How to Stop Intrusive Thoughts by Releasing the Emotion Behind Them

Podcast: The Restored Minds Podcast with Matt Codde · Matthew Codde LCSW

Opublikowano: 2026-08-25

Do Intrusive Thoughts Last Forever? Here's What Actually Makes Them StickIf you've ever been told "you're just going to have these thoughts forever, you'll have to learn to cope," this episode is for you. Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down why that advice is not only wrong, it's part of what keeps people stuck in the OCD and anxiety loop.Matt explains the real difference between a thought that's neutral and a thought that feels intrusive — and it has nothing to do with the content of the thought itself. Once you understand what's actually driving the intrusive experience, you stop fi...