Breaking Free from Fear & Anxiety with Matt Codde

What Recovery Feels Like | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress

Recovery 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.

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00:00 Understanding True Recovery from OCD & Anxiety

02:56 Why "Feeling Better" Isn't Real Recovery

05:59 The Paradigm Shift: Living from Trust, Not Fear

09:12 Signs You've Achieved Recovery and Moving On

You Must Start From Self-Compassion: The Key to OCD & Anxiety Recovery

Recovery 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.

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00:00 Why Self-Compassion is Essential for OCD & Anxiety Recovery

02:51 Breaking the Cycle of Self-Rejection

05:37 How to Start Practicing Self-Compassion Today

08:23 Transforming Your Journey with Self-Acceptance

What To Do When You Feel Like a Failure: Reframing Setbacks in Recovery

Feeling 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.

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00:00 Understanding Why We Feel Like Failures

03:12 The Paradox of Trying Too Hard with OCD & Anxiety

06:50 Reframing Comparison and Life Journey

10:37 The Real Definition of Failure and Moving Forward

How to Hold Space for Setbacks in OCD & Anxiety Recovery

Setbacks 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.

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00:00 Understanding Setbacks in OCD & Anxiety Recovery

02:50 The Illusion of Triggers and External Causes

05:31 Breaking the Compulsive Loop for True Healing

08:09 Embracing Setbacks as Essential Growth

You’re Allowed to Want More for Yourself: Moving Beyond Survival in OCD & Anxiety Recovery

Settling 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.

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00:00 Why Just "Not Suffering" Isn't Enough

02:20 Raising Your Bar for OCD & Anxiety Recovery

05:10 Escaping the Cycle of Distraction and Escapism

07:42 Choosing to Truly Live and Thrive

Living with Anxiety, Not Against It: The Shift That Breaks the Anxiety Cycle

Fighting 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.

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00:00 Understanding Living With vs. Against Anxiety

02:13 Breaking the Anxiety Loop: What Keeps Us Stuck

04:18 The Power of Acceptance: Shifting Your Relationship with Anxiety

06:06 Practical Steps to Live With Anxiety and Find Recovery

The Paradox of Certainty: How the Need for Answers Keeps You Anxious

Chasing 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.

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00:00 Understanding the Certainty Trap

02:51 Why Chasing Certainty Feeds Anxiety

05:28 The Real Solution: Facing Inner Fear

08:06 Breaking Free from the Certainty Loop

Control 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.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/d/1WEvonTHave a Question?If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, use this link: 👉 https://www.restoredminds.com/assessments/2147654461Here Are Some Great Next Steps:✅ 1. Subscribe to Our Channel Stay updated with our latest episodes and live events! 👉 Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/restoredminds?sub_confirmation=1✅ 2. Get Started with a Free Assessment Find out the best approach for your personal growth journey. 👉 Take the assessment: https://www.restoredminds.com/✅ 3. Download 'From Stuck to Unstuck' Get practical tools to break free from fear and transform your life. 👉 Download your copy: https://www.restoredminds.com/book✅ 4. Leave a Review Your feedback helps others! Leave a review on: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NJI2zD 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46AiT30📸 Share the Love! If this episode inspired you, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram Stories, and tag @mattcodde_lcswFollow Us on Social Media:🔹 Facebook: facebook.com/ocdsupportcommunity🔹 Instagram: instagram.com/mattcodde_lcsw/🔹 TikTok: tiktok.com/@restoredmindsMEDICAL DISCLAIMER:All information shared on The Restored Minds Show YouTube Channel and Podcast is for informational purposes only. This content should NOT be considered medical, clinical, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.👉 Read our full disclaimer here: https://www.restoredminds.com/pages/disclaimer00:00 Introduction to Control and Fear02:40 How Control Reveals Underlying Beliefs05:20 Scrupulosity: Faith, Trust, and Control08:01 Healing by Understanding and Letting Go of Control

OCD & Anxiety Travel Well: Why You Can’t Outrun What Lives Inside

No 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.

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00:00 Why OCD & Anxiety Travel With You

02:01 The Myth of Escapism and Recovery

04:06 Facing Fear Head-On: The Real Solution

06:19 Bringing Inner Peace Wherever You Go

Why Obsessive Thinking Is a Symptom, Not the Real Disorder

Obsessive 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.

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00:00 Introduction: Understanding Obsessive Thinking

02:21 Why Obsessive Thinking Is a Symptom, Not the Disorder

03:56 The Role of Emotion and Escape in OCD

05:55 Breaking the Cycle: Moving Beyond Rumination