Bonus Episode: OCD Subtypes Explained: Which ONE Is Holding You Hostage?

Summary: In this episode, I walk you through the many ways OCD can show up, because it’s not just about germs or checking. OCD can attach itself to anything that matters to you, like relationships, health, morality, identity, or past experiences. If you’ve ever felt confused or alone in your thoughts, I want you to know there’s a reason your OCD looks the way it does, and you’re not alone in this.
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when your ocd brain tricks you

When Your OCD Brain Tricks You | Ep. 477

This week’s episode is a heartfelt and practical conversation about how OCD can change shape over time, the ways it tricks the brain, and the grounding tools that can help you move through fear with more courage and self-compassion. (more…)

Bonus Ep: How to FORGIVE Yourself for Intrusive Thoughts: Self-Compassion for OCD Shame & Guilt

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In this episode, we talk about one of the most painful parts of OCD and anxiety: the shame that comes from intrusive thoughts. Many people experience sudden thoughts that are violent, sexual, blasphemous, or completely against their values—and when they do, they often assume it must mean something terrible about them.

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