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Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt Codde

Matthew Codde LCSWwww.restoredminds.com
The Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress Podcast is hosted by Matt Codde. Visit www.restoredminds.com/about to know more about Matt! In this podcast, you’re going to learn practical steps on the journey to recovery. In each episode, we will discuss common challenges and provide you with evidence-based strategies to help you overcome them. At Restored Minds, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone and it's our mission to give you the tools to help you build better mental health so you can become the best version of yourself.
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Ep. 416: How Comparison can be Harmful

📥 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 Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/...

Apr 18, 202512 minEp. 416

Ep. 415: How to Become a different version of yourself

📥 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 Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/...

Apr 16, 202512 minEp. 415

Ep. 414: Most People Know How to Get Better—Here’s Why They Don’t

Most People Know How to Get Better—Here’s Why They Don’tKnowing how to get better is easy. Doing the work is what leads to transformation. Discover why action—not more information—is the missing piece in overcoming OCD, anxiety, and stress. Insights from 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...

Apr 13, 202511 minEp. 414

Ep. 413: How to use ACT for Intrusive Thoughts

How to use ACT for Intrusive Thoughts Learn 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? T...

Apr 11, 202510 minEp. 413

Ep.412: How Much Time Are You Giving to Fear? A Personal Message

How Much Time Are You Giving to Fear? Reclaim Your Life Today Fear 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 path forward. 👉 ...

Apr 04, 202510 minEp. 412

Ep. 411: Shifting Identity & Beliefs: A Key to Overcoming Anxiety & OCD

Shifting Identity & Beliefs: A Key to Overcoming Anxiety & OCD Discover 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 t...

Apr 02, 202510 minEp. 411

Ep. 410: Why Thinking About Fear Won’t Help You Overcome It

Why Thinking About Fear Won’t Help You Overcome It Overthinking fear keeps you stuck. Learn why action—not rumination—is key to overcoming OCD, anxiety, and stress-related disorders. 📥 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.c...

Mar 28, 202510 minEp. 410

Ep. 409: Brian’s Success Story – Overcoming OCD and Finding True Freedom

Brian’s Success Story – Overcoming OCD and Finding True Freedom Brian’s inspiring transformation from OCD struggles to a fulfilling life with the help of Restored Minds' TBC program. Discover his journey of resilience and hope. 📥 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...

Mar 24, 202539 minEp. 409

Ep. 408: The Hardest Form of OCD & Anxiety – Understanding Insight in Recovery

The Hardest Form of OCD & Anxiety – Understanding Insight in RecoveryStruggling with OCD and anxiety? The hardest challenge isn’t the theme—it’s insight. Learn why awareness of your mental processes is key to 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 to start? Take a free assessment to find the best path forwar...

Mar 23, 20257 minEp. 408

Ep. 407: But My Thoughts Feel So Real – Understanding the Reality of Your Mind

But My Thoughts Feel So Real – Understanding the Reality of Your MindDo your thoughts feel overwhelmingly real? Learn how to distinguish between your thoughts and reality, recontextualize fear-based thinking, and regain emotional clarity.📥 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 pat...

Mar 21, 20258 minEp. 407

Ep. 406: Are You DONE with Stress & Anxiety? The Mindset Shift You Need

Are You DONE with Stress & Anxiety? The Mindset Shift You NeedOvercoming stress and anxiety starts with a decisive mindset shift. Learn how to break free from fear-based cycles and reclaim control of your life.📥 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 starte...

Mar 19, 202511 minEp. 406

Ep. 404: The Hidden Link Between Chronic Pain and Suppressed Emotions

The 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 S...

Mar 14, 20258 minEp. 404

Ep. 403: Why Figuring Out Anxiety Doesn’t Work & What to Do Instead

Why 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 fea...

Mar 12, 20259 minEp. 403

Ep. 405: What I Wish I Knew About OCD & Anxiety Before My Recovery Journey

What 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...

Mar 11, 20258 minEp. 405

Ep. 402: Mental Compulsions - What They Are & How to Stop Them

🔍 Mental Compulsions: What They Are & How to Stop Them | OCD, Anxiety & Recovery Mental compulsions can keep you trapped in an endless loop of anxiety and OCD without even realizing it. In this episode, we break down what mental compulsions are, how they develop, and why they make anxiety worse . Learn how body sensations and emotions trigger these hidden habits, leading to mental avoidance and emotional suppression. 🚨 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ The link between mental compu...

Mar 09, 20257 minEp. 402

Ep. 401: Why People Struggle with ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention) - How to Make It Work

🚀 Why People Struggle with ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention) - How to Make It Work Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a proven method for treating OCD, anxiety, and stress, yet many people find it difficult to implement effectively. In this episode of Restored Minds, Matt explores the key struggles with ERP and how to make it work for lasting recovery. 🔎 In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ How fear projection impacts ERP (and why external triggers aren’t the full picture) ✔️ The...

Mar 07, 202512 minEp. 401

Ep. 400: How Resistance to Recovery Blocks Healing (and What to Do About It)

🔄 How Resistance to Recovery Blocks Healing (and What to Do About It) Are you unknowingly blocking your own healing? Resistance to recovery can trap you in cycles of emotional pain, anxiety, and stress—without you even realizing it. In this episode, we break down why resistance happens and how to let go for true healing. 🚨 In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ How resistance prevents emotional and physical healing ✔️ Why stored emotions impact your well-being and intuitive body functions ✔️ The...

Mar 05, 20258 minEp. 400

Ep. 399: Healing through Releasing

📥 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 Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/...

Feb 28, 20258 minEp. 399

Ep. 398: Redefining OCD & 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.restoredminds.com/ 📖 Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' on Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/...

Feb 26, 20258 minEp. 398

Ep. 397: How Fear Constricts Your Business

📥 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 Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/...

Feb 14, 202511 minEp. 397

Ep. 396: Stop Trying to "Fix Yourself"

📥 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 Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/...

Feb 13, 202511 minEp. 396

Ep. 395: You Are Not Your Intrusive Thoughts

📥 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 Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/...

Feb 12, 20259 minEp. 395

Ep. 394: Running a Business From Fear Versus Trust

📥 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 Amazon! Struggling to break free from fear? This book provides a step-by-step guide to unlocking your full potential. 👉 Order now: https://a.co/...

Feb 07, 202510 minEp. 394

Ep. 393: The Power of saying F** It

Join 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 Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' paperback on Amazon. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1WEvonT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discover the trans...

Feb 06, 202511 minEp. 393

Ep. 392: Understanding the Larger Context

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Feb 05, 202510 minEp. 392

Ep. 391: Confronting the Fear of Fear

Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' paperback on Amazon. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1WEvonT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facing the fear of fear itself is crucial in your path to recovery. In this episode, Matt delves into why addressing this meta topic is a necessary first step before tackling other fears ...

Jan 31, 20257 minEp. 391

Ep. 390: How to "manage" stress

Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' paperback on Amazon. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1WEvonT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Matt breaks down effective ways to manage and reduce stress. Learn how altering your perception can lead to a stress-free life. Matt discusses the true nature of stress a...

Jan 29, 202511 minEp. 390

Ep. 389: Why More Effort Doesn't Equal More Results

Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' paperback on Amazon. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1WEvonT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Struggling with anxiety, OCD, chronic pain, or depression? Learn why more effort doesn't always mean more results in your recovery journey. In this episode, Matt explains how resistance to em...

Jan 24, 202512 minEp. 389

Ep. 388: Why Group and Community is A Must Have

Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' paperback on Amazon. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1WEvonT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Matt emphasizes the critical role of group and community in the journey to overcoming OCD, anxiety, and fear. Find out why going it alone might not get you where you want...

Jan 23, 202512 minEp. 388

Ep. 387: How to Stop Overthinking

Get started with a free assessment so we can point you in the right direction 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.restoredminds.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 'From Stuck to Unstuck' paperback on Amazon. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1WEvonT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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...

Jan 22, 20258 minEp. 387
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