8. OCD and Perinatal Health. It's Not About a Clean House.

OCD and intrusive thoughts often show up in the experience of the postpartum parent. It can feel confusing and distressing to those experiencing uncomfortable and often scary thoughts about their baby and themselves. Join us for a fascinating conversation with an internationally renowned expert  on OCD!   About Elyssa Kushner: Elyssa Kushner is a graduate of Stern College and completed her masters and doctorate in clinical psychology at Lasalle University. She worked for several years at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine before joining the staff at the Corporal Michael Crescenz VA medical center as an assistant director of training.  At the VA, Dr. Kushner has helped to develop a national training program for treating depression in groups as well as works as a national consultant for training programs in depression and suicide safety planning. In addition, she has a small private practice focusing on anxiety disorders, mostly in the Orthodox Jewish community.    Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast