How to Overcome Anxiety: Carrie Berk on Intrusive Thoughts, OCD, and Building Emotional Strength
What if your anxiety could become your greatest teacher?
In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Wake Up Your Soul, bestselling author and mental health advocate Carrie Berk opens up about her personal experience with anxiety, OCD, and the emotional firestorm that inspired her book Mindfire.
Hosted by Andrea Lynn, this conversation offers more than just awareness — it’s packed with practical strategies for managing anxiety, navigating intrusive thoughts, and building a mindset rooted in resilience, self-compassion, and emotional awareness.
Whether you're living with anxiety, supporting someone who is, or looking to better understand the mental health challenges so many face, this episode is a must-listen.
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
00:49 Andrea's Near-Death Experience
01:33 Welcome to Wake Up Your Soul
01:58 Introduction to Carrie Burke and Her Book 'Mindfire'
03:27 Carrie's Childhood Struggles with OCD and Anxiety
08:38 Managing Anxiety: Tools and Techniques
15:16 The Importance of Balance and Highs and Lows
19:09 Writing About Taboo Thoughts and Intrusive Thoughts
23:14 Understanding Egodystonic Thoughts
24:34 The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
26:06 Exploring Emotions in Anxiety
31:49 The Importance of Mindfulness
33:22 Seeking Help and Therapy
41:41 Turning Pain into Productivity
42:19 Navigating Social Media with Anxiety
44:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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