For When Mental Compulsions (Rumination, Checking, Reviewing Memories) Are Exhausting (And You Just Need Relief)

Mental compulsions are invisible, but the exhaustion they cause is very real. In this short and supportive episode, I’m speaking to the moments when your brain won’t switch off — when the looping, scanning, checking, ruminating and mental rehearsals feel like they’ve taken over. You’ll hear: ✔️ Why mental compulsions are so exhausting ✔️ How OCD links certainty with safety ✔️ A gentle reframe to help you step out of mental checking ✔️ How to start reducing mental comp...

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Welcome to Anxiously Capable, the mental health podcast for women who are tired of feeling overwhelmed—and ready to feel more grounded, understood, and capable.I’m Jess Eden (@therapywithjesseden), a UK-based therapist specializing in anxiety, OCD, and intrusive thoughts. Each Monday, we dive into honest conversations around mental health, healing, and how to cope when life feels like too much.Expect therapy-based tools, real talk, personal stories, and calming support to help you:💕Trust yourself again💕 Stop spiraling💕 Navigate your 20s and 30s with anxiety and self-compassion