113: The Origin Of Intrusive Thoughts & How To Stop Them

You're not a freak.I used to feel like there was something deeply wrong with me because of the thoughts that would barge their way into my head at the most random, inappropriate moments.But judging yourself and trying to force the intrusive thoughts away has much the same effect as when we do the same with skin picking, hair pulling, and nail biting - it just makes things worse. Sometimes destructively worse.I hear you. I see you.Let's work on this together.What you'll learn:🌟Where your intrusive thoughts are coming from🌟The unexpected connection to chronic picking, pulling, or biting🌟3 questions to generate a powerful perspective shift and deep healingHere are the 3 questions from this episode. Save them in your phone for future reference:How does it make me feel? What does that feeling make me want to do?What is this behaviour protecting me from? 💌Share your story - Book your FREE BFPA* Support Call with me🌟Download your FREE Guide to Stop Skin Picking Using Somatics📝FREE Holistic Skin Picking & Hair Pulling Assessment - (this is no longer available. For this kind of insight and feedback, you can "share your story" with me via the link above)🎯Join the 7-Day Skin Picking Recovery Challenge🤓Sign up - FREE BFPA Monthly Masterclass✨Join - BEYOND Support Group on WhatsApp🙋‍♀️Send me a message hereMy name is Raffaela Marie. I'm a holistic BFRB coach who has healed from 15 years of chronic skin picking myself and dedicated my life to helping driven women do the same. Through my podcast, free resources, and programs, I teach strategies to overcome urges, build emotional safety, and expand into authenticity. My approach goes beyond quick fixes, focusing on root causes and long-term recovery.