In this episode, Erin sits down with her friend and fellow SLP, Julia McMichael, MS, CCC-SLP, for a truly open and honest conversation about living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and neurodivergence. Together, they share their personal stories, reflect on their diagnoses, and explore how these experiences shape them both as humans and as clinicians.

Throughout the conversation, they discuss how individual differences, including neurodivergence, are deeply woven into how we experience the world. Erin and Julia explore the grief that can come with an OCD diagnosis, the self-compassion they’ve learned along the way, and the strengths they’ve come to recognize within their lived experiences. Self Acceptance and authenticity are a theme throughout this conversation.

This episode aims to deepen understanding of what OCD is (and what it isn’t) while challenging common misconceptions. It also offers insight into how we can create safer, more supportive spaces for individuals living with OCD and other forms of neurodivergence.

Sticky Thoughts: about mind, health, wellness, and more by Jean-Luc Mommaerts

NOOCD: https://www.treatmyocd.com/

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd

Contact:

Erin: [email protected]

Julia: [email protected]