how those roles mean more to him than any chart position ever could. He talks candidly about missing the birth of his son while on tour, the guilt that followed, and the ongoing effort to show up as the best husband and dad he can be. Jay and Luke explore the tension so many of us feel between chasing ambition and protecting what matters most, asking the question: What does success really mean if you’re not present for the people you love? Luke speaks about money, fame, and gratitude with humility, admitting that while financial success makes life easier, it can’t buy the feeling of a perfect day with your family or the peace of knowing you’re living in alignment with your values. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Stay Grounded When Success Changes Your Life How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts Without Letting Them Control You How to Be Present for Your Family While Chasing Big Dreams How to Strengthen Your Marriage Through Growth and Challenge How to Support Your Mental Health Without Shame How to Give Back When You’ve Been Given More How to Stay True to Who You Are as Your World Expands We all wrestle with doubt, guilt, fear, and the quiet pressure to be more than we think we are. But growth doesn’t come from pretending those struggles aren’t there, it comes from facing them with honesty and compassion. Luke Combs’ The Way I Am is an honest reflection on identity, love, and personal growth, a grounded collection of songs that explore what it means to show up as your true self. Get your copy here: https://twia.lukecombs.com

Mike Recine and Alex Tomaselli join Zac Amico and discuss Mike never having a best friend, the Atherstone ball game, cheese wheel chasing, the BAFTA n-word slip, intrusive thoughts, addicted to eating cardboard, Eminem's ex getting arrested for a DUI, the Ohio mayor arrested for smelling little girls' underwear, the saran wrap "diet," the man with three penises and so much more! Air Date: 02/25/26Support our sponsors!BodyBrainCoffee.com - Use promo code: ZOO15 to get 15% off!Zac Amico's Morning Zoo plug music can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMgQJEcVToY&list=PLzjkiYUjXuevVG0fTOX4GCTzbU0ooHQ-O&ab_channel=BulbyTo advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!Submit your artwork via postal mail to:GaS Digital Networkc/o Zac's Morning Zoo151 1st Ave, #311New York, NY 10003You can sign up at GaSDigital.com with promo code: ZOO for a discount of $1.50 on your subscription and access to every Zac Amico's Morning Zoo show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Mike RecineInstagram: https://instagram.com/MikeRecineComedyDamien SperanzaWebsite: https://DamienSperanza.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/DamiensComedyZac AmicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZASpookShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/zacisnotfunnyDates: https://punchup.live/ZacAmicoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit femchaospod.substack.comKat and Phoebe discuss an outburst at the BAFTAs, a cryptoracist at the PTA, and being tormented by demonic visions of dog-stabbing.LINKS:Hunter College professor Allyson Friedman placed on leave for racist hot-mic comments

This conversation offers validation and practical insight into how postpartum anxiety differs from “baby blues,” why intrusive thoughts don't mean you're a bad parent, and what recovery can look like with the right support. Tune in to Discover: What postpartum anxiety can feel like (and why it's often misunderstood) How sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts The difference between baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression How a Mother-Baby Program can help those facing postpartum anxiety Practical advice for new parents: advocating for needs, finding community, and getting outside daily Resources Sagent Behavioral Health Mother-Baby Program Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com Subscribe & Review If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to  Everyday Therapy  and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com We'd love to hear from you! Follow along:InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

You know those thoughts that pop into your head? "What if I just opened this car door on the motorway?" Or "If I don't touch that lamppost in 10 seconds, someone I love will die."Adam Lind lived with intrusive thoughts so severe, he'd wake up every morning thinking "what's the point?" — until he discovered he wasn't his mind. And he proved it by hitchhiking across 26 countries with £5,000 and a backpack.This conversation goes deep: from OCD and health anxiety, to why external freedom (living on a narrowboat, travelling the world) means nothing if you're still trapped inside your head. Adam shares how he went from existential spiraling to creating a life of genuine human connection — and why your intrusive thoughts might actually be trying to protect you.If you've ever felt like your mind is holding you hostage, or you're chasing freedom in all the wrong places, this episode will completely shift your perspective.Join the free Untangled Community → https://chat.whatsapp.com/IDapTLhfuvy8KzYfZ8rhYPBecome an ADHD Coach → https://drmiguel-rosie.untangledco.com/adhdRetreats → https://untangledco.com/retreatsFollow Adam → https://www.instagram.com/adam.floatinghome/Follow us → https://www.instagram.com/adhd_untangled/Alt version if you want shorter/punchier:INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS: The Man Who Proved You're Not Your Mind"What if I opened this car door right now?" "If I don't touch that lamppost, my mom will die."Adam Lind's intrusive thoughts were so severe, he couldn't function. Until he hitchhiked across 26 countries and discovered something therapy couldn't teach him: You are not your mind.This is the conversation about what happens when you chase external freedom (narrowboat life, traveling the world) but you're still trapped inside your head — and how to finally break free.

Después del 14 de febrero, Roberto Belmont y Juan Manuel Torreblanca abordan la cara menos romántica del amor: las ataduras espirituales y los vínculos paranormales que se activan cuando una relación termina, cuando hay duelo no resuelto o cuando una pareja fue posesiva y violenta. Desde la parapsicología se describe el apego espiritual como un anclaje de conciencia o presencia que influye en la persona vinculada, a veces con pensamientos intrusivos, insomnio, parálisis del sueño y escaladas físicas que, según los testimonios, incluyen marcas, golpes, sensaciones de estrangulamiento y fenómenos observables por terceros. El episodio subraya una línea crítica: primero descartar causas clínicas y de salud mental, y solo después evaluar si hay manifestaciones externas verificables. Se repasan patrones históricos documentados en el siglo XX y un caso emblemático en Estados Unidos: Doris Bither, cuya experiencia habría inspirado elementos del cine paranormal. También se expone un caso contemporáneo donde el remanente del vínculo celoso persiste tras la muerte, afectando a una nueva relación. Cerramos con estrategias prácticas para cortar el bucle de obsesión y recuperar agencia: ocuparse, mover el cuerpo, cuidar la atención, y aprender a cerrar por dentro incluso cuando no hay un cierre con la otra persona. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:10 Advertencia de contenido y apertura del episodio 00:40 Amor y amistad, expectativas y desilusión en fechas “especiales” 02:04 Resignificar el 14 de febrero y por qué se vuelve una fecha pesada 03:14 Qué es una atadura espiritual y por qué es más común de lo que parece 04:53 Apego espiritual, influencia psíquica, pensamientos intrusivos y verificación por terceros 07:37 Salud mental vs. fenómeno externo: cuándo descartar primero lo clínico 09:14 Duelo, vulnerabilidad y cómo el recuerdo puede reforzar un vínculo atemporal 13:43 Consejos prácticos: ocuparse, caminar, moverse y cortar la rumiación 16:40 Caso Doris Bither: contexto, investigación y por qué el ciclo puede reforzarse 22:22 Síndrome del amante fantasma: patrones históricos, marcas, peso en la cama y escalada traumática 30:55 Humor vs. trauma: por qué estas experiencias no se cuentan con facilidad 33:16 Caso Holly: acoso tras la muerte de la expareja, celos, ataques y rupturas 38:16 Remanentes del vínculo: obsesión, violencia y el costo emocional de aferrarse 40:40 Cierres y desapego: cómo despedirse por dentro aunque no haya despedida “frontal” 43:20 Despedida y próximos contenidos FAQ ¿Qué es una atadura espiritual? Es un vínculo afectivo y psíquico persistente que, según testimonios, puede influir en la persona y escalar a intrusiones sensoriales o físicas. ¿Por qué se habla de “vínculo” y no solo de recuerdos? Porque la atención sostenida, la obsesión y el duelo no resuelto pueden alimentar un bucle emocional que se siente presente en el día a día. ¿Cómo distinguir depresión o ansiedad de un fenómeno externo? Primero se recomienda descartar causas clínicas; si hay efectos verificables por terceros o manifestaciones físicas no explicables, se evalúa el caso con más rigor. ¿Caminar y moverse realmente ayuda? Sí, porque reduce rumiación, regula emociones y corta el encierro conductual que suele intensificar el bucle de obsesión. ¿Se puede “cerrar” sin ver a la otra persona? Sí, el cierre efectivo es interno: despedirse por dentro y soltar el vínculo aunque la otra persona no participe. # What happens when a relationship ends but the bond behaves as if it never did? After Valentine's Day, Observador Paranormal examines spiritual attachments, paranormal relationship bonds, and the darker side of “forever” promises. The hosts describe how fixation, unresolved grief, and toxic dynamics can evolve into a sustained mental-emotional loop that feels present in waking life, sometimes escalating into reported sensory intrusions, sleep paralysis, bruises, scratches, choking sensations, and disturbances witnessed by partners or family members. They draw a clear boundary for responsible discussion: start with clinical screening and mental health support, then look for externally verifiable elements before labeling anything paranormal. The episode revisits the Doris Bither case and how investigator focus on the phenomenon can unintentionally reinforce the bond if the person's emotional loop remains intact. They also discuss 20th-century “Ghost Lover Syndrome” narratives and a contemporary case in which a deceased ex-partner's jealousy appears to sabotage a new relationship. The takeaway is practical and evergreen: reclaim attention, reduce rumination, move your body, rebuild routines, and practice internal closure even when the other person refuses to provide a clean ending. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:10 Content warning and episode opening 00:40 Love, friendship, expectations, and disappointment around “special dates” 02:04 Reframing Valentine's Day and why it can feel heavy 03:14 What a spiritual attachment is and why it may be more common than assumed 04:53 Attachments, intrusive thoughts, and why third-party verification matters 07:37 Mental health first: when to rule out clinical causes before paranormal claims 09:14 Grief, vulnerability, and how memory can reinforce an atemporal bond 13:43 Practical tools: stay occupied, walk, move, and interrupt rumination 16:40 The Doris Bither case: context, investigation, and how cycles can intensify 22:22 Ghost Lover Syndrome patterns: marks, bed pressure, and traumatic escalation 30:55 Humor vs. trauma: why people rarely talk about intense experiences 33:16 The Holly case: jealousy, attacks, and relationship sabotage after death 38:16 The residue of the bond: obsession, violence, and emotional cost 40:40 Closure and detachment: how to say goodbye internally without a final talk 43:20 Wrap-up and what's coming next FAQ What is a spiritual attachment? A persistent emotional-psychic bond people report as influencing thoughts, sleep, and sometimes physical or sensory experiences. Why focus on attention and rumination? Because sustained fixation can strengthen the emotional loop that keeps the bond feeling active. How do you separate mental health symptoms from a paranormal claim? Start with clinical evaluation and support; only then consider reports that include external corroboration. Why does walking or movement help? It disrupts rumination, regulates mood, and reduces isolation patterns that often intensify nighttime experiences. Can you get closure without speaking to the other person? Yes. Effective closure is internal: you detach inside, even if the other person won't cooperate. # Depois do Dia dos Namorados, o Observador Paranormal investiga o lado sombrio de vínculos afetivos que parecem continuar mesmo após uma separação ou morte. O episódio aborda apegos espirituais e vínculos paranormais que, segundo relatos, surgem quando há luto não elaborado, promessas de amor eterno, relações tóxicas marcadas por controle e ciúme, e um ciclo de atenção obsessiva que mantém o laço “vivo” na mente e no corpo. Os anfitriões descrevem sinais frequentemente associados a esses casos, como pensamentos intrusivos, paralisia do sono, pesadelos, sensação de peso na cama, marcas no corpo e episódios de agressão percebidos por testemunhas próximas. Ao mesmo tempo, reforçam um ponto essencial: primeiro investigar saúde mental, sono e fatores clínicos; só depois considerar ocorrências que tenham confirmação externa e consistência. O caso Doris Bither é revisitado como referência histórica de investigação, junto com relatos do século XX atribuídos à síndrome do amante fantasma. Na parte final, um caso contemporâneo mostra como o ciúme e o controle podem parecer persistir e sabotar uma nova relação. A proposta prática é clara: recuperar o foco, interromper a ruminação, criar movimento e rotina, e trabalhar o encerramento interno mesmo quando não existe um “fechamento” com a outra pessoa. FAQ O que é um apego espiritual? Um vínculo emocional e psíquico persistente que, segundo relatos, pode influenciar pensamentos, sono e experiências sensoriais. Por que a ruminação é tão importante nesses casos? Porque a fixação contínua pode manter o vínculo ativo e intensificar sintomas noturnos. Como diferenciar sintomas psicológicos de algo externo? Comece por avaliação clínica e suporte; depois considere relatos com confirmação de terceiros e consistência de sinais. Por que caminhar e se mover ajuda? Porque reduz ruminação, regula emoções e quebra o isolamento que costuma piorar o quadro. Dá para encerrar sem falar com a outra pessoa? Sim. O encerramento mais eficaz é interno: desapegar por dentro, mesmo sem participação do outro.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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How can you stay present when your brain is screaming with OCD?

Whether it's a partner, family member, or close friend, loving someone with OCD can feel confusing at times, especially when you want to be supportive but aren't sure how to respond to intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or repeated reassurance-seeking. In this solo episode, I talk more about how OCD can show up in relationships, the difference between validating feelings and reinforcing compulsions, why reassurance can keep the cycle going, what supportive language can look like, and how to stay compassionate without becoming a part of the OCD loop. Also, I touch on the importance of self-care for those supporting loved ones with OCD. Your mental wellbeing and your needs matter too. STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Part 7 - You can overcome intrusive thoughts!

On this episode of The Relentless Pursuit Podcast, host Joe Adams sits down with Tremayne Townsend for a powerful and honest conversation about growth, identity, sobriety, fatherhood, and what it really means to become intentional.Tremayne's story is not just about a DUI or one bad decision. It's about the moments that force you to wake up. It's about falling, choosing to stand back up, and deciding to grow through it instead of staying stuck in it.From walking away from comfort and old identity to confronting fear, ego, and expectation, Tremayne shares what it took to rebuild himself from the inside out. This episode dives into discipline, faith, fatherhood, recovery, and the courage it takes to leave behind who you were in order to become who you're meant to be.If you've ever felt stuck in an old version of yourself…If you've ever known it was time to let something go…If you're in a season of transition and growth…This conversation is for you.In this episode, Tremayne opens up about:• Hitting personal breaking points and choosing change• Sobriety and what real recovery looks like• Fatherhood as a catalyst for transformation• Letting go of old identity and stepping into intentional living• Discipline, fear, and rebuilding self-respect• What “growing through it” actually meansThis is Episode 181 of The Relentless Pursuit Podcast.00:00 Growing Through the Storm: Ultimatums, Humility & Letting Go00:48 Welcome to the Relentless Pursuit Podcast (Meet Tremayne Townsend)01:31 How They Met: A Random Dealership Connection02:29 Life Today: Fatherhood First, Cars & a Clothing Brand03:18 From DUI to Discipline: Cutting Alcohol & Leveling Up05:48 Rock Bottom to Rebuild: Asking God to Break You Down07:38 Peace at Home: Why His Son Is the Anchor08:31 Still Figuring It Out: What Drives You to Grow?10:02 Back to the Beginning: Nashville Roots, Sports & Finding a Career12:25 The Job Security Myth: College, Debt & Betting on Yourself16:21 Backyard Brotherhood: Toughness, Games & Growing Up Outside20:46 Sponsor Break: Fresh Coat Surfaces (Paint Your World with Purpose)21:50 Middle Child Identity: Comparison, Authenticity & Building Your Own Name27:46 Small Habits, Big Momentum: Laundry, Doomscrolling & Self-Awareness32:01 Stop Comparing: Why Influencer Blueprints Don't Fit Your Life34:43 Make Time for What Matters: Non‑Negotiables & Realistic Routines36:17 Feeling Lost & Codependency: Learning Who You Are38:40 Letting Football Go: Injuries, Reality Checks, and Moving On43:37 From Odd Jobs to the Car Business: Climbing the Ladder46:17 Walking Away From Money: The Thanksgiving Ultimatum49:19 A Year Off, Travel, and the Quiet Crash of Depression53:26 Growing Through It: Faith, Quitting Habits, and Being the Blueprint for Your Kids59:20 The DUI Wake‑Up Call: A Night That Could've Ended Everything01:05:09 Intrusive Thoughts & the ‘Void': Tiny Choices, Huge Consequences01:06:14 Alcohol Isn't Your Friend: Early Blackouts, Basement Parties & Military Drinking Culture01:08:41 Another Wake-Up Call: Blacked Out, Fell Getting Out of the Car01:11:56 Choosing Control: Moderation, Family Priorities & Not Taking the Chance01:14:46 Life After the Shift: New Routines, Discipline & Daily Details01:16:46 Rose Wear Origins: Teddy Rose, the Logo, and ‘Merch' vs a Real Brand01:20:01 Building a Brand the Hard Way: Collections, Cash Flow & Inventory Lessons01:24:52 Rock Bottom to Real Growth: Ego, Seasons of Life & Redefining Success01:27:29 Authenticity Beyond Social Media (and AI): Being Real in Person01:31:30 Closing Reflections: Consistency, Becoming Your Best Self & The Show's Mission#GrowingThroughIt#TremayneTownsend#RelentlessPursuitPodcast#SobrietyJourney#Fatherhood#PersonalGrowth#IdentityShift#SelfImprovement#IntentionalLiving#MensDevelopment#RecoveryJourney#TransformationStory#PodcastInterview#EntrepreneurMindset#BecomingIntentional

In this powerful recovery interview, Kyle shares his journey from debilitating OCD, intrusive thoughts, panic, and feeling “broken” — to discovering inner freedom, emotional regulation, and peace.If you've ever felt trapped in the OCD loop, overwhelmed by anxiety, or consumed by intrusive thoughts, this conversation will resonate deeply.

Stevens new course: Finding Peace in Everyday Life (you choose how much to pay)Support Stevens work and links to other podcasts: stevenwebb.ukDonate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Buy Steven a coffeeThis meditation is for anyone who experiences intrusive thoughts, rumination, anxious loops, or repetitive mental chatter. It is especially helpful if you tend to get caught in arguing with thoughts, trying to suppress them, or worrying about what they mean. You will practice relaxing the body, letting the breath be natural, noticing thoughts as they arise, and choosing not to engage with them. If you notice you have already been pulled into a thought, you will practice returning gently without judging yourself. The intention is not to eliminate thoughts but to reduce their emotional grip by changing your response.

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

Intrusive thoughts after infidelity can feel overwhelming, consuming, and impossible to control. In this encore episode, I walk through what intrusive thoughts really are, why they happen after betrayal, and what we can actually do about them. If you've ever gone from calm to a full emotional spiral in seconds because of a memory, a word, or a random reminder, you're not broken. You're responding to trauma. I explain the difference between the "upstairs brain" and the "basement brain," and how betrayal keeps us in survival mode longer than we realize. Most importantly, I share practical steps to slow intrusive thoughts down, understand what they're signaling, and begin healing at a deeper level instead of just trying to push them away. In this episode, I cover: Why intrusive thoughts feel so intense after infidelity How to regulate your nervous system in the moment Questions to ask yourself when a thought won't let go How to know if a thought needs processing or reassurance What it looks like to co-regulate safely with your partner You don't have to live at the mercy of intrusive thoughts. There is something underneath them that can be healed. If this episode resonates with you, I'd love for you to reach out and let me know what landed. The February virtual retreat, The End of Holding It All, is February 18th at 9am-4pm EST. If you want to be there, you need to be inside "Get Your Life Back" by February 16th. If you're interested, schedule your call with me today: https://andreagiles.com/schedule/ More from me: Please leave a rating and review if you like our podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/healfrominfidelity Apply to join the "Get Your Life Back After Infidelity" group program here: https://andreagiles.com/get-your-life-back/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theinfidelitycoach/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! For transcripts and other available downloads, please visit my website at https://andreagiles.com/podcast/ © 2020 - 2026 Andrea Giles

Today, I'm stepping into a topic that a lot of people carry quietly, often with more fear and shame than they ever say out loud - intrusive thoughts. Those sudden thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere, feel unsettling, and immediately make you question yourself. What makes them so distressing isn't just that they appear, but how convincing they feel in the moment. If you've ever found yourself spiraling, wondering what it says about you, your faith, or your heart because of a thought you never asked for, this episode is for you. You are safe. You are not broken. And you don't have to fight your mind to walk with God. Rooting for you,JessicaNext steps:Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/healEmail me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

Many betrayed partners experience intrusive thoughts or images when trying to be sexually intimate during reconciliation, often images of their partner with the affair partner. These thoughts can feel shocking, disturbing, and deeply confusing, especially when you've consciously chosen to stay and work on the relationship. In this episode, affair recovery expert Luke Shillings speaks directly to this experience. He explains why intrusive thoughts often show up specifically during sex, why this isn't about jealousy or sexual failure, and how the nervous system responds to betrayal in moments of vulnerability. You'll learn why “pushing through” intimacy can make things worse, what actually helps safety return, and how to relate to these thoughts without shame or self-blame. This episode isn't about fixing or forcing intimacy, it's about understanding what your body and mind are communicating, so healing doesn't become another place you abandon yourself. Key Takeaways Intrusive thoughts during sex are common after betrayal, especially during reconciliation These thoughts are not a sign of failure, incompatibility, or lack of commitment Sex often becomes the most triggering space because it's where vulnerability and exclusivity once lived Intrusive imagery is usually a nervous system response, not a sexual desire Pushing through intimacy before safety returns can reinforce the problem Healing intimacy requires agency, permission, and pacing — not pressure Progress is measured by felt safety, not arousal or frequency You are allowed to stop sex the moment it stops feeling safe Who This Episode Is For Betrayed partners attempting reconciliation Anyone struggling with intrusive images or thoughts during intimacy after infidelity Listeners feeling ashamed or confused by their internal reactions during sex Couples trying to rebuild closeness without forcing it A Grounding Reminder Intrusive thoughts are not evidence that something is wrong with you. They are evidence that your nervous system is still learning what safety feels like after a profound rupture. Support & Next Steps If you're navigating reconciliation and struggling with intrusive thoughts during intimacy, support can help you understand what your body is communicating, without pushing yourself beyond your capacity. Through one-to-one coaching and The After the Affair Collective, Luke helps betrayed partners rebuild safety, agency, and self-trust at a pace that actually holds. Learn more at lifecoachluke.com or reach out directly. You don't need to force intimacy. You need safety to return. Connect with Luke: Website: www.lifecoachluke.com Instagram: @mylifecoachluke Email: luke@lifecoachluke.com

OCD is often misunderstood as being about cleanliness, checking, or perfectionism. In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with therapist and author Melissa Mose, LMFT, to unpack why OCD is frequently misdiagnosed for over a decade and what's really happening beneath the surface of obsessions and compulsions. Melissa's book Internal Family Systems Therapy for OCD bridges compassionate parts-based work with proven science to offer a richer path to lasting change.Using clear science and compassionate explanations, this conversation explores how OCD hijacks the brain through a cycle of alarm and relief, why reassurance and family accommodation can quietly reinforce symptoms, and what actually works in treatment. Melissa breaks down why talk therapy alone often fails OCD, how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) retrains the nervous system, and how Internal Family Systems (IFS) adds depth, self-compassion, and relational healing to recovery.In this hol+ conversation, Dr. Taz sits down with therapist, educator, and author Melissa Mose, LMFT, to unpack what OCD really is and why it often goes undiagnosed for over a decade. Melissa shares why OCD disguises itself as “just anxiety,” how well-meaning reassurance can quietly reinforce the disorder, and why many people spend years in talk therapy without real relief.Using clear science and compassionate language, this episode explores how OCD operates through a cycle of alarm and relief, why the brain learns to depend on compulsions, and how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helps retrain the nervous system. Melissa also explains how Internal Family Systems (IFS) adds a relational, self-compassionate layer to treatment, helping people work with their inner world instead of battling it.This conversation also looks at the bigger picture. OCD does not exist in isolation. Dr. Taz and Melissa explore how neuroinflammation, PANS and PANDAS, hormonal shifts, trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, and chronic stress can overlap with or intensify OCD symptoms. They discuss why intrusive thoughts can be disturbing and taboo, why intolerance of uncertainty sits at the core of OCD, and how relationships and intimacy are often quietly impacted.From shame and self-blame to clarity and support, this episode offers a grounded reframe of OCD as a treatable condition rooted in brain-body patterns, not personal failure. Whether you are seeking help for yourself, supporting someone you love, or trying to understand OCD beyond the stereotypes, this conversation replaces fear with understanding and helplessness with practical pathways forward.Dr. Taz and Melissa Mose, LMFT discuss: Why OCD often goes undiagnosed for 11 to 17 years How reassurance and family accommodation make OCD worse The obsession-compulsion cycle and why it gets reinforced Why talk therapy alone often fails OCD What ERP actually does to retrain the brain How Internal Family Systems supports compassion and healing The role of uncertainty intolerance in OCD How OCD affects families, partners, and intimacy Neuroinflammation, PANS, PANDAS, hormones, and symptom flares Why intrusive thoughts do not define who you areAbout Melissa Mose, LMFT Melissa Mose is a licensed marriage and family therapist, educator, and specialist in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she works with individuals and families navigating OCD and anxiety, and trains clinicians in evidence-based treatment approaches. Melissa integrates Exposure and Response Prevention with Internal Family Systems to support deep, sustainable change that goes beyond symptom management. Melissa is the author of Internal Family Systems Therapy for OCD: A Clinician's Guide, a resource designed to help therapists bring compassion, parts-based awareness, and relational healing into gold-standard OCD treatment.Stay Connected:Connect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/- Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Follow Melissa Mose, LMFT Learn more about Melissa's work: https://melissamosemft.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamosemftFollow Dr. Taz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsGet your copy of The Hormone Shift: Balance Your Body and Thrive Through Midlife and MenopauseHost & Production TeamHost: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

The guys react to the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, from Sam Darnold's redemption arc and Ken Walker's MVP performance to Seattle's defensive domination of the Patriots. They also unpack what this title means for the Seahawks' future and Darnold's place in NFL history (00:00) Intro (00:52) Seahawks Obliterate Pats, Win Super Bowl (04:20) Sam Darnold: Super Bowl Champion (22:47) Fart or Shart: Drake Maye (54:59) Intrusive Thoughts (59:23) Best Announcer Moments (01:07:54) Non-SEA/NWE Winners and Losers (01:13:32:00) Bad Bunny Halftime (01:18:49) Commercials (01:34:27) "Clavicular" Discord link:  https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intrusive thoughts can feel shocking, confusing, and deeply personal - especially when they show up out of nowhere and go completely against who you are. But in reality, the majority of us have them. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the psychology of intrusive thoughts - why they happen, why they feel so emotional, and what actually helps when your mind won’t let something go. We explore: • How common intrusive thoughts really are• What intrusive thoughts are - and what they aren’t • The most common intrusive thought themes• The white bear effect and the ironic process theory• Alternative tools to help manage the thoughts If you’ve ever been frightened by your own mind and wondered what it says about you - this episode is for you. Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textBetrayal trauma can be uniquely disorienting because it not only breaks trust—it can disrupt your sense of reality and self-trust. In this episode, we explore betrayal trauma as a nervous system injury that often leads to hypervigilance, rumination, shutdown, and relationship fear. Using simple polyvagal-informed language, we look at why the body moves from connection to surveillance after betrayal and how healing often centres on truth, boundaries, and rebuilding trust in yourself. The episode ends with a short “Truth Anchor” practice to stabilise the present moment.In this episode, you'll learnWhat betrayal trauma is and why dependency makes it more traumaticHow betrayal can create “reality doubt” and self-questioningPolyvagal-informed patterns: mobilised protection vs shutdown after trust breaksCommon impacts on body, mind, and relationships (non-diagnostic)What helps: clarity, boundaries as safety structures, and rebuilding self-trustA short grounding practice to anchor reality and support regulationGrounding practice (2–3 minutes): “Truth Anchor”Name 3 present-moment factsUse thumb-to-fingertip pressure as a physical anchorChoose one truth sentence: “My feelings make sense,” “I'm allowed to protect myself,” etc.Name one small next stepRelated Episode:S9 E83 Ambiguous Grief with Stephanie SarazinCheck the website for the free resources offered for both those affected by trauma and those supporting them.What's next: Single-Incident Trauma: When ‘Before' and ‘After' SplitSupport the show

In this episode we talk:• Life on set and being all in before you know what the day will ask of you• Chasing whimsy through adventure and following what feels alive• Life's read receipts reminding you who you are when the world makes you forgetand SO much more…Follow Madison: @madisoncicconeWork with Madison 1 x1: https://stan.store/MadisonCicconeMadison's Website: https://madisonciccone.com/Buy the Gratitude Journal on Amazon PrimeRide with her at SoulCycle in Boston

Cue the rewind sound because this episode takes us straight into the vault of unfiltered memories, irrational fears, intrusive thoughts, and one very real phobia that lives rent-free in Megan's brain.   In this laugh-out-loud flashback episode of Got HER Back, the girls spiral (in the best way) through childhood trauma, snake encounters, rat-infested patios, sensory issues, anxiety spirals, and the deeply serious topic of white condiments.   This episode is raw, ridiculous, and relatable in a way only Got HER Back can deliver because sometimes healing looks like laughing until you cry and sometimes it looks like saying no to white stuff forever.   You've got her back. And we've got yours.   Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Back + Life Updates 01:10 Selling a House with Kids, Dogs, and Trauma 02:05 Snake Encounters and Childhood Fears 05:40 Anxiety, Intrusive Thoughts, and Phobias 07:45 Introducing the White Stuff Phobia 09:30 Mayonnaise, Sour Cream, and Gag Reflexes 12:20 Dating, Food Aversions, and Embarrassing Moments 14:50 The Calgary Chicken Sandwich Incident 17:30 Rats on a Fancy Hotel Patio 20:30 Food Texture Issues and Sensory Triggers 22:45 High School Trauma and Bullying Flashback 25:30 Parenting, Rollercoasters, and Aging Bodies 28:15 Sensory Issues, Bare Feet, and Clean Floors 30:40 Robot Vacuums and Adulting Wins 33:00 Wrapping Up and Saying NO to White Stuff  

Wendell Hussey and Clancy Overell wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, content creator and mama of three Ruby Smoot gets real about the parts of infertility and pregnancy after infertility we don't talk about enough — the mental health spiral, the obsessive thoughts, the fear, and the quiet, heavy darkness that can creep in while you're trying so hard to become a parent. In this deeply candid conversation, Ruby opens up about pregnancy after infertility while battling OCD and intrusive thoughts, navigating severe nausea called hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), and what it felt like to hold hope and despair at the same time, and how becoming pregnant didn't magically erase the mental health struggles she was carrying. Because as many of us know: having babies doesn't fix everything — you still have to heal. She also talks about getting pregnant again, and having HG a second time. Now a mom of three kiddos, Ruby reflects on what she wishes she'd known, how she got support, and why talking honestly about maternal mental health might be the most important thing we can do for each other.Follow her on IG: @rubydu91 And TikTok: ruby.duEPISODE SPONSORS: THE WORK OF ART BOOK SERIESAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe latest book in the Work of ART series, “You Are a Work of ART," is for every kiddo born through ART -- and the people who love them.Order "Work of ART," "Beautiful Bird" and "You Are a Work of ART," now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipPHERDALIG: @pherdal_sciencePherDal is the world's first and only FDA-cleared, sterile, at-home insemination kit designed to help people build their families in the comfort of home. Created by parents who've been there, PherDal is safe, simple, and affordable—putting more options in your hands as you grow your family. Explore at PherDal.com.Go to PherDal.com today and use code INFERTILEAF for $10 off.BERRY FERTILITYIG: @berry.fertilityThe Berry Fertility app is packed with support: dozens of injection tutorials, over 100 articles, 200 FAQs, and if you still have questions, the Berry team is literally a tap away through in-app chat.Berry has a free version, and you can try Premium free for seven days. After that, it's $12.99 a month or $99 for the year.InfertileAF listeners get 30% off an annual membership with the code INFERTILEAF when you sign up at berryfertility.com or in the Berry Fertility app.Our Sponsors:* BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up today and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

The guys unpack the Rams surviving Caleb Williams' miracle magic, the Seahawks turning the 49ers into dust, and the Broncos stealing a wild one from the Bills in overtime. They argue about the Brandon Cooks interception, Bo Nix breaking his ankle, Josh Allen's brutal turnovers, and why the Rams are apparently seasoning their feet with cayenne pepper. (00:00) Intro (00:47) Rams-Bears (20:25) Seahawks-49ers (28:11) Broncos-Bills (47:52) Fart or Shart (01:01:03) Intrusive Thoughts (01:25:42) DK has never seen 'Transformers' Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever struggled with thoughts you don't want, don't believe in, and wish would go away and leave you alone but the more you try to stop thinking them the worse the looping thought gets?  Today, Michelle shares her tip for how to deal with intrusive thoughts with God's help.  Listen in!   FREE RESOURCE: If this episode resonated, you might be interested in my free resource.   I created a free, faith-honoring guide that gently explains how healing happens in the body and why you're not failing.  Free Trauma Healing Resource Guide   WORK WITH MICHELLE CROYLE, LPC: If you are a Christian woman who feels ready for deeper, focused trauma healing than typical weekly talk therapy can offer, you may want to consider an EMDR-based Therapeutic Intensive with me.  I clear my schedule to work with you over the course of one to three days for three to six hours per day on a focus target of your choosing.  Intensives are designed to support meaningful change in the way the nervous system feels safest, not rushed into an hour here and there.  Ready for deeper healing?  If you live in Pennsylvania or are willing to travel to Pennsylvania for a therapy intensive, you can learn more or schedule a reserve a free consultation by clicking here: Learn More or Reserve a Free Consultation

If you've ever thought, “Why would I even think this?” or “What does this say about me?” — this episode will help you feel calmer, clearer, and far less afraid of your own mind. Intrusive thoughts don't mean what you think they mean — and today, we're unpacking why. ✅ ‌ FREE CLASS! LEARN HOW TO STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK ‌ Don't forget to sign up for our free “How to Stop Caring What People Think” webinar masterclass at https://www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring ‌ ✅‌ GET ACCELERATED RESULTS: Our next-level coaching happens at: http://www.collegeofconfidence.com ✅ STAY CONNECTED.

The guys relive an all-time Wild Card weekend, including the Bears breaking Packers fans' brains, the 49ers refusing to die against the Eagles, and Josh Allen turning into a mistake-free superhero. They then get into Fart or Shart, the Packers' existential crisis, and why this postseason already feels completely unhinged. (00:00 Intro (03:44) Winners and Losers (41:50) Fart or Shart? (01:17:54) Intrusive Thoughts (01:32:59) Crazy Stats (01:44:26) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sin is often reduced to a list of bad behaviors, but this conversation reframed it as a rupture in relationship and a distortion of identity.  Join Jeremy Jeremiah, Mario Andrew, and Cloud of Witnesses special guests Father Deacon Anthony, an ordained deacon in the Antiochian Orthodox Church, and associate marriage and family therapist, Jacob Sadan (https://jacobsadan.com/) in this frank and inspiring discussion of sin.Drawing from early Christian teaching and cognitive behavioral therapy, our guests showed that actions flow from thoughts and feelings, and those are shaped by how we name what is happening inside us. If we see ourselves as inherently evil, despair follows; if we deny fault, pride grows. The older Christian vision holds a paradox: we are made very good in God's image, yet wounded by passions and habits that pull us from life. That paradox calls for clarity, not condemnation. Naming the wound without becoming the wound is the beginning of healing.  A vivid metaphor carried the dialogue: the black spot on the skin. We can ignore it, try to cut it out ourselves, identify with it in shame, or bring it to the physician. Only the last path actually heals. The physician, Christ, works through the church's rhythms—fasting, prayer, confession, feasting—because rhythm regulates what is dysregulated. Like a garden, the soul shows its beauty when tended with boundaries and care. The point isn't legalism but formation: seasons that humble pride, awaken joy, and train our loves. In this frame, guilt is not a curse; it is the pain signal that says, return to the Doctor. Shame, on the other hand, fuses sin to identity and locks the soul in a closed room.  Psychologically, the cycle is simple and stubborn: beliefs spark feelings, feelings drive behaviors, behaviors reinforce beliefs. If I believe I must fix myself alone, I will overreach, fail, and destroy self-trust. Addiction lives in that gap between imagined control and actual powerlessness. The first step to freedom is admitting limits and sorting what I can change from what I must surrender. Confession becomes a structured pause to observe the inner world: what happened, why it happened, and what to do next. Spoken aloud to a trusted guide, the most terrifying truths lose their sting and regain their meaning as invitations to growth.  Finally, community matters. A church that engages body and senses, offers communion and confession, and pairs diagnosis with prescription becomes an arena where grace meets effort. Outside that arena, there are no crowns because there is no contest. Inside it, accountability interrupts self-deception, and mercy makes change plausible. The way forward is not self-loathing or self-excuse but love, truth, and rhythm: see the spot, feel the healthy sting of guilt, ask for help, and return to the practices that tame the garden. We are beloved and broken, not worthless or sovereign; healing happens where we stop pretending to be judge and return to being patients of the true Physician. Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTok.  Please leave a comment with your thoughts!

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The guys unpack the Steelers' insane win over the Ravens to clinch a playoff spot, including helmet malfunctions, missed kicks, and Aaron Rodgers turning back the clock. They then preview the playoff field, celebrate the Seahawks' rise to the top of the NFC, and talk through Texans-Steelers, Niners-Eagles, and all the weirdness heading into the postseason. (00:00) Intro (02:48) ‘Sunday Night Football': Ravens-Steelers (26:34) Seahawks-49ers (41:38) Bucs-Panthers (46:44) Falcons-Saints (50:17) Bears-Packers (53:52) Jaguars-Bills (01:06:24) Oppenheimer Award (01:20:03) Stat of the Year (01:31:47) Intrusive Thoughts (01:40:35) Fart or Shart? (01:45:09) Ick of the Week (01:50:12) Worst Play Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie “Arcade”: NSYBBH8ONNLKC7H4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap all the NFL Week 17 action, from the Bears–Niners shootout and Caleb Williams' breakout to Brock Purdy's sneaky dominance. They also cover Jacksonville's rise, the Giants' self-sabotage, the Steelers' meltdown, Derrick Henry obliterating fantasy matchups, and the general madness of this season. (00:00) Intro (03:20) ‘Sunday Night Football': Bears-49ers (19:54) Jaguars-Colts (29:36) Steelers-Browns (38:17) Oppenheimer Award (01:01:22) Fart or Shart? (01:15:34) Intrusive Thoughts (01:36:48) Play of the Day (01:40:07) Lucille Bluthe Award (01:40:36) Emails (01:45:21) Burn Book Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation with Emma is that anxiety, depression, and burnout aren't character flaws—they're nervous system responses to feeling unsafe. We talked about how depression often mirrors the nervous system's shutdown response, and how anxiety shows up as fight-or-flight. When your body feels overwhelmed for too long, it doesn't motivate you—it protects you. Why Worry Keeps You Stuck Emma explained that worry is actually reinforced behavior. When we worry and nothing bad happens, our brain learns, "That worked—do it again." Over time, worry becomes automatic. This is why telling yourself to "just stop worrying" never works. One Tool That Can Reduce Anxiety by Up to 80% One of the most practical tools we discussed is Scheduled Worry: Instead of worrying all day, you train your brain to worry at a specific time—usually 10–15 minutes in the afternoon. Outside of that window, you gently remind yourself, "I'll deal with this at 5pm." This retrains the brain instead of fighting it. Burnout and Fear-Based Fuel Emma shared how she burned out after years of pushing herself—weekly YouTube videos, pregnancy, parenting, and running a business. What stood out most was this idea: Fear is a dirty fuel source. When we're driven by fear—of failure, not being enough, or letting others down—we eventually crash. Healing often means switching fuel sources to trust, values, and self-permission to slow down. ✅ Action Steps for Listeners Set a daily check-in alarm (once an hour) to notice: What am I thinking? What am I feeling? What's happening in my body? Practice willingness instead of avoidance Let the feeling exist without trying to fix it. Try Scheduled Worry for 7 days 10–15 minutes/day, written out. Clarify your locus of control Separate what you can control from what you can't. Choose one value-aligned action Small, doable, and grounded—not fear-driven.

The guys recap all the NFL Week 16 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:41) ‘Sunday Night Football': Patriots-Ravens (9:34) Winners and Losers (13:24) Jaguars-Broncos (18:11) Packers-Bears (28:11) Rams-Seahawks (50:50) The Oppenheimer Award (55:20) Airing of Grievances (01:02:28) Fart or Shart (01:09:44) It's So Over. We're So Back. (01:10:59) Steelers-Lions (01:27:27) Intrusive Thoughts (01:35:27) Tom Brady/Magic Johnson Tweets (01:43:38) The Lucille Bluth Award (01:49:20) Fantasy Burn Book Discord link: https://discord.com/invite/WdtQNSdDUc Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

In this episode, we talk about anxiety and intrusive thoughts, including what is often referred to as Pure O OCD. We explore why intrusive thoughts feel so distressing, why they latch onto what matters most, and how anxiety keeps them active. Drawing on my experience as a therapist and as someone who has been there, we begin to separate thoughts from threat and make sense of why the mind behaves this way under anxiety.

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James discusses practical strategies to manage and reduce intrusive thoughts — a common and distressing part of OCD. He explains why fighting thoughts can make them worse, how to allow uncertainty without being overwhelmed, and ways to redirect attention to meaningful life activities. The episode also mentions a 12-week coaching program for those seeking extra 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 through his own personal experiences.  

The guys recap all the NFL Week 15 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:58) ‘Sunday Night Football': Vikings-Cowboys (8:27) Winners and Losers (48:35) The Oppenheimer Award (01:11:59) It's So Over. We're So Back. (01:18:08) Fart or Shart (01:35:17) Intrusive Thoughts (01:43:56) Ick of the Week (01:47:38) Tom Brady/Magic Johnson Tweets (01:49:49) The Lucille Bluth Award (01:55:05) Fantasy Burn Book Click here to join our Discord! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit http://www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Ryan Garcia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, I'm talking honestly about body image and not from a place of perfection, but from my real everyday experience.  We'll  unpack how constant exposure to food content, fitness trends, and curated lifestyles subtly shapes the way we think about our bodies. I share what intrusive thoughts around appearance can sound like and why they tend to show up when life slows down or feels uncertain.  We talk about the arrival fallacy and the belief that once our body looks a certain way, we'll finally feel at peace and why that promise almost never delivers. I reflect on how comparison creeps in quietly and how it disconnects us from actually enjoying the lives we're building.  This episode isn't about fixing your body; it's about understanding the mental patterns that keep you feeling dissatisfied even when things are objectively good. I also share perspective shifts that have helped me soften my relationship with my body without forcing positivity.  We explore what it looks like to hold ambition and self-acceptance at the same time. If you've ever thought, “I should feel happier than this,” you're not alone.  This conversation is an invitation to notice, not judge, the stories you're telling yourself. Body image isn't just about how you look. It's about how present you're able to be in your own life. And sometimes, the work isn't changing anything externally, but learning to arrive where you already are. Time Stamps: (1:32) Instagram Food Algorithms(7:26) The Intrusive Thoughts(9:02) Binging Landman(15:52) The Arrival Fallacy(20:49) Arthur Brooks Quote (23:12) Our New Home (31:32) Let Us Know If You Enjoyed Today's Episode---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Your worth is not tied to your results.  This week, JVN is joined by Olympic Bronze Medalist - figure skater, author, and all-around icon Adam Rippon to talk about career pivots, personal reinvention, and why stepping into a new chapter can be one of the most powerful moves you make. They're talking all about growing up in the golden age of 90s and 2000s figure skating, deep dives on Oksana Baiul's online persona, and straight men with a little flourish— plus Adam's early predictions for the 2026 Winter Olympics. They also dig into what it means to prepare for a new phase of your career or life, navigating long-distance relationships, a cosmetic procedure kiki, and Adam's new med-spa venture. And of course: how to know when it's truly time to make the pivot — and what it looks like to do it with confidence.  Catch Adam's podcasts Intrusive Thoughts and The Run Through (which he co-hosts with Ashley Wagner and Sarah Hughs) anywhere you get your pods. Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Follow Adam Rippon on Instagram @adaripp  Follow Getting Better on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn  Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support: Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap all the NFL Week 14 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:50) ‘Sunday Night Football': Texans-Chiefs (14:06) Winners and Losers (29:42) The Oppenheimer Award (40:54) It's So Over. We're So Back. (01:14:46) Fart or Shart (01:26:42) Intrusive Thoughts (01:34:05) Ick of the Week (01:40:014 Tom Brady/Magic Johnson Tweets (01:43:20) The Lucille Bluth Award (01:44:22) Two Players Who Outscored Justin Jefferson and a Lie (01:46:18) Fantasy Burn Book Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit http://www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this conversation, Nina Caviggiola and Jenna Overbaugh delve into the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and intrusive thoughts. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding OCD, the impact of intrusive thoughts on daily life, and the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment. Jenna shares her expertise on the various types of intrusive thoughts, the stigma associated with them, and effective strategies for managing OCD. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness, understanding, and professional guidance in navigating mental health challenges. Caraway's cookware set is a favorite for a reason, it can save you up to $190 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/MAMAKNOWS you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys recap all the NFL Week 13 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:56) ‘Sunday Night Football': Broncos-Commanders (14:44) Winners and Losers (36:57) The Oppenheimer Award (50:52) It's So Over. We're So Back. (01:14:09) Fart or Shart (01:21:10) Intrusive Thoughts (01:29:35) Ick of the Week (01:35:47) Play of the Day (01:37:53) The WORST Play of the Day (01:38:27) The Arthur Smith/Shawn Hochuli Award (01:45:58) Two WRs and a Lie (01:47:00) Fantasy Burn Book Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit http://www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices