Around and Around - The OCD Circle

Around and Around - The OCD Circle

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  • 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].


    8 min
  • 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/

    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].


    29 min
  • 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/

    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]


    32 min
  • 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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    17 min
  • 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].




    38 min
  • 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].



    33 min
  • 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].


    37 min
  • 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].

     



    23 min
  • 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].


    29 min
  • UNDERSTANDING 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].

     







        30 min

      About Around and Around - The OCD Circle

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      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…