Are you asking for reassurance over and over again? Doubts, worries, and sticky thoughts can feel never ending. From relationship anxiety to religious OCD, you’re in the right place. This podcast is here to help you take back control. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can make you feel broken, desperate, and alone. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to beat the voice in your own head. You’ll hear expert insight on worry, stress, fear, anxiety and OCD. Licensed clinical mental health therapist ...
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Power of EMDR for Trauma Healing | Tuesday Truth Talks
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12:42📽️ Watch the full video at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com in the Tuesday Truth Talks Section. You'll hear from an experienced EMDR therapist, Laurel, about the benefits and applications of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in treating trauma. The discussion covers the practical techniques for reducing the impact of traumatic memories, t…
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I Thought It Was All In My Head... Until I Discovered This One Thing | Ep 78
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8:59Are you struggling with anxiety that therapy and medication just can't fix? You're not alone. In this deeply personal episode, I reveal how discovering my celiac disease changed EVERYTHING - not just for my mental health, but for my marriage that was hanging by a thread. What if your anxiety isn't just "in your head"? What if the key to feeling bet…
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Overcoming Dental Anxiety Through Tapping Techniques | Tuesday Truth Talks
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12:15📽️ Watch the full video at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com in the Tuesday Truth Talks Section. We explore overcoming a fear of the dentist through a live coaching session focused on tapping techniques. This is a personal story about dental trauma while stationed overseas, which has led to severe anxiety. Jennifer, a seasoned counselor, guides through a pra…
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Am I a Narcissist? With Carla Litto | Ep 77
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21:10💌 Is your brilliant mind sabotaging your love life? Transform relationship overthinking into relationship clarity with my FREE 5-day email course: “The Overthinker's Guide to Love.” In this episode, I sit down with Carla Lido, a no-nonsense Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in untangling difficult relationships, both romantic a…
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Redefining Passion: Intimacy and Confidence | Tuesday Truth Talks
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15:22🎥 Watch the full video in the free members area at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com Enhancing Intimacy and Self-Confidence: Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts Today's episode features a conversation about overcoming intrusive thoughts and their impact on sexual wellness. My guest shares her personal journey and strategies for improving intimacy and self-esteem. …
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💌 Is your brilliant mind sabotaging your love life? Transform relationship overthinking into relationship clarity with my FREE 5-day email course: “The Overthinker's Guide to Love.” Have you ever turned a disaster into a favorite story? In today's episode, I share two wedding day mishaps that have become beloved memories. Through these stories, I'l…
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Maximizing Personal Development Through Mentorship with Debbie Heiser | Tuesday Truth Talks
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11:00🎥 Watch the full video in the free members area at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com 📖 Grab Debbie's Book Here: The Mentorship Edge In this episode of Tuesday Truth Talks, we engage with Debbie Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist specializing in midlife and older stages of life. Debbie elucidates the importance of building supportive community envi…
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The Path Less Travelled with Debbie | Ep 75
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26:46💌 Is your brilliant mind sabotaging your love life? Transform relationship overthinking into relationship clarity with my FREE 5-day email course: “The Overthinker's Guide to Love.” In this episode of Bossing Up Overcoming OCD, we welcome Debbie Caudle, host of The High Ticket Woman podcast and a public speaker. Debbie shares her wisdom on relation…
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Leaving Toxic Relationships | Tuesday Truth Talks
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20:13🎥 Watch the full video in the free members area at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com In this episode of 'Tuesday Truth Talks,' a special guest shares her raw and unfiltered story of breaking free from a controlling and toxic relationship. She discusses her personal journey of recognizing narcissistic behavior, letting go of control, and ultimately finding fr…
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Before I Speak: How to Stop the Relationship Worry Spiral | Ep 74
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17:55💔 Are your relationship worries trying to tell you something… or is anxiety running the show? If you overthink every text, second-guess your partner’s intentions, or constantly wonder if you’re in the right relationship, you’re not alone. This quick quiz will help you separate real red flags from anxious thoughts. In this episode of Bossing Up, Ove…
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Beyond Pills: How Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Calm the Anxious Mind | Ep 73
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38:59💔 Are your relationship worries trying to tell you something… or is anxiety running the show? If you overthink every text, second-guess your partner’s intentions, or constantly wonder if you’re in the right relationship, you’re not alone. This quick quiz will help you separate real red flags from anxious thoughts. In this episode of 'Bossing Up, Ov…
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Balancing Personal and Professional Confidence | Ep 72
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13:02💔 Are your relationship worries trying to tell you something… or is anxiety running the show? If you overthink every text, second-guess your partner’s intentions, or constantly wonder if you’re in the right relationship, you’re not alone. This quick quiz will help you separate real red flags from anxious thoughts. In this episode of 'Bossing Up, Ov…
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Rise Like a Phoenix: The 3 Essential Keys to Thriving After Trauma | Ep 71
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30:58💔 Are your relationship worries trying to tell you something… or is anxiety running the show? If you overthink every text, second-guess your partner’s intentions, or constantly wonder if you’re in the right relationship, you’re not alone. This quick quiz will help you separate real red flags from anxious thoughts. In this special episode of Bossing…
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💔 Are your relationship worries trying to tell you something… or is anxiety running the show? If you overthink every text, second-guess your partner’s intentions, or constantly wonder if you’re in the right relationship, you’re not alone. This quick quiz will help you separate real red flags from anxious thoughts. Join Erin Davis, an OCD therapist …
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Empowering Women through Hypnosis | Ep 69
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16:08💔 Are your relationship worries trying to tell you something… or is anxiety running the show? If you overthink every text, second-guess your partner’s intentions, or constantly wonder if you’re in the right relationship, you’re not alone. This quick quiz will help you separate real red flags from anxious thoughts. Join me as I chat with Sabrina Joh…
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When Workplace Doubts Spiral: Breaking the Overthinking Cycle | Ep 68
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9:20💬 Chat with Erin AI to get OCD support 24/7: https://bit.ly/erin-ai Ever sent an email and then overthought it for hours or left a meeting feeling great only to scrutinize everything you said later? You're not alone. Erin Davis, a relationship coach for high-achieving women, shares how the biblical story of Gideon can help you break free from overt…
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Unmasking the Inner Self: Malisa's Path to Self-Love and Healing | Ep 67
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44:06💬 Chat with Erin AI to get OCD support 24/7: https://bit.ly/erin-ai In today’s special episode of Bossing Up Overcoming OCD, I sit down with Malisa Heppner, host of the Emotionally Unavailable podcast. Malisa shares her transformative journey from hospice social worker to a renowned therapist and podcast host. We discuss the challenges she faced, i…
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💬 Chat with Erin AI to get OCD support 24/7: https://bit.ly/erin-ai Ever feel like common relationship advice is making your OCD worse? In this episode, learn why typical advice like 'trust your gut' and 'when you know, you know' can be harmful for women with relationship OCD. We'll explore how these pieces of advice may feel like gaslighting and h…
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Cold Therapy and Calm: How the Wim Hof Method Helps Manage OCD | Ep 65
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17:42💬 Chat with Erin AI to ask your burning questions about OCD. Robert James Pizey, host of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, is sharing how he worked through his OCD struggles with the Wim Hof Method. In this special episode, Rob shares how he uses the Wim Hof Method, which includes breath work, cold exposure, and mindset training, to help people manage a…
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Tackling Vulnerability: Practical Steps to Emotional Intimacy | Ep 64
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11:47Ever wondered what vulnerable means? You'll hear the concept of vulnerability, how to be vulnerable, exploring why it's important for emotional intimacy and how it poses challenges for those with relationship OCD. I share why it's so powerful to be open, honest, and authentic about your feelings, supported by relationship research that highlights e…
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Single & Overthinking? The Truth About Relationship OCD I Ep 63
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10:15In this episode, we delve into relationship-centered obsessions, which affect about 20% of the general population. Whether you're single and worried about finding the right partner or concerned that you're too damaged for a healthy relationship, this episode explores how these obsessions manifest and what you can do about them. Learn about mindfuln…
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Your Worth > Your Relationship: When It's Time to Choose You | Ep 62
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7:27Are you struggling to know if your relationship doubts are real or just OCD? In this episode, we dive deep into relationship breakups, how to recognize when it's time to leave, and the difference between relationship OCD and genuine relationship problems. 🎧 Episode Highlights: 00:00:00 Introduction: The struggle between real doubts and relationship…
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Building Confidence and Self Trust with Trish Blackwell | Ep 61
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23:03💬 Chat with Erin AI to get OCD support 24/7: https://bit.ly/erin-ai Super excited to introduce Trish Blackwell, host of the top-ranked Confidence Podcast with over 6 million downloads, on today’s episode of the Bossing Up Overcoming OCD show! Trish shares her journey of high achievement and how overachieving impacted her self-trust and confidence. …
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You’re Not Too Much: How to Manage Needy Feelings in Relationship OCD | Ep 60
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13:24💖 Grab the 10 Signs and Tips for Relationship OCD Checklist ROCD can make you feel like "too much" or "needy" in your relationships. As a therapist and relationship coach, I’ve worked with many professional women who struggle with these feelings, and I understand how difficult it can be. I’ll share some personal stories and give you tips on how to …
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💗 Boost your relationship confidence today with my $27 Relationship Confidence Course! Have you ever questioned whether you’re truly in love or simply afraid of change? It’s a common experience, and in this episode, I talk about the doubts that often arise in relationships, especially during major transitions or decisions. I hope you’ll learn why t…
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What If They Leave? Managing Fear of Abandonment | Ep 58
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11:02Are you constantly anxious about your partner leaving? You're not alone. In this episode, I talk about abandonment issues and how they affect your relationships. You will hear how to spot the signs of clinginess and the constant need for reassurance. To top it off, you'll discover how to combat these fears. You'll get effective strategies to help y…
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What it's like to have Jealousy OCD | Ep 57
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21:01✨ Take the Relationship OCD Quiz to gain clarity and start your journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling connection with your true love today! Happy New Year! In this special episode of Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD, I’m diving into an especially relevant topic as we step into 2025—jealousy and how it can manifest as a compulsion in OCD, known as "…
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Does the Honeymoon Phase End? How to Cope Moving Forward In Your Relationship | Ep 56
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19:26In this episode, I dive into how the honeymoon phase of relationships can cause significant worry for OCD sufferers, particularly those fretting about falling out of love or changing dynamics over time. We break down why it's normal for the initial dopamine highs to fade and how to transform that fear of change into excitement for the future. You'l…
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Am I Good Enough? Mindset on Self-Worth | Ep 55
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19:54Our mindset influences our self-esteem and relationships. I share my personal growth journey and statistical insights, noting that 85% of people experience low self-esteem. Discover actionable strategies to boost your confidence, improve self-worth, and enhance connections. You'll learn why low self-esteem often leads to self-sabotage and how to co…
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Understanding the Differences Between Normal and Obsessional Worry | Ep 54
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19:39💖 Struggling with doubts in your relationship? Take the Relationship OCD Quiz to gain clarity and start your journey toward healthier, more fulfilling connection with your true love today! Mid-December can be challenging if you're dealing with relationship anxiety or relationship OCD. With the added pressure of holiday cheer and gift-giving, it can…
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It Feels Like My Partner Doesn't Trust Me | Ep 53
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22:44Hey there, does your partner constantly ask for reassurance with questions like 'Do you love me?' or 'Are we meant to be together?' If so, your relationship might be haunted by relationship obsessions. Start with my relationship OCD quiz to see if your relationship worries are normal. Buckle up for this episode where I dive into how these obsession…
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Divorce Ideation: How OCD Shows Up In Marriage | Ep 52
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24:25Ever found yourself obsessing about divorce despite being in a healthy, loving relationship? You're not alone. Join me as I dive into the concept of 'divorce ideation,' a term I coined, to explain how these distressing, intrusive thoughts can impact your romantic relationships. I'll explore common scenarios that trigger these obsessions, such as tr…
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OCD Success Stories and the Gift of Presently Bracelets | Ep 51
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54:39In this episode, I chat with Emily and Lindsay, two sisters who both experienced OCD differently. Emily didn’t recognize her symptoms until adulthood, while Lindsey’s were more stereotypical but no less impactful. They share their inspiring OCD success story and how they navigated their challenges, from existential fears to therapy and exposure wor…
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Navigating Grief around the Holidays | Ep 50
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33:11In this milestone 50th episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Heather Taylor PsyD, a specialist in grief and the host of the 'Grief is the New Normal' podcast. We discuss the complexities of Relationship OCD and highlight strategies for managing grief during the holiday season. This episode provides practical advice and compassionate support. Dr…
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How Attractive Am I? Understanding Sexual Attraction Versus Intrusive Thoughts | Ep 49
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29:01Ever wondered if your thoughts about attraction are just intrusive thoughts or genuine feelings? In today's episode, I dive into a burning question from a YouTube fan about the difference between intrusive thoughts and sexual attraction. If you, like me, are obsessed with love and relationships, you're in for a treat! We’ll talk about those pesky i…
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How Medication & ERP Help Manage OCD: A Chat with Dr. Aaron Reichlin | Ep 48
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35:11In today's episode, I had a fascinating chat with Dr. Aaron Reichlin, a seasoned psychiatrist based in Chicago, who delved deep into the world of medications and therapies for OCD. Dr. Reichlin shared invaluable insights into the appropriate medications for OCD and severe anxiety, including the roles of SSRIs and benzodiazepines. We discussed the c…
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How to Survive OCD During Halloween | Ep 47
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28:31Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday, and in this episode, we'll chat about how to enjoy it as an adult, even if you have OCD. We'll cover everything from dealing with contamination fears to the paranoia about needles in candy (seriously, who even thinks of these things?). I’ll share my personal strategies for calming OCD and grounding techniq…
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Feeling like a jittery phone or a brain-dead zombie? Let's chat about the different zones of your nervous system and how to get back to that sweet 'green zone' of tolerance. I'll share a funny yet panic-inducing story about my son scaring me to illustrate the fight or flight response. We’ll also tackle navigating Halloween with OCD on overdrive – u…
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Overcoming Agoraphobia: Conquering Fear of Going Outside | EP 45
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23:37This episode explores the topic of agoraphobia, a phobia characterized by the fear of leaving home or being trapped in inescapable situations. It addresses how such fears can manifest in teenagers, especially following traumatic events like school shootings. I highlight the overlap between OCD and agoraphobia, and how therapy, particularly virtual …
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School Refusal OCD in Kids: Signs, Symptoms & How to Help | Ep 44
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27:02In this episode, I tackle the tough issue of school refusal, especially for kids with OCD. I discuss the challenges parents face when their children refuse to go to school, exhibiting behaviors like crying, faking illness, and being generally uncooperative. I provide insights on why kids with OCD struggle more in school, often leading to parents co…
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It’s Not About White Knuckling It | Ep 43
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28:32It's not about white knuckling it. Getting help for OCD can sound like a torture fest...but it's not. Watch this episode to hear how exposure response prevention (ERP) can break the OCD cycle. Erin shares insights on her three-week virtual intensive outpatient program and emphasizes the importance of staying committed to therapy for long-term recov…
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Just Right OCD: It’s Not About Perfectionism | Ep 42
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25:32Ever feel like you NEED to line your shoes up perfectly or else risk total chaos? Just Right OCD is the red headed step child of OCD; it differs from the other subtypes. With no feared outcomes, this type of OCD can feel even more frustrating and is often misunderstood—even in therapy. I’ll share insights from the International OCD Foundation on my…
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Strong Boundaries, Stronger Recovery: An OCD Guide | Ep 41
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25:57Let's talk about how setting boundaries can change the overwhelming impacts of OCD. I'll explain the concept of boundaries, why they are important, and the downfalls of not having boundaries. You'll hear practical advice on establishing boundaries without feeling guilty. You can focus on building better relationships and self-care. 00:00 Introducti…
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Mental Health Awareness through Podcasting - Building Community | Ep 40
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34:00Check out your free gifts from Jen! 🆓Episode Idea Generator: https://www.podcastingpack.com 🆓Mindset & Mental Health Tools: 30 Day Mindset Shift Journal, Affirmations and More: https://www.risereachresults.com/jennifer Jennifer Henczel is a Podcaster, Author, and Founder of the Women in Podcasting Network and Inspiring Innovators Club. Jennifer’s m…
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Surprising Strategies for Managing Intrusive Thoughts | Ep 39
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33:49Hormones can impact intrusive thoughts. Find out more about the unique challenges for women, especially moms. I'll explain the influence of hormones on OCD symptoms and backing it up with research on how hormonal fluctuations effect your mental health. You'll hear about Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) as a complementary approach…
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Confronting Suicide OCD: Finding Hope Through Effective Treatment
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24:23Ever stared off a balcony and thought, 'What if I jumped?' or saw a train and imagined yourself jumping in front of it? Welcome to the murky waters of Suicide OCD. I'm Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and certified OCD specialist. Join me as I explain Suicide OCD—how it differs from general suicidal ideation, the intrusive thoughts…
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Have you wondered: "What is Harm OCD?" + "Is Harm OCD dangerous?" If you're struggling with Harm OCD, common compulsions include avoid knives, guns, weapons of any kind, and stabbing movies. So let's chat more about Harm OCD. Harm OCD involves distressing thoughts about causing harm to others, which can be incredibly alarming and isolating. I share…
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Let's call out some elephants in the room. Listen to the common myths about therapy, particularly for OCD. You'll hear the statistics on therapy use among OCD sufferers AND you'll be introduced to my upcoming intensive therapy program for moms. Therapy, similar to a mental workout, helps you reach your goals, equipping you with tools and strategies…
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Has someone told you, "You should stay busy," to get relief from OCD? Buah! Worst advice ever. If they only knew the silent struggle you are going through. Your mind is ultra busy spinning in the obsessions and wondering how to get relief. Adding more "busy-ness" to your life is not the answer. In this episode, let's get real about OCD. It's not ju…
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