In this episode, I want to discuss how to overcome intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are a common symptom of OCD & Anxiety. Intrusive thoughts can be very uncomfortable for the person experiencing them and very confusing to navigate. When a person experiences high levels of stress the intrusive thoughts will often become more intense and more frequent. So in this episode, I want to discuss how to overcome intrusive thoughts and how the answer to overcoming intrusive thoughts is a big paradox.

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In this episode, I want to discuss the process of discovering the lens of fear. The lens of fear is a fascinating phenomenon. When we are caught in the fear mind we think we are operating from logic, when we are really operating from emotion. Our decisions and behavior are entirely driven by the intention of navigating an uncomfortable emotion, and then we attempt to justify our behaviors with "facts" or "logic". One of the most pivotal moments on a person's recovery is when they wake up to this fact and begin to see the lens of fear for what it really is.

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When it comes to OCD & Anxiety treatment being uncomfortable is simply part of the process. One of the things that holds people back from recovery is their unwillingness to experience uncomfortable feelings and emotions. But the reality is, whether you are stuck in the OCD & Anxiety Loop or facing your fears head-on, uncomfortable emotions are going to be there. So in this episode, I want to talk about the importance of choosing your path of discomfort.

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In this episode, I want to talk about exposure and response prevention, commonly referred to as ERP. ERP is the process of experiencing a feared situation and preventing yourself from engaging in behaviors that will immediately relieve your fear. Through the process of ERP, we are able to reprogram and rewire the brain through neuroplasticity. We are also able to challenge and rebuild limiting beliefs.   So in this episode, I want to discuss how to use ERP to rewire the brain.

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In this episode, I want to talk about how to create change in your life. Most people look at change from an external perspective. This leads them to try to change things in the outside world. The problem with this approach is that there are too many things in the world outside of our control. So in today's episode, I want to offer a different route and I want to talk about changing the story we operate from. Your story has a profound impact on everything you do. Yet, for many of us, our story may be something we are completely unaware of. Check out the episode to find out more. Have a great day!

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In this episode, I want to talk about triggers and how we can experience them in a healthy way. Many people assume triggers are "bad" because they stimulate anxiety and stress. So people usually try to avoid triggers, but in this episode, I want to discuss triggers from a different perspective and offer some insight into how we can navigate them in accordance with our long-term health goals.

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There's no doubt many of us are feeling drained and depleted. We are running on fumes. And when we operate like that it can be incredibly tough on our mental and emotional health. So in today's episode, I want to talk about some things we can start doing in our daily life to lift ourselves up and fill our cups back up.

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In this episode, I want to address one of the biggest problems with living in a state of Anxiety. Aside from being bad for your physical health, the problem with anxiety is that there is a part of you that thinks you are being completely logical and rational, when in fact you are completely lost in emotion. This usually leads us to make decisions that don't align with our best interest over the long term. So in this episode, I want to discuss how to recognize when we are in a state of anxiety and what to do when we experience anxiety.

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Happy New Year! As we head into 2022 many of us are experiencing a mixed bag of emotions. I know I am for sure. These last two years have been tough, and as much as we might hate to admit it, there's a lot of uncertainty heading into this year. And while I am hopeful and optimistic that this will be an amazing year for all of us, it is important to take time to reflect and heal on this last year before we just dive into the grind of 2022. So I wanted to start the year off with a few ideas about closing up last year properly and moving into 2022 in a healthy way

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In this episode, I want to talk about the problem of not addressing fear. Fear is a life force and the more you feed it, the more it grows. The more it grows the smaller your life becomes. If left unaddressed fear can begin to dictate major decisions in your life. This is exactly why it is so important to address fear head on.

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