All The Hard Things

In this episode, I'm joined by Maraiyah Perez, an 18 year old who has OCD.

We discuss..

- her first intrusive thought and her subsequent ego-dystonic intrusive harm thoughts

- false memories, finally telling someone about her thoughts, and how alone she felt

- how ERP changed her life and how she is doing now in recovery

Head to my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon!

Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

Copyright 2023 Jenna Overbaugh, LLC

In this episode, I'm joined by Alexandra Reynolds, IOCDF advocate, OCD warrior, mom, and so much more.

We discuss..

- the sneaky, unconventional ways in which OCD shows up in parenthood

- the difficulty of never having certainty with raising kids

- the importance of self-compassion as a parent with OCD

Follow Alex on Instagram @alexandraisobsessed

Head to my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon!

Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

Copyright 2023 Jenna Overbaugh, LLC

In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Marquez, a mom with OCD who shares her story.

We discuss..

- the difficulty of growing up with a traumatic childhood + adult life

- how she was gaslit and minimized by the health system for her mental health concerns

- her experience of postpartum OCD and her life now that she's gone through therapy

Follow Melissa on Instagram at @moviemel

Head to my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon!

Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Carly Samach, a licensed mental health counselor, to talk about meditation, mindfulness, and the vulnerability of feeling hopeful in OCD and anxiety recovery.

We discuss..

- the benefits of mindfulness and meditation as it relates to Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

- the difficulty of feeling hope in OCD and anxiety recovery

- "hope exposures" and how to challenge yourself to feel the vulnerability of hope

Carly Samach is a licensed mental health counselor and received her masters in Clinical Counseling from the University at Albany. Carly has worked in various mental health spaces including inpatient, intensive outpatient and outpatient care for individuals between 4-80 years old. Her current work is specialized in support for children and caretakers. A core focus of her work in the OCD community has been instilling collaborative care between children and supports to promote best results in treatment and a stronger working alliance between family members. Carly is CCATP certified, other areas of specialization include expressive therapy and mindfulness, positive psychology.

To follow Carly's work on Instagram, check her out at: https://www.instagram.com/counselingwithcarly

Head to my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon!

Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

Copyright 2023 Jenna Overbaugh, LLC

In this episode, I'm joined by Brianna Calderon, a licensed mental health counselor, to talk about imposter syndrome, misconceptions about therapy, and hustle culture.

We discuss..

- the definition of imposter syndrome and how it presents for therapists

- the journey from grad school, to becoming a therapist, and steps taken to obtain a license

- misconceptions of therapy and realistic expectations for therapy

- apprehensions therapists have to setting career and work boundaries and how that can affect our mental health

Brianna Calderon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York and provides services in the states of New York, New Jersey, and New Hampshire. As a native New Yorker, Brianna completed her undergraduate and graduate studies within the SUNY system and has been providing therapy services for the last decade. She is trained in the evidence based practices used to treat OCD, anxiety, BFRBs (tics, skin picking, hair pulling), Hoarding, and PTSD. Brianna is experienced in delivering therapeutic services across diverse populations and places an emphasis on cultural competency to better guide clients towards living a healthier life. Brianna has appeared on several podcasts discussing her specialties such as OCD and the stigmas and misconceptions around the diagnosis. Brianna currently works at Thriving Center of Psychology, a group practice in New York and is working on growing her social media following to share educational information about her specialty areas and to help decrease the stigma and misinformation out there about therapy and mental health. In her spare time Brianna loves to decompress and practice self care by reading, wandering around NYC, cuddling and playing with her dog, and catching up on reality TV. 

Head to my website at ⁠⁠⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon!

Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

Copyright 2023 Jenna Overbaugh, LLC

In this episode, I'm joined by Caryn Gill, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, and related conditions.

We discuss..

- identifying values/motivating factors for treatment

- thinking about the impact of not living in line with values on mental health in general

- ACT techniques in OCD recovery

- the role of spontaneity and play in mental health

Caryn Gill is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Pennsylvania, Connecticut, California, and Missouri. She has been working in the mental health field since 2013 and has been working with individuals with OCD and anxiety since 2017. A highlight of her career has been teaching and coaching other clinicians in the treatment of OCD and anxiety. She also loves working with individuals with ADHD and trauma. Outside of her clinical work, she loves cooking, crafting, and spending time with her family. You can find more about her on her website: CarynGillTherapy.com, as well as on instagram at @therapist.caryn

Head to my website at ⁠⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon!

Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

Copyright 2023 Jenna Overbaugh, LLC

In this episode, I'm joined by Juliet Gustafson, a therapist who specializes in OCD treatment. We focused on relationship OCD and how to bring your partner into OCD treatment.

We discuss..

- an overview of relationship OCD

- ways in which relationship OCD can impact your partner

- ways to bring your partner into treatment

- resources for your partner to help cope and feel supported during this time

Juliet Gustafson is a licensed master social worker located in Michigan.  She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from Wayne State University.  She has worked in child welfare, community mental health where she provided in-home trauma-focused therapy to children and families, a group practice where she worked with adolescents and adults with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and chronic pain, and she recently opened a private practice dedicated to treatment of OCD, OC-Spectrum Disorders, and anxiety! Juliet has received advanced training and supervision in OCD treatments such as ERP, CBT, ACT, and Habit Reversal Training. In addition to her training, Juliet has lived with OCD since she was a young child. Juliet is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and a reality TV enthusiast,  You can find her on instagram at https://z-p3.www.instagram.com/ocd_therapist_juliet/ 

Head to my website at ⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon!

Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

Copyright 2023 Jenna Overbaugh, LLC

In this episode, I'm joined by Christina Ennabe, a therapist who specializes in OCD treatment as well as Inference Based CBT for OCD.

We discuss..

- an overview of ICBT for OCD

- what is inferential confusion?

- what are some of the common cheats/tricks OCD plays

- how ICBT is different (but not all that different) from ERP

- how to learn more about ICBT

Christina Ennabe is a licensed Anxiety, OCD, and BFRB Therapist with lived experience in these areas. She is based in New Hampshire with licenses also in Maine and Florida. Christina is also a board member for OCD New Hampshire, an affiliate of IOCDF. Christina uses ERP, I-CBT, and ACT to help her clients find recovery and has also created E-Learning products to provide support for the general public.

www.christinaennabe.com

IG @christinacounsels

course & workshop: www.christinaennabe.com/additionalresources

Head to my website at www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon!

Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

Copyright 2023 Jenna Overbaugh, LLC

In this episode, I talk about how and why Exposure and Response Prevention works. 

I discuss.. 

- an overview of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

- the Habituation model

- the Inhibitory Learning model

- enhancing the effectiveness of ERP

- and so much more 

Head to my website at www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon!

Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

Jenna Overbaugh, LPC

In this episode, I talk about the ways in which OCD and anxiety can make us misinterpret our thoughts as being significant. 

I discuss.. 

- specific ways we can misinterpret thoughts in OCD and anxiety

- common cognitive distortions in OCD and anxiety

- how to practice mindfulness, acceptance, and general Exposure and Response Prevention related to these issues

- overcoming fear and uncertainty 

- and so much more 

Head to my website at www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon!

Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

Jenna Overbaugh, LPC