OCTD

This week I wade straight into a topic that makes my skin crawl a little, taking feedback with grace and actually growing from it. And I am talking about feedback from someone you love, not some random person on the street who thinks their unsolicited opinion is a gift. I get personal with stories of times I handled feedback like a mature adult and other times where I took it so badly I managed to...

This week, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m running through a long—but definitely not comprehensive—list of things I’m grateful for from this year. But first, I talk a little good shit, cry about a dog for absolutely no reason, and settle a few bets. Buckle in for a (mostly) attitude-free episode where I practice gratitude and invite you to do the same. And a sneak peek: I’m grateful for YOU, th...

Welcome back to another episode where I admit, publicly, that I might be the reason my mental load is heavier than a Costco cart. I dig into why people with OCPD traits (hi, me) feel compelled to scan every room for potential disasters like an anxious security guard—and why we end up taking on way more than anyone assigned us. It is honest, a little chaotic and full of the light roasting I probabl...

This week is short and sweet, kind of like me! I am covering all the good shit that has happened in the last week, including the follow up I promised you in the last episode! Don't say I don't follow through on my promises. Then we tackle the conversation of how to decide if you need to sit and reflect with some icky energy thrown your way, or release it because it is not your energy to ta...

This week, you get a front-row seat to me spiraling over something that (shocker) wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be. But don’t get too comfy—you’ll have to tune in next week for the grand finale. Then we dive into the messy art of decoding whether your “friend” is actually a secret hater or just vibing weird lately. Is this friendship just seasonal, or are we weathering a rough season?...

This week I'm talking holiday season jitters! Not feeling excited about family gatherings? Dreading having to travel during the busiest time of the year? You are not alone! I feel it too. In this weeks episode I will tell you why I get anxious during "the happiest time of the year" and why sometimes I'd rather hide than be merry. But I will also give you, and if I am being honest...

This week’s episode is a special one — I have my first-ever guest who is actually a licensed therapist! (I know, credible people on the pod now? Who am I?) Join me as I chat with Amanda, a real-life therapist and my honorary stand-in for all the questions I wish I could ask my own therapist, Jessica — but ethically can’t. We get into the good stuff: whether therapists get therapized (yes, that’s a...

This week I’m talking about all the good shit in my life, like surviving a workout class that nearly ended me, being brave enough to give a cutie my number in the wild , and somehow topping it all off with a cold plunge. All done under the watchful eye of my spiritual guide, Taylor Swift. Then we dive (literally) into this week’s topic: limerence; that intoxicating, borderline-creepy feeling we ca...

This week’s episode is a wild ride. From dodging creepy foot-fetish encounters and almost getting run over to actually raising my voice at someone (a first for me!), the chaos doesn’t stop at the opener. From there, I dive into the bigger question: who am I when I’m not defined by my work or the tasks I check off? It’s unsettling, eye-opening, and a little messy—but that’s the journey. Buckle up f...

This week I talk vacation detox. You heard me, getting back into the routine after a vacation is not for the weak of heart. This shorter episode is all about how fuzzy my brain feels after being in a different time zone, me fluffing up my meal plan for the week, and me avoiding a full on crash out about it. Let's play a game: every time you here me say "I am proud of myself" take a d...

This week I am joined by a somewhat special guest, my sister! And the man who stole her away from me, I ask him the important questions and then when I talk with Taylor we essentially talk shit for 45 minutes. It's a long one this week, but I just didn't have it in my hear to edit anything Taylor and I talk about because she is just that important, and we are just that funny. If you have a...

This week I’m clowning on myself for the absolute absurdity of trying to control literally everything to dodge anxiety. From attempting to “save” my ex from himself, to drafting a full-blown road trip constitution with my brother, to sending dramatic Elizabethan texts with my mom and sister—I can’t stop laughing at how far I’ll go. Come for the royal decrees, stay for the self-roast.

This week I’m giving myself some credit where credit is due 👏— because honestly, my OCPD comes with a few gold-star qualities I’m actually proud of (hello integrity, follow-through, and quality work). But don’t worry, I’m not done roasting myself just yet. I’m also spilling on what I’m still working on—like loosening up with my time, regulating my Big Feels™ a little better, and not crying when s...

Integrity : some men have it, some men have fiancées they forgot to mention. Buckle up for a petty, scathing deep dive into integrity, betrayal, and why some men should come with a warning label.

This week on OCTD, it’s feral girl summer — but with a planner, alarms set for everything, and the emotional chaos of trying to date someone who thinks time is a social construct. I’m unpacking what it’s like to have OCPD in the wild world of dating, where I’m time-aware to the minute and somehow always end up with someone who forgets to eat until 4pm. We’re talking structure, softness, and the st...

This week, we’re talking about emotional time blindness —aka why I feel like June was yesterday but also five years ago. I get into how living in “manager brain” 24/7 makes it hard for me to stay in the moment, why I treat time like a moral scoreboard, and how even the idea of journaling my feelings makes me want to crawl out of my skin. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the future, allergic to the pre...

It's mid-year, baby, and I’m buzzing like a caffeinated wasp reflecting on 2025 so far! From good chaos to great growth, I recap all the juicy life wins and the nonstop hustle that’s had me booked and busy. I also get a little introspective (don’t worry, I keep it weird) and share my big-dream energy for the rest of the year. Basically, it’s a pep talk, diary entry, and chaotic therapy subject...

This week, I’m joined by my favorite chaos goblin and ride-or-die, Adeebah! We spill the tea on how our friendship started, what it’s really like being besties with someone who’s clinically controlling (me 🙋‍♀️), and how we somehow haven’t ended up in jail—yet. Adeebah confesses how she used to hate my boundaries but is now out here setting her own like a damn queen. There’s swearing, cackling, e...

This week, I’m spiraling — and taking you with me! From a blown car engine to my period showing up like an unwanted guest, plus a surprise cameo from body image issues, it's been a week . I unpack all the chaos with my usual sass and end by sharing my go-to tools for coming down from emotional overload. If you've ever cried in a mechanic’s parking lot with a heating pad on, this one’s for...

Burnout? I practically micromanaged my way into it. In this week’s episode, I get real about what it’s like having OCPD in the workplace—being controlling, kinda cold, and definitely not the World’s Best Boss. But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and deadlines; I’ve since escaped to a job where I answer to no one but myself. Autonomy is hot, empathy is healing, and being the main character? That’s f...

In celebration of my birthday, I got a facial, dipped myself in freezing water, and promptly spiraled into the stress of life. Naturally, I ended up sleeping in my closet and overanalyzing my entire relationship with money. Is it OCPD? Is it just capitalism? Who’s to say. Either way—this week we’re talking self-care, stress naps (in weird places), and my deeply unqualified but wildly committed app...

Grab your iced coffee and your emotional support girl gang, because this week we’re diving headfirst into girlhood, glitter, and giving fewer f cks*. From women-only clubs to girls’ dinners with zero male opinions allowed, we’re talking about why female friendships are the real love stories — and yes, there’s a spicy 15-minute rant about kicking men out of the VIP section of our emotional lives. H...

In this episode, I’m spilling all the (sleepy) tea on why rest isn’t something you earn —it’s something you need . From reading my body’s cues to embracing the art of floor-sitting like the dramatic queen I am, we’re redefining what rest actually looks like. I’m also sharing a cutie little “rest menu” for anyone who needs permission to stop doing and start being . Trust me, your to-do list can wai...

So... change showed up, and my brain was like “absolutely not.” In this episode, we’re talking about how to actually rewire your mind to stop freaking out every time life shifts—even a little. Plus, yes, there was no episode last week because I was on vacation and being a ✨soft girl✨ for once. Let’s unpack why change feels like betrayal, and how we can teach our brains to chill... kind of.

In this episode, I kick things off by literally throwing up (you’re welcome) and then diving headfirst into the chaos that is our inner critic. If yours sounds like a bossy person who never minds their business, same. We unpack where that mean little voice comes from, why it’s so damn loud, and how to quiet it without going full existential spiral. If you’re tired of perfectionism running the show...