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The OCDebunked Podcast
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Welcome to The OCDebunked Podcast! Come along as I journey through my OCD recovery and share some tips and tricks I have learned along the way. I'll explore common OCD myths and misconceptions as well as provide resources for you to be able to live a fulfilling life even if you struggle with this disorder. Feel free to reach out to me with questions or podcast ideas! @ocdebunked [email protected]
Episodes
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BDD Deep Dive with Robyn Stern, LCSW!
Join me today for a deep dive of Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Robyn Stern, a clinician with lived experience who specializes in BDD treatment! Robyn walks through diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities, words of hope, and more. If you or a loved one are struggling with BDD, don't hesitate to...
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New Beginnings
It's been a while but we are officially back! welcome to season 4 and join me as I navigate young adulthood as a person who struggles with OCD!
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The Imperfections of Perfection
Today I dive into the topic of perfection and how this subtype used to constantly wreak havoc on my life. Join along for a slightly chaotic and very imperfect episode with me as I discuss how my life has changed since I've gotten this under control! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach...
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Self Sabotage
Have you ever noticed yourself backtracking as soon as you begin to finally make progress? I've often found myself sabotaging my own progress when I feel like I'm doing well, because my brain starts telling me that maybe I don't deserve to do well, or maybe I'm a fraud. Join me today as I chat a...
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Why You Should Give Up
Hold up, don't hate me - yes, in this episode I dare you to give up. But it's actually to challenge you to stop and reflect on your goals - are they truly YOUR goals? Or goals others have for you? Are you truly putting in the effort you should be? These are questions I've had to ask myself…
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Support Groups, Missed Opportunities, and Unexpected Strengths
Join me on my rambling today as I talk about the amazing benefit of being part of a support group, the necessary grieving process that comes along with recovery, and the unexpected strengths you have cultivated through recovery. Questions or episode ideas? I'd love to hear from you!...
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OCD Comorbidities: Depression & Suicidality ft. Chris Trondsen
Today guest speaker Chris Trondsen and I discuss some of the darker realities of having ocd, specifically the comirbidity of depressive disorders and suicidality. Although this is a very heavy topic it is a very real struggle and talking about it and bringing more awareness are both two…
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The Final 30%
Oftentimes people settle in their recovery around the 70-75% mark. Life has gotten so much better so it's easier to ignore or accept the areas that ocd still has a hold of. Join me today as I explore the importance of working through this final stretch of recovery to live a life that is…
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Do You Have a Hard Time With Change?
Many times people with OCD have a very hard time with change. We build up such routines around our compulsions and make sure to stay within what is comfortable and familiar within our lives. But experiencing change, especially unavoidable change, is an part of being human. Don't let OCD sabotage...
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Who Am I Without My OCD?
A lot of people struggle with the idea of who they are without their OCD - when all of the years of struggles, obsession, compulsions, and tears are pulled away, where does it leave them? Grieving the time and opportunities lost to OCD is a necessary part of recovery, but taking the time to see...
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Does OCD Give You "Superpowers?"
A lot of times we hear society say that OCD makes people neat or determined or hard-working or any other number of grand exciting things. But is that really the truth or are they misconstruing it? Join me today to discuss my takes on the topic! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out!...
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Keep Going!
Now that we're a couple weeks into the new year, you might be feeling the old habits and hardships slipping back into your life. Join me today while I talk about why that is actually a good sign! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! [email protected] | @ocdebunked
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"It Just Somehow Gets Better"?
Have you ever wondered what exactly the phrase "it just somehow gets better" is supposed to mean or how it's supposed to encourage us? I have a very love/hate relationship with this phrase, and in this episode I delve into why that is. Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out!...
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The Beauty of the OCD Community with Matt Bannister, IOCDF Grassroots Advocate!
Welcome to the very first episode of season 3! Join me and Matt Bannister as we chat about recovery, ERP, the OCD community, and taking your life back from OCD's grasp! Matt is an amazing advocate and I'm absolutely honored to have had this time to chat with him and spend time with you all. If...
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2023 Closeout
This year has been full of ups and downs, with plenty of memories made and lessons learned. Join me as I reflect on 2023 and look forward to 2024 with you guys. Can't wait for season 3! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! [email protected] | @ocdebunked
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Why Even Bother?
Why do so many people make resolutions year after year if they don't even follow up with themselves at the END of the year to actually gauge their progress and re-focus? Today I talk about my take on resolutions and what I've done in my life to make them actually effective. Questions or episode...
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Do You Need a Self-Care Routine?
Lots of influencers these days talk about "self-care" and "self-love." Today I talk about these techniques and dive into the idea that true self-love is to respect yourself enough to put in the hard work. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to…
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Mountains out of Molehills
One of OCD's favorite tricks is catastrophizing, or taking something small and blowing it way out of proportion. Today I discuss how I've been tricked into catastrophizing many times and talk through some of the techniques that have helped me work through it. Questions or episode ideas? Feel free...
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Rumination
Let's talk about one of the compulsions I'm best at - rumination. This is one of the "silent killers" because only YOU can know whether or not you're ruminating. You need to be very honest with yourself to combat this compulsion, but it's so worth it because you gain so much more peace of mind…
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OCD & Grief
When OCD and grief meet, it can get really messy really quickly. Having a great support system around you to lean on is vital, and just remember - don't let OCD rob you of the time you have to grieve your loved one! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! [email protected] |...
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The In Between
Have you ever felt like OCD is trying to control even the freetime you have in your life? Join me in this episode to hang out and chat about refusing to let OCD swap your freedoms for its imprisonment! Stay tuned for an exciting announcement about the special project I just released too! Check…
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Overfeeling
Have you ever noticed that you seem to feel things much deeper than those around you? Sometimes it can become extremely draining and lonely. That's because many OCD sufferers feel their emotions up to 10 times as strongly as the average person. Join me as I discuss my tricks to managing this…
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Tips for Treatment Burnout
We always hear that recovery isn't linear. Well neither is the amount of energy you'll have from day to day to put towards treatment, and that's okay! Join me in today's episode to discuss tips for treatment burnout so you can get back up when those low-energy days hit! Questions or episode…
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The Secret To a Successful Recovery
Have you been on your OCD recovery journey for a while now without making much progress? Or maybe you're about to start treatment and you're wondering what it's going to look like? Join me in this episode as I share my secret for a successful recovery! Although it doesn't make recovery easy, it...
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When Am I "Bad" Enough To Ask For Help?
Join me as I talk a little about my experience at the annual OCD conference in San Francisco! I also ponder the idea of when to ask for help when you're struggling - it's never too early to ask someone for a helping hand! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! [email protected] |...
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Re-Assessing Your Why
We talk a lot about finding your why at the beginning of recovery, but sometimes we forget to continue to develop that as we recover. It's okay and even good to have different reasons to get better as you get further into your recovery - that's the exciting part! Questions or episode ideas? Feel...
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Q&A With Katie O'Dunne, IOCDF Lead Advocate!
Join me as I chat with IOCDF lead advocate and fellow OCD warrior Katie O'Dunne about her journey! Katie focuses primarily in the subtype of scrupulosity, helping others discover how they can live a fulfilling, faith-based life in the midst of battling OCD. Ms. Katie just radiates sunshine and it...
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Subtype Deep-Dive: Relationship OCD
Join me as I explore the intricacies of Relationship OCD, or ROCD. This is one of the main subtypes I've been struggling with lately so I figured it would be helpful to sort through some of the ins and outs of this subtype. Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! [email protected]…
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Subtype Deep-Dive: Harm OCD
Welcome back to another subtype deep-dive! In this episode I discuss Harm OCD in depth as well as talk about my own personal experiences with the subtype. Harm OCD is such a vast subtype, and it would take hours to talk about all the ins and outs of it. Many people who struggle with this subtype...
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The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of OCD
OCD is a great salesman. It brings up certain scenarios with a great sense of urgency and presents itself as the absolute savior and hero. But OCD often is a catch-22, drawing you closer and closer to your end fear the more you give in to it. On this episode I discuss how to use this fact to your...
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Q&A With Tom Smalley, IOCDF Lead Advocate!
Join me as I chat with IOCDF lead advocate and hero award winner Tom Smalley about his recovery and advocacy journey! While talking with Tom, it really resonated with me how much heart he has. Going through everything that has come his way and not only conquering his hardships but committing his...
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Cultivating Your Why
What's the point of going through the pain of recovery if you don't have a why? Having a reason to get better is one of the key motivators to a successful recovery. It has helped me so much to cultivate and nurture that why and spend more time in the areas of my life that mean a lot to me apart...
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Getting To Know Yourself After Recovery
Seeing the light at the end of the recovery tunnel is so fun and special in many different ways. A big part of the recovery adventure is re-learning who you really are outside of your OCD. A lot of times sufferers forget what they're really like apart from the disorder, and leaning into your…
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Q&A With Chris Trondsen, LMFT, APCC!
Join me and my first ever guest on the podcast, Chris Trondsen, for a wild, information-packed episode! Chris, an OCD warrior turned therapist, advocate, and board member of the IOCDF (among other things), shares insights into his life as both a patient and provider. This episode is also super...
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Finding Healthy Coping Mechanisms
Have you ever started slipping back in your recovery and realized an odd sense of comfort in your old struggles? Humans crave familiarity, even sometimes when that familiarity is damaging to them. Join me today as I chat about finding healthier comforts in your life for when you are struggling....
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Is the “Mental Health Crisis” Push Helping or Hurting?
Join me as I rant a bit (sorry) about the turn in society in which many young people think it’s “cool” and “fun” to pretend to struggle with mental or physical health. As more people cry wolf to gain attention, it hurts the recovery of those who are truly struggling. Please feel free to reach out...
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Proactive vs Reactive Recovery
Welcome to another car chat! Today I discuss the difference between being proactive and reactive in your recovery, and how if you aren’t seeing progress, it might be time to make a mindset shift. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or episode ideas - [email protected] | @ocdebunked
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Listener Q&A Part 2 - Support System Tips
Welcome to part 2 of this listener Q&A! Join me as I continue to dive into how to support a loved one who is struggling with OCD, and how to best navigate relationships when the sufferer refuses to seek out treatment. For more resources, check out iocdf.org - they have great tips and will provide…
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Revamping Resolutions
Have you ever been super pumped about your new years’ resolutions for the first day and a half only to burn out and get discouraged? Same with the rest of the world! Join me in this episode where I discuss a different approach to resolutions that might actually be a success!
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Getting Your Life Back After OCD Recovery
Come along with me on this car chat as I discuss ways to get your life back after OCD recovery! Many of us struggle with thoughts of being behind in life and missing out on experiences while struggling with this disorder. Here are some tips I’ve learned along the way to help myself turn this...
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Listener Q&A - Support System Tips
Supporting a loved one who is struggling with OCD can be extremely difficult and frustrating at times. Unfortunately, many people are unknowingly fueling their loved one's OCD instead of helping, because they love them so much and hate to see them suffer. Here are a few tips I have learned along…
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Subtype Deep-Dive: “Just Right” OCD
Welcome to my second subtype deep-dive! Just-right OCD is something I have really struggled with in the past and still struggle with from time to time even now. Even though this is a super rough subtype, there are also some really great tips and tricks I have learned along the way to help me...
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Surviving the Holidays
Even when we want to have a great time around the holidays or special events, our brains sometimes don’t cooperate with us. Here’s my survive-the-holidays-and-maybe-even-enjoy-yourself-along-the-way car chat.
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The Routine Challenge
Over the past few years, I have noticed how essential a good routine is to OCD recovery. For those who struggle with mental health disorders, their brains are already using up so much energy to just make it through the day. Creating a structure that becomes second-nature helps alleviate so much...
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Do Society’s Jokes Impact OCD Recovery Progress?
Today I discuss the classic “Obsessive Christmas Disorder” sweaters and how society making light of OCD can actually impact treatment. Not only is it extremely hurtful, but it also results in less accessible treatment and longer periods of suffering before diagnosis.
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2 Steps Forward, 10 Steps Back - Tips For a Relapse
In this episode, I discuss the difficult reality of slips, lapses, and relapses. The hard thing about OCD is that it is a continuous journey, one that needs constant attention and upkeep. Throughout your journey, it is very normal to slip back and struggle, so it is super important to have tools…
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Subtype Deep-Dive: Scrupulosity
Join me on the first episode of my new mini-series, Subtype Deep-Dive! In this episode, I look deeper into the intricacies and struggles of Scrupulosity, while sharing some tips and tricks I've learned along my Scrupulosity recovery journey. Feel free to reach out with any questions or future...
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"You Just Need To Exercise More!"
Have you ever tried exercising to cure your mental struggles? According to some people, this is the magical be-all-end-all cure for any major mental disorder and the reason you're not getting better is that you're not doing it enough! Kick back with me while I explore this topic; if rolling my…
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If You're Tired of People Shutting You Down
Welcome back to the OCDebunked podcast! This week I talk about the upcoming OCD conference up in Denver and get into some thoughts about normalizing conversations about mental health and asking for help. Feel free to reach out with any podcast ideas or questions! @ocdebunked [email protected]
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Playbuzz vs #realOCD
Welcome back to the OCDebunked Podcast! In this episode, join me as I take an OCD quiz online - and see how Playbuzz's version of OCD weighs up to the real disorder. Please feel free to reach out to me with questions or episode ideas! [email protected]
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Welcome to The OCDebunked Podcast! Come along as I journey through my OCD recovery and share some tips and tricks I have learned along the way. I'll explore common OCD myths and misconceptions as well as provide resources for you to be able to live a fulfilling life even if you struggle with this disorder. Feel free to reach out to me with questions or podcast ideas! @ocdebunked [email protected]
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