Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD

Understanding OCD, Depression, and Mindfulness   Depression often coexists with disorders like OCD, affecting 25-50% of individuals with OCD. Depression is more than just sadness - it's persistent and can present differently for each person. Studies show over 40% of Americans struggle with depression, worsened by the pandemic. Grief and trauma can also contribute, highlighting the importance of ad...

Mindfulness is a key theme for Mental Health Awareness Month. Erin, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and OCD Specialist, Erin, explains the concept of mindfulness, its benefits, and provides practical exercises. The discussion highlights how mindfulness helps reduce stress, depression, improve focus, and manage OCD symptoms by being present and non-judgmental.   Erin will be launching a...

This episode focuses on the importance of self-care.   Let's debunk common myths and learn about low-cost or free self-care activities.   Erin shares the consequences of what happens if you don't do self-care, including burnout and its impact on your mental, physical, and social well-being.   Through personal insights, biblical references, and practical advice, the episode will encourage you to pr...

This episode of the Bossing Up Overcoming OCD podcast, hosted by Erin, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and OCD Specialist, focuses on Understanding and Overcoming Contamination OCD. Erin highlights the differences between perceptions of OCD in the media and the challenging reality of suffering from OCD subtypes like Contamination OCD.   She shares insights on the risks of germaphobia,...

Host Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor specializing in OCD, shares the narratives of metaphors, professional insights, and celebrity stories to educate you on OCD complexities and how to manage it.   The episode also includes a discussion on Howie Mandel's journey with OCD, revealing his long battle with germaphobia, the impact on his life and career, and how effective treatment an...

Navigating OCD Treatment and Financing Options   This episode of 'Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD' features Erin, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and OCD Specialist, who partners with NoCD to raise awareness about OCD, specifically Relationship OCD. Erin discusses various financing options for mental health therapy, including insurance intricacies, the introduction of care credit, and an up...

Understanding OCD and Finding the Right Treatment   This episode focuses on raising awareness about OCD and the importance of seeking specialized treatment. Erin, a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, OCD Specialist, and Christian, shares insights into the challenges of OCD, including taboo topics like pedophilia, harm OCD, and suicide OCD. She emphasizes the necessity of evidence-based tre...

Listen to this episode to learn about a free peer support group in Huntersville, NC. To view the information about the support group, you can find it on my blog here . If you are struggling with scrupulosity or religious OCD, check out this book called: The Doubting Disease by Joseph Ciarrocchi (affiliate link). Come back next week to hear Part 2 of Hannah's story.   This episode is a thoughtful d...

This episode, hosted by Erin, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and OCD Specialist, focuses on raising awareness about OCD's complexity beyond popular misconceptions. This episode provides examples of exposure response prevention exercises to help get you oriented to what ERP may look like in treatment for OCD. OCD can intensely affect one's life, using religious OCD, also known as Scrup...

Have you felt paranoid when wondering if having OCD is a sin? Or do you obsessively worry about committing sins? This episode will inform you about the complexities of Religious OCD. Host Erin, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in OCD, shares personal anecdotes and professional insights to explain how OCD can latch onto your faith. Exploring themes like sin, guilt, and moral judgment...

Ever wondered: what is religious OCD? In this episode, you will learn about Religious OCD, also known as scrupulosity. Hosted by Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist, the session delves into how OCD can impact a person's religious and spiritual practices. When getting treatment for your religious OCD, the therapist can approach your intrusive thoughts without challe...

Managing OCD: A Guide for Parents and Loved Ones   In this episode, Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist, talks about what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is, with a particular focus on how to help someone you love when they suffer from OCD. She talks about the importance of recognizing and avoiding harmful parenting habits that could reinforce the OCD cycle. Pa...

Overcoming Relationship OCD: Real Love versus OCD Doubt   Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist, focuses on relationship OCD (rOCD) and how it can distort one's feelings towards their partner by infusing doubt in otherwise stressful situations. She discusses various 'what if' questions that can bring about anxiety related to OCD. She also introduces valuable tips on...

Do you have questions that you want answered on the show? I'm only accepting 10 questions per month so get them in while you can! Submit your OCD questions for an exclusive Q&A.   In this episode, Erin, a licensed mental health counselor and OCD specialist, takes another spin into the topic of Relationship OCD. She clears common misconceptions, defines what it truly means and explains its infl...

Let’s unpack the complexities of Relationship OCD to build understanding, compassion, and support for those affected by this challenging condition. Whether you're personally touched by ROCD or simply curious about the intricacies of human relationships, this episode offers valuable insights that may reshape your perspective.   In this thought-provoking episode, we talk about the world of Relations...

It's not your fault that you have OCD. Welcome back to "Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD,” where we empower you to boss up in every aspect of your life. In this episode, I’m exploring "The OCD Brain." Learn the complexities and get insights into overcoming the challenges associated with OCD.   1. Breaking the Stigma | Advocacy and Awareness: - Exploring the importance of raising awareness about OCD and...

Welcome back to Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD, the show that dives into the mental aspects of OCD. In today's episode, I'm tackling a topic that affects many individuals in different ways - compulsive exercise. Listen in as I explore the signs, consequences, and coping mechanisms for those caught in the cycle of relentless physical activity.   Episode Highlights:   1. Understanding Compulsive Exercis...

This episode is full of food ideas that you can accomplish on your own to boost the way you feel, bring up your energy, and give you better gut health. *Always check with your doctor about any diet and supplement changes.   Links mentioned in today's show: 1. Check out my YouTube channel for today's video episode. 2. The Anti-Inflammatory Food Book where you can get recipe ideas that lower inflamm...

Are you constantly worrying about your health? Do you find yourself obsessively checking for symptoms or searching for answers online? If so, you may be dealing with Health OCD, a condition that can have a significant impact on your daily life. But there is hope. In this episode, we will explore the journey of overcoming Health OCD, uncovering the strategies and techniques that can help you find b...

Are you a new mom experiencing intrusive thoughts about your baby that feel scary and overwhelming? In this essential episode, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and OCD Specialist Erin Davis breaks down everything you need to know about Postpartum OCD. Learn the difference between normal new parent worries and Postpartum OCD, discover the unique symptoms that affect new mothers, and unders...

In this podcast episode, I talk about how intrusive thoughts are normal as well as how an intrusive thought is experienced differently for an OCD sufferer. An intrusive thought is that combination of thoughts coming into your mind (without you trying to think about it) and it brings stress.   In this episode, licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist, Erin, explores the nature o...

This episode addresses the dreaded feelings and experiences when it comes to: TESTS! Testing is not usually anyone's favorite thing yet it is a normal part of our education system and job culture. Listen to this episode for answers to questions like,   1. What is test anxiety? 2. What are the signs of test anxiety? 3. Where does test anxiety come from? 4. Does test-taking anxiety count as a disabi...

Erin talks about the signs & symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder like “What is OCD?” “What are the 4 parts?” and “Is OCD constant?”   (This show is intended to be a resource and not a substitute for professional counseling.)   Let's define the cycle, which includes intrusive thoughts, obsessions, compulsions, and temporary relief. Through real-life examples, the discussion covers OCD typ...

Are you constantly worried about something bad happening? Or overwhelmed by doubts and fears that maybe you haven't found “the one?” Or are you stressed out by the thought of impulsively hurting yourself?   While these are just a few things that go into the themes of OCD, you’ll learn that this isn’t the whole story. Welcome to the podcast of Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD. I'm your host, Erin Davis....