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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March 04, 2024 OCD AND MORTALITY: THE FEAR OF DEATH: PREPARING FOR LIFE'S ONLY CERTAINTY
OCD AND MORTALITY: THE FEAR OF DEATH: PREPARING FOR LIFE'S ONLY CERTAINTY

In this episode, I address the common fear of death,
particularly among individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I share a personal anecdote about my near-death experience at age 7 and discuss methods I use to cope with the fear of death in my daily life. The episode offers suggestions for managing this fear, emphasizing that regardless of one's
beliefs (religious, spiritual, or non-religious), there are practical steps one can take to alleviate anxiety and uncertainty surrounding death.
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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20min
February 26, 2024 AGIS ANGELEYE’S OCD STORY: RECOVERY FROM HIS CAREER LOSS - PART TWO
AGIS ANGELEYE’S OCD STORY: RECOVERY FROM HIS CAREER LOSS - PART TWO
In today's episode, I continue my conversation with Agis Angeleye, a multi-talented artist from Greece now residing in the United Kingdom. The focus is on Agis's journey with OCD, delving into the steps he took with his therapist to overcome compulsions and rituals. The episode also explores the contrasting perspectives on mental health in Greece and the UK. Agis shares how these experiences have contributed to his current state of happiness and fulfillment, which will provide valuable insights to our listeners.
If you would like to reach out to Agis, please email him at [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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40min
February 19, 2024 AGIS ANGELEYE’S OCD STORY: RECOVERY FROM HIS CAREER LOSS - PART ONE
AGIS ANGELEYE’S OCD STORY: RECOVERY FROM HIS CAREER LOSS - PART ONE
Today’s episode is part one of my conversation with Agis Angeleye. He is a musician, photographer and video artist from Greece and is now living in the United Kingdom.
Agis’s OCD started when he was 25 years old but he remembers having OCD tendencies at a young age.. His OCD was centered around constantly worrying about his health. 90% of his day was dedicated to OCD compulsions. Agis describes the differences
between the health care systems in Greece and in the UK. He explains the treatments he has undergone and how he is now managing his mental health and is living a happy life.
I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Agis and I’m sure you will, as well. If you would like to reach out to Agis, please email him at [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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30min
February 12, 2024 UNDERSTANDING THE MENTAL HEALTH DUO: OCD AND PANIC ATTACKS
UNDERSTANDING THE MENTAL
HEALTH DUO: OCD AND PANIC ATTACKS

In today’s episode, I talk more about panic attacks and
describe a recent one I had at the Pink concert. I went for many months without a panic attack and now they are happening more frequently, which tells me that I need to be more in tune with my mind and body in order to stop my anxiety from escalating.

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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15min
February 05, 2024 DON'T LET OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER STEAL YOUR JOY: MY CONVERSATION WITH JANAYA
DON'T LET OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER STEAL YOUR JOY: MY CONVERSATION WITH JANAYA
In today’s episode, I speak with Janaya, who is a naturopath
and a mother living in Sydney, Australia. She has lived with Obsessive Compulsive disorder since the age of 17. She was diagnosed with OCD two years ago.
Janya does not have contamination OCD and she does not have counting rituals. One of her biggest triggers is anything that bring her joy or things that should be celebrated. Janaya describes how she has lived with OCD in the past and the steps she took to overcome it after 20 years. She also talks a bit about her profession as a naturopath and how she helps others who have mental illnesses or simply want to live a healthier lifestyle. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Janaya and that it helps you feel less alone in your struggles. She mentioned OCD ADVOCATES ON INSTAGRAM and I have listed some of them in
the show notes below.
Janaya’s website: www.janayakarlocinaturopath.com.au
OCD Advocates on Instagram:
@obsessively_anxious
@revkrunsbeyondocd @ocdandanxietyonline @ocdtherapist_juliet @christinacounsels
@jena.overbaugh @therapist.caryn @theobsessivemind @ocdexellence
@flippedlid_ocd @obsessivelyocd @alegrakastens @ocd.is.treatable @ocd.undone
@sincerelyocd @ocdbutnotthecleaningkind @overcome.ocd @ocd.clem @dear.mr.ocd
@recoverocd
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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40min
January 29, 2024 THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OCD AND PANIC ATTACKS TO LOOK FOR
THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
OF OCD AND PANIC ATTACKS TO LOOK FOR
In today’s episode, I talk about the symptoms of panic
attacks, my most recent panic attack and how I could have handled it differently.
Have you ever had a panic attack? If so, which of the
symptoms I mentioned resonate with you?
Thank you so much for listening. Stay tuned for more
interviews with others who are living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

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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24min
January 22, 2024 FLIP OF A COIN: HOW LIVING WITH OCD LED HER TO MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY; MY CONVERSATION WITH JAIMI McPEEK – PART TWO
FLIP OF A COIN: HOW LIVING WITH OCD LED HER TO MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY; MY CONVERSATION WITH JAIMI McPEEK – PART TWO
Today’s episode is the conclusion of my conversation with
Jaimi McPeek. During our time together, Jaimi talks about what she learned from her suicide attempt, family relationships, her reactions to medications, her experiences with neurofeedback therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation, her journey into self-love and Flip of a Coin, the mental health movement she
created. I hope you will reach out to Jaimi after this episode if you related to her journey.
Jaimi’s social media accounts are linked here:
IG @flipofacoinfilm
www.flipofacoin.info
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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36min
January 15, 2024 FLIP OF A COIN: NAVIGATING OCD & MENTAL HEALTH IN ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL: MY CONVERSATION WITH JAIMI MCPEEK – PART ONE
FLIP OF A COIN: NAVIGATING OCD & MENTAL HEALTH IN ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL: MY CONVERSATION WITH JAIMI MCPEEK – PART ONE
Today’s episode will be Part 1 of my fascinating
conversation with Jaimi McPeek, founder of the mental health awareness movement, Flip of a Coin. Jaimi not only discusses having OCD since a very young age but how she has survived other disorders, including anorexia nervosa and a suicide attempt at the age of 18. I am sure you will find this conversation enjoyable.
Jaimi's Instagram: @flipofacoinfilm
Jaimi's Flip of a Coin Website: www.flipofacoin.info
Jaimi's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Flipofacoinfilm
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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32min
January 08, 2024 MY PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH A FRIEND
MY PERSONAL
ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH A FRIEND
In today’s episode, I deconstruct my current obsession. While
I am happy to say that I am at the end of this OCD spell, which has lasted over five years, I still have to be very cautious
of triggers. Instead of avoiding these triggers, I use them for exposure therapy, turning them into a beneficial tool for healing.
Deconstructing this spell was easier because it is the most
recent. Despite the challenges and social consequences, it was during this spell that I learned how my obsessions start. I can now use this to hopefully prevent new obsessions in the future. So,
in a way, this obsession was a blessing to me.
Thank you so much for listening. Stay tuned for more
interviews with others who are living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

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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18min
January 01, 2024 BREAKING FREE: ASHLEY MARIE BERRY'S EXTRAORDINARY OCD STORY. AUTHOR OF SEPARATE THINGS: A MEMOIR
BREAKING FREE: ASHLEY MARIE BERRY'S EXTRAORDINARY OCD STORY. AUTHOR OF SEPARATE THINGS: A MEMOIR
In today’s show, I sit down to talk with Ashley Marie Berry, author of the book "Separate Things: a Memoir," which is now available on Amazon.
Ashley discusses her mental health journey, detailing her experiences with depression, bipolar disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She shares insights into her first
obsessions, intrusive thoughts, numerous hospitalizations and various treatments over the years. Ashley also talks about the support she has received from her family and how she supports her daughter, who also has OCD.
Thank you for listening to Ashley Marie’s story. I know
some of you can relate to all she’s gone through.
I encourage you to read Ashley's memoir now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions. Here’s my affiliate link:
https://amzn.to/3TdZ9hF .
Show Ashley Marie some love by leaving her an Amazon review after reading her story.
You can contact Ashley Marie on her social media accounts
listed here.
Separate Things: A Memoir Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/separatethingsmemoir
Ashley Marie Berry’s email address is [email protected].
Ashley Marie Berry’s
Instagram is separate_things_memoir
Don’t forget that you can contact me on my social media
accounts listed below. And if you would like to be a guest and tell YOUR OCD
story, remember that you can be completely anonymous on air.
Join me next Monday on aroundandaround the ocd circle.
Until then, have a wonderful week.
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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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.