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.

Around and Around - The OCD Circle episodes:

December 25, 2023 MODIFYING MY LIFE TO IMPROVE MY MENTAL HEALTH
MODIFYING MY LIFE TO IMPROVE MY MENTAL HEALTH
In this episode, I address the topic of breaking a promise made to listeners in a previous show, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing mental health. I talk about the need for flexibility
in managing mental illnesses, acknowledging that adjustments may be necessary in various aspects of life, such as routines, medications, and relationships. I reflect on the challenge of making positive changes and encourage listeners to
evaluate whether their current actions contribute to their mental well-being.
Despite feeling compelled to apologize due to OCD, I emphasize the logical decision to prioritize mental health and that I should never apologize for maintaining my personal well-being.

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
December 18, 2023 MY PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH MY TEACHER
MY PERSONAL
ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH MY TEACHER

In this episode, I reflect on my first notable obsession, which occurred during fourth grade with a teacher and persisted for many years. I kept my obsessions, including this one, a secret
for most of my life. Having OCD as I child in the 1960’s was most
unfortunate, but I have no doubt that this is when it started for me. I am glad that now the medical community diagnoses OCD and that there are many resources available to those who suffer from this disorder. Thank you for listening to my
story.

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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19min
December 11, 2023 MINDFUL CAREERS - MANAGING OCD IN THE WORKPLACE
MINDFUL CAREERS - MANAGING OCD IN THE WORKPLACE
Managing
OCD in the workplace can pose significant challenges, regardless of the work environment's pace or stress level. The discussed tips and tricks in the episode aim to assist individuals in handling compulsions, rituals, and interactions with clients, bosses, and co-workers. Through effective planning and organization, individuals can navigate the workplace successfully, fostering a sense of contentment and ultimately leading to a happier professional 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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14min
December 04, 2023 OCD: A PERSONAL JOURNEY TO REFLECTION AND RECOVERY OVER THE PAST 13 YEARS
OCD: A PERSONAL JOURNEY TO REFLECTION AND RECOVERY OVER THE PAST 13 YEARS
In this podcast episode, I revisit my journey over the past
13 years by reading entries from my old blog. I use these reflections to compare my past and present experiences related to my phobias, obsessions, therapy, medication usage and social interactions. I emphasize the importance of journaling as a means to gauge personal progress, whether it's improvement or
regression in different aspects of life. By understanding where I've been, I can better set goals and work on managing my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder moving forward.

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
November 30, 2023 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT FUTURE SHOWS!
Welcome, my friends, to the Around and Around The OCD Circle
Podcast. A new episode launches bright and early every Monday morning in the US and around the world.
I wanted to announce some of the exciting shows that are
coming up in the near future. I will be discussing topics such as: managing OCD in the workplace, panic attacks and also the fear of death. Please be sure you check the show notes before listening to each episode if you could be triggered
by any of these topics.
I will also deconstruct my current obsession, telling you
how it started, my intrusive thoughts and rituals associated with this obsession and how I’m progressing currently to live a happy and fullfilled life despite having this obsession.
You will also hear the stories of two other women currently
living with OCD. My conversation with Ashley Marie Berry, author of the book Separate Things: A Memoir, is an in depth look at how Ashley Marie has lived with OCD since the young age of seven.
Also, I will be talking with Jaimi McPeek, founder of the OCD
movement, Flip of a Coin. Jaimi not only discusses having OCD since the age of four, but how she has survived other disorders, including anorexia nervosa and a suicide attempt at the age of 18.
And finally, a conversation with my friend Traci Perkins and
her husband Michael Perkins, where they discuss the challenges of partnering and living with someone who has OCD.
So there’s my future line-up. I have more interviews
already in the works. If you would like to be a guest on my show, please message me on one of my social media accounts, which are linked in the show notes. Remember, that you can be completely anonymous on-air and perhaps sharing your story will not only help you, but it could help someone else.
I appreciate you listening and commenting. please feel free
to share this channel with anyone you feel can benefit from this information.
Thanks so much and please return next Monday morning for my
next episode of Around and Around The OCD Circle.

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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3min
November 27, 2023 THE REALITY OF OCD: TRACI PERKINS’ JOURNEY – FROM THE OCD PROJECT - PART TWO
THE REALITY OF OCD: TRACI PERKINS’ JOURNEY – FROM THE OCD PROJECT - PART TWO

This morning’s episode is part two of my conversation with
Traci Perkins, who was a patient on the reality show “The OCD Project.” Theu
OCD Project took place in 2010 and is available for viewing on YouTube. I
encourage you to watch it in order to get to know Traci better. And also, if
you have any questions for Traci, please contact me on one of my social media
accounts, which are listed in the show notes below. Traci will be glad to
answer your questions on a future show.
In today’s episode, Traci and I discuss using OCD as a
coping mechanism, two of Traci’s top OCD triggers, how her family and friends
react to her OCD and where she is now in her OCD journey. I hope you enjoy
today’s episode and it helps you feel less alone.
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
November 20, 2023 THE REALITY OF OCD: TRACI PERKINS’ JOURNEY – FROM THE OCD PROJECT - PART ONE
THE REALITY OF OCD:
TRACI PERKINS’ JOURNEY – FROM THE OCD PROJECT - PART ONE

I’m really excited about this morning’s show. It’s part 1
of my conversation with Traci Perkins, a patient on the reality show, “The OCD
Project.”
"The OCD
Project" was a reality television series that aired on VH1 in 2010. The
show followed the experiences of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
(OCD) as they underwent intensive therapy and treatment at a residential
treatment facility. Dr. David Tolin, a psychologist and expert in OCD, led the
therapy sessions and worked with the participants to help them manage their OCD
symptoms. The show aimed to raise awareness about OCD and provide insight into
the challenges faced by individuals living with the condition.
In this episode, Traci
tells us about the first time she remembers performing an OCD ritual, how she
first learned she had OCD and her family reactions. We discuss medications, magical
thinking and the many rituals she has had, including audible rituals. She also
shares with us how she was chosen to be a patient on The OCD Project.

Season 1 of the OCD
Project can still be found on YouTube. I encourage you to watch it to get more
familiar with Traci. We are hoping to record an episode devoted to the show and
you can ask Traci questions about the show beforehand. She will be glad to
answer your questions on air. Please contact me on my social media links, which
are below in the show notes, with any questions you may have for Traci.

My blog and current social media links are listed below:
Facebook Group Pag -
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
November 13, 2023 EMPATHY & OBSESSIONS: NAVIGATING LIFE WITH OCD AND BEING AN EMPATH
EMPATHY & OBSESSIONS: NAVIGATING LIFE WITH OCD AND
BEING AN EMPATH
In this episode, I explore
my occasional feelings of neediness. I admit to frequently checking on others
to ensure their well-being and the strength of our relationships. I question
whether I am genuinely needy or if I simply crave a sense of being needed. I am
what is called an empath. I will talk about the pros and cons of being an empath
and how my OCD contributes to my feeling of being needed. Based
on the definition of an empath, do you feel you are an empathetic person? Do you
feel that because of your OCD, you are needy at times? If so, what do you do
with this feeling?

My blog and current social media links are listed below:

Facebook Group Pag - 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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14min
November 06, 2023 CLOSING THE LOOP: OCD AND CLOSURE
CLOSING THE LOOP: OCD AND CLOSURE
The podcast episode discusses the origins of intrusive thoughts and rituals, emphasizing the significance of closure in my life. They stress that failing to achieve closure can lead to prolonged obsessions. I have made significant efforts to obtain closure for an event I am about to share.
My social media links are below.
Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog –
aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram -
@aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q
You are welcome to contact
me via e-mail at [email protected].
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13min
October 30, 2023 MY PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH MY BOSS
MY PERSONAL
ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH MY BOSS
In this episode, I share my personal story about my longest episode of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which revolved around an obsession with a woman named Sherry, my former boss. I discuss the origin of this obsession, the many rituals I performed to keep her safe, the professional treatment I received, and the resulting consequences.
My social media links are below.
Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152
Blog –
aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com
Tik Tok - theocdcircle
Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle
Instagram -
@aroundandaroundtheocdcircle
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q
You are welcome to contact
me via e-mail at [email protected].

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23min

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.