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- [OCD VS. OCPD MINI SERIES]: Overcoming The Thoughts Inside Your Head
This week on the podcast, Olivia and I dive into the inner thoughts that are caused by our disorders. We talk about taking the first step when trying something new, controlling your intrusive thoughts, and our final takeaways on OCD VS. OCPD. We also share a few celebrities that have OCD/OCPD, and how their successes define them.
We Discuss:
- Time Of The Month Depression
- One Year Since Surgery
- Recapping The OCD VS. OCPD Mini Series
- Taking The First Step (The Hardest Part)
- Olivia’s Final Thoughts On OCD
- Controlling Intrusive Thoughts
- Take Your Meds
- Celebrities With OCD And OCPD
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
@oliviaferrick
Download:
FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal
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33 min - [OCD VS. OCPD MINI SERIES]: This OR That
This week on the podcast, Olivia and I played a round of This OR That! Join us as we answer a few questions that pertain to us, our mental health, and self-care. We also discuss summer time seasonal depression, summer time anxiety, and feeling like you don’t want to do anything.
We Discuss:
- Summer Time Seasonal Depression And Anxiety
- Not Wanting To Do Anything
- This OR That Questions
- Changing Your Opinion And Getting “Old”
- How Journaling Helps
- Not Being Able To Be Alone With Your Thoughts
- Starting Your Day With A Positive Mindset
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
@oliviaferrick
Download:
FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal
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Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
23 min - [OCD VS. OCPD MINI SERIES]: Dating, Relationships, And Mental Health ft. Olivia Ferrick
This week on the podcast, Olivia and I discussed dating, relationships, and mental health. Olivia and I share our own experiences with dating and relationships while managing OCD/OCPD. I talk about what I’ve been learning about negative outlooks associated with depression, we talk about how everyone struggles with something, and we share our guilt for our mental illnesses in our relationships.
We Discuss:
- Feeling Out Of Place
- Negative Outlooks And Learned Helplessness
- Insecurities In Relationships
- Partners Who Meet Where You Are In Your Mental Health
- Everyone Struggles With Something
- Communicating Your Struggles
- Feeling Guilty For Your Mental Illness
- Keep Vibing And Keep Going
- Hardest Parts About Dating With OCD/OCPD
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
@oliviaferrick
Download:
FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal
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33 min - [OCD VS. OCPD MINI SERIES] Meet Olivia: Compulsions, Trichotillomania, and Intrusive Thoughts ft. Olivia Ferrick
This week on the podcast we are kicking off the OCD VS. OCPD Mini Series! Join host, Carolyn Ferrick, and temporary co-host, Olivia Ferrick, as they share their experiences living with OCD and OCPD. This week, we learn all about co-host Olivia, symptoms and stereotypes of OCD/OCPD, and extreme intrusive thoughts.
We Discuss:
- Kicking Off The OCD VS. OCPD Mini Series
- Getting To Know Olivia And Her OCD
- Olivia’s Experience With Therapy
- Having The Courage To Open Up
- The Contamination Aspect Of OCD
- How OCD & OCPD Differ From Stereotypes
- The Biggest Struggle Of Living With OCD/OCPD
- Intrusive Thoughts Running Wild
- Defining Trichotillomania - A Side Effect Of OCD
- Olivia’s Thembo Identity
- OCD VS. OCPD Questions
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
@oliviaferrick
Download:
FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal
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36 min - [RE-RELEASE]: OCD VS. OCPD
This week I am re-releasing one of my most streamed episodes, the OCD VS. OCPD episode! Last week, we wrapped up season 1 of the podcast with our 30th episode. This week, I am taking a break, which is why I wanted to re-share this episode. Don't worry though, I'll be back next Monday with all new content, as I launch my OCD VS. OCPD Summer Mini Series! Tune back in next Monday to meet my co-host for the series, and to hear about the topics we will be discussing.
We Discuss:
- Weekly CheckIn with Yourself
- Statistics about OCD vs. OCPD
- The difference between OCD and OCPD
- Causes of OCPD
- Symptoms of OCPD
- How to cope with OCPD
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
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Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
OCPD Research:
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) Fact Sheet
OCD vs OCPD: Symptoms and Treatments
Do you Have OCD or OCPD? Know the Difference
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
35 min - Doing The Subconscious Work ft. April Adams
*END OF SEASON 1*
This week marks the 30th episode of The Search For Serotonin, and will be the end of Season 1 of the show!
I was joined by Emotional Health Consultant, April Adams! April and I talked all about doing the subconscious work, April’s own healing journey, and how you can achieve emotional peace in minutes rather than years! April was a phenomenal guest, and we had such a great convo, go check it out!
We Discuss:
- How April Got Into Subconscious Work
- April’s Self-Help Journey
- Subconscious Work VS. Shadow Work VS. Inner Child Work
- The Subconscious And Anxiety
- Conscious Work VS. Subconscious Work
- The Netflix Of Emotional Healing
- Healing Your Empathic Tendencies
- Pulling In Your “Energy Tentacles”
- How To Get Emotional Peace In Minutes
- How April Searches For Serotonin
Follow April on Instagram @april.adams.emotion.coach, her website, or check out her freebies.
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
RATE AND FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
40 min - How To Cry Better ft. Jordana Frankel
This week I was joined by Love and Confidence Coach and Voice and Healing Coach, Jordana Frankel. Jordana shared how we can all cry better to boost oxytocin by bonding with ourselves. She also breaks down the mother archetype and the magical child archetype. Jordana provided in-depth knowledge during our conversation, which added so much value, and she even led a visual meditation practice that helps you channel your magical child. This is a conversation that you don’t want to miss!
We Discuss:
- How Jordana Became A Confidence And Healing Coach
- How To Cry Better And Boost Oxytocin
- Jordana’s Tips On How To Express Gratitude While Crying
- How To Anchor Yourself Before Your Overwhelmed
- The Mother Archetype And Using Song To Channel Her
- The Magical Child Archetype And How It Differs From The Inner Child
- Jordana’s Visual Meditation Practice That Channels Your Magical Child Archetype
- How Jordana Searches For Serotonin
Follow Jordana on Instagram @houseofarchetype or her website.
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
RATE AND FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
37 min - Hypnosis And Using It To Heal Depression ft. Rachel Strabley
This week I was joined by Certified Consulting Hypnotist, Rachel Strabley! Rachel has always wanted to help others, and hypnosis allows her to do so quickly and effectively. Her clients feel a change after their first session, and feel completely different after the third session. Rachel helps clients overcome a lack of confidence, decrease fears and phobias, address weight issues, menopause symptoms, improve relationships with self or others, release beliefs that block success, and reduce or eliminate old pain or recurring illnesses. We chatted about how hypnosis helped her with her own depression!
We Discuss:
- How Rachel Got Into Hypnosis
- Rachel’s Struggles With Depression And How Hypnosis Helped Her
- Using Hypnosis To Help You Feel The Way You Want To
- What Rachel’s Clients Experience When Working With Her
- Breaking Down The Stereotypes Surrounding Hypnosis
- What Mental Illnesses Hypnotism Can Help Heal
- How Long It Takes To See Results
- How Hypnosis Can Improve Happiness
- What Rachel Learned In Yale University’s “The Science Of Well Being Program”
- Rachel’s Advice For Anyone Skeptical On Hypnosis
- How Rachel Searches For Serotonin In Her Own Life
Follow Rachel on her website or Instagram @hypnosis_with_rachel.
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
RATE AND FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
27 min - Bachelorette Parties: Social Batteries, Insecurities, & Body Image
This week I’m coming to you solo to recap my sister’s bachelorette party weekend that I planned, since I am her co-maid of honor! I discuss social batteries, body image, and my own personal insecurities. I share how to not give power to your insecurities, and ways that I have let my own insecurities go.
We Discuss:
- Weekly Mental Health Check In
- Breathing Exercise
- Using Twitter As A Crutch/Self Soothing Tool When Mentally Unwell
- Bachelorette Party Weekends And Juggling Big Groups
- Girl Friend Groups And The Anxiety That Comes Along With Them
- Being An Empath, People Pleaser, And An Introvert In A Big Group
- What To Do When Your Social Battery Is Wiped
- Intrusive Thoughts And Suppressed Insecurities
- Body Image And Body Insecurities
- Finding Internal Confidence And Realizing You Are Enough
- Not Giving Power To Your Insecurities
- Mental Health Plans For The Summer
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
RATE AND FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
38 min - Holistic Wellness And The Joi Luck Club ft. Dionne Joi
This week I was joined by Holistic Wellness Coach and owner of the “Joi Luck Club,” Dionne Joi! According to Dionne, “No words or titles can sum me up. I'm an experience.” Dionne and I discussed holistic wellness, mental health, therapy, choosing happiness and the Joi Luck Club.
We Discuss:
- Dionne’s Story, The Joi Luck Club, And How She Became A Holistic Wellness Coach
- Holistic Wellness And How You Can Incorporate It Into Your Life
- Taking Accountability, Protecting Your Peace, And Choosing Happiness
- Taking Control Back Of Your Emotions On A Bad Day
- Reki And How It Helped Dionne On Her Healing Journey
- Being Mindful Of What We Put In Our Body
- Where To Find The Joi Luck Club And How To Join
- How Dionne Searches For Serotonin In Her Own Life
- Where You Can Find Dionne Online
Follow Dionne on her website, Get Plugged In Podcast, Instagram @dionnejoi or @jlcofficial, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
SHOP MENTAL HEALTH MERCH
Be Sure To Follow:
@carolyn_ferrick
@thesearchforserotonin
The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist
Download:
FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal
RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST
RATE AND FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY
Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
37 min
About The Search For Serotonin
From the publisher's feed
Join host Carolyn Ferrick in an exploration of happiness on The Search For Serotonin, a mental health podcast. As she embarks on a transformative chapter of her life, Carolyn invites you to be a part…
of her authentic journey towards self-discovery. She candidly discusses her experiences & strategies for cultivating mental well-being, whether it's exploring new self-care practices or building resilience in the face of challenges. The Search For Serotonin is not about having all the answers, it's about embracing the beautiful messiness of life & embracing vulnerability. Welcome to the search!