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Intrusive thoughts and OCD are often misunderstood—and OCD is sometimes reduced to a joke about being organized or particular. In reality, obsessive-compulsive disorder can be debilitating, and getting the right diagnosis and treatment matters.
In this episode, I'm joined by mental health counselor Tyler Palmquist to talk about intrusive thoughts and OCD, what compulsions can look like, and why some common anxiety strategies may actually reinforce the OCD cycle. Tyler explains exposure and response prevention (ERP), the evidence-based treatment he uses with clients, and shares practical guidance for finding qualified help. We also discuss how OCD can affect children and adults, how loved ones can support someone without strengthening compulsions, and how faith and professional counseling can work together. If you or someone you love feels trapped by intrusive thoughts, checking, reassurance-seeking, or rituals, I think this conversation will bring clarity, hope, and encouragement.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:Why casually saying "I'm so OCD" misses how disruptive and debilitating OCD can be
The difference between obsessions, compulsions, and the safety behaviors that keep the OCD cycle going
How OCD differs from generalized anxiety—and why repeated reassurance can sometimes make symptoms worse
Common OCD themes, including checking, contamination, relationship fears, harm, scrupulosity, and taboo intrusive thoughts
How OCD may appear in children and adults, and why symptoms can change or intensify during different seasons of life
What exposure and response prevention (ERP) involves and why practice between therapy sessions matters
How family members can offer compassionate support without reinforcing compulsions
How diagnosis, medication, therapy, faith, and collaboration between providers can work together
Where to find an ERP-trained therapist and what to know about virtual counseling and state licensure
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How Mental Health Can Be Managed for a Full and Productive Life
A Licensed Therapist Shares Practical Advice on Navigating Grief
For as long as I can remember, overactive bladder controlled my schedule. I was making 20 to 30 trips to the bathroom a day, planning travel around restroom stops, and constantly interrupting everyday life. I had no idea there was a treatment that might give me meaningful relief.
In this episode, I'm joined by my urogynecologist, Dr. Brent Parnell, and registered nurse Renee Renier to talk about Axonics sacral neuromodulation therapy—the treatment that has changed my life. Dr. Parnell explains how sacral neuromodulation for overactive bladder helps restore communication between the brain, bladder, and bowel, while Renee shares her own experience with overactive bowel and how the therapy transformed her quality of life.
We walk through who may qualify, what the temporary trial is like, how the permanent device is implanted and programmed, the differences between rechargeable and recharge-free options, and what patients should know about exercise, travel, MRIs, and long-term follow-up. We also discuss urinary retention, bowel incontinence, bladder Botox, and why stress incontinence requires a different type of treatment.
If bladder or bowel symptoms are ruling your days—or if you have been too embarrassed to ask for help—I hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone and encourages you to speak honestly with a qualified healthcare provider about your symptoms and goals.
IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER AND GUEST DISCLOSURE
Important Disclaimer: This podcast episode is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to and should not be construed as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any disease, condition, or health concern. Nothing in this podcast establishes a doctor-patient relationship between the guest and any listener. The information shared is general in nature and reflects the guest's professional knowledge, but it is not a substitute for professional medical advice tailored to your individual circumstances, evaluation by a licensed healthcare provider, or personalized medical care. The guest, podcast host, and podcast team/producers are not liable for any diagnosis, treatment undertaken, or medical decisions made based on information shared in this episode. Nothing in this episode should be construed as medical advice. The information shared reflects general knowledge and is not a substitute for personalized medical care or a doctor-patient relationship.
Dr. Brent Parnell has not been compensated for his participation in this interview. He is a paid consultant for Boston Scientific Corporation.
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How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help Interstitial Cystitis with Hannah Clement
Women's Health Q&A with OBGYN Dr. Justin Aldred
What if the difficult parts of marriage aren't merely problems to solve, but opportunities to grow?
In this episode, I'm joined by my husband, Zane, for an honest conversation about how marriage builds character, strengthens faith, and reveals things about us that we may not see on our own. This topic came from a lesson Zane prepared for the young married couples in our small group, and I'll be honest—these deep, reflective conversations don't always come naturally to me!
After nearly 39 years of marriage, we've learned that marriage isn't only meant to make us happy or comfortable. It can also become one of the greatest places for God to expose our blind spots, strengthen our character, teach us forgiveness, and help us become more loving, faithful, and self-aware people.
We talk about anger, people-pleasing, keeping score, unresolved wounds, personality differences, and the places where we've stopped pursuing each other's hearts. We also share why understanding your spouse's personality can create more compassion without becoming an excuse to avoid growth.
This is a deeper conversation, but whether you're newly married or decades into your relationship, I think it will challenge you to see your spouse—and yourself—with fresh eyes.
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The Marriage Check-In That Reveals More Than You Expect
38 Years of Marriage: What We Got Right (& What We'd Do Differently)
Your spouse may have received your best while you were dating, but is your marriage now getting whatever is left after work, children, commitments, technology, and everyone else?
In this episode, I'm joined by my husband, Zane, to talk about how to protect your marriage before disconnection turns into a crisis. After 38 years of marriage and eight years of leading a small group for young married couples, we've seen how easily good things can begin competing with the relationship that should be receiving our best.
We're getting honest about our own independent tendencies, the areas where we still need to improve, and the boundaries every couple should consider around calendars, children, technology, outside relationships, parents, and in-laws.
Whether you've been married for two years or forty, I hope this conversation encourages you to identify one boundary you can strengthen this week so your spouse feels chosen—not simply given what is left over.
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The Marriage Check-In That Reveals More Than You Expect
38 Years of Marriage: What We Got Right (& What We'd Do Differently
After receiving so many questions about my skincare routine and beauty procedures in midlife, I decided it was time to share everything!
In this solo episode, I'm walking you through the beauty treatments I've invested in over the years from veneers and a mommy makeover to a conservative facelift and CO2 laser treatment. I'm also sharing the professional treatments and at-home products I use now to maintain those results.
Of course, beauty is not the most important thing in life, and this episode is not a routine you need to copy. Instead, this is simply an honest look at the beauty treatments that have worked for me, what I continue to spend money on, and what I believe has made the biggest difference.
Whether you're curious about injectables, microneedling, collagen, LED masks, or self-tanner, I hope you'll come away with some very savvy beauty tips!
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My Mommy Makeover: Why I Did It and How It Turned Out
My Morning Wellness Routine: Coffee, Collagen, Creatine, Protein & More
Before you say "I do," there are some important financial questions to ask before marriage and avoiding them now can lead to painful surprises later.
In this episode, I'm joined by my husband, Zane, to talk through the money conversation every engaged or newly married couple needs to have. After nearly 39 years of marriage and years of counseling couples together, we've seen how deeply money can affect trust, unity, peace, and even the spiritual health of a marriage.
We're getting honest about debt, separate vs. shared accounts, financial transparency, saving, investing, and the money stories we each bring from childhood. We also share what worked for us, what we learned the hard way, and why Zane believes living on less than you earn is one of the most important financial habits a couple can build.
Whether you're dating, engaged, newly married, or simply ready to have a healthier conversation about money with your spouse, I think this episode will give you plenty to talk about together!
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How We're Investing in Our Grandchildren: Trump Accounts, 529s, & Family Traditions
The Marriage Check-In That Reveals More Than You Expect
You've found the house you love, but have you thought about what it will cost to furnish it? From sofas and beds to drapery and delivery fees, there's a lot more to plan for than most of us realize!
In this episode, I'm joined by Ellie Stein of Stein Studio, the talented interior designer who helped bring our lake home to life. We're talking honestly about the cost to furnish a home with quality pieces that will last, where it makes sense to invest, and where you can save without giving up a beautiful, pulled-together look.
We're using our lake home as a real-life example, walking through everything from our TWOPAGES drapery and Quince bedding to the art, rugs, and custom touches that made it feel like home. From there, Ellie shares how to layer color and texture for a collected, timeless look.
Whether you're furnishing a new home or simply refreshing a room, I think you'll come away with some very savvy ideas!
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Everything We Put in Our Lake House Bedrooms (Affordable Finds + Luxury Touches)
A Life Update: The Story Behind Our New Lake Home
I turned sixty last November, and it forced me to get honest about what's actually working for my body, and what isn't.
This is a solo episode where I'm walking you through the five intentional wellness habits I've been building and the four things I quit completely because they stopped serving me. I'm determined to be the best version of myself I can be in my 60s, and these are the intentional steps I'm taking to get there.
Whether you're already in this stage of life or you're younger and want a head start, I think you'll benefit from these savvy wellness habits!
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Stop Dreading Getting Older. This 77-Year-Old Changed Everything I Thought About Aging!
My Honest Convo with The Peachie Spoon on HRT, Protein Goals, Weight Obsession, & Her Life Behind the Scenes
My friend Meredith Mann, better known as The Peachie Spoon, is back on The SavvyCast for the fourth time, and we talk about it all!
Since her last visit, her supplement business has taken off, and this time she gets real about her journey with HRT in perimenopause, from her first symptoms at 43 to the testosterone treatment she eventually stopped.
It's also a personal life update as her teens get closer to leaving the nest. Plus, she walks through her current strength training routine. And of course, she shares her favorite high protein recipes for fall, along with the wellness without obsession philosophy that guides how she eats, moves, and thinks about the number on the scale.
If you are pursuing a more balanced relationship with wellness, eating habits, and workout routines, and just need a little more grace in how you talk to your body, this conversation is for you. Meredith has a way of making it all feel tangible and obtainable!
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COOKBOOKS
RECIPES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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Blood Sugar Balancing Recipes with Meredith Mann
How to Establish a Healthy Relationship with Food with Meredith Mann from The Peachie Spoon
A Talk with Meredith Mann About Her Balanced Eating Cookbook "Well Made"
In early marriage, intimacy is effortless. You don't have to plan it, think about it, or work at it. Midlife is a different story, and in this episode, Zane and I get honest about sex and intimacy after 50.
Zane and I talk honestly about the real challenges of intimacy in midlife, from menopause and hormones to feeling attractive and getting out of a rut. From there, we get into what men really find attractive in their wives, why confidence matters so much, and how taking care of yourself changes the way you show up in your marriage.
After nearly forty years together, Zane and I don't have all the answers. But we've learned that intimacy isn't about looking like you did at twenty-five. It's about choosing each other, respecting each other, and making room for this part of your relationship to keep growing.
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Listen to Part 1: What Kills Romance in Your Marriage in Your 50s and 60s (And How to Get It Back When It Feels Hopeless)
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The Marriage Check-In That Reveals More Than You Expect (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats)
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