Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD
Are you tired of overthinking every relationship? Do you worry your partner will leave? Feel anxious about love? You’re not broken. You’re not too much. And you’re definitely not alone. This show is for smart women who are tired of relationship anxiety. Women who want to stop the constant worry and finally feel secure in love. You’ll learn how to: ➡️ Stop overthinking everything your partner says ➡️ Break free from toxic relationship patterns ➡️ Feel confident in love without needing constant reassurance ➡️ Trust yourself to make good relationship choices ➡️ Heal from past relationship trauma ➡️ Build the secure, loving relationship you deserve Whether you’re single and scared to date, in a relationship but always worried, or stuck in toxic patterns - this podcast will help you find peace. I’m Erin Davis, a licensed therapist who helps high-achieving women overcome relationship OCD, intrusive thoughts, and dating anxiety. I’ve helped hundreds of women go from anxious and overthinking to confident and secure in love. Stop letting fear control your love life. You deserve to feel safe, loved, and secure. New episodes every week with real tools that actually work. Ready to quiet your mind and strengthen your relationships? Start listening now. Chat with Erin On Demand to ask your burning relationship questions today at https://bit.ly/erin-ai
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Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Understanding OCD and Finding the Right Treatment
This episode focuses on raising awareness about OCD and the importance of seeking specialized treatment. Erin, a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, OCD Specialist, and Christian, shares insights into the challenges of OCD, including taboo topics like pedophilia, harm OCD, and suicide OCD. She emphasizes the necessity of evidence-based treatment and debunking fears related to therapy, such as mandatory reporting concerns. The episode also features a discussion with a guest named Hannah, who shares her journey of overcoming OCD with the help of an OCD specialist and the impact of Exposure Response Prevention therapy. Additionally, Erin highlights the issue of OCD misdiagnosis and draws parallels between the importance of specialized treatment and other areas of life, like religious practice and sports coaching. Listeners are encouraged to seek treatment from OCD specialists and are informed about the support available through NoCD and Erin's own practice in North Carolina.
00:00 Raising Awareness About OCD with NoCD
00:34 Good Friday Greetings and Personal Introduction
01:28 The Importance of Seeing an OCD Specialist
04:17 Navigating Taboo Topics in OCD Therapy
09:34 Misdiagnosis and the Importance of Accurate OCD Treatment
18:13 Concluding Thoughts and Next Episode Teaser
The research referenced can be viewed here.
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Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Listen to this episode to learn about a free peer support group in Huntersville, NC. To view the information about the support group, you can find it on my blog here. If you are struggling with scrupulosity or religious OCD, check out this book called: The Doubting Disease by Joseph Ciarrocchi (affiliate link). Come back next week to hear Part 2 of Hannah's story.
This episode is a thoughtful discussion on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), aimed at debunking common misconceptions and highlighting the varied nature of OCD beyond the stereotypes portrayed in media. The conversation opens with an awareness-raising partnership with NoCD, underscoring the importance of evidence-based treatment for OCD.
The host, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist named Erin, engages with Hannah, who runs a free OCD support group in Huntersville. Through Hannah's personal narrative, the script explores the impact of OCD on daily life, emphasizing the condition's complexity with examples such as Relationship OCD, harm and sexual obsessions, and the struggle with intrusive thoughts. Hannah shares her journey from experiencing OCD symptoms in childhood to becoming an advocate for OCD awareness and support. The script concludes by promoting NoCD’s services and a book recommendation for further reading on religious OCD. It underscores the value of support groups, the nuances of therapy, and the path to managing OCD, intending to encourage listeners to seek help and find solace in shared experiences.
00:00 Raising Awareness: Understanding OCD Beyond Stereotypes
00:16 Exploring Relationship OCD: Insights and Treatment
00:34 The Power of Support Groups in Managing OCD
00:42 Meet Hannah: A Journey Through OCD and Support Group Impact
02:45 Navigating Intrusive Thoughts: Hannah's Personal Experience
03:41 The Role of ERP in Overcoming OCD
06:33 Creating a Safe Space: The Genesis of Hannah's Support Group
11:14 The Early Signs: Hannah's Childhood Encounter with OCD
13:34 The Shift to Health OCD: A New Challenge
15:40 Discovering Sexual Orientation OCD: A Personal Journey
16:03 The Spiral of Intrusive Thoughts and Seeking Help
17:02 Raising Awareness and Understanding OCD with NoCD
18:29 Exploring Various OCD Themes and Personal Experiences
20:00 Facing the Breaking Point: Overcoming the Darkest Moments
23:07 The Search for Effective Treatment and Finding Hope
25:44 Embracing Exposure Response Prevention Therapy
28:08 The Transformative Journey with NoCD Therapy
29:23 Closing Thoughts and Resources for Overcoming OCD
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Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
This episode, hosted by Erin, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and OCD Specialist, focuses on raising awareness about OCD's complexity beyond popular misconceptions. This episode provides examples of exposure response prevention exercises to help get you oriented to what ERP may look like in treatment for OCD. OCD can intensely affect one's life, using religious OCD, also known as Scrupulosity, as an example. Erin shares insights into effective treatment techniques, including Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and offers practical advice on managing OCD. The episode also introduces listeners to Rakuten for shopping deals and previews an upcoming episode featuring a special guest discussing a free OCD support group. It emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help.
00:00 Raising Awareness About OCD with NoCD
00:08 Understanding Relationship OCD
00:35 Navigating Religious OCD: Insights and Strategies
01:10 Meet Erin: Your Guide to Overcoming OCD
01:33 Spring Vibes and Healthy Eating for Busy Families
02:12 Maximizing Savings with Rakuten: A Baseball Mom's Guide
05:25 Concluding the Religious OCD Series: Empowering Strategies
12:30 Exploring Effective OCD Treatment with NoCD
26:51 Looking Ahead: Special Guests and Support Groups
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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Have you felt paranoid when wondering if having OCD is a sin? Or do you obsessively worry about committing sins? This episode will inform you about the complexities of Religious OCD. Host Erin, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in OCD, shares personal anecdotes and professional insights to explain how OCD can latch onto your faith. Exploring themes like sin, guilt, and moral judgment, the discussion demystifies how OCD weaves into religious beliefs, offering empathy and evidence-based solutions for those affected. Erin stresses OCD's medical nature, advocating for professional treatment while respecting individual faith, culminating in a powerful message of awareness, hope, and healing for the OCD community.
00:00 Introduction to OCD and Partnership with NoCD
00:16 Understanding Relationship OCD
00:35 Personal Story: High School Test Incident
01:44 Introduction to the Host and the Show
02:58 Understanding the Role of Intentions in OCD
03:31 Continuing the Conversation on Religious OCD and Sins
04:56 Understanding the Concept of Sin in OCD
06:44 Personal Story: Balancing Church and Family Commitments
08:43 Understanding the Difference Between Convictions and OCD
11:40 Partnership with NoCD: Offering Effective OCD Therapy
18:42 Understanding the Biological Basis of OCD
20:01 The Role of Faith in OCD Treatment
21:48 Reiterating the Partnership with NoCD
22:37 Conclusion: OCD is Not a Sin
23:01 Closing Remarks and Invitation for the Next Episode
✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad!
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Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Ever wondered: what is religious OCD? In this episode, you will learn about Religious OCD, also known as scrupulosity. Hosted by Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist, the session delves into how OCD can impact a person's religious and spiritual practices. When getting treatment for your religious OCD, the therapist can approach your intrusive thoughts without challenging or invalidating your religious beliefs.
Erin shares her journey as a Christian counselor and emphasizes the importance of seeking professional treatment from OCD specialists. The episode outlines the nature of religious OCD, including symptoms like intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors related to fear of committing religious or moral sins. It also covers strategies for treatment, particularly the significance of Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) and avoiding reassurance seeking. Erin concludes with personal anecdotes, emphasizing the need for empathy, understanding, and proper support in treating religious OCD. She encourages seeking evidence-based treatment through NoCD and stresses the importance of not allowing OCD to sabotage one's spiritual health or relationship with their higher power.
00:00 Introduction to OCD and Partnership with NoCD
00:50 Understanding Religious OCD
06:27 The Role of a Therapist in Treating Religious OCD
13:19 Examples of How Religious OCD Can Manifest
16:47 The Importance of Seeking Professional Help
20:04 The Impact of Religious OCD on Daily Life
27:05 Final Thoughts and Next Steps
✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad!
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Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Managing OCD: A Guide for Parents and Loved Ones
In this episode, Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist, talks about what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is, with a particular focus on how to help someone you love when they suffer from OCD. She talks about the importance of recognizing and avoiding harmful parenting habits that could reinforce the OCD cycle. Parents are advised not to feed into their child's compulsions or allow avoidance behavior. Erin emphasizes the necessity of seeking help from an OCD specialist for the most effective treatment.
As part of the discussion, she also explains how to decode the qualifications of various health professionals. Towards the end, Erin provides information about an OCD workbook she has created to help people start therapy effectively and reduce the number of needed sessions.
00:00 Introduction to OCD and Partnership with NoCD
00:16 Understanding Relationship OCD
00:36 Challenges of Parenting a Child with OCD
01:10 Meet Erin: OCD Specialist and Mental Health Counselor
01:33 How to Help Your Loved One with OCD
03:33 Understanding the Role of an OCD Specialist
03:51 The Importance of Seeing an OCD Specialist
06:03 Understanding Different Mental Health Credentials
12:17 The Role of Medication in OCD Treatment
19:43 How to Support a Loved One with OCD
20:43 Pre-Therapy Workbook for OCD
26:07 Tips for Parents of Children with OCD
39:48 Conclusion and Future Topics
✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad!
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Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Overcoming Relationship OCD: Real Love versus OCD Doubt
Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist, focuses on relationship OCD (rOCD) and how it can distort one's feelings towards their partner by infusing doubt in otherwise stressful situations. She discusses various 'what if' questions that can bring about anxiety related to OCD. She also introduces valuable tips on dealing with OCD in relationships, such as not asking for reassurance from partners and refraining from comparing one's relationship to others.
At the end of the episode, Erin announces the launch of her new OCD wellness workbook, designed to provide guidance at the onset of therapy. Lastly, Erin teases the topic for the next episode - handling a loved one or a partner or family member who is dealing with OCD.
Do you wonder if you have relationship anxiety? Take the quiz to find out! → Click here!
00:01 Introduction to Relationship OCD
00:39 Understanding Relationship OCD
02:35 Exploring Love Languages
09:29 Debunking Relationship Myths
16:21 Tips for Dealing with Relationship OCD
20:22 Introducing the OCD Wellness Workbook
22:51 Conclusion and Next Steps
➡️If you're located in North Carolina or Virginia, Book Your Consult with Erin to schedule your free 15-minute video call. 🎥 Erin is now accepting new clients for an intensive outpatient program!
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Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
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In this episode, Erin, a licensed mental health counselor and OCD specialist, takes another spin into the topic of Relationship OCD. She clears common misconceptions, defines what it truly means and explains its influence on you and your relationships. Helping you understand the involuntary, intrusive thoughts caused by this condition, Erin stresses the importance of seeking therapy and learning coping strategies. Erin's key message is that it's possible to have a healthy relationship while dealing with OCD and ends with a call to accept mental health as a part of wellbeing and seek professional guidance as a meaningful resource. The podcast is delivered in partnership with NoCD, a platform offering evidence-based treatment for OCD.
Do you wonder if you have relationship anxiety? Take the quiz to find out! → Click here!
00:01 Introduction to Relationship OCD
00:51 Understanding the Impact of Relationship OCD
01:49 The Role of OCD in Relationships
02:09 The Pink Elephant: An Analogy for OCD
03:10 The Emotional Impact of OCD
04:11 The Importance of Mindfulness in Managing OCD
06:27 True or False: Relationship OCD Scenarios
09:45 The Role of Conflict in Relationships
14:30 Understanding Relationship Imperfections
29:48 Coping Strategies for Relationship OCD
39:03 Conclusion and Future Topics
✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad!
➡️If you're located in North Carolina or Virginia, Book Your Consult with Erin to schedule your free 15-minute video call. 🎥 Erin is now accepting new clients for an intensive outpatient program!
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Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Let’s unpack the complexities of Relationship OCD to build understanding, compassion, and support for those affected by this challenging condition. Whether you're personally touched by ROCD or simply curious about the intricacies of human relationships, this episode offers valuable insights that may reshape your perspective.
In this thought-provoking episode, we talk about the world of Relationship OCD (ROCD). Join me as we seek to understand how OCD shows up in romance. This episode explores the phenomenon of Relationship OCD (ROCD), a form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts and doubts about one's romantic relationships. Hosted by Erin, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and OCD specialist, the episode delves into how ROCD manifests, its impact on relationships, and the importance of professional treatment. It shares the story of Lily and Alex, a couple navigating the challenges of ROCD, to illustrate the condition's effects and the potential for overcoming it with therapy. The episode also discusses Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) strategies, a cornerstone of OCD treatment, and introduces a partnership with NoCD to provide accessible therapy options. Additionally, Erin announces a private podcast focusing on mindfulness techniques to support mental health. The episode aims to raise awareness about ROCD, encourage seeking help, and provide a platform for further discussion on mindfulness and mental health.
Do you wonder if you have relationship anxiety? Take the quiz to find out! → Click here!
00:00 Raising Awareness: Understanding Relationship OCD
00:34 Introducing the Host and the Journey Ahead
01:57 A Deep Dive into Relationship OCD Through Lily's Story
07:50 Exploring the Realities of Relationship OCD
13:58 Effective Strategies for Overcoming Relationship OCD
19:38 Introducing the Private Podcast and Mindfulness Meditations
28:47 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps
✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad!
➡️If you're located in North Carolina or Virginia, Book Your Consult with Erin to schedule your free 15-minute video call. 🎥 Erin is now accepting new clients for an intensive outpatient program!
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Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
It's not your fault that you have OCD. Welcome back to "Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD,” where we empower you to boss up in every aspect of your life. In this episode, I’m exploring "The OCD Brain." Learn the complexities and get insights into overcoming the challenges associated with OCD.
1. Breaking the Stigma | Advocacy and Awareness:
- Exploring the importance of raising awareness about OCD and getting the right treatment.
- Encouraging open conversations about mental health.
2. The OCD Brain Explained:
- Exploring the neurobiology of OCD and how it manifests in the brain.
- Discussing the role of neurotransmitters and brain circuits in OCD symptoms.
3. Inside the Mind of OCD:
- Gain insights into the cognitive aspects of OCD.
- Discussing effective therapeutic approaches and strategies for managing OCD.
4. Neuroplasticity:
- Understanding the brain's ability to learn new skills across the lifespan.
- Highlighting the importance of lifelong learning and engagement for brain health.
Check out attention training videos like this one.
Remember that you are not alone in your journey. By understanding the intricacies of OCD and adopting effective strategies, you can boss up and take control of your life. Thank you for joining us at “Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD.” Until next time, keep bossing up!
References:
1. Suicide Risk in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Exploration of Risk Factors: A Systematic Review
2. Long durations from symptom onset to diagnosis and from diagnosis to treatment in obsessive-compulsive disorder: A retrospective self-report study
3. What Part of the Brain Deals With Anxiety? What Can Brains Affected by Anxiety Tell us?
4. Obsessive‐compulsive disorder: Etiology, neuropathology, and cognitive dysfunction
5. What Does an OCD Brain Look Like?
00:00 Introduction to OCD Awareness with NoCD
00:33 Exploring the OCD Brain: Science and Neuroplasticity
01:48 Understanding OCD: Brain Function and Cognitive Errors
05:50 The Fight or Flight Response and Its Impact
10:00 Navigating Stress with the SUD Scale
15:19 Deep Dive into the Prefrontal Cortex and Amygdala
22:15 Breaking the OCD Cycle: Techniques and Attention Training
27:12 The Power of Neuroplasticity in Overcoming OCD
29:38 Looking Ahead: Relationship OCD Series
31:06 Closing Thoughts and Resources
✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad!
➡️If you're located in North Carolina or Virginia, Book Your Consult with Erin to schedule your free 15-minute video call. 🎥 Erin is now accepting new clients for an intensive outpatient program!
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Erin Davis, OCD Therapist, helps women untangle from worry thoughts by weaving together their story into a narrative that lets them live in the present and open the door to deep love. She’s the host of, “Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD” which can be found on your favorite podcast platform. With 13+ years of experience, she has helped many women regain control over their lives. Erin blends her expertise with personalized support through therapy and relationship coaching. When not working, Erin is on the ballfield with her boys or taking her certified therapy dog, Rosie for a walk. If you're ready to invite presence, peace, & deep connection in your life, get in touch with Erin at one of the links below!