Todayyy we talk about being on your own timeline and allowing yourself to feel less rushed in life. I open up a little about feeling lost even when I am mentally doing a lot better and "doing all the right things". I talk about how beautiful and unique everyone's timelines and stories are and then I share a quick story from my recent camping adventure. Last but not least, I answer a Dear Abbey listener submission about knowing when to open up to someone about your OCD and what you struggle with!!

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Todayyy we talk about my recent trip to a mining town for my older sisters 30th bday where we rode horses!! I talk about active listening and how hard it can be to listen when you're in a conflict with a partner or a loved one but how beneficial it can be to really listen. I also talk about the common topic of listening intently when meeting new people to ease some anxiety, then we end the episode with a Dear Abbey listener question about being able to open back up after heartbreak!

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Todayyy we talk about how amazing the human race is and our potential. I talk about the recent move I watched about navy seals and flying on a little plane (and being horrified, but doing it anyways). I talk about delaying OCD compulsions if stopping all together is too out of reach and then we answer a Dear Abbey question about possibly dating a guy friend?

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Todayyy we talked about my recent love for embroidery and crafts. Which led me to discuss creativity and how you don’t always need to be in your “creative” brain or mindset to work on your creative projects and/or businesses and to be successful. We also talk a bit about belonging and how we do belong here and we are allowed to take up space and go for our dreams! We end the episode with a listener question about job searching and when you start to feel discouraged!

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Todayyyy I share about this past weekend and our crazy sick weekend where I almost (not really) lost my eye. I talk about trying to understand a loved ones intentions while also holding space for your own feelings. I end with a dear abbey question about medications for your mental health and my experience!

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Todayyyy I talk about some less commonly talked about ways OCD fears and thoughts can show up. For example, imagery, commands, mental sensations, etc.

We also talk about some hidden compulsions and I share some good recourses to get started on your recovery if you cannot meet with a therapist!!

Book referenced: Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Dr. Jonathan Greyson

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Todayy I talk about my obsessions that I had with religious OCD and scrupulosity as well as some things I did to help manage symptoms. I also talk about holding yourself with more grace because we are all learning!!! Lastly, I answer a listener submission about balancing 9-5 with all your other creative projects!

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Todayy I share when my husband and I accidently broke into an Airbnb in Costa Rica and how the day went from bad to worse... I then talk about some of my favorite steps to forgive myself and others and last but not least I answer a Dear Abbey question about being self diagnosed with OCD.

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Todayy I give a brief summary of my honeymoon. Then I jump right on in to remind everyone that you are not the only one who doesn't have it all figured out. You are more normal than you think... in a positive way lol. I then answer a listener submission about the top 3 tips to help with relationship anxiety and OCD.

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IM BACK!!!! I missed my podcast! Todayyy we talked about my wedding and some of the smaller details I loved and what we decided to do! I also talk about some of the ways OCD tried to show it's ugly head while getting ready for the wedding. One of the main ways was through a black and white mindset when it came to sex. I open up about that a bit and also some other random themes.

I also talk about my main wedding tip which is to remember why you are planning the event in the first place and that helps me not feel overwhelmed with no purpose hahaha We end the episode with answering a few quick questions!!

Wedding Cake by @servinsweetsbakery