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Anxiety doesn't just affect your mind—it impacts your body and even your ability to stay consistent with fitness. In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of Mental Health with Cali Werner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and fellow podcaster of Anxiety Society! Some of the subjects we cover are: Pre-performance anxiety: How it sabotages your progress and how to stay present.Imposter syndrome: Why comparison leads to spiraling and how to reframe negative thoughts.Boundaries and asking for help: Breaking free from toxic traits like avoiding support.Intrusive thoughts & OCD: How exposure therapy and reframing can lead to clarity.Mental illness stigma in fitness: Why it's time to embrace emotions (good and bad) and move forward.

Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I'm joined by Lily Sais, school psychologist turned Anxiety Coach. If you experience OCD, anxiety or struggle with overthinking/rumination, this episode brings such a unique perspective.  In this episode, we talk about: All about anxiety + OCD How to create a new relationship to our thought world Deepening self trust and seeking reassurance less What your anxiety is telling you and the beauty in our systems  Why you're not broken or "crazy" AND SO MUCH MORE!  If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I'd love to hear what you learned!  And, don't forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life.  CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessmads/ Website: https://madisonbrandt.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madison.brandt CONNECT WITH LILY: Instagram:  Website:                   

Charlene Colwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Minnesota. Her private practice focuses on treating patients who suffer OCD and general anxiety. She has grown a passion for helping people who suffer said mental illnesses because she too experienced the same things growing up. She has dedicated her time the past 11 years to helping her patients change their relationship with OCD through evidence based treatments. Today, she continues her training through Rogers Behavioral Health, and education training through the Cognitive Behavior Institute Center for Education and the International OCD Foundation.  In this episode we talk about:  ◾️ Internal Family Systems (IFS) ◾️ Changing perspectives and the relationship with OCD ◾️ How this perspective shift can aid living with OCD Find Charlene here: restoringwaterscounseling.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck This podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, affordable, and convenient OCD therapy. NOCD therapists are trained in Exposure Response Prevention, or ERP, therapy, the gold standard treatment for OCD. With NOCD, you can do virtual, live face-to-face video sessions with one of their licensed, specialty-trained therapists, and they accept most major insurance plans. If your insurance isn't covered, mention discount code ZACH100 for a special $100 rate for the next two months. To find out more about NOCD, visit zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/ to book a free 15-minute call. 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. Zach Westerbeck (https://zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/) Virtual OCD Therapy - Zach Westerbeck I've partnered with NOCD to bring you effective, affordable and convenient OCD therapy.

Clare Elizabeth Dea is a dynamic and captivating performance artist, keynote speaker and money mentor for creatives, empowering people to transform shame and love their imperfections.What you will learn:-         How to achieve creative fulfilment-         How to start living out your heart-led dreams-         How to navigate through relationship OCD-         How to start finding the ‘one' for you-         How to start improving your sex life-         How to start dealing with fame-         How to break toxic patterns in relationships-         The key factors to creating a successful and happy relationshipShow notes:0:00 Introduction 3:14 Applying for the Melbourne Fringe Festival Show 9:40 What does the Clare Dea show look like? 14:55 The battle of Fulfilment Vs Success & Expectations Vs Reality16:11 “A Drug Called Fame” 18:40 Dealing with fame in India 20:57 What can people do if they have dreams that feel they are far out of their reach? 27:48 Second hand baby grand manifestation song 33:33 Building a healthy non-codependent relationship with my beautiful mother36:56 How do you deal with Relationship OCD?41:36 Practising & breaking patterns in relationships 47:49 What are relationships with the ‘one' meant to be like?52:57 How did the 100-day challenge affect the relationship 56:51 How do you meet each other's needs in the relationship 58:04 How to improve your sex life by living through your heart 1:03:25 Where can people learn more about you 1:06:45 What is the most valuable thing you could possibly teach someone? If there are any ‘aha' moments that strike a chord for you throughout the interview, pay it forward. You can create such in someone else's life, just by pausing the episode, copying the link and messaging it through to someone you care about.Not only could you change someone's life, but you'll also earn some brownie points. We all love that friend who cares about us enough to message something thoughtful through.Don't forget to tag myself and Clare when you're sharing this on social media.I'm so excited for you to get into this episode, so without further ado, let's dive in with the one and only Clare Elizabeth Dea.Follow Clare on:https://www.facebook.com/claredeaartist/https://www.instagram.com/clareelizabeth_dea/https://www.facebook.com/clare.e.deaShoot me an email at ryan@ryanmagic.com or check out the website & the socials to stay in touch! Follow us at:https://www.instagram.com/theryanmagic/ https://www.facebook.com/theryanmagic https://www.ryanmagic.com/Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Website

On today's episode, Amber Williams Van Zuyen, author of Pregnant and Drowning tells about her struggle with harm OCD during her pregnancy.-How and when did her OCD symptoms start-What happened the first time she sought help for her OCD-How her OCD symptoms intensified during her pregnancy and after giving birth-What helped her during her process of overcoming her OCD-How God helped her get through her struggles-Amber's book, Drowning and Pregnant Support the show!If you enjoy the podcast and want to support what we're doing via monthly subscription, go to www.patreon.com/hopeforanxietyandocdOne-time gifts at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hopeforanxietyJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/hopeforanxietyandocd/Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hopeforanxietyandocd.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeforanxietyandocdpodcast and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hopeforanxietyandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.

Caroline Baumber is a doctor, currently training in psychiatry. She has personal experience of an eating disorder which began in her teens and lingered into her adult life. She has been using Instagram to inform others of the mental and physical aspects of eating disorders since 2020. Now fully recovered she is hoping to use her personal and professional experience to help people create an identity outside of their eating disorder. Outside of mental health, Caz is a punk rock enthusiast and keen runner. In this episode… Caroline's personal journey from living with an eating disorder to now being a Dr and helping others in the eating disorder recovery space. Clarifying what an eating disorder is The effects of starvation on the body and brain – and how this makes recovery difficult Eating disorders and OCD How to start recovering from an eating disorder Connect with Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/caz.ually/ Connect with me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/victoriakleinsmanofficial/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/victoriakleinsman Website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victoria-kleinsman/message

SUMMARY:  This episode addresses some common questions people have about anxiety and arousal. Oftentimes, we are too afraid to talk about anxiety and arousal, so I thought I would take this opportunity to address some of the questions you may have and take some of the stigma and shame out of discussing anxiety and how it impacts arousal, orgasm, intimacy, and sexual interactions. In This Episode: How anxiety and arousal impact each other (its a cycle) Arousal Non-Concordance and how it impacts people with anxiety and OCD How to take the shame out of arousal struggles Understanding why anxiety impacts orgasms and general intimacy Links To Things I Talk About: Article I wrote about OCD and Arousal Non-Concordance https://www.madeofmillions.com/articles/whats-going-ocd-arousal Come as You are By Emily Nagoski, PhD Come as You Are Workbook By Emily Nagoski, PhD ERP School: https://www.cbtschool.com/erp-school-lp Episode Sponsor: This episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit is brought to you by CBTschool.com. CBTschool.com is a psychoeducation platform that provides courses and other online resources for people with anxiety, OCD, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. Go to cbtschool.com to learn more. Spread the love! Everyone needs tools for anxiety... If you like Your Anxiety Toolkit Podcast, visit YOUR ANXIETY TOOLKIT PODCAST to subscribe free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like Your Anxiety Toolkit, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (maybe even two). EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION This is Your Anxiety Toolkit - Episode 281. Welcome back, everybody. How are you? It is a beautiful sunny day here in California. We're actually in the middle of a heatwave. It is April when I'm recording this and it is crazy how hard it is, but I'm totally here for it. I'm liking it because I love summer. Talking about heat, let's talk about anxiety and arousal today. Shall we? Did you get that little pun? I'm just kidding really. Today, we're talking about anxiety and arousal. I don't know why, but lately, I'm in the mood to talk about things that no one really wants to talk about or that we all want to talk about and we're too afraid to talk about. I'm just going to go there. For some reason, I'm having this strong urge with the podcast to just talk about the things that I feel we're not talking about enough. And several of my clients actually were asking like, “What resources do you have?” And I have a lot of books and things that I can give people. I was like, “All right, I'm going to talk about it more.” So, let's do it together. Before we do that, let's quickly do the review of the week. This one is from, let's see, Jessrabon621. They said: “Amazing podcast. I absolutely love everything about this podcast. I could listen to Kimberley talk all day and her advice is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone struggling with anxiety or any other mental health professional that wants to learn more.” Thank you so much, Jess. This week's “I did a hard thing” is from Anonymous and they say: “I learned it's okay to fulfill my emotions and just allow my thoughts and it gave me a sense of peace. Learning self-compassion is my hard thing and I'm learning to face OCD and realize that it's not my fault. I'm learning to manage and live my life for me like I deserve, and I refuse to let this take away my happiness.” This is just so good. I talk about heat. This is seriously on fire right here. I love it so much. The truth is self-compassion practice is probably my hard thing too. I think that me really learning how to stand up for myself, be there for myself, be tender with myself was just as hard as my eating disorder recovery and my anxiety recovery. I really appreciate Anonymous and how they've used self-compassion as their hard thing. Let's get into the episode. Let me preface the episode by we're talking about anxiety and arousal. If I could have one person on the podcast, it would be Emily Nagoski. I have been trying to get her on the podcast for a while. We will get her on eventually. However, she's off doing amazing things. Amazing things. Netflix specials, podcasts, documentaries. She's doing amazing things. So, hopefully, one day. But until then, I want to really highlight her as the genius behind a lot of these concepts. Emily Nagoski is a doctor, a psychology doctor. She is a sex educator. She has written two amazing books. Well, actually, three or four. But the one I'm referring to today is Come as You Are. It's an amazing book. But I'm actually in my hand holding the Come as You Are Workbook. I strongly encourage you after you listen to this podcast episode to go and order that book. It is amazing. It's got tons of activities. It might feel weird to have the book. You can get it on Kindle if you want to have it be hidden, but it's so filled with amazing information. I'm going to try and give you the pieces that I really want you to take away. If you want more, by all means, go and get the workbook. The workbook is called The Come as You Are Workbook: A Practical Guide to the Science of Sex. The reason I love it is because it's so helpful for those who have anxiety. It's like she's speaking directly to us. She's like, it's so helpful to have this context. Here's the thing I want you to consider starting off. A lot of people who have anxiety report struggles with arousal. We're going to talk about two different struggles that are the highlight of today. Either you have no arousal because of your anxiety, or you're having arousal at particular times that concern you and confuse you and alarm you. You could be one or both of those camps. So let's first talk about those who are struggling with arousal in terms of getting aroused. So the thing I want you to think about is commonly-- and this is true for any mental health issue too, it's true for depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, dissociative disorders, all of them really. But the thing I want you to remember, no matter who you are and what your experience is, even if you have a really healthy experience of your own sexual arousal and you're feeling fine about it, we all have what's called inhibitors and exciters. Here is an example. An inhibitor is something that inhibits your arousal. An exciter is something that excites your arousal. Now you're probably already feeling a ton of judgment here like, “I shouldn't be aroused by this and I should be aroused by this. What if I'm aroused by this? And I shouldn't be,” and so forth. I want us to take all the judgment out of this and just look at the content of what inhibits our arousal or excites our arousal. Because sometimes, and I'll talk about this more, sometimes it's for reasons that don't make a lot of sense and that's okay. Let's talk about an inhibitor, something that pumps the brakes on arousal or pleasure. It could be either. There's exciters, which are the things that really like the gas pedal. They just really bring on arousal, bring on pleasure, and so forth. We have the content. The content may be first mental or physical, and this includes your health, your physical health. For me, I know when I am struggling with POTS, arousal is just barely a thing. You're just so wiped out and you're so exhausted and your brain is foggy. It's just like nothing. That would be, in my case, an inhibitor. I'm not going to talk about myself a lot here, but I was just using that as an example. You might say your anxiety or your obsession is an inhibitor. It pumps the brakes on arousal. It makes it go away. Worry is one. It could also be other physical health, like headaches or tummy aches, or as we said before, depression. It could be hormone imbalances, things like that. It's all as important. Go and speak with your doctor. That's super important. Make sure medically everything checks out if you're noticing a dip or change in arousal that's concerning you. The next one in terms of content that may either excite you or inhibit you is your relationship. If your relationship is going well, you may or may not have an increase in arousal depending on what turns you on. If your partner smells of a certain smell or stench that you don't like, that may pump the brakes. But if they smell a certain way that you do really like and really is arousing to you, that may excite your arousal. It could also be the vibe of the relationship. A lot of people said at the beginning of COVID, there was a lot of fear. That was really, really strong on the brakes. But then all of a sudden, no one had anything to do and there was all this spare time. All of a sudden, the vibe is like, that's what's happening. Now, this could be true for people who are in any partnership or it could be just you on your own too. There are things that will excite you and inhibit your arousal if you're not in a relationship as well, and that's totally fine. This is for all relationships. There's no specific kind. Setting is another thing that may pump the brakes or hit the gas for arousal, meaning certain places, certain rooms, certain events. Did your partner do something that turned you on? Going back to physical, it could also depend on your menstrual cycle. People have different levels of arousal depending on different stages of their menstrual cycle. I think the same is true for men, but I don't actually have a lot of research on that, but I'm sure there are some hormonal impacts on men as well. There's also ludic factors which are like fantasy. Whether you have a really strong imagination, that either pumps the brakes or puts the gas pedal in terms of arousal. It could be like where you're being touched. Sometimes there's certain areas of your body that will set off either the gas pedal or the brakes. It could be certain foreplay. Really what I'm trying to get at here isn't breaking it down according to the workbook, but there's so many factors that may influence your arousal. Another one is environmental and cultural and shame. If arousal and the whole concept of sex is shamed or is looked down on, or people have a certain opinion about your sexual orientation, that too can impact your gas pedal and your brakes pedal. So, I want you to explore this, not from a place of pulling it apart really aggressively and critically, but really curiously and check in for yourself, what arouses me? What presses my brakes? What presses my gas? And just start to get to know that. Again, in the workbook, there's tons of worksheets for this, but you could also just consider this on your own. Write it down on your own, be aware over the next several days or weeks, just jot down in a journal what you're noticing. Now, before we move on, we've talked about a lot of people who are struggling with arousal, and they've got a lot of inhibitors and brake pushing. There are the other camp who have a lot of gas pedal pushing. I speak here directly to the folks who have sexual obsessions because often if you have sexual obsessions, the fact that your sexual obsession is sexual in nature may be what sets the gas pedal off, and all of a sudden, you have arousal for reasons that you don't understand, that don't make sense to you, or maybe go against your values. I've got a quote that I took from the book and from the workbook of Emily Nagoski. Again, none of this is my personal stuff. I'm quoting her and citing her throughout this whole podcast. She says, “Bodies do not say yes or no. They say sex-related or not sex-related.” Let me say it again. “Bodies do not say yes or no. They say sex-related or not sex-related.” This is where I want you to consider, and I've experienced this myself, is just because something arouses you doesn't mean it brings you pleasure. Main point. We've got to pull that apart. Culture has led us to believe that if you feel some groinal response to something, you must love it and want more of it. An example of this is for people with sexual obsessions, maybe they have OCD or some other anxiety disorder, and they have an intrusive thought about a baby or an animal. Bestiality is another very common obsession with OCD or could be just about a person. It could be just about a person that you see in the grocery store. When you have a thought that is sex-related, sometimes because the context of it is that it's sex-related, your body may get aroused. Our job, particularly if you have OCD, is not to try and figure out what that means. It's not to try and resolve like, does that mean I like it? Does that mean I'm a terrible person? What does that mean? I want you to understand the science here to help you understand your arousal, to help you understand how you can now shift your perspective towards your body and your mind and the pleasure that you experience in the area of sexuality. Again, the body doesn't say yes or no, they say it's either sex-related or not sex-related. Here's the funny thing, and I've done this experiment with my patients before, is if you look at a lamp post or it could be anything, you could look at the pencil you're holding and then you bring to mind a sexual experience, you may notice arousal. Again, it doesn't mean that you're now aroused by pencils or pens. It's that it was labeled as sex-related, so often your brain will naturally press the accelerator. That's often how I educate people, particularly who are having arousal that concerns it. It's the same for a lot of people who have sexual trauma. They maybe are really concerned about the fact that they do have arousal around a memory or something. And then that concerns them, what does that mean about me? And the thing to remember too is it's not your body saying yes or no, it's your body saying sex-related or not sex-related. It's important to just help remind yourself of that so that you're not responding to the content so much and getting caught up in the compulsive behaviors. A lot of my patients in the past have reported, particularly during times when they're stressed, their anxiety is really high, life is difficult, any of this content we went through, is they may actually have a hard time being aroused at all. Some people have reported not getting an erection and then it completely going for reasons they don't understand. I think here we want to practice again non-Judgment. Instead, move to curiosity. There's probably some content that impacted that, which is again, very, very, normal. this is why when I'm talking with patients – I've done episodes on this in the past, and we've in fact had sex therapists on the podcast in the past – is they've said, if you've lost arousal, it doesn't mean you give up. It doesn't mean you say, “Oh, well, that's that.” What you do is you move your attention to the content that pumps the gas. When I mean content, it's like touch, smell, the relationship, the vibe, being in touch with your body, bringing your attention to the dance that you're doing, whether it's with a partner or by yourself, or in whatever means that works for you. You can bring that back. There's another amazing book called Better Sex Through Mindfulness, and it talks a lot about bringing your attention to one or two sensations. Touch, smell being two really, really great ones. Again, if your goal is to be aroused, you might find it's very hard to be aroused because the context of that is pressure. I don't know about you, but I don't really find pressure arousing. Some may, and again, this is where I want this to be completely judgment-free. There's literally no right and wrong. But pressure is usually not that arousing. Pressure is not that pleasurable in many cases, particularly when it's forceful and it feels like you have to perform a certain way. Again, some people are at their best in performance mode, but I want to just remind you, the more pressure you put on yourself on this idea of ending it well is probably going to make some anxiety. Same with test anxiety. The more pressure you put on yourself to get an A, the more you're likely to spin out with anxiety. It's really no different. So, here is where I want you to catch and ask yourself, is the pressure I put on myself or is the agenda I put on myself actually pumping the brakes for me when it comes to arousal? Is me trying not to have a thought actually in the context of that, does that actually pump the brakes? Because I know you're trying not to have the thought so that you can be intimate in that moment and engaged in pleasure. But the act of trying not to have the thought can actually pump the brakes. I hope that makes sense. I want you to get really close to understanding what's going on for you. Everyone is different. Some things will pump the brakes, some things will pump the accelerator. A lot of the times, thought suppression pumps the brakes. A lot of the times, beating yourself up pumps the brakes. A lot of the time, the more goal, like I have to do it this way, that often pumps the brakes. So, keep an eye out for that. Engage in the exciters and get really mindful and present. A couple of things here. We've talked about erections, that's for people who struggle with that. It's also true for women or men with lubrication. Some people get really upset about the fact that there may or may not be a ton of lubrication. Again, we've been misled to believe that if you're not lubricated, you mustn't be aroused or that you mustn't want this thing, or that there must be something wrong with you, and that is entirely true. A lot of women, when we study them, they may be really engaged and their gas pedal is going for it, but there may be no lubrication. And it doesn't mean something is wrong. In those cases, often a sex therapist or a sex educator will encourage you to use lubrication, a lubricant. Again, some people, I've talked to clients and they're so ashamed of that. But I think it's important to recognize that that's just because somebody taught us that, and sadly, it's a lot to do with patriarchy and that it was pushed on women in particular that that meant they're like a good woman if they're really lubricated. And that's not true. That's just fake, false. No science. It has no basis in reality. Now we've talked about lubrication. We've talked about erection. Same for orgasm. Some people get really frustrated and disheartened that they can't reach orgasm. If for any reason you are struggling with this, please, I urge you, go and see a sex therapist. They are the most highly trained therapists. They are so sensitive and compassionate. They can talk with you about this and you can target the specific things you want to work on. But orgasm is another one. If you put pressure on yourself to get there, that pumps the brakes often. What I want you to do, and this is your homework, is don't focus on arousal. Focus on pleasure. Focus on the thing that-- again, it's really about being in connection with your partner or yourself. As soon as you put a list of to-dos with it is often when things go wrong. Just focus on being present as much as you can, and in the moment being aware of, ooh, move towards the exciters, the gas pedal things. Move away from the inhibitors. Be careful there. Again, for those of you who have anxiety, that doesn't mean thought suppress. That doesn't mean judge your thoughts because that in and of itself is an inhibitor often. I want to leave you with that. I'm going to in the future do a whole nother episode about talking more about this idea of arousal non-concordance, which is that quote I use like “The bodies don't say yes or no, they say sex-related or not sex-related.” I'll do more of that in the future. But for right now, I want it to be around you exploring your relationship with arousal, understanding it, but then putting your attention on pleasure. Being aware of both, being mindful of both. Most people I know that I've talked to about this-- and I'm not a sex therapist. Again, I'm getting all of this directly from the workbook, but most of the clients I've talked to about this and we've used some worksheets and so forth, they've said, when I put all the expectations away and I just focus on this touch and this body part and this smell and this kiss or this fantasy, or being really in touch with your own body, when I just make it as simple as that and I bring it down to just engaging in what feels good – sort of use it as like a north star. You just keep following. That feels good. Okay, that feels good. That doesn't feel so great. I'll move towards what feels good – is moving in that direction non-judgmentally and curiously that they've had the time of their lives. I really just want to give you that gift. Focus on pleasure. Focus on non-judgmentally and curiously, being aware of what's current and present in your senses. That's all I got for you for today. I think it's enough. Do we agree? I think it's enough. I could talk about this all day. To be honest, and I've said this so many times, if I had enough time, I would go back and I would become a sex therapist. It is a huge training. Sex therapists have the most intensive, extensive training and requirements. I would love to do it. But one day, I'll probably do it when I'm 70. And that will be awesome. I'll be down for that, for sure. I just love this content. Now, again, I want to be really clear. I'm not a sex therapist. I still have ones to learn. I still have. Even what we've covered today, there's probably nuanced things that I could probably explain better. Again, which is why I'm going to stress to you, go and check out the book. I'm just here to try and get you-- I was thinking about this. Remember, I just recently did the episode on the three-day silent retreat and I was sitting in a meditation. I remember this so clearly. I'm just going to tell you this quick story. I was thinking. For some reason, my mind was a little scattered this day and something came over with me where I was like, “Wouldn't it be wonderful if I didn't just treat anxiety disorders, but I treated the person and the many problems that are associated with the anxiety disorder? Isn't that a beautiful goal? Isn't that so? Because it's not just the anxiety, it's the little tiny areas in our lives that it impacts.” That's when I, out of me, as soon as I finished the meditation, I went on to my-- I have this organization board that I use online and it was arousal, let's talk about pee and poop, which is one episode we recently did. Let's talk about all the things because anxiety affects it all. We can make little changes in all these areas and little changes. Slowly, you get your life back. I hope this gives you a little bit of your sexual expression back, if I could put it into words. Maybe not expression, but just your relationship with your body and pleasure. I love you. Thank you for staying with me for this. This was brave work you're doing. You probably had cringy moments. Hopefully not. Again, none of this is weird, wrong, bad. This is all human stuff. Finish up, again, do check out the book. Her name is Emily Nagoski. I'll leave a link in the show notes. One day we'll get her on. But in the meantime, I'll hopefully just give you the science that she's so beautifully given us. Have a wonderful day. I'll talk to you soon. See you next week. Please do leave a review. It helps me so much. If you have a few moments, I would love a review, an honest review from you. Have a good day.

SUMMARY: This week's episode is incredibly inspiring, with Lora Dudek talking all about getting real about OCD recovery.  Lora shares her experience of having harm obsessions and harm OCD and how she managed being a mom during ERP. Lora also shared some wonderful ERP activities she did to help her keep track of her exposures. In This Episode: What OCD Recovery looks like for Lora Her experience with Harm OCD What kind of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Lora used for harm OCD How she used ERP and recovery to decide what her values were (starting a career in ERP) Links To Things I Talk About: ​​Lora Dudek OCD Contact info: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lora-dudek-lockport-il/935049 https://www.graceandgratitudecounseling.com/ourtherapists ERP School: https://www.cbtschool.com/erp-school-lp Episode Sponsor: This episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit is brought to you by CBTschool.com.  CBTschool.com is a psychoeducation platform that provides courses and other online resources for people with anxiety, OCD, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.  Go to cbtschool.com to learn more. Spread the love! Everyone needs tools for anxiety... If you like Your Anxiety Toolkit Podcast, visit YOUR ANXIETY TOOLKIT PODCAST to subscribe free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like Your Anxiety Toolkit, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (maybe even two). EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION This is Your Anxiety Toolkit - Episode 222.  Welcome back, everybody. I am so happy to be with you today. Oh my goodness, I'm going to tell you a story, totally off-topic. But today's episode is number 222, and coincidentally, it's coming out just by coincidence the week of February 22, 2022. The reason that that is special for me isn't because I have any kind of affiliation with numbers, it's that I have this amazing memory of when I was very young. It was the 9th of the 9th, 1999. My mom, who is the most amazing human being in the whole world, had a 9/9/99 party, and everyone had to bring nine of something, nine flowers, nine chocolates. You could bring whatever you wanted. Nine of... We had nine of everything – nine shrimp on the plate, nine prawns. In Australia, we call them prawns. It was such an amazing memory.  I told my children that we were going to do something similar because I just feel like that was such a beautiful memory. And so, I feel like I'm beginning that whole celebration with you because coincidentally, it's episode 222 on the week of 2/22/2022. Oh my goodness. I'm sorry. I know that has nothing to do with the episode, but it is a story that is so near and dear to my heart and I just wanted to share it. It isn't actually an off-talk topic because I really do want to bring some more joy to this episode and I really do want to slow down and enjoy with you all. It is a huge part of my goal for this year. So, thank you for sitting in that joyful story with me. If you would like, I hope you do something with twos, if you can, on that day, something fun. Buy yourself 22 flowers, say 22 nice things to yourself, whatever it may be, because these are very much once in a lifetime experiences and memories.  Today, we have Lora Dudek with us on the podcast. Now, to say that I am a Lora Dudek fan is an understatement. I love this human being. She is such a shining light, especially for people who have OCD and want to feel like there is hope. She has such a beautiful story, such a hard, but beautiful story, and a real authentic, genuine story to share. I am honored to have her on the show like I am to have so many people come on who have a recovery story to tell. I particularly love when I can be a part of it and I was a part of their story, or CBT School was a part of their story or ERP School was a part of their story. And so, it is just such an honor to have Lora on here. She's talking about what recovery looks like for her. The reason I love this idea is, recovery is different for everybody. I really wanted you to get an experience of what it looks like for someone who has really done the work. Like I said, so many of our podcast guests have done the work and Lora is no exception. So, I'm going to head over and let you guys listen to that.  Before we do that, I first want to do the “I did a hard thing.” This week's “I did a hard thing” is from Fabian, and they said: “Hi, Kimberley. First of all, thanks for creating the room to write about my anxiety. I am recovering from OCD, and today I was at the dentist for a tooth filling. I don't like it because my mouth is blocked and I'm scared of getting enough air. And moreover, I do not like to get injections.” Oh my goodness, Fabian, I feel you on this one. “I was able to face both and stay very present with the body sensations like cold hands, many, many thoughts, high heartbeats. It was a hard thing to finish the week and I'm happy that I did it. I will have to face it again in February

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be married to a pilot?    I've shared some of my story about being a pilot's wife on the podcast with you, but this conversation with Peyton was so great because we talked about different things that happen and come up when you marry a pilot!     Listen in as we talk about: How Peyton's husband became a pilot after they got married, and the strain it had on their marriage How being apart helped Peyton realize she needed help and her eventual diagnosis of OCD How her OCD played a bit role in her struggles with pilot school and scheduling Peyton's advice for anyone dating a pilot What's next for Peyton and her husband, her career, and their future move across the country   Peyton Garland is a writer, wanna-be rapper, and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace much bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So by Myself, was promoted by Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and endorsed by TED Talk speaker and creator of the More Love Letters movement, Hannah Brencher. Peyton lives in Colorado with her husband, Josh, and their two gremlin dogs, Alfie and Daisy.   Connect with Peyton Instagram Twitter Facebook https://peytongarland.squarespace.com/   I'd love to connect with you: https://www.instagram.com/jess.loves.life/  https://jessicastephens.ca 

On this episode we hosted Cross Palalas , he was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ,Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as a kid , his teachers and parents thought this would hold him back but he used his disabilities to his advantage becoming a Vice President at a Media agency based in Niagra Canada at the age of twenty two, Cross oversees the Marketing team in the company .   Cross talked about :  

What is OCD, actually? How can I manage my anxiety and obsessive thoughts? Therapist Jenna Overbaugh answers these questions and discusses techniques to manage anxiety and OCD. We cover:- What are obsessions and compulsions?- What are intrusive thoughts?- How to break the pattern of debilitating anxiety and ruminating thoughts- Signs of OCD, and how to diagnose it- Different types of OCD- How to identify and challenge core fears- Exposure Response and Prevention and how to utilize it- Tips to reduce anxiety

Uncertainty is at the root of both discomfort and healing.  Brainspotting uses an uncertainty model, which I then use to explain symptoms of Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Relationship Issues, and Gray Area Drinking.  Listen to hear how understanding uncertainty can be a life-changing revelation in your life.    You don't want to miss:   How Uncertainty helps therapist prevent burnout and achieve better results with clients The role of Uncertainty in clinical diagnoses like Anxiety and OCD How to use the Uncertainty principle to uplevel your relationships and connections (and sales!)   PLUS, how to narrow down your feelings about Uncertainty so you can effectively self-brainspot them.   Links and resources:   Join my free mini-course: Socialize without Self-Sabotage: A 10 minute guided audio self-brainspotting meditation to have happy hour without a hangover Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  For more about me and what I do, check out my website.   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any great content about how brainspotting can help you uplevel your success and abundance.    And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks! 

Join my monthly membership, The Calmer You Collective https://calmer-you.com/collectiveJoshua Fletcher, also known as AnxietyJosh on social media, is a psychotherapist specialising in working with anxiety and panic, as well as authoring three popular best-selling books on the subject and hosting The Panic Pod podcast.We discuss:-How Josh overcame his own crippling anxiety and panic attacks-How to tackle health anxiety and OCD-How to manage a panic attack-And loads moreGet free resources for anxiety at https://calmer-you.com/free See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and why she took such an interest in this episode. Tracy starts by mentioning the connection between OCD and repetitive body focused behaviors (RBFBs) and then discusses what they are. She then goes on to share:   What OCD is What obsessions are What compulsions are The conditions that make up the OCD Spectrum What OCD is not What Pure Obsession is At what age does OCD typically show up Where ADHD and OCD look very different Where ADHD and OCD look similar What those with OCD are most concerned about The role that executive functions play in both ADHD and OCD How hoarding plays into ADHD and OCD How OCD is best treated What Exposure Response Prevention is The reasons why ADHD with OCD is often misdiagnosed A Do I Have OCD? Survey Resources:  link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12402-014-0146-x www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006322306005877 iocdf.org/expert-opinions/expert-opinion-ocd-and-adhd-dual-diagnosis-misdiagnosis-and-the-cognitive-cost-of-obsessions/ www.additudemag.com/slideshows/symptoms-of-ocd/ www.additudemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/10230_Understand-Conditions_is-it-ocd-or-adhd.pdf www.ocduk.org/ocd/history-of-ocd/howard-hughes/ www.additudemag.com/howie-mandel-ocd/

Welcome back to another episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit. Today on the podcast, I am so excited to interview Dr. Jonathan Grayson, a psychologist who has been specializing in the treatment of OCD for more than 40 years. He is also the author of Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and founder of The Grayson LA Treatment Center for Anxiety and OCD. In this interview, Dr. Grayson discusses the power of embracing uncertainty in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In the beginning of our conversation, Dr. Grayson discusses how he explains OCD to his new clients. He shares that the core of OCD is trying to be absolutely certain and that the goal of treatment is to learn to live with that uncertainty in the same way that we live with all of the many uncertainties of life. We then go on to discuss the ways he helps motivate his clients to do ERP and to begin embracing that uncertainty. He has his clients fill out a form that asks certain questions including the one that he finds most critical "Why would I take this risk?" He also has his clients write down "What have you lost to OCD?" "How have you hurt the people you love because of OCD?" and "What do you hope to do with your life when you are free from OCD?" I found another question he asks his clients to be particularly helpful. When asking clients to begin embracing uncertainty and to take the risk that X may happen, he asks them to imagine how you will attempt to cope if the most terrible thing you can imagine actually happens. We also have a great discussion about mindfulness and compassion and how he uses both in his practice. This interview is full of so many fantastic insights. I learned so much myself and I hope that you will find it as enjoyable and informative. FreedomfromOCD.com- You can purchase Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as well as download Dr. Grayson's forms. The Grayson LA Treatment Center for Anxiety & OCD ERP School, BFRB School and Mindfulness School for OCD are open for purchase. Click here for more information. Additional exciting news! ERP School is now CEU approved which means that it is an accredited course for therapists and mental health professionals to take towards their continuing education credit hours. Please click here for more information.

Today we travel inside the human brain to look at intrusive thoughts, and then we try to break the chains of vengeance from beyond the grave!   Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=18482113   MERCH STORE!!! https://www.redbubble.com/people/deadrabbitradio/works/35749420-dead-rabbit-radio?asc=u   Links:   Intrusive Thoughts: Normal or Not? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/am-i-normal/201110/intrusive-thoughts-normal-or-not   What Are Intrusive Thoughts in OCD & How to Get Rid Of Them? https://positivepsychology.com/intrusive-thoughts/   Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/unwanted-intrusive-thoughts   Intrusive Thoughts: Why We Have Them and How to Stop Them https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/intrusive-thoughts   What are intrusive thoughts? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/intrusive-thoughts   4 – The Curse of Carl Pruitt http://www.paranormalscholar.com/5-ghost-attacks-that-proved-deadly/   Carl Pruitt, the Killer Ghost https://completely-kentucky.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_Pruitt,_the_Killer_Ghost   Anatomy Of A Ghost Story: The Search For Carl Pruitt https://cvltnation.com/anatomy-ghost-story-search-carl-pruitt/   Curse of the Chain Strangler: Carl Pruitt’s Murderous Ghost Killed from Beyond the Grave http://weekinweird.com/2016/07/30/curse-of-the-chain-stranger-carl-pruitts-murderous-ghost-killed-from-beyond-the-grave/   Listen to the daily podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! ------------------------------------------------ Logo Art By Ash Black Opening Song: "Atlantis Attacks" Closing Song: "Bella Royale" Music By Dr. Huxxxtable Rabbitron 3000 created by Eerbud Thanks to Chris K, Founder Of The Golden Rabbit Brigade Dead Rabbit Archivist Some Weirdo On Twitter AKA Jack   http://www.DeadRabbit.com Email: DeadRabbitRadio@gmail.com Twitter: @DeadRabbitRadio Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DeadRabbitRadio   Paranormal, Conspiracy, and True Crime news as it happens! Jason Carpenter breaks the stories they'll be talking about tomorrow, assuming the world doesn't end today.   All Contents Of This Podcast Copyright Jason Carpenter 2018 - 2020

Our guest is Micky P Kerr: @mickypkerr Micky is a Yorkshire Legend! The singer/songwriter n musical comedian always has everyone in stitches n recently reached the final of Britains Got Talent In this chat we cover: + His issues with modern technology + His involvement with Forget Me Not Child which was the reason behind his live performance on FB Live (https://www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/supporting-us/ways-to-donate/donate-now?fbclid=IwAR3YNgXZSqskhlemNn9VuGTdR3G_g3qkPBHbrWpL7FDuMpuZETu4c5tBe2Y) + How performing to no audience in his front room was + His spiral into OCD + How he finds been a school teacher + Balancing his school teaching job, touring as a comedian and his family life + Creating complete musical masterpieces + Being a singer/songwriter getting Radio play + The first ever gig he did for his sister and her mates + His infamy as a rapper + 'Love Triangle' his 3 piece boy band + Edinburgh Festivals with its highs and lows and expense + Performing comedy at music festivals + His UK Tour including a home coming gig at Leeds City Variety + How much due to the current situation will effect how we socialise in the future and what will remain more online + Britains Got Talent + When he appeared on This Morning with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby + Dancing on Live TV with Chris Kamara + The Leeds United songs and releasing them for charity and their success Be sure to tune in and tap into the good vibes that are gonna be oozing throughout each chat Add @benrandm on Instagram to be able to join in for future live Loose Lips chats and @Pop.Cult.Chic to be in the know for the latest exclusive drops of essential content Live the Life You Love Love the Life You Live

In this week's episode I'm talking with psychologist Dr. Todd Pressman. I had the pleasure of getting to know Todd after reviewing his excellent book, Deconstructing Anxiety, which I enthusiastically endorsed. Todd has a profound understanding of fear and its many manifestations. He offers a systematic approach for recognizing your core fear—the root that underlies all the ways fear shows up in your life. And of course just as important, he outlines how to overcome your fear.  [If you're dealing with overwhelming stress and anxiety, check out my free e-book, 10 Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety Every Day.] Topics we discussed include: Why fear is the sole cause of suffering The universality of fear Fear and fulfillment as inversely proportional fundamental drives How fear underlies experiences like depression and anger The influence of A Course in Miracles on Todd's work Fear’s apparent intention to survive and continue in our lives The function of fear, and why it backfires The development of our core fears in childhood Fear as either a problem to solve or nothing at all The importance of understanding our core fear and our chief defense The core fear and chief defense in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) How to identify your core fear and your chief defense The power in doing the opposite of what our core fears compel us to do, including: Facing the fear directly Standing our ground in the face of fear Doing something completely unrelated to the fear and our chief defense The role of mindfulness in the Deconstructing Anxiety approach How our resistance contributes to anxiety The problem with trying too hard to get rid of fear Todd mentioned his free e-book, Quotes and Stories That Can Change Your Life, available through his website. Todd Pressman, PhD, is a psychologist, author, and international lecturer and seminar leader. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania and his doctorate in psychology from the Saybrook Institute. He is the founder and director of Logos Wellness Center and Pressman and Associates Life Counseling Center, dedicated to helping people design lives of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.  Todd's studies under some of the world's leaders in the Consciousness movement, as well as the personal guidance he received from a father whose teachers were students of Sigmund Freud, prepared the way for his discovery of the holistic principles he espouses. His work with Olympic athletes and high performing CEOs has further honed his understanding of the secrets of excellence and the path to fulfillment. In 1982, Todd traveled around the world to study the great Wisdom traditions, spending time with a Zen master in the monastery of Kyoto; exchanging with a Zoroastrian high priest outside the Fire Temple of Mumbai; witnessing authentic fire walking and other fakir ceremonies in the jungles of Sri Lanka and Bali; and staying with a Jain family whose reverence for life led them to put out sugar each night to feed the ants. These experiences provided a cross-cultural perspective of the extraordinary capacities of the mind and spirit, a perspective that informs and enriches Dr. Pressman's work to this day. Todd's intensive personal search, including an internship in Gestalt therapy at the Esalen Institute and training under Stanislav Grof in the Spiritual Emergency Network program, complement his more traditional background. In addition to Deconstructing Anxiety, Todd is the author of Radical Joy: Awakening Your Potential for True Fulfillment (affiliate links).    See Todd's website for additional information about his background and experience and to download his free e-book.

Tales from the Valley of Death: Reflections from psychotherapy on the fear of death. It sounds morbid but it's not. It's fascinating.Tales introduces us to the complex lives of 10 individuals who have been crippled by death-related fears and related existential issues. Their stories are told through interviews with their psychotherapist, internationally renowned clinical psychologist Professor Ross Menzies. It's a captivating read.In this episode Rachel and I explore these stories and discuss cultural responses to death anxiety. We delve into some of the existential issues surrounding our fear of death and rejoice in the Death Positive Movement - a revolution in our approach to death.Questions I ask Rachel include:Why write a book about death and psychotherapy?What is 'death anxiety' in a modern, psychological sense?Do we all worry about death and at what point do these worries become problematic?What does science say about the link between death anxiety and complex mental illness, particularly OCD?How is a family history of anxiety and trauma linked to death anxiety and OCD?What role does a sense of meaning and purpose in life have in protecting us from mental illness and death anxiety?How can our relationships transform our wellbeing?I also reflect on my rituals, superstitions and childhood worries about danger and death and ask Rachel, 'Is this normal?'It's a fascinating topic and I walked away from the interview knowing so much more about psychotherapy, the relationship that a therapist forms with a client, obsessive compulsive disorder and the experiences that shape us to become who we are. Most of all I learned about the resilience of individuals facing the most difficult of fears and circumstances. Listen in!For a full transcript, guest profile, expert tips and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit potential.com.au/podcast or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter

Alexia Vernon is the author of Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World. Branded a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama’s White House Office of Public Engagement for her unique and effective approach to female empowerment, Alexia’s equal parts practical, poetic and playful delivery style makes her a sought-after speaking and leadership coach, consultant and trainer. Alexia has presented transformational keynotes and corporate trainings for Fortune 500 companies and professional associations, spoken at the United Nations and delivered a TEDx talk. She has gotten her gab on with media including CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, and Forbes.com.  She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with her partner in business and life, Stephen, and their precocious, wide-eyed, preschool-aged daughter. Listen in to hear Alexia share: How to step into your moxie - and what that means & why it’s crucial Why speaking triggers women's shame and self-doubt and how to work through this Why speaking to large crowds can be easier than intimate conversations with just a few people Why her first 8 weeks of motherhood were the worst weeks of her life How she managed and treated her postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD How to teach your kids to speak with moxie and why it’s so critical - and her own experience of speaking with moxie when she was molested by a family member Links mentioned: Join my FREE virtual workshop on November 16th: 5 Mindset Resets You Need To Shine Like A Mother Connect with Alexia: Alexia Vernon Book: Step Into Your Moxie Free Guide: Alexia Vernon Social media: @alexiavernon Thank you to our sponsors: Stamps: Right now, my listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in SHAMELESS. EverlyWell: For 15% off an EverlyWell at-home lab test, visit EverlyWell and enter code SHAMELESS. Native: For 20% off your first purchase, visit Native and use promo code shameless at checkout.

Have you ever felt like something fishy was going down with the Jetson family? You aren't alone. Tune in this week and listen to Drs. Mike and Diana blow the lid off of this scandal. Plus, they teach us how to get a free soda from 7/11 AND share a piece of the origin of Dr. Mike's stutter (unrelated topics).All this, PLUS a review of gold standard treatments for OCD? How can all of this quality information come in one, neat, 45-minute package? We are truly blessed.If you like us, be sure to subscribe (and if you have a minute, leave a review)! If you get one friend to subscribe then you will have a good start to a fan club. Be sure to follow us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/psychologybackwards/ for fun updates, links to articles and a space to leave comments and questions. If you have any comments/questions/concerns/topic ideas you want to privately send to us, you can direct them to Rev.PsychCast@gmail.comOkayloveyoubye.Find out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

In this episode Meredith and Jill discuss the similarities and differences of those clients with Anorexia Nervosa and OCD. Why? Because clients can sometimes present with both mental illnesses. Review episode 8 again if you do not understand the diagnostic criteria for Anorexia Nervosa. Meredith discusses what you typically see in the diagnosis of OCD. As a wise clinician understanding co-occurring mental illnesses that are often seen with eating disorders is vital. What is the treatment for OCD. Is it the same or different for Anorexia Nervosa? What role does the dietitian play and what role does the therapist play? How can a dietitian or therapist accidentally collude with a client struggling with OCD? How can you work together in A Collaborative Approach to help a client that may present with both mental illnesses? Check out our website for additional references and education materials as well that will be helpful to read and understand. We hope you enjoy this episode!

This week, licensed therapist and professional mental health expert Kati Morton helps us answer your questions about obsessive compulsive disorder. What are the symptoms of OCD? How can you treat it? Is self-diagnosing reliable? We also dive into your letters about overcoming the stigma around mental health, differentiating intrusive thoughts vs. homosexual thoughts, and telling your therapist that their methods aren't working. Taking care of yourself is your number one priority, so get the help that fits you best. It's going to be a challenge to sit with the discomfort, but you can also sit with the comfort of knowing that it will get better. P.S. Thank you LeTote for supporting Ladies Who Lunch! Go to LeTote.com and use promo code LWL to get 50% off your first month.