In this episode, I share with you the 2nd part of my 3 part course, The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint. I talk about ... Why The Transformation is my favorite part of The Blueprint What you can learn from The Transformation How The Transformation can change the game when it comes to mental compulsions For more information on The Transformation and the Mental Compulsion Mini Course discussed in this episode, click the links below: The...

In this episode, I talk to you about the first course within The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint journey: The Foundation. I share with you ...  - What to expect from The Foundation - Lesson Titles & Descriptions - Who The Foundation is for 🚧 Take the FREE quiz - "What's Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?": ⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠ 👏 Get your free 40 minute video on "5 Must Know Strategies for Handling Anxiety and Intrusive...

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my new digital and self paced course called The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint. I go over ... - how I came up with The Blueprint - my money back guarantee - my promises within The Blueprint 🚧 Take the FREE quiz - "What's Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?": ⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠ 👏 Get your free 40 minute video on "5 Must Know Strategies for Handling Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts":...

In this episode, I'm joined by joined by fellow OCD advocate and warrior, Krista, who shares her story about relationship OCD, postpartum OCD, and more. We discuss.. - how her OCD has morphed from theme to theme over time - the difficulty of "the backdoor spike" and how to handle this common OCD phenomenon - strategies that have helped her with mental compulsions along the way 🚧 Take the FREE quiz - "What's Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?":...

In this episode, I'm joined by Molly Vasa Bertolucci, a licensed clinical social worker who has also experienced postpartum OCD. We discuss.. - what OCD felt like for her during her postpartum experience - the ways in which birth trauma and minimizing of symptoms impacted her OCD and anxiety - how to differentiate "normal parenting worries" from OCD obsessions and compulsions 🚧 Take the FREE quiz - "What's Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?":...

In this episode, I'm joined by Torey, an OCD advocate and mom who overcame postpartum OCD - not once but twice. We discuss.. - Her first experience with postpartum OCD, harm intrusive thoughts, and eventually going to an emergency psychiatric unit - Her decision to have another baby 9 years later - Her experience with postpartum intrusive thoughts again with baby #2 and how self-help and basic online support helped her through 🔨 Sign up for my upcoming FREE training called "Overcoming...

In this episode, I'm joined by Nathalie, an OCD advocate who came on the podcast to share her story with panic, suicidal OCD, and more. We discuss.. - doing exposures on her own prior to starting therapy - the importance of self-care, mindfulness, and a good support system - personal growth and resilience IG: mamaonamission_x3 FB: https://www.facebook.com/nathalieglez21 🔨 Sign up for my upcoming FREE training called "Overcoming Objections" on September 19th:...

In this episode, I'm joined by Grace, an OCD advocate who came on to discuss OCD, trauma, and her transformational journey through recovery. We discuss.. - the overlap of trauma and OCD - the importance of finding a therapist who specializes in OCD treatment - how she went from grieving her life before OCD to being able to appreciate her transformational journey 🔨 Sign up for my upcoming FREE training called "Overcoming Objections" on September 19th:...

In this episode, I'm joined by Helene Jafine, an OCD advocate who is overcoming contamination OCD. We discuss.. - how boxing has helped with her OCD - how COVID set her back a few years in terms of her recovery - the importance of sharing your story Head to my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive...

In this episode, I'm joined by Matt Scoppa, a 47 year old who was diagnosed with OCD 14 years ago. We discuss.. - his time spent in a mental health facility because of OCD - his fear of causing harm to others and how his compulsions made his world smaller and smaller - finding a therapist who specialized in treating OCD, and how this changed his life to be able to overcome his changing themes as well as his compulsive rumination Head to my website...

In this episode, I'm joined by Maraiyah Perez, an 18 year old who has OCD. We discuss.. - her first intrusive thought and her subsequent ego-dystonic intrusive harm thoughts - false memories, finally telling someone about her thoughts, and how alone she felt - how ERP changed her life and how she is doing now in recovery Head to my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download...

In this episode, I'm joined by Alexandra Reynolds, IOCDF advocate, OCD warrior, mom, and so much more. We discuss.. - the sneaky, unconventional ways in which OCD shows up in parenthood - the difficulty of never having certainty with raising kids - the importance of self-compassion as a parent with OCD Follow Alex on Instagram @alexandraisobsessed Head to my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your...

In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Marquez, a mom with OCD who shares her story. We discuss.. - the difficulty of growing up with a traumatic childhood + adult life - how she was gaslit and minimized by the health system for her mental health concerns - her experience of postpartum OCD and her life now that she's gone through therapy Follow Melissa on Instagram at @moviemel Head to my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab...

In this episode, I'm joined by Carly Samach, a licensed mental health counselor, to talk about meditation, mindfulness, and the vulnerability of feeling hopeful in OCD and anxiety recovery. We discuss.. - the benefits of mindfulness and meditation as it relates to Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - the difficulty of feeling hope in OCD and anxiety recovery - "hope exposures" and how to challenge yourself to feel the vulnerability of hope Carly Samach is a licensed mental health...

In this episode, I'm joined by Brianna Calderon, a licensed mental health counselor, to talk about imposter syndrome, misconceptions about therapy, and hustle culture. We discuss.. - the definition of imposter syndrome and how it presents for therapists - the journey from grad school, to becoming a therapist, and steps taken to obtain a license - misconceptions of therapy and realistic expectations for therapy - apprehensions therapists have to setting career and work boundaries and...

In this episode, I'm joined by Caryn Gill, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, and related conditions. We discuss.. - identifying values/motivating factors for treatment - thinking about the impact of not living in line with values on mental health in general - ACT techniques in OCD recovery - the role of spontaneity and play in mental health Caryn Gill is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Pennsylvania, Connecticut,...

In this episode, I'm joined by Juliet Gustafson, a therapist who specializes in OCD treatment. We focused on relationship OCD and how to bring your partner into OCD treatment. We discuss.. - an overview of relationship OCD - ways in which relationship OCD can impact your partner - ways to bring your partner into treatment - resources for your partner to help cope and feel supported during this time Juliet Gustafson is a licensed master social worker located in Michigan.  She...

In this episode, I'm joined by Christina Ennabe, a therapist who specializes in OCD treatment as well as Inference Based CBT for OCD. We discuss.. - an overview of ICBT for OCD - what is inferential confusion? - what are some of the common cheats/tricks OCD plays - how ICBT is different (but not all that different) from ERP - how to learn more about ICBT Christina Ennabe is a licensed Anxiety, OCD, and BFRB Therapist with lived experience in these areas. She is based in New...

In this episode, I talk about how and why Exposure and Response Prevention works.  I discuss..  - an overview of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - the Habituation model - the Inhibitory Learning model - enhancing the effectiveness of ERP - and so much more  Head to my website at www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and...

In this episode, I talk about the ways in which OCD and anxiety can make us misinterpret our thoughts as being significant.  I discuss..  - specific ways we can misinterpret thoughts in OCD and anxiety - common cognitive distortions in OCD and anxiety - how to practice mindfulness, acceptance, and general Exposure and Response Prevention related to these issues - overcoming fear and uncertainty  - and so much more  Head to my website at www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com to sign up for my...

In this episode, I talk about the difference between courage and confidence, as well as how to apply it to Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and anxiety. I discuss..  - basic definitions of courage and confidence and highlights of their distinctions - Exposure and Response Prevention and how courage + confidence relate to facing fears - how to balance courage and confidence in OCD and anxiety recovery  - overcoming challenges and building resilience - and so much more  Head...

In this episode, I talk about the importance and benefits of social support in your OCD and anxiety recovery.  I discuss..  - the concept of social support and its significance in mental health recovery - the different types of support and which ones are best (and not so great) for OCD and anxiety - how to build and get the most out of a support network - overcoming challenges and stigma associated with OCD and anxiety  - and so much more  Head to my website...

In this episode, I talk with OCD warrior and mental health advocate, Jessie Burnbaum, about her experience of living with OCD and a chronic illness.  Jessie co-founded the IOCDF Chronic Illness/Disability Speciality Interest Group and helps lead virtual meet-ups for the IOCDF Young Adult Special Interest Group. We discuss.. - the parallels of having a chronic illness and OCD - how OCD and anxiety can be particularly challenging when you have a chronic illness - ways in which ERP can...

In this episode, I discuss one of the most common rituals and safety behaviors in OCD and anxiety: mental review. While we all engage in the process of mentally reviewing old conversations and past events from time to time, when you have OCD and anxiety, this process can feel uncontrollable and lead to significant impairment and distress. I also talk about.. Examples of mental review and why giving into this behavior actually makes your OCD and anxiety worse over time What to do...

Research shows that, up to 80% of the time, professionals will misdiagnose OCD when it is not a clear-cut, conventional subtype or manifestation (e.g., fear of germs, needing to have things be perfect). The frequency with which OCD is misdiagnosed has devastating and significant impacts. In this episode, I talk about why OCD gets misdiagnosed so often and what we can possibly do to reduce this issue. I also talk about.. How societal beliefs and interpretations of OCD have changed over...