502 Everything You Need to Know If Your Partner Has Relationship OCD (ROCD)

502 Everything You Need to Know If Your Partner Has Relationship OCD (ROCD)

Author: Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT | Anxiety & OCD Specialist August 19, 2026 Duration: 42:22

In this episode, I'm sharing a practical toolkit for partners of people with relationship OCD (ROCD), so you can support your loved one's recovery while also protecting your own emotional well-being.

 


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: 50

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression
Podcast Episodes
508 Depression has a pattern: Here's how to break free [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:42
In this episode, I'm breaking down the cycle of depression and sharing three practical, research-backed skills to help you recognize the pattern, interrupt it, and begin reconnecting with your life.
503 How to Talk to Strangers When You Have Social Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:14
In this episode, I walk you through the practical skills I teach my clients with social anxiety when they want to feel more comfortable talking to strangers and connecting with others. Instead of expecting conversation t…
501 Why can't I accept uncertainty? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:05
In this episode, I talk about why uncertainty can feel so unbearable when you struggle with anxiety, OCD, or depression.
500 I Tested AI on OCD. Here Is My Exact Prompt to Make It Safe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:24
In this episode, I share how AI can unintentionally reinforce OCD, and how, with the right prompts and an ERP-focused approach, you can use it as a tool that supports your recovery instead of strengthening your compulsio…