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

The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.

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May 09, 2024 MID-WEEK MOTIVATION: WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF A LOVELY DAY?
MID-WEEK MOTIVATION: WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF A LOVELY DAY?
Good morning, everyone! Welcome back to the Around and
Around the OCD Circle podcast. My name is Elizabeth and I’m glad you have
joined me for my very first mid-week motivation episode. I will try to upload a
motivational quote, song or thought every Thursday morning to hopefully make
the rest of your week brighter, or at least a little more bearable.
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 contactme via e-mail at [email protected].

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May 06, 2024 SIMON RINNE'S STORY: FROM OCD PATIENT TO MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE AND PUBLIC SPEAKER - PART TWO
SIMON RINNE'S STORY: FROM OCD PATIENT TO MENTAL HEALTH
ADVOCATE AND PUBLIC SPEAKER - PART TWO
Today’s episode is the conclusion of my conversation with Simon Rinne. Simon has lived with mental illness for
over 30 years. Simon started Mindful Men in 2021 to share his story and help normalize discussions about mental health.
In today’s conversation, Simon talks about self-care, his sobriety and how he is currently managing his OCD. We discuss how the term “OCD” is used incorrectly in society and he explains his organization, “Mindful Men”, and how he works with clients in an unconventional way, to encourage boys and men to open up, get vulnerable and deal with the issues that are troubling them.
You can reach Simon at the links below:
https://mindful-men.com.au/
[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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April 29, 2024 SIMON RINNE'S STORY: FROM OCD PATIENT TO MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE AND PUBLIC SPEAKER - Part One
SIMON RINNE'S STORY: FROM OCD PATIENT TO MENTAL HEALTH
ADVOCATE AND PUBLIC SPEAKER - PART ONE
Today’s episode is part one of my
conversation with Simon Rinne. Simon has lived with mental illness for over 30 years. Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Burnout are
all challenges he’s been working through over the years.
Simon started Mindful Men in 2021 to share his story, and help normalise discussions about mental health.
His aim is to encourage boys and men to open up, get vulnerable and deal with the issues that are troubling them.
Simon’s social media contacts are
listed below.
https://mindful-men.com.au/
[email protected]
Please return next Monday morning
for the conclusion of our conversation.
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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April 22, 2024 MY PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH A COLLEAGUE
MY PERSONAL
ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH A COLLEAGUE
In this episode I deconstruct my most significant OCD spell. During this time, I was given a name for my disorder - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. After almost 15 years of reaching out to countless professionals, I finally knew what was causing my obsessions and compulsions and that there was help available.
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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April 15, 2024 OVERCOMING, GRATITUDE, CREATIVITY AND GROWTH. MY CONVERSTAION WITH JAIMI McPEEK – PART THREE
OVERCOMING, GRATITUDE, CREATIVITY AND GROWTH. MY
CONVERSTAION WITH JAIMI McPEEK – PART THREE

Welcome back everyone to Around and Around the OCD Circle podcast. I want to remind you that this podcast now has a Facebook page, where we can discuss OCD with others who live with this disorder daily. The link is
below in the show notes, along with my other social media links.

Today’s show is the conclusion of my conversation with Jaimi McPeek, where we continue diving into the topic of self-love. If you haven’t listened to parts one and
two, I invite you to do so. You may remember Jaimi in previous episodes, where she shared her OCD story. She is the founder of the mental health awareness movement, Flip of a Coin

During today’s conversation, Jaimi and I discuss the
following self-love topics:
1. Overcoming Self-Doubt and Insecurities
2. The Role of Gratitude
3. Self-Love and Mental Health
4. Expressing Self-Love Creatively
5. Embracing Change and Growth
6. Learning from Setbacks
7. Self-Love and Personal Values
You can reach out to Jaimi at one of her social media accounts, which are listed below:
IG @flipofacoinfilm
www.flipofacoin.info
https://www.facebook.com/Flipofacoinfilm

If you would like to be a guest on this podcast to tell your OCD story, please contact me at one of my social media accounts 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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38min
April 08, 2024 MINDFULNESS, SELF-CARE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS. MY CONVERSATION WITH JAIMI MCPEEK - PART TWO
MINDFULNESS, SELF-CARE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND
CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS. MY
CONVERSATION WITH JAIMI MCPEEK - PART TWO
Today’s show is part two of my conversation with Jaimi McPeek, where we continue diving into the topic of self-love. If you haven’t listened to part one, I invite you to do
so. You may remember Jaimi in previous episodes, where she shared her OCD story. She is the founder of the mental health awareness movement, Flip of a Coin
During today’s conversation, Jaimi and I discuss the
following self-love topics:
1. Mindfulness and Self-Love
2. Self-Care Rituals
3. Celebrating Achievements and Progress
4. Healthy Relationships with Others
Jaimi also explains Stoicism, the idea of letting go of things you cannot control.
For more information on Stoicism, please check out the book The Daily Stoic and The Daily Stoic Journal by
Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman (available on Amazon) and the podcast The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, available wherever you get your podcast.
The Daily Stoic – paperback on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4ck1QVF
The Daily Stoic Journal – hardback on Amazon - https://amzn.to/49XAWkZ

You can reach out to Jaimi at one of her social media accounts, which are listed here:
Jaimi’s social media accounts are linked here:
IG @flipofacoinfilm
www.flipofacoin.info
https://www.facebook.com/Flipofacoinfilm
I hope you enjoy today’s episode and that it helps you feel less alone.

Please join me next Monday morning, when Jaimi and I will continue our conversation about self-love. I encourage you to share this podcast with others. Everyone, not just those with OCD, may find the topic of self-love useful in their lives.

If you would like to be a guest on this podcast to tell your OCD story, please contact me at one of my social media accounts below.
Until next Monday, remember that I am in your corner. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, while not curable, can be managed, and I am living proof of that. I hope you all have a fantastic week. See you next time!

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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April 01, 2024 POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, HEALTHY BOUNDARIES AND SELF-COMPASSION. MY CONVERSATION WITH JAIMI MCPEEK - PART ONE
POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, HEALTHY BOUNDARIES AND SELF-COMPASSION.
MY CONVERSATION WITH JAIMI MCPEEK - PART ONE
Today, I welcome back Jaimi McPeek, in a three-part conversation about self-love. You may remember Jaimi in previous episodes, where she shared her OCD story. She is the founder of the mental health awareness movement, Flip of a Coin. I encourage you to go back and listen to her story if you have not already done so.
During today’s conversation, Jaimi and I discuss the
following self-love topics:
1. Understanding Self-Love
2. Cultivating a Positive Self-Image
3. Setting Healthy Boundaries
4. Practicing self-compassion

You can reach out to Jaimi at one of her social media accounts, which are listed in today’s show notes. I hope you enjoy today’s episode and that it helps you feel
less alone.
Please join me next Monday morning, when Jaimi and I will continue our conversation about self-love. I encourage you to share this podcast with others. Everyone,
not just those with OCD, may find the topic of self-love useful in their lives.
If you would like to be a guest on this podcast to tell your OCD story, please contact me at one of my social media accounts below.
Until next Monday, remember that I am in your corner. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, while not curable, can be managed, and I am living proof of that. I hope you
all have a fantastic week. See you next time!

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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37min
March 25, 2024 THE ROLE OF STRESS IN OCD: PRACTICAL METHODS FOR RELIEF
THE ROLE OF STRESS IN OCD:
PRACTICAL METHODS FOR RELIEF
Everyone in this world has stress, but for a person with OCD, stress can escalate it.
In this episode, I talk about ways to manage stress in your life and give my own examples of things that have helped.
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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23min
March 18, 2024 EMPATHY AND OCD: HOW SUPPORTING PARTNERS CAN ENHANCE RELATIONSHIPS. MY CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL AND TRACI PERKINS – PART TWO
EMPATHY AND OCD: HOW
SUPPORTING PARTNERS CAN ENHANCE RELATIONSHIPS. MY CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL AND
TRACI PERKINS – PART TWO
Today I have for you the conclusion of my conversation with Michael and Traci Perkins, discussing how one partner having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can affect relationships.
If you haven’t already listened to part one of this fascinating conversation, I encourage you to go back and listen.
People in relationships with individuals who have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may encounter various
challenges. It's important to note that OCD affects individuals differently, and the severity of symptoms can vary. Traci and Michael discuss some common issues that they face with Traci’s OCD, such as: avoidance behaviors, impact on social life, emotional toll, therapy and treatment challenges and balancing
support and boundaries. I also mention my wife’s comments about these issues with regard to our relationship.
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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29min
March 11, 2024UNDERSTANDING OCD FROM A PARTNERS PERSPECTIVE: EMOTIONAL WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE JOURNEY. MY CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL AND TRACI PERKINS – PART ONE
UNDERSTANDING OCD FROM A
PARTNERS PERSPECTIVE: EMOTIONAL WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE JOURNEY. MY
CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL AND TRACI PERKINS – PART ONE
Today I have for you part one of my conversation with Michael and Traci Perkins, to discuss how one partner having
obsessive compulsive disorder can affect relationships.
As you may remember, Traci and I talked in a previous episode about her ocd and her experience on the reality show “the ocd project.” I encourage you to go back and listen to that
conversation if you haven’t already.
People in relationships with individuals who have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may encounter various challenges. It's important to note that OCD affects individuals differently, and the severity of symptoms can vary. Traci and Michael discuss some common issues that they face with Traci’s OCD, such as:
reassurance seeking, rigid routines, time-consuming rituals and misunderstandings and frustration. And I mention some of my wife's comments about these issues, as well.
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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30min

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.