A freelance journalist and dance critic, Sophie Bress has also graced the pages of Dance Magazine, Fjord Review, The New York Times, NPR, Observer, and more. Much of her work centers around dance and mental health, having worked closely with the editorial team at Dance Magazine to expand the publication’s coverage of mental health within the dance industry. In 2022, Sophie Bress penned an article about her experiences in attempting to create the “perfect” apartment and how it was nearly impossible with OCD, now published on Apartment Therapy.

In this episode, Sophie Bress recounts the challenges she encountered during the process of organizing her home, elaborating on the fear that comes with OCD. Additionally, she shares essential considerations to note when communicating with housemates, from self-reflection to practicing kindness.

Together, Marie and Sophie Bress discuss the various types of therapy suitable for those with OCD and activities and practices helpful in managing the disorder at home. So, whether you have OCD, know someone who does, or are simply curious about unique approaches to home organization, tune in to this episode for valuable insights, enlightening anecdotes, and more!

Sophie Bress’s article on Apartment Therapy: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/creating-apartment-with-ocd-37108180

Visit Sophie Bress’s work at: https://www.sophiebress.com/

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