434 Sensorimotor OCD (with Max Maisel)

434 Sensorimotor OCD (with Max Maisel)

Author: Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT | Anxiety & OCD Specialist May 19, 2025 Duration: 37:18

In this episode, OCD specialist Dr. Max Maisel joins Kimberley Quinlan to unpack the misunderstood experience of Sensorimotor OCD and offers empowering, evidence-based strategies to help listeners find relief and reclaim their lives.


For over fifteen years, Kimberley Quinlan has worked as a therapist specializing in anxiety and OCD, and she brings that deep clinical experience directly to each episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit-Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a place for practical, science-based skills you can use in real time. Kimberley, a licensed marriage and family therapist, breaks down the nuances of anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and obsessive-compulsive patterns into understandable parts, offering tangible tools for managing difficult emotions and reclaiming your day. Recognized by The New York Times as one of "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind," the podcast operates on a fundamental belief: thriving is possible even while facing mental health challenges. Each conversation is a step toward that goal, focusing on actionable strategies that foster resilience. Tuning in means hearing compassionate, expert guidance that feels like a supportive conversation, all centered on the conviction that a beautiful life is within reach. This podcast serves as a reliable resource for anyone looking to move from simply coping to genuinely flourishing, with Kimberley’s steady voice offering both clarity and hope.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression
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468 Mindfulness Exercise for OCD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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466 5 Mental Health Priorities for a Calmer, Stronger 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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465 How to stop OCD Mental Compulsions (with Lauren Rosen) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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462 Your Holiday Anxiety Isn't About the Holidays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:37
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