The OCDebunked Podcast

Join me today for a deep dive of Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Robyn Stern, a clinician with lived experience who specializes in BDD treatment! Robyn walks through diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities, words of hope, and more. If you or a loved one are struggling with BDD, don't hesitate to reach out for support! https://bddfoundation.org/ https://bdd.iocdf.org/ https://iocdf.org/special-inte...

It's been a while but we are officially back! welcome to season 4 and join me as I navigate young adulthood as a person who struggles with OCD!

Today I dive into the topic of perfection and how this subtype used to constantly wreak havoc on my life. Join along for a slightly chaotic and very imperfect episode with me as I discuss how my life has changed since I've gotten this under control! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked

Have you ever noticed yourself backtracking as soon as you begin to finally make progress? I've often found myself sabotaging my own progress when I feel like I'm doing well, because my brain starts telling me that maybe I don't deserve to do well, or maybe I'm a fraud. Join me today as I chat a bit about this and about some tricks I've learned along the way to combat this! Questions or episode id...

Hold up, don't hate me - yes, in this episode I dare you to give up. But it's actually to challenge you to stop and reflect on your goals - are they truly YOUR goals? Or goals others have for you? Are you truly putting in the effort you should be? These are questions I've had to ask myself lately, so I thought I'd explore them with you too. Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdeb...

Join me on my rambling today as I talk about the amazing benefit of being part of a support group, the necessary grieving process that comes along with recovery, and the unexpected strengths you have cultivated through recovery. Questions or episode ideas? I'd love to hear from you! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked

Today guest speaker Chris Trondsen and I discuss some of the darker realities of having ocd, specifically the comirbidity of depressive disorders and suicidality. Although this is a very heavy topic it is a very real struggle and talking about it and bringing more awareness are both two imperative steps to getting people the resources and help they need! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to re...

Oftentimes people settle in their recovery around the 70-75% mark. Life has gotten so much better so it's easier to ignore or accept the areas that ocd still has a hold of. Join me today as I explore the importance of working through this final stretch of recovery to live a life that is absolutely possible and so very worth it! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.c...

Many times people with OCD have a very hard time with change. We build up such routines around our compulsions and make sure to stay within what is comfortable and familiar within our lives. But experiencing change, especially unavoidable change, is an part of being human. Don't let OCD sabotage you during this time when you're already trying to adjust to your new normal - be patient with yourself...

A lot of people struggle with the idea of who they are without their OCD - when all of the years of struggles, obsession, compulsions, and tears are pulled away, where does it leave them? Grieving the time and opportunities lost to OCD is a necessary part of recovery, but taking the time to see your worth and purpose aside from this disorder is extremely empowering and necessary for recovery! Ques...

A lot of times we hear society say that OCD makes people neat or determined or hard-working or any other number of grand exciting things. But is that really the truth or are they misconstruing it? Join me today to discuss my takes on the topic! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked

Now that we're a couple weeks into the new year, you might be feeling the old habits and hardships slipping back into your life. Join me today while I talk about why that is actually a good sign! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked

Have you ever wondered what exactly the phrase "it just somehow gets better" is supposed to mean or how it's supposed to encourage us? I have a very love/hate relationship with this phrase, and in this episode I delve into why that is. Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked

Welcome to the very first episode of season 3! Join me and Matt Bannister as we chat about recovery, ERP, the OCD community, and taking your life back from OCD's grasp! Matt is an amazing advocate and I'm absolutely honored to have had this time to chat with him and spend time with you all. If you'd like to connect with Matt and get involved in the community, feel free to reach out to him: OCD VIS...

This year has been full of ups and downs, with plenty of memories made and lessons learned. Join me as I reflect on 2023 and look forward to 2024 with you guys. Can't wait for season 3! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked

Why do so many people make resolutions year after year if they don't even follow up with themselves at the END of the year to actually gauge their progress and re-focus? Today I talk about my take on resolutions and what I've done in my life to make them actually effective. Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked

Lots of influencers these days talk about "self-care" and "self-love." Today I talk about these techniques and dive into the idea that true self-love is to respect yourself enough to put in the hard work. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked | Mot the Intrusive Thought Bot https://a.co/d/9eQgAJl

One of OCD's favorite tricks is catastrophizing, or taking something small and blowing it way out of proportion. Today I discuss how I've been tricked into catastrophizing many times and talk through some of the techniques that have helped me work through it. Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked

Let's talk about one of the compulsions I'm best at - rumination. This is one of the "silent killers" because only YOU can know whether or not you're ruminating. You need to be very honest with yourself to combat this compulsion, but it's so worth it because you gain so much more peace of mind and you get to enjoy living in the present moment rather than constantly being tortured by thoughts and w...

When OCD and grief meet, it can get really messy really quickly. Having a great support system around you to lean on is vital, and just remember - don't let OCD rob you of the time you have to grieve your loved one! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked

Have you ever felt like OCD is trying to control even the freetime you have in your life? Join me in this episode to hang out and chat about refusing to let OCD swap your freedoms for its imprisonment! Stay tuned for an exciting announcement about the special project I just released too! Check out my book here: https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/854400-mot-the-intrusive-tho...

Have you ever noticed that you seem to feel things much deeper than those around you? Sometimes it can become extremely draining and lonely. That's because many OCD sufferers feel their emotions up to 10 times as strongly as the average person. Join me as I discuss my tricks to managing this trait! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked

We always hear that recovery isn't linear. Well neither is the amount of energy you'll have from day to day to put towards treatment, and that's okay! Join me in today's episode to discuss tips for treatment burnout so you can get back up when those low-energy days hit! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked

Have you been on your OCD recovery journey for a while now without making much progress? Or maybe you're about to start treatment and you're wondering what it's going to look like? Join me in this episode as I share my secret for a successful recovery! Although it doesn't make recovery easy, it does make it doable! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebun...

Join me as I talk a little about my experience at the annual OCD conference in San Francisco! I also ponder the idea of when to ask for help when you're struggling - it's never too early to ask someone for a helping hand! Questions or episode ideas? Feel free to reach out! ocdebunked@gmail.com | @ocdebunked