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Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeFalse Memory OCD: Why You Can’t Stop Replaying the PastIf you struggle with false memory OCD or real event OCD, you know how exhausting it feels to replay the past over and over trying to find certainty. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW explains why OCD traps people in mental compulsions like rumination, memory checking, reassurance seeking, and endless analysis.This episode breaks down why false memory OCD is not actually about the past — it’s about escaping uncomfortable emotions in the present moment. Matt explains the deeper fear loop behind OCD and how recovery begins when you stop treating the theme as the problem.Wh...
2026-05-0809 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeOCD Made You Feel Nothing? Here’s How to Feel Alive AgainIf OCD or anxiety has left you feeling empty, hopeless, or like the joy has been completely stripped from your life — you're not broken. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down exactly why OCD and anxiety create emotional numbness, apathy, and depression as a secondary effect, and what you actually need to do to move through it.Most people assume OCD is just about fear and intrusive thoughts. But for many people — especially those who have been stuck in the loop for months or years — the experience shifts into something heavier: a kind of emotional flatness where...
2026-05-0612 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhy Your OCD Isn't Getting Better: 5 Hidden Mental Compulsions Sabotaging Your RecoveryMost people with OCD focus on the visible rituals — washing, checking, or avoiding. But the compulsions that most often keep the loop alive are invisible: they happen entirely inside your head. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, breaks down the five mental compulsions that he sees most often in his work with OCD and anxiety clients — behaviors like rumination, mental checking, mental reviewing, mental reassurance, and mental neutralization.If you've ever wondered why your OCD isn't getting better even though you've cut back on physical rituals, this episode is for you. Matt explains that 80–90% of most people's compul...
2026-05-0116 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddePure O OCD Is a Myth: The Truth About Intrusive Thoughts and Mental CompulsionsIf you've been dealing with relentless intrusive thoughts — about harm, sexuality, religion, or relationships — and every attempt to fight them has made things worse, this episode is for you. Pure OCD (also called Pure O or purely obsessional OCD) is one of the most misunderstood presentations of OCD, and in this video, Matt Codde, LCSW, sets the record straight.Here's the truth: Pure O is a myth. There is no form of OCD without compulsions — because the compulsions in Pure O are mental. Ruminating, analyzing, mentally reviewing, thought-blocking, and seeking reassurance are all compulsions. They feed the loop j...
2026-04-2924 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeFrom Stuck in OCD to Taking Back Control: A Real Recovery Story with JaroA real OCD recovery story: How Jaro broke the fear loop after 10+ years — and what finally worked.If you've been struggling with OCD for years — trying therapy, reading books, understanding everything intellectually, but still feeling stuck — this episode is for you.Matt Codde, LCSW, sits down with Jaro, a member of the Taking Back Control (TBC) program, for an honest conversation about his 10+ year journey with OCD: from compulsive behaviors he couldn't explain, to fear-based decisions that damaged relationships, to finally breaking the loop and experiencing what real recovery feels like.Whether you're just b...
2026-04-2239 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeHow Long Does OCD Recovery Take? An Honest AnswerOne of the most common questions Matt receives is: "How long will OCD or anxiety recovery take?" In this episode, he gives an honest, clinically-grounded answer — and it's not what most people expect. Rather than a specific timeline, Matt reframes recovery as a journey that depends entirely on your clarity of purpose and your willingness to keep going no matter what.Matt shares that his own path from the onset of OCD to feeling genuinely free took over a decade — but that the entire Restored Minds mission exists to condense that timeline for you. The goal...
2026-04-1709 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhat Real OCD Recovery Looks Like (It's Not What You Think)If you've been working on your OCD or anxiety for months — or even years — and still feel stuck, this episode is going to reframe everything.Most people believe recovery means the intrusive thoughts stop. The anxiety disappears. They finally feel "normal." But chasing that version of recovery is exactly what keeps so many people trapped. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down what real OCD and anxiety recovery actually looks like — and why it has nothing to do with eliminating thoughts or fixing external triggers.At the core of OCD and anxiety is chronic resist...
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Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhy Retroactive Jealousy OCD Keeps You Stuck (It's Not About the Past)If you can't stop thinking about your partner's past — obsessing over their ex, replaying old memories, or demanding reassurance — this episode is for you. Retroactive jealousy OCD isn't really about the past. It's a present-moment insecurity that gets projected backward, creating an exhausting loop of doubt, questioning, and compulsive reassurance-seeking.In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW explains exactly what retroactive jealousy OCD is, how it operates as part of the broader OCD cycle, and why treating it as a relationship problem actually makes things worse. Most importantly, he walks you through what you actually need to do to b...
2026-04-1012 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeRelationship OCD: The Fear Loop Destroying Your RelationshipIf you or someone you love is caught in relentless doubt about a relationship — questioning feelings, hyperfixating on a partner's flaws, or seeking constant reassurance — this episode is for you. Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down what relationship OCD really is, why it has almost nothing to do with your partner, and what real recovery actually looks like.Relationship OCD is one of the most misunderstood forms of OCD because it feels so real and relationship-specific. But underneath the doubt, the analysis, and the fear is a fear loop driven by internal emotion — not by your partner. Learning to see...
2026-04-0821 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhy Your ERP Hierarchy Isn't Working (OCD Recovery)How to Build an ERP Hierarchy for OCD — And Why Most People Do It Wrong If you've been trying ERP for OCD and feel like you're spinning your wheels, there's a good chance your exposure hierarchy is missing something critical. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW walks you through how a traditional ERP hierarchy works — and, more importantly, the key shifts that actually create lasting recovery.Whether you're dealing with contamination OCD, relationship OCD (ROCD), harm OCD, or any other theme, this framework applies. If you've felt frustrated with traditional ERP, this episode will give you...
2026-04-0311 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeERP for OCD & Anxiety: Why the “Gold Standard” Fails Without This One PieceERP for OCD & Anxiety | Why Hierarchies Alone Don’t Break the LoopERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is often called the “gold standard” for OCD and anxiety treatment. But if you’ve tried ERP and felt like it didn’t quite work—or you got partial results and then new fears popped up—you’re not alone.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down what ERP really is, how it targets the OCD and anxiety loop, and why so many people struggle to make lasting progress with it. He explains...
2026-04-0126 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeHow to Stop Rumination: Why Overthinking Won’t Fix Anxiety (Do This Instead)If you’re stuck in your head, constantly overthinking, replaying thoughts, or trying to “figure it out”… this episode will show you how to stop rumination the right way.Rumination isn’t just thinking—it’s a compulsion that keeps you trapped in the OCD and anxiety loop. And the more you try to solve it mentally, the worse it gets.🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why trying to “stop rumination” actually keeps you stuck✅ The real reason you overthink (it’s not what you think)✅ How r...
2026-03-2612 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeRumination: Why You Can’t Stop Thinking (And How to Break the Loop)If you feel stuck overthinking, replaying thoughts, or trying to “figure things out,” this Rumination Episode will change how you understand it completely.In this episode, we break down what rumination really is, why it feels so automatic, and how it silently keeps you trapped in the OCD and anxiety loop. More importantly, you’ll learn why trying to solve your thoughts doesn’t work—and what actually leads to freedom.If you’ve been stuck in your head, constantly analyzing, or chasing certainty, this episode will help you see the patt...
2026-03-2423 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeHarm OCD Isn’t a Disease — Here’s What’s Really HappeningIf you’re struggling with harmful intrusive thoughts, this episode will change how you understand everything. Harm OCD isn’t a disease — it’s a self-reinforcing loop driven by fear, thoughts, and compulsions.In this episode, we break down why trying to “fix” the thoughts keeps you stuck, how the OCD loop actually works, and what it really takes to break free and reclaim your life.If you’ve been feeling trapped in anxiety or intrusive thoughts, this will give you a completely new perspective.🧠 What You’l...
2026-03-1908 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeHarm OCD – Harmful Intrusive Thoughts & Why Fighting Them Makes It WorseHarm OCD and harmful intrusive thoughts can feel terrifying — especially when your mind produces violent or disturbing thoughts that feel completely against who you are.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains Harm OCD and harmful intrusive thoughts, what they really mean, and why having these thoughts does not make you a dangerous person.If you’ve ever wondered why these intrusive thoughts appear and why trying to control or analyze them only makes them worse, this episode will help you understand the...
2026-03-1725 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhy Consciousness Needs To Be Integrated in Mental Health (The Missing Piece in Recovery)In this episode, we explore why consciousness needs to be integrated in mental health and why understanding awareness itself may be essential for lasting recovery from OCD, anxiety, panic attacks, and emotional suffering.Matt explains how many traditional treatment models overlook the role of consciousness and identity in the healing process. Instead of only trying to eliminate symptoms, this episode explores how expanding awareness can help people disidentify from their thoughts and emotions — allowing true transformation rather than temporary coping.If you've struggled with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or feeling tr...
2026-03-1121 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeSome Thoughts on Medication and Anxiety – When Medication Helps (and When It Doesn’t)In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW shares some thoughts on medication and anxiety, including the role of SSRIs, benzodiazepines, placebo research, and how medication fits into a broader recovery journey.If you're struggling with anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, or other fear-based symptoms, you’ve probably wondered whether medication is the answer. In this episode, Matt explores the research, discusses common experiences people report with anxiety medication, and explains why medication may help some people — while not addressing the deeper cause of anxiety.Rather than taking an extreme posi...
2026-03-0918 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhat Causes OCD & Anxiety? The Real Root Most People MissMany people struggling with OCD and anxiety spend years searching for the root cause. Is it genetics, brain chemistry, past trauma, or something deeper?In this episode, we explore what causes OCD & anxiety by breaking down four different frameworks often used to explain these conditions: genetics and environment, biochemical factors, emotional patterns, and deeper psychological or spiritual processes.Understanding these layers can help you shift how you approach recovery and identify the level where real transformation happens.If you’ve ever wondered why intrusive thoughts, panic, or chronic anxiety keep returning despite trying di...
2026-03-0620 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEntrepreneurship, Fear, & Returning to Wholeness | The Inner Journey Every Entrepreneur FacesIn this episode, we explore Entrepreneurship, Fear, & Returning to Wholeness, and why building a business often forces us to confront our deepest fears, beliefs, and emotional patterns. Many entrepreneurs believe success, money, or achievement will resolve internal struggles — but true fulfillment comes from inner work, self-integration, and emotional healing.You’ll learn why fear is internal (not external), how entrepreneurship becomes a path toward self-actualization, and how doing the inner work allows your business — and your life — to evolve naturally.If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or leader experiencing anxiety, pressure, or burnout, this episode reframes entrepreneurship as a power...
2026-03-0313 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhy Healing the Past Matters: How to Actually Release Old Emotional WoundsWhy healing the past matters isn’t about endlessly talking about old memories — it’s about releasing the emotion tied to them.In this episode, we break down how unresolved emotional experiences from your past can fuel anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and fear loops. Many people intuitively know their past is connected to their current struggles — but intellectualizing it or ruminating on it doesn’t create real healing.🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why past emotional wounds drive present anxiety✅ The difference between talking about the p...
2026-02-2705 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeThe Fear of Aging and Body Image: Why You’re Really Afraid (It’s Not About Looks)The Fear of Aging and Body Image isn’t really about wrinkles, weight, or appearance. It’s about something much deeper.In this episode, we explore how anxiety around aging and body image issues are often rooted in the fear of rejection and the need for approval. When we believe we’re only acceptable if we look a certain way, we begin changing ourselves to feel safe — not authentic.🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why the fear of aging is actually a fear of rejection✅ How body image anxiet...
2026-02-2511 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeKnowing This Doesn’t Change Anything | OCD & Anxiety Recovery TruthIn this episode, we break down why information alone will never create recovery — and how the real transformation happens through implementation and embodiment.If you find yourself constantly searching for answers, watching more videos, reading more books, and still feeling stuck in the anxiety loop, this message is for you.Because recovery isn’t about collecting knowledge.It’s about closing the gap between what you know and what you actually practice.If you’re ready to stop gathering information and start creating real change...
2026-02-2011 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeFrom OCD & Intrusive Thoughts to Inner Freedom | Kyle's Recovery StoryIn 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.🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ What intrusive thoughts felt like day-to-day✅ The moment OCD began consuming his life✅ The emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis✅ Why traditional therapy wasn’t fully resolving the loo...
2026-02-1742 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhy Am I Stuck in This LOOP? | The Real Reason OCD & Anxiety Keep RepeatingIn this episode of The Restored Minds Show, Matt explains why people get stuck in the OCD and anxiety loop, why fear keeps self-perpetuating, and why trying to fix the “theme” never truly works.If you’ve been asking yourself, “Why am I stuck in this loop?” — the answer may not be what you think. Fear isn’t something outside of you that needs to be controlled. It’s an internal state that must be confronted and released from within.Rather than chasing thoughts, analyzing themes, or trying to eliminate sympto...
2026-02-1312 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeThe Hidden Cost of Treating Fear as Faith | Scrupulosity, OCD & Anxiety ExplainedMany people struggling with scrupulosity, religious OCD, and anxiety believe their suffering is a sign of deep faith.But what if the real issue isn’t faith at all?In this episode, I break down the hidden cost of treating fear as faith—and how this misunderstanding keeps people trapped in guilt, reassurance-seeking, compulsions, and chronic inner conflict.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why scrupulosity is driven by fear, not God✅ How compulsions unintentionally block peace✅ Why answering “what if” question...
2026-02-1010 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhy Scrupulosity Isn’t About Faith (And Why Treating It That Way Keeps You Stuck)Scrupulosity is often misunderstood as a faith problem — but treating it that way is one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains why scrupulosity isn’t about faith, belief, or not trying hard enough — and how fear hijacks religious themes and projects onto God, salvation, and belief systems.If you’ve been told to pray harder, believe more, or do more religious behaviors — yet still feel anxious, distressed, or disconnected from peace — this episode will help you und...
2026-02-0610 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeThe Decision That Ended My OCD & Anxiety (Not What You Think)For years, I tried everything to recover from OCD and anxiety — books, therapists, programs, techniques — yet nothing truly changed.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, I share the moment where everything shifted for me — the point where once I did this, I healed. Not overnight. Not magically. But permanently.I walk through the two internal shifts that moved me from endlessly trying to recover… to actually living in a calm, regulated, trusting state.If you’ve been consuming content, searching for the “right answer,” or hoping somethi...
2026-02-0412 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhy Mindfulness Fails for OCD & Anxiety Disorders (And What Works Instead)Mindfulness is often recommended for OCD and anxiety — but for many people, it doesn’t work the way they were told it would.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains why mindfulness fails for OCD and anxiety disorders when it’s misused — and how it actually fits into real recovery.If you’ve tried mindfulness, meditation, or grounding techniques and felt frustrated, guilty, or like you “failed,” this episode will help you understand what really went wrong — and why it wasn’t you.
2026-01-3009 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeOvercoming Scrupulosity: When OCD Attacks Your Faith (And How to Heal)Scrupulosity can feel terrifying — especially when OCD and anxiety latch onto God, faith, salvation, or religious beliefs.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains what scrupulosity really is, why it has nothing to do with a lack of faith, and what actually allows people to recover.If you’re constantly doubting your salvation, fearing you’ve committed an unforgivable sin, or feeling trapped in religious fear loops, this episode will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface — and why trying harder spi...
2026-01-2212 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeChoosing a Process vs Choosing a Result (Why Most People Stay Stuck)Choosing a process vs choosing a result is one of the most overlooked reasons people stay stuck in anxiety, OCD, and mental health struggles for years.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down why trying tools, techniques, and processes without deciding on a clear outcome keeps people cycling — and what actually creates lasting transformation.If you’ve tried ERP, mindfulness, ACT, coping strategies, books, or programs but still feel like nothing truly sticks, this episode will help you understand what’s missin...
2026-01-2015 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhy You’re Stuck and What to Do About It (Breaking the Anxiety & Fear Loop)Why you’re stuck isn’t random — and it isn’t because you’re broken, resistant, or missing the right information.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explores why people stay stuck in anxiety, OCD, and fear-based loops — and what actually creates real change.If you’ve tried coping strategies, therapy, tools, or information but still feel trapped in the same cycles, this episode will help you understand the missing piece that keeps progress from sticking.Rather than focusing...
2026-01-1614 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeFeeling Scared for No Reason? Why Anxiety Feels Real (Even When Nothing Is Wrong)Feeling scared for no reason is one of the most unsettling anxiety experiences — especially when you know nothing dangerous is happening, yet your body reacts as if it is.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains why anxiety feels so real even when there is no external threat, and why trying to argue with or suppress the feeling often keeps you stuck in the anxiety loop.If you’re experiencing sudden fear, panic sensations, or anxiety that feels urgent “out of nowhere,” this epi...
2026-01-1310 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeAnxiety and Mental Stress Tips | 5 Practical Ways to Break the Anxiety Loop in 2026Anxiety and mental stress tips are everywhere — but most of them keep you stuck in the anxiety loop.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW shares 5 practical, grounded anxiety and mental stress tips to help you stop fighting your anxiety and start breaking the loop that keeps fear, tension, and overwhelm in control.If you’re starting 2026 feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or exhausted from managing symptoms, this episode will help you understand why anxiety persists — and what actually allows it to release....
2026-01-0811 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp 480: Holiday Anxiety: The Pressure to “Be Okay” (and Why It Makes You Feel Worse)Holiday Anxiety: The Pressure to “Be Okay” (and Why It Makes You Feel Worse)Do you feel like you should be happy, grateful, and “all good” during the holidays… but inside you feel anxious, numb, low, or overwhelmed?In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW talks about the hidden pressure to be okay during the holidays — and how forcing yourself to feel a certain way actually intensifies anxiety, OCD loops, and emotional pain.Matt explains why comparing your inner world...
2025-12-1109 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp 479: The Personas Behind OCD & Anxiety | How Letting Go of Your “Mask” Heals the LoopDo you ever feel like you’re always “the responsible one,” “the fixer,” “the overthinker,” or “the good one” — and you can’t turn it off?In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW unpacks the idea of personas — the masks we learn to wear to feel safe, accepted, and in control. Matt explains how these roles are often deeply tied to OCD, anxiety, and panic loops, and why living from a persona instead of your true essence leaves you exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from yourself.If you’ve been stuc...
2025-12-0411 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp 478: When Rest Feels Wrong | Why You Can’t Relax & How to Feel Safe RestingWhen Rest Feels Wrong: Why You Can’t Relax & How to Feel Safe RestingDo you ever sit down to rest… and immediately feel tense, guilty, or like you “should” be doing something?In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explores why rest can actually feel unsafe for people living in chronic anxiety, stress, or high-performance mode. Matt explains how busyness becomes a persona, how overworking turns into emotional avoidance, and why your nervous system doesn’t trust stillness — even when your life looks “succe...
2025-11-2714 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp 477: The Hidden Cost of High Performance | Are You Using Success to Run From Yourself?The Hidden Cost of High Performance: Why Overworking Keeps You Disconnected From YourselfAre you constantly pushing, striving, and performing — yet still feeling overwhelmed, drained, or on the edge of burnout? In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down how “high performance” can secretly turn into emotional avoidance…and the real cost of living that way.You’ll learn why overworking becomes a socially praised escape, how emotional suppression impacts your health, and what steps you can take to reconnect with yourself before you...
2025-11-2108 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp 476: Why You’re Not Feeling Better Yet | The Real Reason You Stay Stuck in Anxiety & StressWhy You’re Not Feeling Better Yet | The Real Reason You Stay Stuck in Anxiety & StressHave you ever asked yourself, “Why am I not feeling better yet?”You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, tried the coping tools — but somehow, the anxiety or heaviness still returns.In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW reveals why most of us stay stuck: we’re trying to avoid or fix our emotions instead of learning how to feel and release...
2025-11-1410 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 475: When Personal Development Becomes Self-Punishment | Breaking the Growth LoopWhen Personal Development Becomes Self-Punishment | Breaking the Growth LoopIn the pursuit of growth, success, and self-improvement, many people end up stuck in a different kind of loop — one fueled by guilt, shame, and “never enough.”In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explores how the modern obsession with optimization can quietly turn into self-punishment. You’ll learn why constant striving can activate stress, worsen anxiety, and disconnect you from peace — and how true growth actually begins with self-acceptance, not self-criticism.
2025-11-0408 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp 474: Why Trying to “Fix” Anxiety Keeps You Stuck | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressWhy Trying to “Fix” Anxiety Keeps You Stuck | Understanding the Anxiety LoopMost people believe the key to healing from anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts is to get rid of them.But what if the harder you try to stop anxiety, the more anxious you actually become?In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, licensed therapist Matt Codde, LCSW explains the paradox of anxiety recovery — why resistance and control keep you trapped in the anxiety loop, and how true healing begins when you stop fighting your inner...
2025-10-3108 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.467: Transforming OCD and Anxiety Recovery: Insights from Matt Codde and Coach Kai’s JourneyTransforming OCD and Anxiety Recovery: Insights from Matt Codde and Coach Kai’s JourneyIn this episode, Matt Codde and Coach Kai share their powerful journeys through OCD and anxiety recovery. Discover key lessons on validation, mindset shifts, nervous system healing, and why recovery is possible for anyone willing to learn, practice, and embrace the process.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Asse...
2025-09-1238 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.466: Amelia’s Inspiring Journey Overcoming OCD & Anxiety with Matt CoddeAmelia’s Inspiring Journey Overcoming OCD & Anxiety with Matt CoddeIn this powerful episode, Amelia shares her decade-long struggle with OCD and anxiety and how she found real recovery through Matt Codde’s Restored Minds approach. Discover key lessons about facing fear, nervous system healing, and why true freedom comes from letting go of the obsession’s content.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a F...
2025-09-1050 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.465: Expanding Your Capacity for Healing | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressExpanding Your Capacity for Healing | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressRecovery from OCD, anxiety, or chronic pain isn’t about eliminating symptoms—it’s about expanding your capacity to handle them. Matt Codde, LCSW, explains how letting go, building emotional resilience, and growing inner strength leads to true healing.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to s...
2025-09-0509 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.464: Returning to Essence: Healing Emotional Suffering | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressReturning to Essence: Healing Emotional Suffering | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressTrue healing isn’t about forcing progress—it’s about letting go and returning to your essence. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, shares how releasing personas, limiting beliefs, and unprocessed emotions can free you from OCD, anxiety, and emotional suffering.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure...
2025-09-0310 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.463: The Truth About Recovery No One Talks About | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressThe Truth About Recovery No One Talks About | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressRecovery from OCD and anxiety isn’t linear—and that’s the truth most people don’t hear. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, shares why the process is messy, why that’s normal, and how embracing the journey can lead to real transformation and lasting freedom.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start...
2025-08-2911 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.462: I Know What to Do But It’s Not Working | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressI Know What to Do But It’s Not Working | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressKnowing what to do isn’t the same as real recovery. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why symptom management and endless information keep you stuck—and how true transformation comes from embodiment and living your recovery.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment
2025-08-2112 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.461: Why You Don’t Need Certainty | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressWhy You Don’t Need Certainty | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressChasing certainty keeps you stuck in the OCD and anxiety loop. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why certainty will never satisfy fear and how turning inward is the real path to lasting freedom.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take...
2025-08-1510 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.460: Healing Isn’t Linear & What That Really Means | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressHealing Isn’t Linear & What That Really Means | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressRecovery from OCD and anxiety isn’t a straight line—it happens in waves. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why ups and downs are a natural part of healing and how to embrace the process with patience and self-compassion.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment...
2025-08-1310 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.459: How to Know If You’re in the Loop (Even If You’re High Functioning)How to Know If You’re in the Loop (Even If You’re High Functioning)You may seem fine on the outside, but internally feel trapped by OCD or anxiety. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains how high-functioning individuals can still be stuck in the loop—and what true recovery really looks like.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment
2025-08-0811 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.458: 3 Things I Needed to Hear at My Lowest (That You Might Need Too)3 Things I Needed to Hear at My Lowest (That You Might Need Too)Feeling stuck in anxiety or OCD recovery? In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, shares the three most powerful insights that helped him overcome his darkest days—and how they can guide your path to true healing.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to st...
2025-08-0615 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.453: Diagnosis Doesn’t Equal Destiny | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressDiagnosis Doesn’t Equal Destiny | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressA mental health diagnosis like OCD or anxiety can feel permanent—but it doesn’t define your future. In this empowering post, Matt Codde of Restored Minds shares how to break limiting beliefs and reclaim your power to heal and transform beyond any label.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment...
2025-07-2311 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.452: Escaping the Prison of Fear | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressEscaping the Prison of Fear | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressFeeling trapped by fear? Discover how to break free from the emotional prison created by OCD, anxiety, and chronic stress. Matt Codde of Restored Minds explains why true recovery means more than symptom relief—it’s about total freedom from fear’s grip.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment
2025-07-2012 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.451: The Cost of Waiting | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressThe Cost of Waiting | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressDelaying your healing? Learn why waiting to address OCD, anxiety, or chronic stress may be the biggest decision holding you back. Discover what it’s really costing you—time, freedom, and opportunity—with insights from Matt Codde of Restored Minds.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to s...
2025-07-1816 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.450: Healing from the Inside Out | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressHealing from the Inside Out | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressTired of managing symptoms without real change? Discover why true recovery from OCD and anxiety begins within. Learn how to heal from the inside out with insights from Matt Codde, LCSW of Restored Minds.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find the best path forward. 👉 Get started: https://www.restoredminds.com/📖 Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' on Ama...
2025-07-1615 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.449: You're Not Meant to Do This Alone | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressYou're Not Meant to Do This Alone | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressTrying to recover from OCD, anxiety, or stress alone often leads to more struggle. In this post, Matt Codde, explains why true healing requires support and connection—and how letting others in can be the most powerful step toward freedom.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not s...
2025-07-1315 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.448: What I Wish I Knew Earlier About Healing OCD & Anxiety | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressWhat I Wish I Knew Earlier About Healing OCD & Anxiety | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressMore effort doesn’t always mean more healing. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, shares what he wishes he knew at the start of his recovery journey—and why learning to work with your mind is the key to lasting freedom from OCD and anxiety.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start
2025-07-1111 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 447: What Recovery Feels Like | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressWhat Recovery Feels Like | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressRecovery from OCD and anxiety isn’t just about reducing symptoms—it’s about shifting from fear to trust. Learn what true recovery really feels like, based on insights from Matt Codde, LCSW and founder of Restored Minds.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take...
2025-07-0913 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.446: You Must Start From Self-Compassion: The Key to OCD & Anxiety RecoveryYou Must Start From Self-Compassion: The Key to OCD & Anxiety RecoveryRecovery from OCD and anxiety begins with how you treat yourself. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why self-compassion isn’t something to earn—it’s the essential starting point for true healing, freedom, and growth.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take...
2025-06-2911 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.445: What To Do When You Feel Like a Failure: Reframing Setbacks in RecoveryWhat To Do When You Feel Like a Failure: Reframing Setbacks in RecoveryFeeling like a failure during OCD and anxiety recovery is more common than you think. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, offers a mindset shift to help you see failure differently—and use it as fuel for growth, clarity, and healing.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment
2025-06-2715 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.444: How to Hold Space for Setbacks in OCD & Anxiety RecoveryHow to Hold Space for Setbacks in OCD & Anxiety RecoverySetbacks in OCD and anxiety recovery don’t mean failure—they’re part of the healing process. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, shares how to reframe setbacks and use them to build resilience, deepen awareness, and break free from the fear loop.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure...
2025-06-2511 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 443: You’re Allowed to Want More for Yourself: Moving Beyond Survival in OCD & Anxiety RecoveryYou’re Allowed to Want More for Yourself: Moving Beyond Survival in OCD & Anxiety RecoverySettling for “just not suffering” keeps you stuck in survival mode. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why raising your standards is essential for true recovery from OCD and anxiety—and how to start living with purpose, peace, and joy.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment...
2025-06-1711 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 442: Living with Anxiety, Not Against It: The Shift That Breaks the Anxiety CycleLiving with Anxiety, Not Against It: The Shift That Breaks the Anxiety CycleFighting anxiety only keeps you stuck. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, shares why learning to live with anxiety—rather than against it—is the key to lasting freedom, and how acceptance can break the cycle of fear, resistance, and rumination.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment
2025-06-1708 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 441: The Paradox of Certainty: How the Need for Answers Keeps You AnxiousThe Paradox of Certainty: How the Need for Answers Keeps You AnxiousChasing certainty is one of the biggest traps in OCD and anxiety recovery. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why the need to feel 100% sure only feeds the anxiety loop—and how learning to tolerate uncertainty is the real path to freedom.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assess...
2025-06-1711 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.440: Control Comes From Fear: How to Shift from Fear-Based Living to TrustControl Comes From Fear: How to Shift from Fear-Based Living to TrustControl often feels protective, but it’s rooted in fear—not trust. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, unpacks the deeper reason we seek control and how choosing trust over fear leads to lasting peace, especially in OCD and anxiety recovery.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find the best path forward. 👉 Get started: https://www.rest...
2025-06-1512 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.439: OCD & Anxiety Travel Well: Why You Can’t Outrun What Lives InsideOCD & Anxiety Travel Well: Why You Can’t Outrun What Lives InsideNo matter where you go, OCD and anxiety go with you. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why escapism doesn’t work—and how facing your fears internally is the true path to freedom, peace, and lasting recovery.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where...
2025-06-1309 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.438: Why Obsessive Thinking Is a Symptom, Not the Real DisorderWhy Obsessive Thinking Is a Symptom, Not the Real DisorderObsessive thinking isn’t the disorder—it’s a coping response. Learn how to break the anxiety loop and heal at the root with insights from Matt Codde.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find the best path forward.
2025-06-1109 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.436: To Recover from OCD & Anxiety, You Must Become a New YouTo Recover from OCD & Anxiety, You Must Become a New YouRecovery from OCD and anxiety isn’t about fixing your old self—it’s about becoming someone new. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why identity shift is the key to lasting change and how to start transforming your beliefs, habits, and emotional responses today.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Ass...
2025-06-0813 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.436: Making the Decision to Recover from OCD & Anxiety: Why It Starts WithinMaking the Decision to Recover from OCD & Anxiety: Why It Starts WithinReal recovery from OCD and anxiety starts with an internal decision, not external circumstances. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, shares why your commitment to change is the most powerful step toward lasting recovery and how to start making that shift today.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessmen...
2025-06-0613 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 435: The 4 Components of the OCD & Anxiety Loop ExplainedThe 4 Components of the OCD & Anxiety Loop ExplainedDiscover the four key parts of the OCD and Anxiety Loop—thoughts, feelings, resistance, and safety behaviors—and how understanding them can lead to real, lasting recovery. Matt Codde, LCSW, breaks down how this cycle works and how to dismantle it step by step.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure w...
2025-06-0412 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 434: Obsessions vs. Obsessing: The Key Distinction for OCD RecoveryObsessions vs. Obsessing: The Key Distinction for OCD RecoveryLearn the vital difference between intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and mental rumination (obsessing). Matt Codde, LCSW, explains how this shift in language and mindset can unlock real progress in OCD recovery.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find the best path...
2025-05-3009 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 433: Healing from OCD and Anxiety: Why Allowing, Not Forcing, Leads to Real RecoveryHealing from OCD and Anxiety: Why Allowing, Not Forcing, Leads to Real RecoveryIn this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why real healing from OCD and anxiety happens when we allow emotions—not when we try to force them away. Learn to shift from resistance to recovery.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take...
2025-05-2810 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 432: How to Overcome Disappointment After an OCD or Anxiety Spiral at Important EventsHow to Overcome Disappointment After an OCD or Anxiety Spiral at Important EventsDid OCD or anxiety spiral during a big moment? In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, shares how to deal with disappointment, guilt, and shame—and why showing up matters more than feeling perfect.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free...
2025-05-2512 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 431: You Don’t Have to Feel Ready: Why Willingness is the Key to OCD and Anxiety RecoveryYou Don’t Have to Feel Ready: Why Willingness is the Key to OCD and Anxiety RecoveryStruggling to take the first step in recovery? Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why you don’t need to feel ready—just willing. Discover how this simple mindset shift can unlock real progress in overcoming OCD and anxiety.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment
2025-05-2210 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 430: Why the Healing Process is Messy: Embracing Nonlinear Recovery with Matt CoddeWhy the Healing Process is Messy: Embracing Nonlinear Recovery with Matt CoddeThink healing should be a straight line? Think again. Matt Codde, LCSW, breaks down why recovery from OCD and anxiety is messy, emotional, and uniquely personal—and why that’s totally okay.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessme...
2025-05-2011 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.429: Are You Being Honest With Yourself? The First Step to Real OCD & Anxiety RecoveryAre You Being Honest With Yourself? The First Step to Real OCD & Anxiety RecoveryStruggling with OCD, anxiety, or stress? True transformation starts with self-honesty. Discover powerful questions to break old patterns and move from surviving to thriving with Matt Codde, LCSW.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find t...
2025-05-1514 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.428: I Used to Think I Was Just Broken…Until I Broke the Fear Loop | Matt Codde on Real HealingI Used to Think I Was Just Broken…Until I Broke the Fear Loop | Matt Codde on Real HealingStruggling with anxiety or OCD and feeling like something’s wrong with you? You’re not broken—you’re stuck in a fear loop. Learn how Matt Codde, LCSW, overcame this belief and how you can too.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment
2025-05-1414 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 427: Why Managing OCD & Anxiety Keeps You Stuck — And What to Do InsteadWhy Managing OCD & Anxiety Keeps You Stuck — And What to Do InsteadStill trying to manage OCD and anxiety symptoms? Discover why symptom management keeps you trapped in the cycle—and learn what actually works to find true, lasting freedom with Matt Codde, LCSW.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessme...
2025-05-1310 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.426: 3 Practical Steps to Stop OCD and Anxiety Spirals3 Practical Steps to Stop OCD and Anxiety SpiralsFeeling overwhelmed by OCD or anxiety spirals? Learn three practical steps from Matt Codde, LCSW, to recognize the spiral, slow it down, and refocus on what truly matters for long-term recovery.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find the best path...
2025-05-0809 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.425: Breaking the Guilt & Shame Cycle in OCD and Anxiety RecoveryBreaking the Guilt & Shame Cycle in OCD and Anxiety RecoveryStruggling with OCD or anxiety often comes with guilt and shame—but it doesn’t have to. Learn how to unlearn the guilt and shame cycle and take real steps toward healing with insights from Matt Codde, LCSW.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Tak...
2025-05-0709 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 413: How to use ACT for Intrusive ThoughtsHow to use ACT for Intrusive ThoughtsLearn how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you manage intrusive thoughts and OCD. Discover ACT’s six pillars, the paradox of resistance, and how to build psychological flexibility. Insights from Matt Codde of Restored Minds.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assess...
2025-04-1110 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.412: How Much Time Are You Giving to Fear? A Personal MessageHow Much Time Are You Giving to Fear? Reclaim Your Life TodayFear consumes more time than we realize. Learn how to break free from its grip and reclaim your life with insights from Matt Codde in this powerful exploration.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find the best...
2025-04-0409 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 411: Shifting Identity & Beliefs: A Key to Overcoming Anxiety & OCDShifting Identity & Beliefs: A Key to Overcoming Anxiety & OCDDiscover how shifting identity and beliefs can transform anxiety and OCD recovery. Learn actionable steps to break free from compulsive behaviors with insights from Matt Codde.📥 Get Your FREE Starter Pack Today! Start your journey with expert guidance and tools to overcome fear and thrive. 👉 Download now: https://www.restoredminds.com/start📊 Take a Free Assessment Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment to find the best path forward. 👉 Get...
2025-04-0209 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 404: The Hidden Link Between Chronic Pain and Suppressed EmotionsThe Hidden Link Between Chronic Pain and Suppressed EmotionsWhat if chronic pain isn’t just physical but deeply tied to suppressed emotions? In this episode of Restored Minds, Matt Codde, LCSW, explores the mind-body connection and how unprocessed emotions like fear, anger, and stress can manifest as physical pain.🔎 In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why traditional pain treatments often fail✔️ The role of emotional suppression in chronic pain✔️ Dr. Sarno’s groundbreaking TMS (Tension Myoneural Syndrome) theory✔️ How emotional release can lead to lasting pain relief✔️ A new approach to healing beyond just physical treatmentsIf you're struggling with migraines, back pain, or othe...
2025-03-1408 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 403: Why Figuring Out Anxiety Doesn’t Work & What to Do InsteadWhy Figuring Out Anxiety Doesn’t Work & What to Do InsteadStruggling with anxiety and trying to figure it out? Overthinking anxiety only fuels the cycle. In this episode of Restored Minds, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why attempting to rationalize anxiety keeps you stuck—and what actually helps break free.🔎 In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ What the anxiety loop is and how it traps you✔️ Why trying to “figure it out” only makes anxiety worse✔️ How avoiding feelings leads to more stress and fear✔️ The key to breaking free from anxiety’s grip✔️ Tools and techniques to stop overthinking and start healingIf you’re ready to...
2025-03-1209 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 405: What I Wish I Knew About OCD & Anxiety Before My Recovery JourneyWhat I Wish I Knew About OCD & Anxiety Before My Recovery JourneyIf you’re struggling with OCD & anxiety, you’re not alone. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, shares the key insights he wishes he had known when starting his recovery journey—insights that could have saved years of struggle.🔎 In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why OCD & anxiety aren’t just about intrusive thoughts✔️ The loop that keeps you stuck—and how to break it✔️ Why trying to eliminate thoughts and feelings doesn’t work✔️ The power of responsibility and ownership in recovery✔️ How to shift your mindset for real, lasting progressIf you're r...
2025-03-1108 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 392: Understanding the Larger ContextJoin Matt as a guide at the Soul Driven Scale Live Event on Feb. 15. Register for the event via this link: https://www.wealthembodiedsummit.com/?affiliate=1223456
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In this episode of Restored Minds, Matt Codde discusses how changing your perspective on problems can lead to personal growth and healing. By widening the context of how you view life events, you can move through challenges with greater ease. Matt explores the effect of focusing too much on perceived problems, the limitations of individual context, and how broadening your perspective can help dissolve issues.
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2025-02-0510 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 387: How to Stop OverthinkingGet started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction
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Discover how to stop overthinking and understand its connection to OCD and anxiety in this episode with Matt Codde. Learn why we overthink, how it acts as a compulsion, and practical steps to address the root cause.
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2025-01-2208 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 384: How to Calm an Over Active Nervous SystemGet started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction
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In this episode of Restored Minds, Matt Codde explains how to calm an overactive nervous system and bring your body back to a parasympathetic state. Learn essential techniques for understanding, addressing, and managing your nervous system's response to stress and anxiety.
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2025-01-1511 minBreaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 377: Your Story About Recovery MattersGet started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction
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2024-11-1509 min
Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 48: How Does OCD Develop?Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts called obsessions, that produce anxiety, which lead you to perform repetitive behaviors called compulsions. These obsessions and compulsions tend to get worse over time and can interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress.
In this video, I discussed how OCD develops specifically the four components that causes OCD to form. If you have friends and family members who are suffering from OCD, feel free to share this information with them to help spread awareness and education.
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2020-09-1708 min
Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeWhat Causes OCD?Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts called obsessions, that produce anxiety, which lead you to perform repetitive behaviors called compulsions. These obsessions and compulsions tend to get worse over time and can interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress.
In this episode, I discussed how OCD develops specifically the four components that cause OCD. If you have friends and family members who are suffering from OCD, feel free to share this information with them to help spread awareness and education.
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2020-09-1105 min
Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 47: Understanding Mass Movements - A Cause & New OpportunityThis week we are going to tie up our series on mass movements.
In this third and final episode, I discuss the idea of how leaders of effective movements unite people under a new cause and new opportunity towards the future.
This is extremely important for a movement to gain momentum and cultivate a mass following.
Additionally, I discuss how the most effective mass movements will also set up the opportunity for people to self-identify with a movement, which enables them to fully embody a new ideology.
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2020-09-0915 min
Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 46: Understanding Mass PersuasionHave you ever wondered how the art of persuasion works?
In this week’s episode, as we continue our series on mass movements, I am going to discuss a few techniques and tactics people use to persuade other people into taking action.
To be clear, persuasion is neither good or bad, it is simply the process of convincing someone to do or believe something. However, people (both good and bad) will use the same persuasive techniques to convince others to head down a certain path (both good and bad).
So in this episode, I...
2020-09-0216 min
Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 45: Understanding Mass Movements & Mass ManipulationHave you ever wondered how a mass movement begins?
When you understand how mass psychology works you can begin to understand the fundamentals of any mass movement. A mass movement is neither good nor bad, it is simply a change or development on a large scale. However, the leaders of mass movements can dramatically determine the kind of impact and results (positive or negative) the movement creates.
It is important to understand those mass movements are not random, there is actually a specific pattern any movement worth noting follows, and today we are beginning a...
2020-08-2613 min
Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 44: How to Make Real Lasting Change - Pt.5: IdentityMahatma Gandhi famously said, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” I’m sure you’ve heard this before, or at the very least seen it on a bumper sticker. But have you ever asked yourself what it really means?
In this week’s episode, we are going to talk about the concept of identity, which is ultimately a way of being. Identity is one of the most powerful levels to create change in your life. And as we conclude this series on change felt it only right to end with the most powerful lev...
2020-08-1917 min
Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 43: How to Make Real Lasting Change - Pt.4: BeliefsHello,
In this week’s episode, I will be discussing one of my favorite topics in the world. When it comes to making the change in your life there are few things more powerful than underlying beliefs.
Your beliefs drive EVERYTHING. Especially your behavior.
And once you really understand this, if you want to make a behavioral change, it only makes sense to start at the belief.
Now to put simply, a belief is a story you tell yourself - often unconsciously. You can even think of beliefs as the assumptions we...
2020-08-1216 min
Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp. 42: How to Make Real Lasting Change - Pt. 3: Learning New SkillsGood Morning,
I’ll keep it short today.
For the last two weeks, we’ve been on a new series talking about how to create real, lasting change in your life. So far we’ve discussed environmental changes and behavior changes and I explained that while these might be well-intended, they are often ineffective ways to make long-term change in our lives.
So in this episode, I will be discussing the idea of learning new skills to support behavior change. If you are trying to facilitate any type of change in your life, it is...
2020-08-0513 min
Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.40: How to Create REAL Change In Your LifeHave you ever tried to make a big change in your life only to wind up right back in your old patterns a few weeks later?
Maybe it was a diet change, or trying to remove a toxic person, or cutting out certain unhealthy behaviors (like compulsions).
And have you ever wondered why making REAL lasting change is so tough?
Well this week, I am excited to announce that we are creating a new series on how to create real lasting change in your life. In this first episode, I will be discussing...
2020-07-2217 min
Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.39: Overcoming Panic Attacks in the WorkplaceHello
This week we are wrapping up our series on anxiety and the workplace. And for the final episode I wanted to discuss the topic panic attacks because it is a question I get frequently. Panic attacks are the highest level of anxiety a person can experience. On a scale of discomfort ranging from 1-10, panic attacks are a very clear 10! And for people who struggle with panic attacks one of the scariest things about them is they can happen at any time, often for no apparent reason. You could be watching a movie, out grabbing a b...
2020-07-1512 min
Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt CoddeEp.37: Overcoming Anxiety and Stress in your WorkplaceIn this episode, I am going to talk about stress and anxiety in the workplace. In order to overcome stress and anxiety in the workplace, it is SO important to accurately identify the specific stressor within work, as opposed to assuming that work itself is the problem. Sometimes simple shifts make huge differences in a person’s psychological and emotional well being. So in this episode, I will be discussing THREE areas to consider if you are feeling a lot of stress and anxiety related to your work.
Number 1 - Your Work Environment or Team
Num...
2020-07-0111 min