472 How to make Exposures FUN(ish) with Kimberly Leonte

472 How to make Exposures FUN(ish) with Kimberly Leonte

Author: Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT | Anxiety & OCD Specialist February 11, 2026 Duration: 35:39

If you find yourself compulsively Googling symptoms and feeling more anxious than reassured, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based 3-step plan to help you break free from cyberchondria and health anxiety.


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
Podcast Episodes
421 How to Be Optimistic (in a Scary World) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:27
In this episode, Kimberly Quinlan shares practical strategies to help you cultivate optimism even when the world feels overwhelming, offering tools to shift your perspective and find hope. What to Expect in This Episode:…
420 My Bravest Year Yet (my personal PTSD + OCD journey) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:42
In this deeply personal episode, Kimberley shares her journey through OCD and PTSD recovery, revealing the struggles, breakthroughs, and the powerful strategies that helped her make this her bravest year yet.
419 Perfectionism OCD (with Danielle & Andrew Cohen) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:01
In this episode, Danielle and Andrew Cohen share their personal and professional insights on perfectionism OCD, how it impacts relationships, and the key strategies that have helped them navigate anxiety, communication,…
418 Listen to This if You Are Having a Panic Attack [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:27
In this episode, we dive into practical, compassionate strategies to navigate panic attacks, offering tools to help you regain control and find calm amidst the storm.
417 How to Fall Asleep (with OCD and Anxiety) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:09
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan and Sue Chuddy dive into practical strategies for managing OCD and anxiety-related sleep disturbances, offering actionable tools to help you reclaim restful nights.
416 Thriving with Relationship OCD (with Andrew & Danielle Cohen) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:29
In this insightful episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Kimberley Quinlan chats with Andrew and Danielle Cohen about navigating the challenges of Relationship OCD (ROCD) through lived experience, clinical expertise, and acti…
415 6 Eating Disorder Rules (That Saved My Life) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:02
In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan shares the six powerful rules that guided her eating disorder recovery and continue to help her clients find freedom and healing.