All The Hard Things

In this episode, I meet with Jak Levine-Pritzker AKA @authenticallyadhd, an ADHD and mental health advocate who aims to break stereotypes associated with ADHD while providing community and coaching.  In this episode, we talk about...

- the overlap of ADHD, anxiety, and OCD

- how ADHD comes up in her every day life

- how she can tell when something is driven by her ADHD vs. her OCD/anxiety

- what "recovery" looks like when you have OCD, anxiety, and ADHD

This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to NOCD.com, IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

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To learn more about Jak's work, head to ..

https://www.instagram.com/authenticallyadhd/

https://authenticallyadhd.com/

In this episode, I meet with Jenn Holmes, a mom who struggled with anxiety that turned into intrusive, unwanted thoughts once she had her baby.  In this episode, we discuss...

- her experience with anxiety in general

- how her intrusive thoughts started during the first few days of being a mom

- her difficulty finding the right support and mental health treatment 

- the importance of learning about postpartum OCD as a new mom and parent

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In this episode, I meet with Abby Green, a UWCPC Certified Personal and Business Coach and co-owner of the Herself Podcast and Pursuing Her Purpose, to discuss..

- what is rumination and why we feel so pulled to do it

- common barriers to resisting rumination

- what to do *instead of* ruminating and how to resist rumination

- 3 steps/concrete takeaways regarding resisting rumination

- tons of awesome examples and analogies to help you make sense of this tricky, TRICKY mental compulsion

To see more from Abby, follow her on social at @abbyrosegreen

@herselfpodcast

@pursuingherpurpose

⁠Check out The OCD & Anxiety Recovery Blueprint HERE!⁠

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👏 Get your free 40 minute video on "5 Must Know Strategies for Handling Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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In this episode, I meet with Collin Strajack, otherwise known as Modern Day Overthinker.  We talk about...

- examples of intrusive thoughts including those that are harm and sexual in nature

- how the anxiety/ocd cycle applies directly to these examples and how it can snowball out of control over time

- how OCD/anxiety can morph into different themes/content

- how comorbidities like substance use and depression have complicated his recovery/where he's at now

- the importance of wanting to do therapy for yourself and why it's necessary to challenge yourself to do the hard stuff

To see more from Collin, check out these links:

www.moderndayoverthinker.com

https://linktr.ee/cstrajack

For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In this episode, I meet with Dr. Jennifer Reid, otherwise known as The Reflective Doc - a psychiatrist, podcast host, and writer.  We talk about...

- the basics of sleep including its importance and function - especially for those with OCD/anxiety

- common difficulties that people with OCD/anxiety experience as it relates to sleep

- the basics of CBT-I, an evidence based treatment for insomnia

- practical tips and suggestions to getting better sleep in a way that will benefit OCD/anxiety recovery

To see more from Dr. Reid, see below:

https://www.thereflectivedoc.com/

Instagram: @thereflectivedoc

Podcast: The Reflective Doc Podcast - https://www.thereflectivedoc.com/podcast-1

For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In this episode, I meet with Emily and Lindsay from Presently, an OCD and anxiety advocacy company that reminds us to embrace all of ourselves - the good, the bad, and the in-between.  We talk about...

- their experience as sisters living with 2 different types of OCD

- lessons learned from CBT/ERP that can benefit anyone

- toxic positivity and the impact it has on our culture 

- taboo subtypes of OCD that most people don't know about

To see more from Presently, go to www.presentlybracelets.com or find them on Instagram @presentlybracelets

For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In this episode, I talk with Mallory, an anorexia and trauma survivor, OCD warrior, military spouse, and one and done mother.  We talk about ..

- her eating disorder and OCD difficulties and recovery

- her pregnancy made difficult by physical conditions, anorexia recovery, surviving a terrorist attack, COVID, and more 

- how new moms are often overlooked by the health care system and "no longer a priority"

- post-weaning anxiety, chronic insomnia, sleep deprivation, and OCD relapse

- what recovery looks like for her, her decision to only have one child, and more

You can follow/learn more about Mallory on Instagram - @mallorylikecalorie 

For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In this episode, I talk with Ben Eckstein, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating OCD and related conditions at his private practice, Bull City Anxiety, in North Carolina.  We talk about ..

- how postpartum OCD can affect dads and paternal figures, as well as other caregivers - not just moms and maternal figures

- common symptom presentations for paternal figures who have OCD around their baby, child, and/or parenting

- barriers that dads, paternal figures, and other caregivers face in getting treatment for OCD

- how hormones, societal influences, genetics, and other environmental factors can impact OCD and the misappraisal of normal, typical intrusive experiences in parenthood

You can follow/learn more about Ben and Bull City Anxiety here:

https://www.instagram.com/bullcityanxiety/

https://www.bullcityanxiety.com/

For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In this episode, I talk with Chiara, a spiritual coach and mom who struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety.  We talk about ..

- how postpartum depression and anxiety showed up for her, including not enjoying being pregnant, experiencing a traumatic delivery, and not bonding with her baby

- her experience with intrusive thoughts as well as panic attacks and difficulty being alone with her baby 

- her recommendations for sitting with uncomfortable emotions, not distracting, not engaging with anxiety producing or depressing thoughts, and how to reinterpret difficult times in motherhood

You can follow Chiara here:

https://www.instagram.com/chiarabtownley/

https://www.chiarabtownley.com

For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In this episode, I talk with "Jane", a mom of two and a nurse who experienced perinatal and postpartum OCD.  We talk about ..

- how her symptoms showed up both in the perinatal and in the postpartum period

- difficulties associated with OCD including a sense of urgency, how symptoms snowball and get worse, and the intolerance of uncertainty

- barriers, red flags, and frustrations about the maternal mental health/medical system 

For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.