Ep 23: OCD & Eating Disorders: Why They Overlap and What Recovery Really Looks Like w/Lauren Harding, LCSW

✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, we’re joined by Lauren Harding, a therapist specializing in OCD and eating disorders, to unpack what OCD actually is—and what it isn’t. We discuss common misconceptions and why it so often overlaps with eating disorders. We explore the obsession–compulsion cycle, what effective treatment looks like, and why recovery isn’t about eliminating thoughts.🧰 Takeaways:Recovery ≠ absence of intrusive thoughtsDiscomfort is uncomfortable, not dangerousOCD is not about neatness or organizationRecovery focuses on changing your relationship with thoughtsCuriosity works better than resistanceSelf-compassion is essentialRecovery is nonlinearYou can tolerate discomfortTrust in yourself can be rebuilt📚 Resources & Mentions:Salt, Fat, Acid, HeatStart HereSWIGNOCD: https://www.treatmyocd.com/learn/blog The Self-Compassion Workbook for OCD🎧 Rate & Review:If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks!🔗 Connect With Us:Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/IG: @collab.counseling