OCD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

In this episode of OCD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sht, we explore how to recognize triggers as neutral brain signals rather than evidence of personal failure or brokenness. Host Sloane shares real moments—like an intrusive doubt in a store line or a sudden thought in a coffee shop—that illustrate how shame often attaches itself to these alerts, turning ordinary situations tense without warning. Dra...

In this episode of OCD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, we dive into three practical daily coping strategies you can start using this week to interrupt intrusive thoughts and reduce the grip of checking or ordering loops. Instead of waiting for anxiety to vanish, these tools focus on creating small, repeatable pauses that help you reclaim your mornings and move forward with intention. Key takeaways...

In this episode, Sloane breaks down OCD explained — obsessions, compulsions, and exposure-response prevention fundamentals. Intrusive thoughts arrive uninvited during ordinary moments like driving or making dinner, sparking urgency and physical tension that the mind treats as real danger. This leads straight into compulsions such as repeated checking or reassurance-seeking, which deliver brief rel...