Podcasts about Bdd

In episode 502 I chat with Christopher Weston. Chris is a therapist (LMFT) specialising in OCD. We discuss his OCD story, his early life experiences that were challenging, panic attacks, somatic/sensorimotor OCD, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and much more. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/chris-502 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter  Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you'll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

Esportmaníacos 2366: En el programa de hoy hemos hablado de la última hora de la Copa Scrims de la LEC gracias a la información dada en Al Lío Podcast. Además hemos hablado de los playoffs de verano, ya que están a la vuelta de la esquina y con ello hemos valorado el meta del parche 25.17 en el cuál se jugará el último tramo de la máxima competición europea. APÓYANOS AQUÍ https://www.patreon.com/Esportmaniacos https://www.twitch.tv/esportmaniacos 🔁Nuestras redes🔁 https://twitter.com/Esportmaniacos https://www.tiktok.com/@esportmaniacos 💙Referido de AMAZON: https://amzn.to/36cVx3g 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:00 - Mensajito de Mellado para la LCK 00:09:07 - MFreak triste 00:15:35 - LCK All pro team 00:19:33 - Preguntan por BDD en Europa 00:30:10 - Kaos Corp 00:47:40 - Fnatic mejora en scrims 01:03:20 - Videíto de la LEC 01:32:20 - El meta de playoffs

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Gary Linkov, a Facial and Plastic Surgeon specializing in lip procedures and hair restoration.

All about scars, and how to prevent them with Dr. Gary Linkov, a Facial and Plastic Surgeon specializing in lip procedures and hair restoration. What are scars and why do some people scar more than others? How good operative techniques can reduce scar susceptibility; Why exposing healing scars to air is less optimal than covering them; What's the proper sequence of topical applications? Why some popular over-the-counter scar gels can irritate healing skin; The rationale for the ingredients in Dr. Linkov's scar treatment; Brazilian Butt Lifts—what can go wrong? Ozempic face—will it drive more plastic surgery? What's the future for hair restoration based on the latest research? Do natural hair supplements work? Why plastic surgeons sometimes need to leverage psychology skills in establishing realistic goals for patients; How to find a reputable cosmetic surgeon. (These topics and more are covered in depth on Dr. Linkov's YouTube channel.)

In this episode, Olivia Wood (Liv) shares her journey with undiagnosed autism and ADHD, as well as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Liv explains how learning to understand her conditions helped her build self-esteem and self-compassion and reclaim her life from BDD.

This week on the Full of Beans podcast, Han is joined by Brea Cannady. Brea is the founder of PREPÆRE™, a platform focused on integrating mental health safeguards into cosmetic care. Her work challenges the aesthetic industry to take emotional wellbeing seriously by creating tools and resources that support patients before treatment ever begins.Through PREPÆRE™, she advocates for better standards, safer conversations, and responsible care pathways that protect both patients and practitioners. Her mission is rooted in lived experience, deep research, and a refusal to accept the status quo.Together, we explore:What Body Dysmorphic Disorder really isThe risks of using surgery as a solution to psychological distressWhy cosmetic procedures can worsen BDD symptomsHealthy vs. harmful motivations for aesthetic treatmentsHow Prepaere empowers both clients and clinics for safe comestic treatments The need for psychological safety and better regulation in aesthetic medicineTimestamps: 00:34 – Brea's personal experience with BDD 03:18 – Brea's experience of cosmetic surgery 10:05 – Misconceptions about BDD & body image 14:30 – Can surgery ever be the solution? 19:35 – Addiction to appearance-based control 24:22 – When “self-care” becomes reliance 31:00 – What should be the clinician's role? 35:40 – Introducing the Prepaere tool Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of body dysmorphic disorders, eating disorders and cosmetic surgery. Resources & Links:Email: info@prepaere.com PREPÆRE™ Instagram Brea's LinkedIn PREPÆRE™ WebsiteConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereRead our latest blog hereThank you for listening and being part of this important conversation!If you loved this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit!Sending positive beans your way, Han

Our guest for this episode is Danny Gray, whose organisation JAAQ (or Just Ask a Question) is the podcast's champion sponsor as a result of the Big Give campaign. Danny tells us about his 18-year journey with BDD and how he manages to stay well today.

Dear Humans, Today Jesus and I are excited to welcome our friend Brooklyn Dad Defiant back to the pod! While the subject matter we discussed with BDD were serious, we had a lot of fun throughout! Don't miss his Substack called Defiant Dispatches, and look forward to Me being on his show July 30 at 1 PM ET! Get 25% off for 1 year We discuss: Hunter Biden's nonstop F-bombs in his recent interview. Trump's obsession with what Late Night hosts like Stephen Colbert are saying about him. The emotional toll of witnessing daily injustices like the ICE raids. And lots more! Don't forget: God and Jesus stream daily. Catch God Pod LIVE every weekday at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT. Tune in. Tell a friend! Remember to add the God Pod wherever you listen to podcasts, like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Dans cet épisode du Big Data Hebdo, Vincent Heuschling et Quentin Ambard reviennent sur le Data and AI Summit 2025 de Databricks.En autres on parle de :L'acquisition de Néon pour avoir une BDD au dessus du LakehouseLakeflow Designer pour avoir une approche low-codeL'intégration de l'IADatabricks One pour rendre l'interface plus accessibleLes améliorations du moteur SQL de DatabricksAgent Bricks qui simplifie le développement d'agents AI.La data-gouvernance avec Unity Catalog.Le Vector Search au dessus du lakehouseLes inevitables troll envers Snowflake

Josh and James discuss the implications of Test-Driven Development (TDD) in the context of the rapid advancements in AI technology. They explore how AI tools are changing the landscape of software development, the challenges of maintaining quality in fast-paced environments, and the importance of balancing speed with safety. Their conversation also touches on the future of coding, the training of new developers, and the evolving role of testing in ensuring robust software solutions. TDD is gaining renewed importance with the rise of AI. AI tools can enhance rapid prototyping but come with risks. Maintaining quality in software is crucial as teams move quickly. The balance between speed and safety is essential in development. Understanding system design and good architecture is foundational for developers. AI can assist in writing tests and fixing bugs effectively. The complexity of production apps increases with user volume. New tools are emerging to support error tracking and testing. Training the next generation of developers is vital in an AI-driven landscape. Investing in TDD and BDD can set teams apart in software development.

Dr. Katharine Phillips is a world-leading psychiatrist and researcher on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).Why do people with normal—often attractive—appearances see themselves as hideous or broken? Is social media making this worse? And why is cosmetic surgery rarely the answerExpect to learn what Body Dysmorphic Disorder really is (and isn't), why it's often misdiagnosed or misunderstood, the role of perfectionism, trauma, and shame in BDD, how modern social media culture is fueling body image obsession, why cosmetic procedures usually backfire for sufferers, the impact of BDD on relationships, men's growing struggle with muscle dysmorphia (‘bigorexia'), the most effective evidence-based treatments—and much more.Try my app:Get 20% of MindStrong Sport app subscriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindstrongsport.com/checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use code mindstrongpodcast)Get in Touch:⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewishatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewis_hatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠To sponsor or contact the show visit: ⁠lewishatchett.com/podcast

In this episode, Jenny and Harriet discuss body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and body image distortion in eating disorder recovery. Although these are not the same thing, the terms are often interchanged. Jenny and Harriet talk about both, and how they may intersect when an eating disorder is in the picture. NotesJenny's websiteBodywhys.ieInternational OCD Foundation | Eating Disorders are Not the Same as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (And Why It Matters)

Host Rob Couture is joined by key members of the VFW Washington Office to discuss major advocacy initiatives, spotlight ongoing support for veterans, and reflect on the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration. From addressing misinformation about VA policies to championing legislation like the Richard Star Act and SAVES Act, this episode focuses on ensuring veterans receive the benefits and protections they've earned—while also calling out the importance of accredited claims support and pre-discharge assistance. Featured Guests: Ryan Gallucci – Executive Director, VFW Washington Office Kristina Keenan – Director, VFW National Legislative Service Gregg Orto – Deputy Director, VFW National Veterans Service Keith Garrison – Assistant Director, VFW National Veterans Service Brittany Dymond Murray – Co-host & Associate Director, VFW Communications & Public Affairs Episode Highlights: 7:33 Honoring the U.S. Army's 250th birthday—celebration insights and logistical challenges. 22:00 Partnering with Grunt Style & Irreverent Warriors on mental health and safe medication practices. 33:00 Clarifying misinformation around VA's updated nondiscrimination policy. 41:48 Clearing the air on the Richard Star Act. 51:00 Spotlight on the SAVES Act: supporting survivors of military sexual trauma. 1:18:45 The value of accredited VFW help and the BDD program for transitioning service members. 1:30:32 The Good of the Order Tune in for essential updates, honest dialogue, and continued dedication to those who've served—because we're always #StillServing.   Links mentioned: https://www.vfwstore.org/ https://www.vfw.org/contact-us For more information or to continue the conversation, please visit: Veterans of Foreign Wars Website VFW Podcast Page @VFWHQ on Twitter VFW on Facebook @VFWSTILLSERVING on YouTube @RobCoutureVFW on Facebook Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Text “NEEDS” to 20222 to donate to the Unmet Needs Program. Today's VFW — Share Your #StillServing Story Sports Clips Help A Hero — Text HERO to 71777 to donate online     Deep Cover: Sarah Cavanaugh was many things to the people who knew her: A decorated veteran. A Marine who saved her comrades. A young woman fighting cancer. She was stoic, humble, tough. In short: a hero. Sarah was everything people wanted her to be—until she wasn't. Turns out, no one knew the real Sarah. Pulitzer Prize winner Jake Halpern and acclaimed investigative journalist Jess McHugh unravel the stolen valor story of Sarah Cavanaugh's epic six-year deception that upended the lives of countless people. To this day, much of this story is shrouded in mystery—there was never a trial and most of the people involved, including victims and investigators, have never spoken publicly in any depth. Until now. In Deep Cover, Jake and Jess interview all of the story's major characters—including Sarah, herself—to tell this sprawling tale. Binge Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah wherever you get your podcasts. Link: lnk.to/DCVFW   Medal of Honor: Rewarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States' top military decoration. Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage is a podcast about the heroes who have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism and courage that have saved lives. From Judith Resnik, the second woman in space, to Daniel Daly, one of only 19 people to have received the Medal of Honor twice, these are stories about those who have done the improbable and unexpected, who have sacrificed something in the name of something much bigger than themselves. Every Wednesday on Medal of Honor, U.S. Army veteran J.R. Martinez uncovers what their experiences tell us about the nature of sacrifice, why people put their lives in danger for others, and what happens after you've become a hero. Listen to Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage wherever you get podcasts. Link: lnk.to/MOHVFW   

Elliot Ditton is a writer and performer whose BDD came into full force following a chance sighting of himself in a mirror on the way to a Beyoncé concert. In this episode, he discusses the early signs of his condition, the triggers that exacerbated it, and his path to recovery.

Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Katharine Phillips about identifying and treating body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Join the discussion as they talk about how BDD presents, the treatments available for this debilitating disorder, and how clinicians can help their patients reach remission.  Katharine Phillips, MD is a renowned psychiatrist and leading authority on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). She serves as Professor of Psychiatry and DeWitt Wallace Senior Scholar at Weill Cornell Medical College and is an attending psychiatrist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.   Andrew J. Cutler, MD is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.    Resources  BDD Treatment Manuals International OCD Foundation - BDD     Never miss an episode!

In episode 488 I chat with Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specialises in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. Steven is the Clinical Director at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy in New York. We discuss the worries that come up around getting obsessed with others responses to us - what Steve calls look at you looking at me, olfactory obsessions, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and other niche OCD spike themes including, worrying if your child is your child, worrying about a loved one having been abducted by aliens and replaced, worries about being in a simulation, worries about being God, worrying your partner is not the sexual orientation they say they are, worrying about catching someones undesirable aspects of their character, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/steve-488 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter  Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you'll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

Today we peel back the layers of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) — a condition far beyond simple vanity. Host Gabe Howard and clinician Scott M. Granet tear apart the facade of BDD — a mental battle where the mirror becomes your worst enemy.  This episode exposes a disorder that distorts reality, making you question every reflection. Forget cosmetic fixes — plastic surgery rarely provides salvation. Scott bares his soul, recounting his harrowing struggle from a college crisis over a few stray hairs to a lifelong fight against the obsessive compulsion to fix what isn't really broken. With raw honesty and expert insights, this conversation dives into the complexities of living with BDD, highlighting the vital role of support systems and cognitive behavioral therapy. Whether you or someone you know battles inner demons or simply seeks a deeper understanding of mental health, this episode promises a captivating exploration of perception versus reality. Special thanks to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America for sponsoring this episode. “If you're somebody with BDD who has a problem with your physical appearance, your first thought is not going to be, I should go see a psychotherapist. Your first thought is probably going to be, I want to get this fixed. And even if they suspect they have a psychiatric problem, a major issue with BDD is that it's often considered a shame based disorder. There can be so much shame associated with this, to the point where people don't want to go for therapy and, you know, they're too embarrassed to tell somebody about this problem.” ~Scott M. Granet, LCSW Today's guest, Scott Granet, LCSW, specializes in the treatment of OCD and BDD. He has presented at numerous conferences worldwide and has taught continuing education classes at universities and other institutions throughout the U.S., including the Rutgers University School of Social Work, the UC Berkeley Extension, the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice and the NYU Silver School of Social Work. Mr. Granet is the author of “The Complete OCD Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Free Yourself from Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors” and “Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Mine and Yours: A Personal and Clinical Perspective.” Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, we're exploring Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)—a mental health condition that often hides in plain sight. BDD isn't just about disliking how you look; it's a deeply distressing experience where perceived flaws in appearance become all-consuming. For many, it leads to rituals like mirror checking, avoiding social situations, or even seeking cosmetic procedures—none of which ease the internal pain for long. We'll unpack how BDD shows up, how it differs from eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, and why it's so often misdiagnosed—especially in fat folks, neurodivergent people, and those with trauma histories. This episode offers clarity, compassion, and concrete ways to begin untangling appearance-based distress.

Billie McPhilbin is a trainee counselling psychologist at the University of Manchester and a lead facilitator on the BDD Foundation's Overcoming BDD Programme. In this episode, she shares her experiences of struggling with BDD in her late teens, the steps she took towards recovery and the lessons she learned along the way.

Este conteúdo é um trecho do nosso episódio: “#220 TDD e BDD: código rápido ou solução com menos bugs?”. Nele, Amanda Oliveira, Analista de Desenvolvimento de Software, e Jhonatan Pereira, QA Lead, ambos da dti digital, mostram como criar uma cultura de planejamento antes da implementação influencia diretamente nos melhores resultados e evita bugs desnecessários. Eles também refletem sobre a importância do desenvolvedor entender as regras de negócio para seguir a mesma lógica da escrita de um código na elaboração de bons testes. Ficou curioso? Então, dê o play! Procurando uma oportunidade na área de tecnologia? Se você é uma mente criativa, a dti digital é o melhor lugar para você construir uma carreira. Confira as vagas Quer enviar uma dúvida ou ideia para o Entre Chaves? Mande uma mensagem para o nosso Linkedin ou pelo email entrechaves@dtidigital.com.br. Sua resposta pode aparecer em um dos nossos episódios! O Entre Chaves é uma iniciativa da dti digital, uma empresa WPP

Será que o seu tempo gasto com bugs poderiam ter sido evitados? Neste episódio, Amanda Oliveira, Analista de Desenvolvimento de Software, e Jhonatan Pereira, QA Lead, ambos da dti digital, explicam como o TDD e BDD podem transformar seu fluxo de desenvolvimento, reduzindo a falsa sensação de que testes demoram mais e são desnecessários. Eles trazem exemplos práticos, diferenciam as duas abordagens e como elas impactam na construção de produtos eficientes. Dê o play e ouça agora!   Dicas citadas no episódio: Livro: Manifesto Ágil Autor: Eric Evans Procurando uma oportunidade na área de tecnologia? Se você é uma mente criativa, a dti digital é o melhor lugar para você construir uma carreira. Confira as vagas Quer enviar uma dúvida ou ideia para o Entre Chaves? Mande uma mensagem para o nosso Linkedin ou pelo email entrechaves@dtidigital.com.br. Sua resposta pode aparecer em um dos nossos episódios! O Entre Chaves é uma iniciativa da dti digital, uma empresa WPP

In this eye-opening episode, Lindsey Nichol tackles Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and its significant overlap with eating disorders. Learn how to recognize BDD patterns, understand its impact on your daily life, and discover practical strategies to break free from appearance obsessions and reclaim your joy. In this episode, you'll discover: What Body Dysmorphic Disorder really is and how it differs from normal insecurity The surprising statistics: 25-39% of those with eating disorders also experience BDD Ella's inspiring journey from daily mirror checking to finding freedom and presence in the things that matter most to her 6 powerful, actionable strategies to begin healing from BDD today Why your body was never meant to be your life's work, but to champion you in doing your life's work Transformative quotes: "Your body was never meant to be your life's work. It was meant to champion you in doing your life's work." - Lindsey Nichol "Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself." - Coco Chanel "You can't hate yourself happy. You can't criticize yourself thin. You can't shame yourself worthy. Real change begins with self-love and self-care." - Jessica Ortner The 6 Practical Strategies Covered: Practice Mindful Awareness Challenge Distorted Thinking Reduce Social Media Comparison Redirect Your Focus Practice Body Neutrality Seek Professional Support Resources Mentioned: www.herbestself.co - Work with Lindsey one-on-one herbestselfsociety.com - Join our supportive community If you're tired of obsessing over perceived flaws that others don't notice, constantly checking your appearance, or avoiding social situations because of body image concerns, this episode provides the compassionate guidance and practical tools you need to begin healing. Subscribe now and take the first step toward freedom from appearance obsessions!

Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Brooklyn Dad Defiant, an outspoken political commentator known for his sharp wit, relentless criticism of Trump, and humorous takes on today's political chaos. BDD is the author of “The Bigliest Loser” and publishes the popular Substack “DEFIANT Dispatches.” Today, we break down the constitutional crisis unfolding as the government defies a Supreme Court order to return a wrongfully deported immigrant, threatening the very foundation of due process. From the fallout of Trump's reckless tariff war to the silencing of student dissent and the billionaire takeover of our legal institutions, BDD exposes how democracy is being dismantled piece by piece, and why the fight to save it has never been more urgent. Thanks to our sponsors: Graza: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/COHEN and use promo code COHEN  today for 10% off of TRIO! L-Nutra: Just visit https://ProlonLife.com/MEACULPA to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deeply honest episode, we sit down with Bayanne Elkhatib, LPC Associate at The Texas Therapist, to explore the often silent struggle of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) among Muslim women. We talk about the unique ways BDD shows up in our communities—how cultural expectations and family dynamics can complicate our relationship with our bodies.From navigating beauty standards across different cultures to dealing with the quiet shame that often surrounds appearance-related anxiety, this conversation offers insight, validation, and a path toward healing.If you've ever felt like what you see in the mirror isn't what others see—or if you love someone who struggles with this—this episode is for you.Tune in, reflect, and remember: you are more than a reflection.Text to get in touch!Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

In episode 481 I chat with Zoey who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us.  We discuss fears of choking and swallowing, obsessing over her partners porn use, therapy, exposure and response prevention therapy therapy (ERP), aligning therapy with her values, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), seeing her therapist through NOCD, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/zoey-481 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://learn.nocd.com/theocdstories  Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter   Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you'll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

In this deeply honest episode, we sit down with Bayanne Elkhatib, LPC Associate at The Texas Therapist, to explore the often silent struggle of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) among Muslim women. We talk about the unique ways BDD shows up in our communities—how cultural expectations and family dynamics can complicate our relationship with our bodies.From navigating beauty standards across different cultures to dealing with the quiet shame that often surrounds appearance-related anxiety, this conversation offers insight, validation, and a path toward healing.If you've ever felt like what you see in the mirror isn't what others see—or if you love someone who struggles with this—this episode is for you.Tune in, reflect, and remember: you are more than a reflection.Text to get in touch!Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share! To help us continue this important work, become a sustainer at www.empowherhealth.org

Key Topics[02:30] Definition of BDD as an additional layer of discipline on top of TDD[03:15] Common pitfalls of TDD, including testing to implementation and brittle tests[08:30] The structure of BDD tests using Given-When-Then format[12:00] Applying BDD at different levels, from unit tests to system tests[15:45] Using test doubles and spies for hardware interactions in embedded systems[22:30] Testing state machines with BDD[27:00] Off-target testing and hardware abstraction layers[33:00] Why BDD isn't more widely used in embedded systems[36:30] Using code coverage as a signal rather than a goal metric[39:00] Overcoming the learning curve and maintaining discipline in BDDNotable Quotes"BDD is an additional layer of discipline on top of TDD. Dan North's goal was to get straight to the good stuff of TDD without getting into the pitfalls." — Steve"The key thing that BDD does by saying we're going to focus on behavior is you look at the API that you've written and you say, what can I do through the public API to affect this, to check the results and so forth?" — Steve"By having abstraction layers, you create your thin layer that's substitutable with either the real code on target, or with a test double off target." — Steve"Code coverage as a goal metric is not a good thing. Rather than using code coverage as just this almost dimensionless metric, use it as a signal to guide you." — Steve"By adhering very strictly to the simple rules of how to do BDD, by forcing yourself to the discipline of that strict adherence, it keeps you on track." — SteveResources MentionedJames Grenning's bookSteve's blog postEmbedded Online TalkIan Cooper's video You can find Jeff at https://jeffgable.com.You can find Luca at https://luca.engineer.Want to join the agile Embedded Slack? Click here

Tristan Snell and Brooklyn Dad Defiant break down how Trump's administration has quickly derailed what they call "the best American economy since the 1960s." They examine the market volatility, tariff chaos, and rising unemployment, highlighting February's worst job cuts since 2009. The conversation takes a serious turn discussing veterans' issues, including cuts to burn pit exposure benefits and plans to fire 80,000 VA employees - what Snell calls "the most anti-veteran presidency in American history." BDD shares his frustration over watching predicted disasters unfold, comparing the situation to comic book villains becoming reality. The duo closes with sharp commentary on corruption, discussing how removing government services pushes Americans toward private alternatives that benefit Trump's wealthy allies.

What happens when the pressure to perform collides with the pressure to look a certain way? This week, we're tackling body image in sports and fitness—breaking down the differences between body dysmorphia, body dissatisfaction, and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and why athletes are especially vulnerable.From social media-fueled comparison traps (looking at you, Facetune) to toxic fitness culture and outdated coaching methods, we explore why so many athletes struggle with body image—and what actually helps. Plus, a deep dive into why traditional body positivity isn't the answer and why frameworks like body neutrality, fat liberation, and radical body acceptance are changing the conversation.

In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, I'm talking about something that often goes hand-in-hand with eating disorders but can be misunderstood – Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). If you've ever found yourself obsessing over perceived flaws in your appearance, even when others can't see them, this episode is for you. I'll break down what BDD is, how it can affect your recovery journey, and what steps you can take to start addressing it. From social media to plastic surgery, we will cover it all.We'll talk about self-compassion, seeking the right support, and how to manage those distorted thoughts. Recovery is a process, and understanding BDD is a huge step in the right direction. You're not alone in this, and we're in it together!SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

How can teams unlock elite productivity while navigating the complexities of DevOps? Expert consultant Xing Zhou reveals how DORA metrics—from deployment frequency to change failure rate, drive performance and bridge gaps between leadership and the team members. Xing's impressive career spans companies like Amazon, Pivotal Labs, and Integral. He currently serves as  Xing has led high-performing teams, implemented cutting-edge DevOps strategies, and helped organizations make meaningful progress toward elite DORA benchmarks. Xing and Ashok discuss actionable steps for C-Suite leaders and product teams, focusing on SLAs, CI/CD, behavior-driven development, and event storming workshops to drive alignment and enhance productivity. Packed with real-world examples, this conversation is essential listening for anyone aiming to turn metrics into a reflection of team health and organizational success. Inside the episode... A clear explanation of Dora metrics: what they are and why they matter. How SLAs and SLOs empower teams while aligning with organizational goals. Continuous delivery (CD): balancing technical capability with business priorities. The difference between pull request (PR) and trunk-based development for CI. Behavior-driven development (BDD) and its role in improving test automation. Event storming: how this simple tool drives clarity in business processes. Practical strategies for introducing new practices like BDD or event storming to your team. Mentioned in this episode: Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Gherkin language for test automation Event storming Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.   Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence

In episode 464 I chat with Carey who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us.  We discuss her OCD story, magical thinking, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), fears around medication, feelings of shame, existential OCD, feeling suicidal, going into a psychiatric unit, doing exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), words of hope, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/carey-464  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter   Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you'll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

Today on Mea Culpa, I'm joined by Brooklyn Dad Defiant, a left-wing political commentator with over 1 million Twitter followers, known for his outspoken defiance and humorous take on today's political climate. Author of The Bigliest Loser, BDD and I dive into Trump's controversial cabinet picks, including figures like Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, and the alarming implications of his plans to dismantle key federal agencies like the EPA and Department of Education. We also critique Trump's divisive rhetoric and discuss the Democratic Party's ongoing struggle to counter the GOP's powerful messaging machine. Thanks to our sponsor: Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Screw It Just Do It Sessions, Alex Chisnall talks with Danny Gray, founder of War Paint for Men, the UK's leading men's makeup brand. Danny shares his journey from being diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) to creating a brand that aims to break the stigma around men wearing makeup. They discuss War Paint's viral social media moment, its impact on global sales, and how Danny handles both the praise and criticism his brand receives. Hear the inspiring story of how War Paint changed a young man's life, the lessons Danny learned about trademarking and cash flow, and his vision for a $70 billion global market. Key Topics Covered: Danny's journey from BDD to founding War Paint for Men The Dragons' Den experience and its impact on sales Handling social media backlash and using it to spark conversations Cash flow management and trademarking for startup sBreaking stereotypes and building confidence for men

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Sandi James of Australia to our OCD Family Community! In Part IV or our 3rd Annual OCRD series, Sandi is sharing more about Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and how it wrestles with gender diversity. Join us as we explore the unique impact BDD has on gender-diverse individuals, its challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of tailored therapeutic approaches. Come for the learning, stay for the hope!

Dr. Olivardia is a clinical psychologist, lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Clinical Associate at McLean Hospital. He maintains a private practice in Lexington, MA, where he specializes in the treatment of ADHD, executive functioning issues, and issues that face students with learning differences. He is a recognized expert in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He is on the Professional Advisory Boards for Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) and The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), as well as sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for ADDitude and the Expert Network for Understood. He is co-author of The Adonis Complex, a book which details the various manifestations of body image problems in males. He has appeared in publications such as Time, GQ, and Rolling Stone, and has been featured on Good Morning America, Extra, CBS This Morning, CNN, and VH1. He has spoken on numerous radio and webinar shows and presents at many talks and conferences around the country. He also has lived experience as someone with ADHD and learning differences and a parent of two teenagers with ADHD and Dyslexia. Key Takeaways: 1. ADHD and Eating Disorders: ADHD impacts all life domains, with symptoms like impulsivity, executive dysfunction, and high sensory needs that influence eating behaviors. For many with ADHD, eating is driven by sensory-seeking, and the brain's need for stimulation can lead to unhealthy eating patterns. ADHD is often associated with binge eating and food impulsivity, influenced by genetic and neurological factors, such as dopamine dysregulation and low levels of GABA, the neurotransmitter related to inhibition.   2. Genetics, Food Culture, and Neurobiology: Dr. Olivardia shares how his family's love for food shaped his relationship with eating and sensory stimulation. ADHD brains often experience high stimulation from ultra-processed foods, which can drive cravings and overeating due to dopamine's role in the brain's reward system.   3. Executive Function Challenges in Meal Planning: ADHD can make meal planning, shopping, and cooking overwhelming. Structured lists, simple recipes, and single-pot meals can help manage mealtime more effectively for those with ADHD. Regular, scheduled meals prevent intense late-night eating often seen in ADHD.   4. Medication and Treatment Options: Stimulant medications, like Vyvanse (FDA-approved for binge eating disorder), help some individuals with ADHD manage impulsivity around food by improving focus and reducing cravings. Proper medication can significantly enhance treatment outcomes for ADHD-related eating challenges. For individuals who don't respond to medication, behavioral strategies such as maintaining regular sleep schedules, exercising, and using music for grounding can be effective.   5. Binge Eating and Addiction Risks:  Dr. Olivardia highlights the link between ADHD and addiction, including food addiction. ADHD brains metabolize glucose differently, leading to cravings for high-sugar foods. Education on how ADHD brains work can alleviate feelings of weakness or shame in managing eating behaviors.   6. Self-Acceptance and Neurodiversity: Dr. Olivardia encourages embracing ADHD and neurodiversity, emphasizing that people with ADHD often excel in creative and mission-driven fields. ADHD challenges can become strengths, leading to fulfilling, meaningful work and connections.   Resources: • CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) – A leading organization for ADHD support and resources: https://chadd.org   • Attitude Magazine – A resource for ADHD insights and content: https://www.additudemag.com   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.    

In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we explore the profound concept of "Chesterton's Fence" and how it applies to software development and organizational culture. Chesterton's Fence refers to the idea that before removing or changing a rule, tradition, or practice, one must first understand why it was put in place. We dive into this principle, discuss real-world coding examples, and contrast it with the famous "Five Monkeys Experiment," which explores how behavior and practices can irrationally persist even when the original purpose is forgotten.

Adam creates a hypnosis session to help a client feel more attractive and confident as they age helping dealing with body dysmorphia and insecurities attached to the idea of beauty being a reflection of youth by using a fairytale metaphor to reach a place of self-acceptance beyond the surface level of superficial beauty.  Coming Soon - The Hypnotists's Secret Circle: Adam will soon be launching a new low-cost membership to access his entire hypnosis archive without the intro, outro, and explanation and an exclusive community only for members. In the meantime you can secure a free sleep download here: https://tr.ee/MCuZqKPnEg  Adam Cox is one of the world's most innovative hypnotists and is known for being the hypnotherapist of choice for Celebrities, CEO's and even Royalty. To book a free 30-minute consultation call to consider working with Adam go to: https://go.oncehub.com/AdamCox Adam's rates for hypnotherapy in pounds and US dollars are here: https://www.adamcox.co.uk/hypnotherapist.html  You can contact Adam at adam@adamcox.co.uk Further information on Adam is here: https://linktr.ee/AdamCoxOfficial  Tags: Adam Cox, the hypnotist, NLP, asmr, hypnosis, hypnotherapy, hypnotist, stress, sleep, worry, meditation, guided meditation, hypnotism, anxiety, hypnosis for confidence,  hypnosis for aging, youth hypnosis, beauty hypnosis, dysmorphia, BDD, BDD hypnosis, 

Lisa ordered diet pills through the mail when she was 15 years old, and that order became the cornerstone of a decades long eating disorder. She has completed an inpatient eating disorder treatment program, she attends ongoing outpatient therapy, and still she falls back into disordered eating whenever her stress is unmanageable. Lisa has worked hard, and she is tired of shrinking herself. She comes to the show hoping Renée can help her figure out how to stop battling herself and her body. Renée goes looking for what Lisa's treatment missed, and in the process she and Lisa discuss relationships, parts work, psychedelics, why relapses are helpful, and why traditional eating disorder treatment just doesn't work. By the end, Lisa knows what needs to heal, and Renée shows her how to get there.Support the show

In this episode, Ashish Ghosh, a test automation architect at ING Bank, shares a new open source Playwright automation framework called INGenious Playwright Studio. Ingenious is a low-code test automation framework designed to empower business users in the automation process. Ashish shares insights on overcoming the challenges of traditional coded solutions, emphasizing the importance of business user involvement and the cost-effective advantages of open-source tools over commercial alternatives. He explains how Ingenious seamlessly transitioned from Selenium to Playwright, enhancing reliability and eliminating the need for glue code in BDD approaches. Join us to discover how the INGenious framework supports comprehensive enterprise-grade testing, from web applications to APIs, databases, and mobile testing, while fostering a collaborative culture through community feedback and contributions.

Hey friend!    Wow! Can you believe that summer is nearly over? One minute you're doubling down on spray tans so you're not looking all pasty-white in your shorts and sundresses…And the next minute, you're getting a notification on your Starbucks App that Fall drinks are back!    What in the pumpkin latte is going on here?!?   I'm actually getting ready to go on vacation and I can not wait to not count calories or macros or steps and just eat, drink, and let my food flag fly!    And that's what vacations are for, right? No stress. No pressure. No hard and fast rules.    And that's cool.   Except...if you're like me...and you're dealing with a hormonal imbalance that is directly impacted by what you eat and drink. Yes, all that overindulging on vacation--or even just during your summer–can really take a toll on your health…and your hormones.   That's why in today's final episode of my “Hot Flash Summer” series, I'm sharing 5 simple nutrition rules to help you rebalance your hormones and ease back into a healthy eating routine without feeling completely deprived!    Join me as we discuss:   The first thing you should do before ordering food at a restaurant or drive-thru   Why cleaning your plate might be the worst health advice your parents ever gave you   The two most important nutrients to pay attention to if you want to avoid overeating   My best tip for enjoying the foods you love while eliminating any reactivity   Plus, BDD–the 3 food categories you can enjoy “one” of; but not all! Whether you just back home from a vacation where you completely fell off the healthy eating wagon, OR you're feeling the effects of a little “too much” summer fun…and you're not quite done yet...this episode is for you!   — Next Steps:   Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment   Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall EP 33 | 5 Essential Travel Tips Every Perimenopausal Woman Needs To Know To Prevent Hormonal Imbalance [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/260184   EP 32 | Six Tricks to Curb Cravings, Avoid Overeating, And Maintain Hormone Balance In Perimenopause [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/25dafd EP 30 | 8 Healthy Drinking Hacks To Reduce The Effects of Alcohol On Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms (Pt. 2) [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/25b045   EP 29 | Is Summer Drinking Sabotaging Your Hormones? 8 Signs Alcohol Is Impacting Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms SUMMER SERIES: https://pod.fo/e/25891c   EP 27 | SAD In Summer? 3 Ways To Stop Perimenopausal Mood Swings, Anxiety, or Depression From Ruining Your Vacation [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/255c11   EP 26 | Sleepless in Summer: Why You Can't Sleep & 4 Natural Sleep Aids for Better ZZZ's in Menopause [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/2530cf EP 24 | Can't Poop? 5 Tips To Relieve Constipation (And Balance Hormones) While Traveling [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/25141d EP 23 | Help! I'm Melting!: Six Tips to Beat the Summer Heat and Cool Menopausal Hot Flashes: https://pod.fo/e/24e160   *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.  

You asked us: Everyone says to love your body, but how? We invited Rachel Rifkin, LMHC, CEDS, and Associate Director of Support Groups for the National Alliance for Eating Disorders to the podcast to answer your questions and explain what BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) is and talk openly about eating disorders. Rachel is a licensed mental health counselor, specializing in eating disorders within the LGBTQ+ community with lived eating disorder experience.  In this episode, Rachel talks about what BDD and eating disorders look like, explains how they manifest, and gives us advice on what to do if you or a loved one are struggling. Rachel tells us how to use attainable language surrounding our bodies, like body tolerance, and body disconnect when looking to get to a place of acceptance. She has advice on how to acknowledge and respect our bodies realistically and avoid traps. How do you support a loved one with BDD? Please know that you are not alone. There is help!: The Alliance Free HelpLine 866-662-1235 findEDhelp Database App: findEDhelp: App Store  Google Play referrals@allianceforeatingdisorders.com info@allianceforeatingdisorders.com (00:00:00) Introducing Rachel Rifkin, LMHC, CEDS, Associate Director of Support Groups for The Alliance. (00:04:20) How Rachel Rifkin's eating disorder started her on this career path. (00:13:40) What does an eating disorder look like?  (00:19:16) A basic definition of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) to start the conversation.  (00:25:45) Signs that might indicate a struggle with BDD on ANY level and muscle dysmorphia. (00:31:10) BDD is not an eating disorder but it can be connected to one. (00:33:48) How life events that bring body changes or emotional responses can cause BDD to manifest.  (00:40:40) TTSL Community question: Everyone says to love your body, but how? (00:46:40) Small steps to take towards neutrality when hating your body.  (00:56:10) TTSL Community question: how can we support our loved ones who have body dysmorphia without invalidating their feelings?  (01:08:04) Value not connected to appearance and how meaningful compliments can disrupt and change thought patterns. (01:16:32) Where to find and connect with Rachel Rifkin and/or look for resources. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode 444 I chat with Chris Trondsen. Chris is psychotherapist at the Gateway institute, an OCD and anxiety treatment center. He currently serves as the Vice President of the IOCDF Southern California Affiliate, and is on the Board of Directors of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)  We discuss an update on Chris, what is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), muscle dysmorphia, levels of insight in BDD, a view of how the brain works in BDD, therapy for BDD, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/chris-444  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you'll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

In this episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Mark Creamer, President and CEO at Conformiq, to delve into the fascinating world of AI in test automation.  See how Conformiq can transform your testing process by requesting a free demo now at https://testguild.me/aidemo They explore how Gen AI and Symbolic AI are revolutionizing the generation and optimization of test cases, making testing processes more efficient and collaborative. Mark shares his two-decade journey in utilizing AI technologies such as natural language processing and vision recognition systems, highlighting the distinctions between older and newer AI methods. The conversation underscores how Gen AI's accessibility and user-friendliness are transforming testing. At the same time, Symbolic AI continues to provide deterministic and predictable test case generation, which is particularly valuable in regulated environments. Tune in to hear Mark's insightful perspectives on enhancing test automation through AI, leveraging system-level models for end-to-end testing, and optimizing BDD approaches for agile development. Whether you're a seasoned tester or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical advice and thought-provoking discussions that you won't want to miss.

Body dysmorphic disorder is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder that focuses on the body. It is characterized by cognitive symptoms (that is, symptoms that involve the mind) such as perceived flaws in physical appearance. In this video, we'll discuss the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder. Disclaimer: This video is created for educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute a professional diagnosis. If you suspect you may have body dysmorphic disorder or any mental health condition, we highly advise you to seek help from a qualified mental health professional. With that said, here are a few signs of body dysmorphia. Want to learn more about Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Click here:    • Body dysmorphic disorder.. What is it?   If you struggle with body image, watch this:    • If You Struggle With Body Image Issue...   Writer: Monica Taing Script Editor: Isadora Ho Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera (   / amandasilvera  ) Animator: Zuzia YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong Resources Building Body Acceptance (Body Dysmorphia) Self-Help Resources. (n.d.). Building Body Acceptance (Body Dysmorphia) Self-Help Resources. Retrieved September 23, 2022, from Building Body Acceptance (Body Dysmorphia) Self-Help Resources Useful contacts - body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Mind. (n.d.). Retrieved September 23, 2022, from Useful contacts - body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) American Psychiatric Association. (2022, September 23). Dsm-5-Text Revision 5th Ed. ( Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ) 5th Edition By American Psychiatric Association May 18, 2022. Generic.

Now fix this one error in thinking if you want to be less anxious or depressed, either one. Today, we are going to talk about why it is so important to be able to identify and challenge this one error in your thinking. It might be the difference between you suffering hard or actually being able to navigate some sticky thoughts with a little more ease. Let's do it together. Welcome back, everybody. My name is Kimberley Quinlan. I'm an anxiety and OCD specialist, and I am so excited to talk with you about this very important cognitive error or error in thinking that you might be engaging in and that might be making your life a lot harder. This is something I catch in myself quite regularly, so I don't want you to feel like you're wrong or bad for doing this behavior, but I also catch it a lot in my patients and my students. So, let's talk about it.  The one error you make is black-and-white thinking. This is a specific error in thinking, or we call it a cognitive distortion, where you think in absolutes. And I know, before you think, “Okay, I got the meat of the episode,” stay with me because it is so important that you identify the areas in your life in which you do this. You mightn't even know you're doing it.  Again, often we've been thinking this way for so long, we start to believe our thoughts. Now, one thing to know, and let's do a quick 101: we have thoughts all day. Everybody has them. We might have all types of thoughts, some helpful, some unhelpful. But if you have a thought that's unhelpful or untrue and you think it over and over and over and over again, you will start to believe it. It will become a belief. Just like if you have a lovely, helpful thought and you think that thought over and over and over again, you will start to believe that too.  And what I want you to know is often, for those with mental health struggles, whether that be generalized anxiety, panic disorder, depression, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, the list goes on and on, one thing a lot of these disorders have in common is they all have a pretty significant level of errors in thinking that fuel the disorder, make the disorder worse, prevent them from recovering. My hope today is to help you identify where you are thinking in black and white so we can get to it and apply some tools, and hopefully get you out of that behavior as soon as possible.  Here are some examples of black-and-white thinking that you're probably engaging in in some area of your life.  The first one is, things are all good or they're all bad. An example might be, “My body is bad.” That there are good bodies and bad bodies. There are good people and bad people. There are good thoughts and bad thoughts. That's very true for those folks with OCD. There are good body sizes and bad body sizes, very common in BDD and eating disorders. There are people who are good at social interaction and bad at social interaction. That often shows up with people with social anxiety. That certain sensations might be good, and certain sensations might be bad. So if you have panic disorder and you have a tight chest or a racing heart rate, you might label them as all bad. And this labeling, while it might seem harmless, is training your brain to be on high alert, is training your brain to think of things as absolutes, which does again create either anxiety or a sense of hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness specifically related to depression. So we've got to keep an eye out for the all good and the all bad.  The next one we want to keep an eye out for is always and never. “I always make this mistake. I never do things right. I will always suffer. I will never get better.” These absolutes keep us stuck in this hole of dread. “It'll always be this way. You're always this way.” And the thing to know here is very, very rarely is something always or never true. We can go on to talk about this here in a little bit, but I want you just to sit with that for a second. It's almost never true that almost never is the truth. How does that sound for a little bit of a tongue twister?  Next thing is perfect versus failure. If you're someone who is aiming for that is either perfect or “I'm a failure,” we are probably going to have a lot of anxiety and negative feelings about yourself. This idea that something is a failure. I have done episodes on failure before, and I'll talk about that here in a second. But the truth is, there is no such thing as failure; it's just a thought. And all of these are just thoughts. They're just thoughts that we have. And if we think that our thoughts are facts, we can often again get into a situation where we have really high anxiety or things feel really icky.  Another absolute black-and-white thinking that we do is that this is either easy or it's impossible. There's only those two choices. It should be either really easy or it's not possible at all. Again, it's going to get us into some trouble when we go to face our fears because facing fears is hard. We've talked about, it's a beautiful day to do hard things. And the reason I say that is to really challenge this idea that things should be easy. And just because they're hard doesn't mean they're impossible. Often people will say, “I can't.” Again, just because they're hard doesn't mean that you can't do it. It just might take some practice.  So, these are common ways that black-and-white thinking shows up. And by now, if you're listening, you're probably thinking, “Oh yeah, I've been called out.” And that's okay. We all do this type of thinking. But let's talk about now tools and what you can do to target this.  Let me tell you a story. Recently, I found myself managing what I would consider a crisis, a family crisis. It took several months for us to navigate this very, very difficult time. And I often leave voice recordings to my best friend. We communicate that way quite regularly. And every now and then, I listen back to what I've said to her just to hear myself and what I'm saying and where my head is. And I was shocked to hear me saying, “It's always going to be this way. It'll never get better. This is so bad. I failed. This is impossible. I can't do this anymore.” I was doing all of the things. And for me, that awareness is what clicked me into like, “Oh, no wonder I'm panicking. No wonder I feel dread the minute I wake up in the morning because my story about this is exacerbating and making this harder on me. It's creating more suffering.” So the first thing I did is what I would tell my patients as well—to start with just a simple awareness training. Just being aware of when you do it. We don't have to change anything. We're not going to judge ourselves, but we're just going to write down on a sticky note or an app on your phone every time you get caught in a black-and-white thinking, and we're going to jot it down. “I always will feel this way. I will never get better. This will forever be a failure.” We want to just jot it down. And that is, in and of itself, a huge part of the work—just being aware when you catch it. We're not here to come down hard on you for doing it. Sometimes it's just a matter of going, “Oh, okay, Kimberley, I see that I'm doing black-and-white thinking.” And that might be all that we do.  Often, with my patients, I will have them log this for homework because, in CBT, we do a lot of homework. And so I will say, “I want you to write it down and come back to me next week because next week, we're going to work on the next tool.”  Now this may be a little different depending on the condition, and I want to make sure I'm really thorough here. If you have GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) or panic, we do a lot of cognitive restructuring. We do a lot of cognitive restructuring about how you cope with your discomfort. And in some cases, we might even restructure the content of your thought.  However, if you have OCD, it's a little tiny bit different. We would still correct your thoughts about your ability to tolerate discomfort or your thoughts about yourself. But we want to be careful because sometimes when we start looking too close at the thought and trying to make sense of it and trying to correct it too much, we can actually start to be doing a little nuanced, subtle compulsion where we're getting reassurance, we're confessing, we are reinforcing the whole importance of this by going over it and correcting it, correcting it and correcting it. So just keep an eye out for that. If you're in therapy, bring it up with your therapist just to make sure that you're not using this skill today in a way that could become compulsive. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't, depends on the person.   For eating disorders, I know as my recovery from eating disorder, I did a lot of this, really examining, is my body all good or all bad? Is there such a thing as a perfect body or a failed body? This food or this body size, how do we determine its goodness or its badness? And looking at how extreme it can be.  Now, another really important piece here is with depression. In depression, we use a lot of black-and-white thinking. “I'm all that. They're all good. I'm a failure. I'll never get better. It'll never get better. Things will never look up. It'll always be this way.” Depression loves to use black-and-white thinking.  And so when we talk about cognitive restructuring, what we're not talking about is just making it all positive. So here are a couple of examples. If you have depression, and for those of you, if you have depression and you don't have access to a therapist, we have a whole online course called Overcoming Depression, where we go through this in depth of the common errors, not just black and white thinking, but the common errors in depression. And we work at coming up with helpful ways to respond. But one of the tools and skills that we use is, we don't want to just come up with positive thoughts. It's going to feel crappy to you. It's going to feel fake. It's not going to land. But what we want to do is find corrections or rebuttals to that thought that are more evidence-based, more rational, more logical, more helpful—things that might feel truer to you, even if it's still somewhat distorted. It's better than thinking in these absolutes because, like I said before, if you're thinking in absolutes, you can guarantee you're going to feel crummy.  Another example is with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) or with panic disorder. A lot of it is catching our appraisal of sensations and feelings in our body. Now, again, we actually have a whole course on this as well called Overcoming Anxiety and Panic. Again, we go through a whole module of cognitive restructuring where we identify the specific thoughts that people with generalized anxiety and panic have. And it will be looking for where you make these black-and-white, all-or-nothing statements that “It would be bad if that happened. I will always again feel this way. I'll never amount to anything. This panic attack will never end. I'm not handling it well. I'm handling it all bad,” or that “This sensation is impossible, and I can't tolerate it.” So we go through it and really look at what are the things that you're worrying about, and how are you really bringing in black and white thinking?  There are other distortions. In fact, there are 10 other distortions which we're not covering today. Those are all in those courses as well. But again, for today, I wanted to really double down on this one. This one is particularly pesky and problematic.  The other thing to remember as we're looking at black-and-white thinking is to remember that usually, 99.999 % of the time, things happen in the middle, in the gray. I often will hear me say to clients, “Can you be a little more gray about that?” Not to say a little more dark and depressive. I'm saying gray in that, “Is there somewhere in the middle that is more true and factual? Is it all good or all bad or is it a little of both? Or is it none of either? Where in the middle does it land? Oh, you're having the thought that you're either successful or a failure? Where is everybody else in this continuum?” Most likely, they're in the gray. Can you learn to be more comfortable accepting the gray of the world and not going to these absolute black-and-whites?  The beauty is in the gray. We know this. The beauty is being kind to yourself in the gray, which brings me to the last point here, which is to practice self-compassion. We are in the gray. This podcast episode in and of itself is neither all bad nor all good. It's going to be a variation, and a lot of that's going to be dependent on people's opinion, where they are, what they're thinking, their mood, that things are really black and white. And can we be gentle with ourselves and humble enough to allow ourselves to see that this is neither good, bad, success, failure, always, never? These skills and the awareness of when we're thinking this way can reduce a significant amount of our suffering, especially when you catch them, label them, and redirect in a kind, compassionate way.  One thing I don't want you to do is identify how you're thinking in this black-and-white way and respond to that with black-and-white thinking by saying, “You'll always think this way. You'll never ever stop doing this.” Ironic, but we do it all the time. Almost always, when people criticize themselves, they're using one of the two areas in thinking black and white thinking and labeling, which is like name calling. And again, we want to identify these areas in thinking.  Again, if you want to go back and take a look at those courses, we go through this immensely in depth because there's such an important part of Overcoming Anxiety and Panic and Overcoming Depression. And again, that's the names of the courses. You can head over and look into that in the show notes, or go to CBTSchool.com. We have all of our courses listed there.  All right, folks, that's it. Please fix this error in thinking if you want to be less anxious. Black-and-white thinking will create so much suffering in your life. And my hope is that these episodes and the work we do here at Your Anxiety Toolkit make you suffer a little bit less each week.  Have a great day, everyone, and I'll see you next week.

Overview of BDD and the negative impact of social media. 

Mea Culpa welcomes back progressive activist and Twitter phenom Brooklyn Dad Defiant. Ever since January 6th, BDD has used his platform which reaches 1.2 million followers to push back on the MAGA agenda as well as the poisonous rhetoric they spread across social media. Brooklyn Dad Defiant joins us today to discuss the rapidly approaching Georgia RICO trials for some of the 18 conspirators as Trump finds himself deeper in the proverbial shit.