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You’ve probably heard the phrase “feel the fear and do it anyway.” It sounds motivating, but if you live with anxiety or OCD, it can feel impossible. In this episode of Anxiously Capable, I’m breaking down what this actually looks like in real life. It’s not about throwing yourself into the scariest thing you can think of, it’s about learning how to live alongside fear in a way that feels safe and gentle.

I’ll share my own experience of facing fear (including the story of learning to ride a motorbike while absolutely terrified), and how I help clients slowly build up their tolerance for fear without overwhelming themselves. We’ll chat about:

• Why recovery isn’t the absence of fear, but changing your relationship with it
• How small, gradual steps can make the biggest difference
• Everyday examples of how to “feel the fear and do it gently”

If you’ve ever felt pressure to just do the scary thing, this episode will give you a softer, kinder way to approach it.

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It starts with one bad night’s sleep (or a few), then suddenly you’re lying awake every night, dreading bedtime, checking the clock at 3 a.m, and panicking about how you’ll get through tomorrow on 2 hours of sleep. The harder you try to force yourself to sleep, the more impossible it feels.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. I’m joined by therapist Amy Townsend, a sleep anxiety specialist, to talk about the reality of sleep anxiety and why your brain won’t switch off, how insomnia turns into a vicious cycle, and the small things you might be doing (like tracking your sleep or changing your bedtime) that are actually making it worse.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why sleep anxiety happens and the cycle that keeps it going
• The sneaky habits that fuel insomnia without you realising
• Practical tips to calm your mind when it won’t switch off
• How to stop clock-watching at night and why it matters
• Ways to reduce the pressure to “sleep perfectly”
• How to rebuild trust in your body’s natural ability to rest

If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “What if I don’t sleep and can’t cope tomorrow?” then this episode will help you feel less alone, less panicked, and a lot more hopeful about reclaiming your nights.

Amy Townsend (@therapywithamy_) a therapist who helps adults with trouble sleeping or insomnia to fall asleep faster and sleep through the night, with a particular focus on helping those experiencing anxiety or stress related poor sleep.

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Check our Amy's website and services here.

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Ever find yourself stuck in endless “what if” thoughts about your partner? “Do I really love them? Are we meant to be together? What if I’m making a huge mistake?"

Or find yourself comparing your partner or your relationship to others even though you know that you're happy in your relationship.

In this episode of Anxiously Capable, we’re diving deep into Relationship OCD (ROCD) a subtype of OCD where intrusive thoughts, doubts and compulsions focus on your relationship and compatibility. We’ll explore:

• What an OCD subtype is and why it matters
• The difference between normal relationship doubts and ROCD
• Common obsessions (like “what if I don’t love them enough?”) and compulsions (like reassurance-seeking, checking, or avoiding milestones)
• Why ROCD is so sneaky and feels so convincing
• What actually helps (and what makes things worse) when you’re stuck in the cycle

If you’ve ever felt like your relationship anxiety is taking over your life, this episode is here to help you feel less alone.

✨ Resources mentioned:

NOCD (treatmyocd.com), (forum, OCD therapist directory)

https://rocd.net

What is relationship OCD? Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

Relationship OCD: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment

The OCD Stories Podcast,

Disordered Podcast,

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Disclaimer - This channel/ podcast exist for psychoeducation & marketing purposes. This is not a replacement for professional mental health support or therapy. While I am a therapist, I am not your therapist and this content does not substitute a professional, therapeutic relationship. Please reach out to a mental health professional for a higher level of care.

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Jess | Therapy with Jess