230. Handling OCD Flare Ups with ICBT: A Personal Story with Rachael Kelley

In this episode, Carrie sits down with Rachael Kelley, a Christian writer and former Empowered Mind student, to discuss navigating OCD flare-ups, overcoming scrupulosity, and learning to trust God's love throughout the recovery journey. Episode Highlights:How Rachael Kelley learned to navigate OCD flare-ups without viewing them as failures in recovery.The primary obsessional doubt that was driving many of her scrupulosity fears.Why OCD often disguises itself as spiritual conviction and how to recognize the difference.The ICBT strategies that helped her challenge intrusive thoughts and obsessional reasoning.How learning to tolerate uncertainty strengthened both her recovery and her faith.Practical tools, support systems, and mindset shifts that continue helping her move forward when OCD resurfaces.Connect with Rachael Kelley:https://www.instagram.com/rachael.anne.writes/https://rachaelannewrites.substack.com/Ultimate Resource Guide for Christians with OCD: https://rachaelannewrites.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-resource-guide-for-christiansExplore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/                                                       carriebock.com/resources/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.