You're Not Alone | OCD Help

Keagen Hadley is associate director of Medical Writing, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, and author of Torn: Overcoming the Psychological Challenges Post-ACL Injury.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Keagen’s mental health journey beginning with his first ACL tear in college.
• Identity around sports.
• Some of the ways that Keagen became detrimental to himself after his 2nd ACL tear.
• Abusive relationships and overcoming trauma.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Find Keagen here:

www.theacltherapist.com

@theacltherapist

Find Zach here:

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.

Nikki Mostofi is a holistic personal trainer who does breath work, yoga, and strength conditioning for individuals in Orange County. She also holds breath work and sound bath classes.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Nikki got in to guided breath work and sound baths.
• How she utilizes breath work in her day-to-day life.
• How the different types of breathing techniques provide different results.
• Sound baths.
• The impact of society-at-large to our mental health.

Find Nikki here:

@nikki.mostofi

linktr.ee/nikki.mostofi

Find Zach here:

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.

Julia Broglie is a mental health advocate and co-founder of the mental wellness box Broglie Box.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Julia’s journey with anxiety and OCD.
• The why behind the founding of Broglie Box.
• The 6 pillars of mental wellness.
• Perfectionism in recovery.
• Different lessons which Julia learned from her recovery.
• What is inside a Broglie Box.

Find Julia here:

brogliebox.com

@thebrogliebox

Find Zach here:

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.

Garrett Gomez is the Director of Intake Operations at NOCD.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The signs and symptoms of OCD.
• The process for seeking help for OCD.
• What to know in terms of payment and insurance when you seek help for OCD.
• How to prepare for a therapy session with an OCD specialist.

Find Garrett here:

nocd.com

Find Zach here:

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.

James Robilotta is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and educator helping universities and corporations tackle challenges with leadership, retaining talent, work-life balance, and mental health amongst men.

In this episode, we talk about:

• James’ personal story living with anxiety and ADHD.
• His process of learning to cope with perfection and decision-making.
• Setting boundaries.
• Process versus product.
• The components you need to have when opening up about your struggles.

Find James here:

@jamestrobo

jamestrobo.com

Find Zach here:

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.

Matt Morris is a best-selling author, speaker, and life coach who has gained wisdom from the traumatic events that happened in his life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Matt’s personal story of overcoming loss, tragedy, and trauma.
• The start of his transformation through a book his grandmother gave him.
• Tools to overcome challenges in your life through human connection.
• Breath work and using the 4-7-8 breathing technique to achieve a calmer mind.

Find Matt here:

[email protected]

619-254-2868

@mentalhealthhealingman

Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.

Find Zach here:

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

Liz McIngvale is the founder fo the Peace of Mind Foundation which was acquired by the International OCD Foundation, a national advocate for the IOCDF, and the director of the McClean OCD Institute in Houston.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Liz’s personal story about the onset of her OCD.
• The difference of in-person and out-person treatment when it comes to OCD.
• The core mindsets needed to overcome OCD.
• The #1 proven talk therapy in ERP.

Find Liz here:

@drlizocd

houstonocdprogram.org

peaceofmind.com

Find Zach here:

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

Carly Samach is an OCD specialist with NOCD who has her own story about living with anxiety.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Understanding what OCD really is.
• The signs that you are struggling with OCD.
• How to support someone who has OCD.
• The best practices around treating OCD and reclaiming your life.

Find Carly here:

@counselingwithcarly

treatmyocd.com

Find Zach here:

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.

Ryan Hall is the co-founder of motion fitness group in Orange County, trainer, and combat veteran who does work with the Recon Sniper Foundation.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Ryan’s story of his traumatic childhood and upbringing.
• His time in various parts of the world, including Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico.
• Living various lives trying to find his purpose.
• His experience with therapy and unpacking his childhood traumas.

Find Ryan here:

@sgthall

Find Zach here:

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.

Brandon Staglin is a mental health advocate with a personal story of recovery with schizophrenia, and president of One Mind. He also serves on the advisory councils of the World Economic Forum and the National Institute of Mental Health.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Brandon’s personal story of experiencing the onset of psychosis at the age of 18.
• His journey through recovery and the role of value-based living in his recovery.
• Pursuing your dreams and cultivating love in your recovery journey.
• The early warning signs of schizophrenia and recovery from psychosis.

Find Brandon here:

linkedin.com/brandonstaglin

onemind.org

Find Zach here:

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.