[Part 1] Understanding and Treating Real OCD with Berkeley Runia Paulsen

Our guide today, Berkeley Runia Paulsen, shares her personal experience with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), which began after the death of her brother when she was 11 years old. Our conversation walks through the lonely nature of OCD, common yet widely unknown obsessions and compulsions, and Berkeley's journey through various treatments, including exposure response prevention (ERP) therapy. We also learn about the heavy impact of OCD on daily life, the importance of cultivating uncertainty over "certainty" reassurances, and how family and caregivers can offer support. Berkeley's story highlights how a brain and a person suffering from OCD can transform through very accessible and effective treatment processes. There is a way out and we hope Berkeley's story delivers a lot of light to many who feel trapped in the dark spiraling tunnels of real OCD. You and Us,We got this.Carly Red and Dr. SkinnerTreatment Center Referenced:https://www.ocdanxietycenters.com/Book Referenced:https://a.co/d/9K5NCV2Show Notes:00:00 Introduction to Finding Noble Podcast01:19 Berkeley's Personal Beginning with OCD03:27 Understanding OCD Symptoms and Triggers08:34 Exploring Common OCD Obsessions13:09 The Impact of OCD on Daily Life25:58 Seeking Treatment and Finding Hope27:39 Understanding Exposure Therapy27:58 Introduction to DBT and Its Modalities28:51 The OCD Cycle Explained30:18 Neuroplasticity and OCD32:59 Personal Experiences with Exposure Therapy33:34 Body Dysmorphic Disorder and OCD36:01 Living with OCD: Challenges and Coping Strategies39:20 The Importance of Comprehensive & Professional Help50:04 Parental Guidance for Children with OCD55:00 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsWatch the episodes on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FindingNoblePodcast⁠We are hoping to help homes, families and educators everywhere…so please like, review, subscribe and... even share with friends and family looking for parenting support.To subscribe to helpful emails head here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://findingnoble.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***SEND YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]