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Episode Notes Therapy doesn't have to break the bank — and one option most people overlook is working with a student therapist. They're training under licensed supervisors, bringing fresh knowledge and hands-on guidance to every session. At Resolve, sessions start at just $30 CAD. You're basically getting the student *and* their supervisor. If cost has been the barrier keeping you from support, th...

Episode Notes Neutrality in therapy isn't always the most therapeutic thing. There's a version of the therapist who sits behind a poker face no matter what — and sometimes that's exactly right. But sometimes the most healing thing I can do is let you feel that I actually care. That I'm invested. That there's a real human across from you who has something at stake in your growth. I'm not here to de...

Episode Notes **Every Breath Is a Gift** Your soul is always with you. Your breath is always with you. In Hebrew, the word for soul — *neshama* — and the word for breath — *neshima* — share the same letters. That's not a coincidence. That's Torah. When you come back to your breath, you're not just doing mindfulness. You're touching your soul. You're feeling the presence of God, who breathed life i...

Episode Notes ERP does not need to move so slow…ERP doesn't always need to move at a snail's pace — and sometimes going too slow actually reinforces the very avoidance it's trying to treat. 🧠 There's a difference between a therapist carefully discerning what a client can handle, and a client's OCD convincing them that bigger steps aren't possible. Don't let the exposure ladder become its own avoi...

Episode Notes __ Ending therapy sessions on time is harder than it sounds 🕐 __ As a therapist, I struggle with it too. It's the same dynamic I work on with my clients — setting boundaries, saying no even when you're worried about the other person's reaction. __ When I let a session run over, I tell myself the client will feel more validated. The truth? It's my own discomfort I'm managing. __ Two...

Episode Notes If I’m even the tiniest bit of a good therapist, here’s why. Yes, training matters. Supervision matters. Skill matters. The therapeutic relationship matters. But the real secret is that I genuinely believe in my clients. I believe in who they are beneath the fear, beneath the symptoms, beneath the stuckness. That doesn’t mean I’m unrealistic. I challenge people. I push. I confront av...

Episode Notes "Stop thinking about it" gets a bad rap in OCD circles — and rightfully so when people mean it as thought stopping, because that's impossible. But there's a distinction worth making. You can't prevent a thought from appearing, but you absolutely can direct your conscious attention elsewhere. That's thinking stopping — and that's actually one of the most powerful tools you h...

Episode Notes FOMO OCD is sneakier than it looks. 🧠 That urgent feeling that *this* moment is the one you can't miss? That's OCD talking, not life. Every beautiful moment doesn't have to be seized with urgency to count. Slow down, notice the pressure, and trust that there will be many more. 💙 #OCD #MentalHealth #OCDAwareness #OCDRecovery #MindfulnessAndOCD Disclaimer: This Podcast and all of our...

Episode Notes __ Stop looking for signs — that IS the sign. 🛑🧠 OCD loves to turn clocks, numbers and coincidences into urgent messages that need fixing. But sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is let 4:32 just be 4:32. Keep going. 💙 __ #OCDRecovery #OCDAwareness #Scrupulosity #OCD#MentalHealth Disclaimer: This Podcast and all of our mental health learning and educational content is no...

Episode Notes Therapy and medication are essential for OCD recovery — but leaning on a higher power can be a powerful complement to your treatment. 🙏 Whether you call it God or the universe, that loving force wants you to heal. Pray not as a compulsion, but from the heart — for strength, for healing, for connection. You're human. You're allowed to lean on something greater than yourself. That's n...

Episode Notes Your thoughts after an exposure don't have to control you. 🧠 One of the biggest fears people have about ERP is getting stuck in a spiral of rumination afterward — but here's the truth: *that's part of the exposure.* Anticipate what your brain will throw at you, let the thoughts come up, and don't engage. Easier said than done — but that IS the work. Redirect your attention, do somet...

Episode Notes Exposures alone aren't enough in OCD therapy — the *response prevention* part is where the real magic happens. ✨ ERP teaches you that you can handle the discomfort without undoing it after. That's what takes your recovery to the next level. 💙 #OCDRecovery #ERPTherapy #OCDAwareness #MentalHealthTips #OCDTreatment Disclaimer: This Podcast and all of our mental health learning and edu...

Episode Notes As an OCD therapist, here’s my favorite book on OCD. There are a lot of great resources out there, but Getting Over OCD by Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz is the one I keep coming back to. It covers the full picture. Cognitive work, challenging the beliefs underneath OCD. ERP, actually facing fears and reducing avoidance. And it brings in acceptance and values based work in a way that gives...

Episode Notes For those in OCD therapy, here’s one way to go stronger. Tell someone you trust what you’re working on. The exposures, the commitments, the goals. It builds accountability. It helps you stay grounded when OCD tries to pull you back into your head. You don’t have to do this alone. Let someone in, in a simple and intentional way. That support can make a real difference. #OCDRecovery #E...

Episode Notes One of the saddest parts of OCD is how alone people feel. There’s so much fear and shame around the thoughts, and a real worry that opening up will change how people see you. Opening up can be incredibly healing, but it doesn’t have to be all at once. You can share a little, test the waters, go step by step. And if the first reaction isn’t what you hoped for, don’t assume that’s the...

Episode Notes Virtual OCD therapy is incredibly powerful. It’s not just about convenience. It lets us meet people in their real lives. Instead of talking about exposures in an office, you can actually do them where they matter. In your home, your kitchen, your neighborhood, your real triggers. That changes everything. With the right boundaries and consent, therapists can guide exposures in real ti...

Episode Notes Let’s talk about ChatGPT and compulsions in OCD. AI can be an amazing tool. But if you’re working on OCD, you have to regulate how you use it. It’s not just reassurance seeking. It’s the time. Hours of asking, checking, going back and forth. Even if the AI is “OCD friendly” and refuses reassurance, it still keeps you engaged. And that engagement can become the compulsion. At a certai...

Episode Notes Rumination feels automatic in OCD. But there’s a difference between thoughts and thinking. You can’t always stop a thought from showing up, but you can choose whether to keep engaging with it. OCD says “I can’t stop thinking about this,” but what it really means is “I don’t know how to stop feeding it.” Learning to redirect your attention is a skill, and it’s one of the most importan...

Episode Notes __ Take a quick OCD pause. __ Right now, you have a choice. Avoid and compulse, or face it and be wise. __ There is something you can do in this moment. One small move in the direction of your life. __ Choose your life over OCD. __ Wishing you strength. __ #OCDRecovery #ERP #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Choice Disclaimer: This Podcast and all of our mental health learning and educational c...

Episode Notes Intrusive thoughts about children can be terrifying. If that’s your theme, here’s the anchor. The best thing you can do for a child is to be the person you would be if the thoughts weren’t there. The thoughts are background noise. Loud, uncomfortable, sometimes shocking, but still noise. You keep living normally. You care for the child, you show up, you do what needs to be done. Your...

Episode Notes Intrusive thoughts do not define you. __ When you really get that, not just intellectually but in how you live, everything shifts. __ They’re a paper tiger. You don’t need to engage, analyze, or fight them. __ You keep living your life, even with them there. You move, you act, you choose what matters. __ And over time, they lose their grip because they’re no longer running the show....

Episode Notes The biggest distraction in your life is OCD. __ So when I tell people, do anything other than compulse, they often say, “aren’t I just distracting myself?” __ No. Let’s be clear about this. OCD is the distraction. If you were studying, with family, learning, going for a walk, and OCD pulls you away, then going back to what you were doing or engaging in something else meaningful is no...

Episode Notes t’s so important to open up about OCD with people you love. Support matters. Feeling understood matters. But we have to be careful not to turn that into rumination out loud or constant reassurance seeking, repeating the same conversations just to get relief. You can be open without feeding the OCD. Sometimes the most helpful move, alongside support, is not talking about it at all in...

Episode Notes Rumination is not the only compulsion. Yes, it’s a big one. Yes, it keeps OCD going. But look closer and you’ll see it’s not just happening in your mind. When people ruminate, they freeze. Their body shuts down, they stop engaging, they pull away from the world. So the work isn’t just “stop thinking.” It’s breaking the whole pattern. Move your body. Look around. Engage your senses. T...

Episode Notes *Meant to post this Passover ❤️ God wants you to get over your OCD. With Passover and Easter coming up, I see how much anxiety people carry into their faith during this time. As a therapist and a rabbi, I’ll say it simply. OCD is not aligned with what God wants from you. Even when it sounds religious, even when it tells you to repeat, to check, to be perfect, that is not your true vo...