In this week’s episode of Fear Less, Zack welcomes Ivy Wydler, a young adult with OCD who graduated from Mountain Valley in the summer of 2023. Ivy shares vulnerability about her journey with OCD, what led her to Mountain Valley, and insight she has gained over her past year of intensive mental health treatment. In this conversation, Ivy discusses her battles with perfectionism, her complicated relationship with OCD, and the profound impact that therapy and a sense of community had on her recovery.

 

Ivy’s story extends beyond struggle, and is one of transformation, growth, and triumph. Through her time at Mountain Valley, Ivy learned how to redefine beyond herself her mental health issues and move towards a place of self-acceptance. This episode and the candid anecdotes that Ivy shares from her personal journey serve as an inspiration for all those living with OCD and provides practical advice for anyone navigating the challenges the mental health recovery.

Zack's Hack: In this week's anxiety hack Zack talks about the power of being alone.

Fear Less is sponsored by Mountain Valley Treatment Center.