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Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD
by Erin Davis
Do you have thoughts that get stuck, hang around too long, and stress you the heck out? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can make you feel broken, desperate, and alone. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to beat the voice in your own head. This podcast offers expert insight on worry, stress, fear, anxiety and OCD. Licensed clinical mental health therapist and OCD specialist, Erin Davis, will deliver the details in a knowledgeable and compassionate way. Hear the sneaky games OCD likes to play. You’ll get actionable support on this very difficult health diagnosis. If you would like to see if you have Relationship OCD, go to my website www.valuedriventherapy.com to snag your results today!
Episodes
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What If My Pet Dies? How to Stop OCD Fear Spirals | Ep 116
👉 Stop letting OCD steal the time you have left with your pet: https://bit.ly/ocd-intensives-program (For pet owners ready to stay present instead of spiraling) Do you constantly check on your pet even when they seem fine? Google every symptom at 2am? Feel like you're already grieving a pet…
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The 3 Perfectionism Traps in Pet Loss | Ep 115
👉 STOP TRYING TO GRIEVE PERFECTLY - BREAK FREE FROM PET LOSS OCD - Learn to honor your pet authentically in 3 weeks! Are you obsessing over whether you made the "perfect" decision about euthanasia? Constantly redoing your pet's memorial? Trying to grieve "the right way"? Perfectionism makes pet...
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When You Falsely Believe Your Pet Died Because of You | Ep 114
👉 STOP REPLAYING YOUR PET'S DEATH - GET HELP FOR PET LOSS OCD - Break free from guilt in 3 weeks! Are you replaying your pet's final moments over and over? Googling their symptoms at 2am? Convinced you're responsible for their death? You're not a bad pet parent - OCD has hijacked your grief. In...
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Pet Loss: Why It Hurts So Much | Ep 113
👉 STOP THE "DID I DO IT TOO SOON?" SPIRAL - Break free from OCD in 3 weeks! Are you torturing yourself with questions like "Did I put my pet down too soon?" or "What if they had more good days left?" If you're dealing with pet loss and OCD, the grief becomes 10 times harder because your brain...
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The Neuroscience Behind Your Brain's Alarm System | Ep 112
👉 YOUR BRAIN CAN CHANGE - GET HELP NOW - Retrain your brain in 3 weeks with OCD Intensives! Now we're really getting to the fun stuff. We're gonna be talking about the neuroscience behind OCD, and I love to nerd out on this stuff. It's not your fault that you have OCD—your brain is literally…
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✨ Magical Thinking Part 3: When Being Responsible Becomes a Prison | Ep 111
👉 TIRED OF BEING EVERYONE'S SAFETY MANAGER? - Untangle from magical thinking and responsibility OCD in just 3 weeks! Are you the type who is super careful, always prepared, and feels like you have to take care of everyone's safety, joy, and feelings? Does it cross the line into stealing your...
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The One Lie OCD Tells You That Keeps You Trapped Forever | Ep 110
👉 STOP OCD FROM TAKING CREDIT FOR YOUR SAFETY - Break free from the lie in just 3 weeks with my OCD Intensive Program! 🔓 Breaking the Cycle of OCD: Understanding and Conquering its Core Lie Last week I talked about magical thinking OCD. If that episode resonated with you, this one reveals the...
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What To Do When You Can't Stop These Thoughts | Ep 109
Do you ever feel like you have to do certain things in a specific way or something terrible will happen? Like if you don't stop the microwave before it beeps, your family will get hurt? That's called magical thinking—and if you experience it, you're not crazy. You're dealing with a very real form...
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Real Stories of OCD Struggles: When Your Family Doesn't Understand | Ep 108
Do you feel like you're fighting an invisible battle while the people who love you tell you to "just stop" or "get over it"? In this powerful episode, I read anonymous Facebook posts from people whose families don't understand their struggles—and I want you to know: your struggle is valid, even...
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When You Feel Hopeless: You Still Belong in This World | Ep 107
Have you been fighting intrusive thoughts for so long that you feel exhausted, isolated, and like you don't belong here anymore? In this deeply emotional episode, I read anonymous Facebook posts from people struggling with debilitating OCD—and I want you to know: you belong in this world, even…
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When Brushing Your Teeth Becomes Mental Torture | Ep 106
Have you ever been so scared of something happening that you avoid normal activities like eating an apple or brushing your teeth? In this powerful episode, I share real stories from people whose intrusive thoughts have turned everyday tasks into absolute mental warfare—and reveal why your brain...
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When Garbage Trucks Control Your Life | Ep 105
What if I told you that feeling responsible for everyone's safety, happiness, and wellbeing isn't about being a good person—it's actually a form of mental torture? In this raw episode, I share real stories from people trapped in responsibility OCD, including a woman who hasn't taken out the trash...
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Two Voices in Your Head? This Is What's Really Happening | Ep 104
Ever feel like you have two voices arguing in your head—one that feels like you and one that's something else? In this powerful episode, I break down exactly what's happening when intrusive thoughts take over and why they feel so real, so disturbing, and so much like YOU. 💜 If you've ever…
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🎙️ REPOST: Overcoming OCD & Anxiety for High-Achieving Women – Interview with Erin Davis
Had the honor of being a guest on the Pete vs Anxiety Podcast, and I'm thrilled to share this powerful conversation with you! Host Pete and I dive deep into the unique ways OCD shows up for high-achieving women—and why traditional anxiety advice often misses the mark. 💜 If you've ever been told...
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A Therapist's Raw Journey from Childhood Trauma to Healing with Kristin Louise Duncombe | Ep 103
What if the therapist you're seeing has walked the exact same path you're on right now? In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I sit down with Kristin Louise Duncombe—therapist, author, and OCD survivor—who shares her raw journey from childhood tics and emetophobia to becoming the healer…
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Why Sitting Still is So Hard for Perfectionists | Ep 102
When was the last time you sat still without your phone, without a to-do list, without feeling guilty? If you're a perfectionist woman, the answer is probably "I can't remember." In this eye-opening video, I reveal why your brain is literally wired to resist rest—and how to rewire it for peace!…
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Managing Anger and Perfectionism: The TIPP Technique That Actually Works for High-Achieving Women | Ep 101
Are you a high-achieving woman who gets angry at yourself when things aren't perfect? Do you find yourself in fight-or-flight mode when your standards aren't met, then feel guilty about your anger? You're not broken—you're just stuck in a perfectionism cycle that's hijacking your nervous system!…
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The One Word That Will Transform Your Perfectionism | Episode 100!
Are you a high-achieving woman who finally accomplishes something amazing, only to immediately think "it wasn't good enough"? Do you find yourself constantly moving the goalpost instead of celebrating your wins? In this milestone 100th episode, I dive deep into the perfectionism trap that's...
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Why Military Wives Feel So Much Pressure (And How to Finally Stop) | Ep 99
Do you lie awake at night replaying every interaction with other military spouses? Wondering if you said the wrong thing at the FRG meeting or if your house wasn't clean enough when the first sargent's wife stopped by? Military life creates the perfect storm for perfectionism, from constant...
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Giving Yourself Permission to Be Imperfect: Military Wife Edition | Ep 98
Are you exhausted from trying to be the "perfect" military spouse? In this heartfelt episode, I share my own journey as a former military wife and reveal the hidden toll that perfectionism takes on your mental health, relationships, and happiness during military life. 💜 Military life comes with...
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OCD Intensives for Military Wives: Fast, Specialized Help Without Leaving Home | Ep 97
Military life is challenging enough without OCD stealing your peace! In this special episode, I pull back the curtain on my exclusive OCD Intensives program—designed specifically for military families who need results FAST before the next PCS or deployment disrupts your progress. Did you know...
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4 Essential Deployment Tips for Managing OCD and Anxiety | Ep 96
Deployments are hard enough without your own brain making them harder! In this powerful episode, I reveal the exact strategies that helped me survive my husband's Afghanistan deployment while pregnant—and how you can find peace even when everything feels uncertain. Did you know research shows…
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Military OCD vs. Normal Worry: How to Tell the Difference | Ep 95
Ever wonder if your military life worries are normal or something more? In this eye-opening episode, I reveal the hidden signs that separate typical military spouse concerns from OCD—and why knowing the difference could save your mental health AND your relationships! If you've ever found yourself...
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Busting the Myth of Being ‘Strong Enough’ with OCD | Ep 94
What if being “strong enough” is actually holding you back? Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD host, Erin Davis — therapist, former army wife, and mom of three — pulls back the curtain on the hidden pressures military spouses face. From the constant relocations to the silent expectation to “hold it all...
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Military Wife With OCD? The 3-Step Reset That Stopped My Spirals | Ep 93
Are you a military wife drowning in obsessive thoughts that feel impossible to control? You're not alone - and more importantly, you're not broken. In this breakthrough episode, I reveal why military life creates the PERFECT storm for OCD to take over your mind. From constant uncertainty to...
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OCD Entrepreneur? One Platform That Freed My Brain with Caroline Balinska | Ep 92
Struggling with OCD while trying to build your dream business or career? You're about to discover how technology can become your greatest ally instead of another source of overwhelm. In this eye-opening conversation with my business coach Caroline, I reveal the exact tech tools and systems that...
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How Extreme Jealousy Almost Ended Her Marriage with Shanenn | Ep 91
Shanenn opens up about her personal journey through relationship OCD, sharing vulnerable insights from a chaotic upbringing to a transformative moment in therapy. Her story tackles the heart of jealousy, insecurity, and the struggle to break free from self-blame. Here’s what you can expect: –...
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The Narcissist Test: Why You're NOT What You Fear | Ep 90
Have you been stuck in an endless loop of questioning whether you're a narcissist? In this powerful finale to my narcissism series, I reveal the exact steps to break free from this exhausting OCD cycle once and for all. If you've been torturing yourself with self-doubt, this episode is for you!…
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Quieting the Narcissism Fear and Owning Your Truth as a Perfectionist | Ep 89
Ever wonder why you’re haunted by the fear of being a narcissist—even when deep down you know you care? In this episode, I reveal how OCD can trick you into believing you're selfish and unlovable, when in reality, it's just playing games with your mind. Get ready to break free from the cycle! 🎯...
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Rejection Sensitive: The Hidden Reason High-Achieving Women Can't Let Go of Criticism | Ep 88
Ever wonder why a single critical comment can derail your entire day? Even when you're crushing it as a high achieving profession? In this eye-opening episode, ADHD specialist Hannah Allen and I (Erin the OCD Expert) reveal the neurobiological reasons smart, successful women get trapped in cycles...
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Outsmarting OCD: How to Stop the Narcissism Fear Bubble | Ep 87
Hear how to stop the fear of being a narcissist. You'll get three easy techniques that can help you break free from overthinking about narcissism. Learn from Candace's story, a professional who overcame her anxiety using these methods. Find out how delaying compulsions, recognizing OCD, and...
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Don’t Fall for the Narcissism Trap: Confronting OCD’s False Labels | Ep 86
Let's explore the link between OCD and worries about narcissism. High-achieving women often overthink and doubt their relationships, feeling burdened and seeking constant reassurance. I share why it's crucial to address OCD early to avoid deepening negative thought patterns. Discover how to gain...
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The OCD Fear No One Talks About: "What If I’m a Narcissist?" | Ep 85
"Am I a narcissist… or is it something else?" You're the type of woman who double-checks every email, text, or conversation for signs that you hurt someone… even if they said “no worries.” If you're a high-achieving woman spiraling over whether you're secretly narcissistic, this episode is for…
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Afraid of Elevators? This Simple Technique Changed Everything with Lauren | Ep 84
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? In this transformative episode, I chat with tapping expert Lauren, who shares how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can help you silence the anxiety and rediscover a sense of relief! Lauren talks about how she helped a woman with elevator phobia!...
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Stop letting fireworks remind you of what's missing in your relationship! 💔 | Ep 83
🎆 Break Free from Relationship Anxiety This July 4th While everyone else is celebrating freedom, you might be feeling more trapped than ever by your anxious thoughts. But what if this July 4th could be the day you declare independence from the mental prison that's keeping you stuck? If you're at...
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The Invisible Burden: Why You’re Exhausted (Even When You ‘Have It All’) | Ep 82
Are you secretly carrying the emotional weight of everyone around you—while silently falling apart inside? High-achieving women are often the strong ones, the fixers, the glue that holds it all together. But beneath that strength is a hidden burden: the crushing pressure to manage everyone’s…
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Why Solving Your Kid's Problems May Be Making Things Worse | Ep 81
Ever feel like you're constantly trying to fix things for your anxious kid, but nothing seems to help? You're not alone. Today I'm joined by therapist Bryce Hamilton who shares why our natural parenting instincts might actually be making anxiety worse - and what to do instead. 💡 What You'll…
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Why "Sorry" Is Sabotaging Your Success as a High Achiever | Ep 80
Are you accidentally shrinking your power with one tiny word? 😳 “Sorry” might sound polite—but for high-achieving women, it’s become a silent saboteur. Behind every apology you didn’t need to make is a hit to your confidence, your credibility, and your ability to be taken seriously. In this...
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The Teeter-Totter in Your Head That's Ruining Everything | Tuesday Truth Talks
Have a question about anxiety or overthinking? Chat with Erin On Demand at https://bit.ly/erin-ai Ever feel like your smart, logical brain just... stops working when anxiety hits? You're not imagining it. There's actual science behind why anxiety makes even the most intelligent women feel…
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💔 He Says 'I Love You' But It Feels Empty - Here's Why | Ep 79
🚨If you're constantly doubting your relationship even when your partner shows love, this video will change everything! Are you tired of feeling disconnected even when your partner says "I love you"? Do their sweet gestures feel... empty? You're not broken - your anxiety is just creating a filter...
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She Couldn't Stop Replaying That Night - Until This | Tuesday Truth Talks
📽️ Watch the full video at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com in the Tuesday Truth Talks Section. You'll hear from an experienced EMDR therapist, Laurel, about the benefits and applications of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in treating trauma. The discussion covers the practical...
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I Thought It Was All In My Head... Until I Discovered This One Thing | Ep 78
Are you struggling with anxiety that therapy and medication just can't fix? You're not alone. In this deeply personal episode, I reveal how discovering my celiac disease changed EVERYTHING - not just for my mental health, but for my marriage that was hanging by a thread. What if your anxiety…
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I Hate the Dentist Until I Learned This Trick | Tuesday Truth Talks
📽️ Watch the full video at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com in the Tuesday Truth Talks Section. We explore overcoming a fear of the dentist through a live coaching session focused on tapping techniques. This is a personal story about dental trauma while stationed overseas, which has led to severe…
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Am I a Narcissist? With Carla Litto | Ep 77
💌 Is your brilliant mind sabotaging your love life? Transform relationship overthinking into relationship clarity with my FREE 5-day email course: “The Overthinker's Guide to Love.” In this episode, I sit down with Carla Lido, a no-nonsense Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes…
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Redefining Passion: Intimacy and Confidence | Tuesday Truth Talks
🎥 Watch the full video in the free members area at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com Enhancing Intimacy and Self-Confidence: Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts Today's episode features a conversation about overcoming intrusive thoughts and their impact on sexual wellness. My guest shares her personal journey…
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Wedding Anniversary Story | Ep 76
💌 Is your brilliant mind sabotaging your love life? Transform relationship overthinking into relationship clarity with my FREE 5-day email course: “The Overthinker's Guide to Love.” Have you ever turned a disaster into a favorite story? In today's episode, I share two wedding day mishaps that…
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Maximizing Personal Development Through Mentorship with Debbie Heiser | Tuesday Truth Talks
🎥 Watch the full video in the free members area at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com 📖 Grab Debbie's Book Here: The Mentorship Edge In this episode of Tuesday Truth Talks, we engage with Debbie Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist specializing in midlife and older stages of life. Debbie…
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The Path Less Travelled with Debbie | Ep 75
💌 Is your brilliant mind sabotaging your love life? Transform relationship overthinking into relationship clarity with my FREE 5-day email course: “The Overthinker's Guide to Love.” In this episode of Bossing Up Overcoming OCD, we welcome Debbie Caudle, host of The High Ticket Woman podcast and…
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Leaving Toxic Relationships | Tuesday Truth Talks
🎥 Watch the full video in the free members area at vip.livebeyonddoubt.com In this episode of 'Tuesday Truth Talks,' a special guest shares her raw and unfiltered story of breaking free from a controlling and toxic relationship. She discusses her personal journey of recognizing narcissistic...
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Before I Speak: How to Stop the Relationship Worry Spiral | Ep 74
💔 Are your relationship worries trying to tell you something… or is anxiety running the show? If you overthink every text, second-guess your partner’s intentions, or constantly wonder if you’re in the right relationship, you’re not alone. This quick quiz will help you separate real red flags…
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Do you have thoughts that get stuck, hang around too long, and stress you the heck out? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can make you feel broken, desperate, and alone. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to beat the voice in your own head. This podcast offers expert insight on worry, stress, fear, anxiety and OCD. Licensed clinical mental health therapist and OCD specialist, Erin Davis, will deliver the details in a knowledgeable and compassionate way. Hear the sneaky games OCD likes to play. You’ll get actionable support on this very difficult health diagnosis. If you would like to see if you have Relationship OCD, go to my website www.valuedriventherapy.com to snag your results today!
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Erin Davis
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Do you have thoughts that get stuck, hang around too long, and stress you the heck out? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can make you feel broken, desperate, and alone. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to beat the voice in your own head. This podcast offers expert insight on worry, stress, fear,...
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