Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD

👉 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 who's still alive? You're not a bad pet parent - OCD is stealing your present joy. Learn how to stop the ch...

👉 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 loss unbearable. Learn the 3 perfectionism traps that keep you stuck and how to shift from "perfect" to...

👉 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 this episode, I reveal how to tell the difference between normal grief and OCD spirals after pet loss....

👉 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 won't stop second-guessing every decision. In this episode, I reveal why pet loss hurts so much when you...

👉 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 wired differently. In this episode, I break down exactly what's happening in your brain when OCD takes ove...

👉 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 life—like you can't even remember the last time you did something for yourself? In this episode, I revea...

👉 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 sneaky lie that keeps you trapped. Do you follow OCD's rules—like cutting off the microwave before it be...

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 of OCD. 💜 In this episode, I break down what magical thinking OCD is, how it shows up in everyday lif...

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 when others can't see it. 💜 If you've ever felt alone because your loved ones dismiss your fears or tel...

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 when it doesn't feel like it. 💜 If you've ever felt like giving up because the intrusive thoughts won't...

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 does this and how to break free! 💜 If you've ever felt trapped by fears that seem ridiculous but feel S...

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 in 8 YEARS because of garbage truck fears. 💔 If you've ever forced a family member to shower after be...

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 thought horrible things that made you question who you are, this episode will help you understand that you're...

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 "it's just stress" when you know it's something more, or if you've struggled for years without getting...

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 she desperately needed as a child. 💜 If you've ever wondered "Will this OCD ever go away?" or felt alon...

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! 💜 If you find yourself constantly busy, feeling guilty when you're not productive, or unable to relax w...

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! 💜 In this powerful episode, I share a real client session that reveals why perfectionist women struggl...

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 stealing your joy and keeping you exhausted! 💜 If you're tired of feeling like nothing you do is ever enoug...

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 evaluations to managing everything alone during deployments. If you're tired of feeling like you're never...

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 enough pressure without adding impossible standards for yourself. Learn how to recognize when it's ti...

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 studies show that intensive OCD treatment produces faster, more lasting results than weekly therapy? If...

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 that the more frequently you check for communication during deployment, the MORE anxious you become? I'll...

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 checking your phone obsessively during deployments, making endless PCS lists, or lying awake worrying...

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 together,” she unpacks how OCD sneaks into these struggles and why chasing perfection leaves so many w...

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 hypervigilance to isolation, I'll show you the hidden triggers that are sabotaging your peace of mind. You'l...