Amy Diener is an artist that specializes in dot paintings. She had been struggling with OCD since her high school years, but has been utilizing her art to heal and deal with her mental health. She finds peace and zen in making her paintings made of dots and solely relied on art as an avenue for healing, but as she grew older, she learned of the many other ways to aid in her healing from OCD, such as ERP. She now has a deeper understanding of the mental illness and has developed to live without fear of having OCD. Today, she continues her passion for art and even donates a portion of proceeds in supporting the International OCD Foundation.  

In this episode we talk about: 

◾️ Amy's personal journey with OCD ◾️ Her art and how it helped her with navigating her thoughts ◾️ Therapy, medication, and other technicalities of OCD

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amydiener.com

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zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

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