In today’s episode, we’re taking a no-nonsense (ok maybe a little nonsense, Michelle is still your host here) dive into OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; because it’s time to stop pretending it’s just about being “super tidy” or “needing things in perfect order.” Spoiler alert: it’s way more complex than that, and we’re here to get real about it. First up, we’ll break down the DSM criteria, which is the official checklist for diagnosing OCD. It's kind of like a treasure map...except instead of hidden gold, it’s a bunch of mental health terms that make you feel like you need a nap. We’re talking about a serious, often misunderstood disorder, and we’re going to break it all down for you. So buckle up, because, like an onion, OCD’s got layers, and we’re peeling them back- no fluff, just facts.

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Today, we’re digging into why 'Killing Them With Kindness' is actually a trap, how it teaches you to abandon your own feelings in favor of a performance, and what choosing real, honest kindness (the kind with actual backbone) really looks like. Because newsflash: you don’t get a gold star for being nice to people who’d step on you to reach a vending machine.

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Today, on this bonus episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the messy, tangled, co-dependent relationship between your mind and your body. We’re going to talk science, stigma, and the very real ways mental health and physical health are two halves of the same very dramatic whole.

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Today, Michelle is talking about something that gets a bad rap but honestly deserves a standing ovation: getting a mental health diagnosis. Because somewhere along the line, the idea of being diagnosed got twisted into this ‘scarlet letter’ thing — like it’s some label you’re doomed to wear forever. Without a diagnosis, it's like throwing spaghetti at the wall and praying something sticks. Maybe you dive into yoga, or buy five different gratitude journals, or try to “think more positively” because someone on Instagram said that would totally rewire your brain. When you know what you’re dealing with, you finally get to skip the endless trial-and-error phase that feels more like emotional whack-a-mole than real progress. Finally, a diagnosis offers you something revolutionary: permission to stop gaslighting yourself. To stop swallowing the “you just need to try harder” narrative like it’s gospel truth.

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Welcome back to Shrink Wrapped—the podcast where we overthink with flair, therapize ourselves in public, and ask the Big Existential Questions™ while probably (in my case, definitely) wearing mismatched socks. Today?… oh baby, we’re going deep.

Our guided journal prompt today?

“If you were to leave a legacy behind, what would it be? How would you want to be remembered by your loved ones—and the broader community?”

Yeah. We’re not just journaling today—we’re writing our emotional will. No pressure.

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Welcome to today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, where we’re diving into the world of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), aka the whole “multiple personalities” thing. It’s time to clear up the confusion once and for all. We’ll start with the DSM criteria, the official checklist that makes you wonder if mental health professionals ever take a coffee break (they do- I asked my mom). But seriously, DID is way more complex than what’s on that list, and we’re here to unpack it, no fluffy jargon required. Next, let’s talk about how the media loves to dramatically butcher DID. From movies where people just *randomly* switch personalities like it’s a party trick, to the whole “multiple personalities = instant villain” trope, it’s usually far from the truth. So grab a seat, maybe a snack (and no judgement if you need a little break after this one), because we’re about to break down the truth behind DID- minus all the dramatic nonsense. Let's get into it.

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Here’s the deal—self-worth isn’t something you earn by hitting a milestone, pleasing everyone around you, or being the human embodiment of a Pinterest board. It’s inherent. Like, you were born worthy. Period. No fine print, no terms and conditions.

But most of us? We spend years thinking we have to do something to deserve love, respect, or even just a damn nap. So today, we’re calling BS on all of that. We’re diving into what self-worth really means, how to start separating it from your achievements, and why learning to see your value—even when you’re doing nothing at all—is one of the most rebellious and healing things you can do.

Get ready to unlearn, reframe, and maybe even say something nice to yourself for once. Wild, I know. Let’s get into it.

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You know that feeling when you’re in therapy and you think, Wow, my therapist really sees me—like, in a deep, vulnerable, soul-baring kind of way?

Now imagine that therapist also changed your diapers, grounded you in high school, and has access to your baby photos. That’s right. Today’s guest isn’t just a licensed mental health counselor—she’s also my mother.

We’re talking being a therapist in today's society, generational healing, the therapist-mom tightrope walk, and what it’s really like to raise a kid who grows up to host a podcast about mental health with Dr Tamie O'Neil

If you've got burning questions you're just dying to hear on a bonus episode, you can email me at [email protected] and I'll be compiling your questions and my answers and they'll be featured on a bonus episode!

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Finding the right therapist is more like dating—but with less ghosting and more insurance paperwork. You might meet one who’s nice but way too soft-spoken, and you’re like, “Ma’am, I need someone to call me on my bullshit, not whisper affirmations at me like a bedtime story.” Or maybe you find one that just stares at you like you’re a mildly interesting TED Talk they didn’t sign up for. Guess what- you’re allowed to nope right out of that.

In this episode, we’re talking about what makes a therapist the right fit for you—not just “qualified” on paper, but someone you can actually open up to without wanting to crawl out of your skin. We’ll break down red flags, green flags, and why it’s totally okay to therapist-shop until you find the one that makes you feel seen and not just psychoanalyzed.

Because therapy’s already hard enough—let’s at least make sure you’re in the right chair. Let's get into it.

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Our guided journal prompt today is:

“What are three things you appreciate about yourself—three qualities intrinsic to you? And how can you use those strengths more in your daily life? Oh, and plot twist: this is not about what you do for other people.”

So grab your journal, resist the urge to dodge the question with self-deprecating humor (I’m watching you), and let’s figure out what actually makes you you—beyond the helper role, the productivity spiral, or your ability to answer emails faster than anyone asked. Let’s get into it, you lovable little identity crisis.

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