Around and Around - The OCD Circle

By Around and Around The OCD Circle

Welcome to Around and Around – The OCD Circle. My name is Elizabeth and I have been living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for over 60 years. I am not a therapist or a member of the medical communi... more

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The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.

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October 28, 2024 PURE OBSESSION: A CHAT WITH ZACHARY GITTELMAN
PURE OBSESSION: A CHAT WITH ZACHARY GITTELMAN
In today’s conversation, Zachary Gittelman, a 29-year-old living in Manhattan, shares his experience with Pure O, a form of OCD marked by distressing thoughts (obsessions) without visible compulsions.
His OCD symptoms became pronounced in his early 20s after moving away from his twin brother, with his obsessions often involving self-harm thoughts. Through years of therapy, including ERP (Exposure Response Therapy), Zachary has learned to manage his OCD and now helps others via his website, themangohealth.com,
which provides OCD resources and self-guided ERP tools.
Zachary’s website: themangohealth.com
Zachary’s email addresses: [email protected] and [email protected]
My blog and current social media links are listed below:
Facebook Group Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram - @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube- Around and Around –
The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

You are welcome to contact me via e-mail at [email protected].

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46min
October 24, 2024 MID-WEEK MOTIVATION - GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE
MID-WEEK MOTIVATION - GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE
My blog and current social media links are listed below:
Facebook Group Page -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram -
@aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube- Around and Around –
The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q
You are welcome to contact
me via e-mail at [email protected].
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6min
October 21, 2024 Managing OCD During COVID: My First Experience and Key Lessons Learned
Managing OCD During COVID: My First Experience and Key Lessons Learned
Today, I discuss my experience of having COVID for the
first time and how I managed my OCD during that period. I explored the challenges of balancing pandemic-related health anxieties with my OCD tendencies and the coping strategies I used, such as mindfulness and self-care.
I also reflect on what I learned about myself, including my resilience, the importance of accepting uncertainty, and developing self-compassion.
My blog and current social media links are listed below:
Facebook Group Page -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram -
@aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube- Around and Around –
The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

You are welcome to contact
me via e-mail at [email protected].

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8min
October 17, 2024 MID-WEEK MOTIVATION - MY HAPPY PLACE
MID-WEEK MOTIVATION - MY HAPPY PLACE
My blog and current social media links are listed below:
Facebook Group Page -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram -
@aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube- Around and Around –
The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

You are welcome to contact
me via e-mail at [email protected].
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7min
October 14, 2024 FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: JOSH KIRSCHENBAUM'S JOURNEY WITH OCD AND SELF-HEALING
FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: JOSH KIRSCHENBAUM'S JOURNEY WITH OCD AND SELF-HEALING
In today's episode, I speak with Josh Kirschenbaum, a 39-year-old from Philadelphia who was diagnosed with OCD in his mid-30s. Big trigger warning here! Josh shares that he has experienced suicidal thoughts since the age of 6
and these are discussed throughout much of this episode.
He discusses the compulsive behaviors he developed, particularly while driving, and the challenges he's faced in relationships. Despite these struggles, Josh has worked through much of it using self-directed cognitive ehavioral therapy and is currently in a positive place in his life.
My blog and current social media links are listed below:
Facebook Group Page -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram -
@aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube- Around and Around –
The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

You are welcome to contact
me via e-mail at [email protected].

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43min
October 10, 2024 Mid-Week Motivation - The Story of Nick Vujicic
Mid-Week Motivation - The Story of Nick Vujicic
In this week’s motivation, I will be telling you the story
of Nick Vujicic, a motivational speaker who was born without arms or legs. I think you will find his story very inspiring.
My blog and current social media links are listed below:
Facebook Group Page -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram -
@aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube- Around and Around –
The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

You are welcome to contact
me via e-mail at [email protected].
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6min
October 07, 2024 Unwelcome Guests: Navigating the Chaos of Intrusive Thoughts
Unwelcome Guests: Navigating the Chaos of Intrusive Thoughts
I have been managing my OCD very well for the past few years without the assistance of medications and now without monthly therapy sessions. But that doesn’t mean things are perfect around here.
This week I talk about some of the recent obsessions I have been having and how I’ve dealt with them, also how I could have handled things differently to keep these thoughts from creeping in.
Let me know in the comments some of your recent intrusive thoughts and what you did about them.
My blog and current social media links are listed below:
Facebook Group Page -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram -
@aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube- Around and Around –
The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

You are welcome to contact
me via e-mail at [email protected].

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21min
October 03, 2024 Mid-Week Motivation - Erma Bombeck
Mid-Week Motivation - Erma Bombeck
I hope you enjoy these quotes by Erma Bombeck and that they help you with your mental health and life struggles.
Erma Bombeck was a beloved American humorist and writer known for her witty and relatable take on the everyday experiences of suburban life, particularly from the perspective of a housewife. Born in 1927, she
started her career as a newspaper columnist, and her humor columns, often centered around family life, quickly gained popularity.
Her writing was characterized by a sharp wit,
self-deprecating humor, and a deep understanding of the joys and frustrations of domestic life. Bombeck had an incredible knack for turning the mundane into
something hilarious, whether she was writing about the trials of raising children, the challenges of marriage, or the absurdities of housework.
She authored several best-selling books, including "The
Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank" and "If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?" Her humor resonated with millions of readers who found comfort and laughter in her honest portrayal
of the ups and downs of life.
Despite her humor, Bombeck also touched on serious topics, often with a poignant twist that revealed her depth of empathy and understanding. She was widely appreciated not just for making people laugh, but
for helping them feel seen and understood.
Erma Bombeck's legacy lives on as one of America's most
cherished humorists, and her work continues to be enjoyed by readers who appreciate the timeless humor and wisdom she brought to everyday life.
Today, I’m
speaking with a young woman named Kaur. Her family is from India and she is in
her 20’s. She has an amazing story to tell. Struggling with depression, OCD and
a diagnosed of Borderline Personality Disorder, she is taking control of her
future by switching to a new treatment center. I was very impressed with this
young lady’s resilience and hope for her future. Let’s take a listen.

My blog and current social media links are listed below:
Facebook Group Page -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram -
@aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube- Around and Around – The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

You are welcome to contact me via e-mail at [email protected].

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10min
September 30, 2024 How to Deal: Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as a Young Adult
How to Deal: Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as a Young Adult
Today, I’m speaking with a young woman named Kaur. Her family is from India and she is in her 20’s. She has an amazing story to tell. Struggling with depression, OCD and a diagnosed of Borderline Personality Disorder, she is taking control of her future by switching to a new treatment center. I was very impressed with this
young lady’s resilience and hope for her future.

My blog and current social media links are listed below:
Facebook Group Page -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram -
@aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube- Around and Around –
The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

You are welcome to contact
me via e-mail at [email protected].

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45min
September 26, 2024 MID-WEEK MOTIVATION - OUR PLACE IN THIS WORLD
MID-WEEK MOTIVATION - OUR PLACE IN THIS WORLD

I hope you enjoy this week’s mid-week motivation. We can
begin and continue our healing process by recognizing our special place in this world and what we have to offer. I know it’s hard. When you are depressed or anxious,
it’s hard to think about something positive about urselves, but we are in control of our own healing. I have no doubt that you can do this!
My blog and current social media links are listed below:
Facebook Group Page -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram -
@aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube- Around and Around –
The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

You are welcome to contact
me via e-mail at [email protected].
...more
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FAQs about Around and Around - The OCD Circle:

How many episodes does Around and Around - The OCD Circle have?

The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.