In this episode, I’m breaking down what intrusive thoughts actually say about you, why certain thoughts can feel so threatening to your identity, and how to stop getting pulled into analyzing, proving, and solving them. (more…)
We are partnered with NOCD, a leading provider of OCD treatment. With NOCD, you can do live video sessions with a therapist who specializes in OCD and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, and get 24/7 support between sessions. NOCD Therapists accept most major insurance plans to make treatment more accessible. Book a free 15-minute call to learn more. (more…)
We are partnered with NOCD, a leading provider of OCD treatment. With NOCD, you can do live video sessions with a therapist who specializes in OCD and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, and get 24/7 support between sessions. NOCD Therapists accept most major insurance plans to make treatment more accessible. Book a free 15-minute call to learn more.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the cycle of depression and sharing three practical, research-backed skills to help you recognize the pattern, interrupt it, and begin reconnecting with your life. (more…)
In this episode, I walk you through what to do when you’re in the middle of a panic attack. I explain what is happening inside your body and why symptoms like a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, shaking, or feeling disconnected can feel so frightening. Instead of treating these sensations like an emergency, I encourage you to recognize the panic response for what it is, soften your body, breathe gently, and create a safe and compassionate space for those uncomfortable sensations to rise and fall. (more…)
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In this episode, I’m breaking down what Pure OCD really is, why mental compulsions are so often missed, and how you can begin changing your response to intrusive thoughts and rumination. (more…)
In this episode, I talk about why intrusive thoughts can feel so terrifying and what actually keeps us afraid of them. One of the biggest things that gets us stuck is the expectation that we shouldn’t be having these thoughts in the first place. When an intrusive thought feels completely opposite to who we are or what we value, it’s easy to assume it must mean something important about us. But having an unwanted or alarming thought does not define who you are. (more…)
In this episode, I’m exploring the binge eating cycle, why restriction and shame can keep it going, and how self-compassion, emotional acceptance, and rebuilding trust with food and your body can support recovery. (more…)
In this episode, I walk you through the practical skills I teach my clients with social anxiety when they want to feel more comfortable talking to strangers and connecting with others. Instead of expecting conversation to suddenly feel natural, we start small and build these skills through repetition. (more…)
In this episode, I’m sharing a practical toolkit for partners of people with relationship OCD (ROCD), so you can support your loved one’s recovery while also protecting your own emotional well-being. (more…)
In this episode, I talk about why uncertainty can feel so unbearable when you struggle with anxiety, OCD, or depression. While uncertainty may simply feel uncomfortable to someone without anxiety, an anxious brain can interpret not knowing as a threat. This can lead us to seek reassurance, Google for answers, ruminate, catastrophize, or engage in other behaviors designed to make that uncomfortable feeling go away. (more…)
