Wake Up Your Soul With Andrea Lynn

27 Influencer Carrie Berk Talks Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts

Andrea Lynn Season 1 Episode 27

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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