In this episode, I'm joined by Alexandra Reynolds, IOCDF advocate, OCD warrior, mom, and so much more. We discuss.. - the sneaky, unconventional ways in which OCD shows up in parenthood - the difficulty of never having certainty with raising kids - the importance of self-compassion as a parent with OCD Follow Alex on Instagram @alexandraisobsessed Head to my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon! Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here. Copyright 2023 Jenna Overbaugh, LLC

In honor of my upcoming focus group, “Journaling with Jenna”, I’m giving you all 5 journaling prompts along with my thoughts and responses to each of these topics.  These journaling prompts are aimed at helping you focus on your recovery so you can say hello to being present and centered in your recovery rather than focusing on getting from one compulsion to the next. Enjoy this sneak peek into Journaling with Jenna and sign up by heading to my website or by following this link: https://lucky-water-229.myflodesk.com/ Website: www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com Instagram/TikTok: jenna.overbaugh Zach's podcast: the You Are Not Alone Podcast Remember, this post is for general educational and information purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation.  It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice.  The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis.  Consuming the content here, verbally, written, or otherwise, is at your own discretion and risk.  Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before implementing any information read here. Jenna Overbaugh and Jenna Overbaugh, LLC are not responsible for your consumption of this information.  © 2023 Jenna Overbaugh, LLC

In this episode, I talk with Social Media Manager and Instagram Marketer, Sarah, about her experience with comparison, perfectionism, and mental health as it relates to social media.  We also talk about.. - her retirement from ballet and how perfectionism and comparison still come up in social media - how to take care of your mental health while still using social media for its many advantages - other ways to tackle perfectionism, comparison, and related mental health challenges that come up both on and outside of social media platforms To learn more about Sarah, head to the links below: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SarahGav_Social Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarahgav_/ Website: www.sarahgav.com/ And be sure to my website at www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter and grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF.  Workshops available, too! Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

In this episode, I talked with Brooke Miller, a mental health/OCD advocate, registered nurse, wife, and mom who opens up about her struggles with OCD, eating disorders, panic disorder, and bipolar disorder.  We discussed...  - her experience with these comorbidities and how they presented and affected her  - why she thinks OCD was at the center and root of other diagnoses - what recovery looks like for her and how she learned to sit with discomfort and uncertainty You can learn more about Brooke and follow her on Instagram/TikTok at @brookemillermha www.smashingstigmas.com This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider. This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to treatmyocd.com, IOCDF.org,  or nami.org. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennaoverbaugh/support 

In this episode, I talk with Shannon Jackson (IG: @ahealthypush), an anxiety coach, wife, mom, and podcaster - roles she never thought she'd play due to her debilitating anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia.  In this episode, we discuss.. - her story of growing up with debilitating anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, and other difficulties that made everyday activities unbearable - examples of intense struggle including being unable to drive, difficulty going to work, and always needing to have her "safe place" - how fighting physiological symptoms of anxiety actually makes you panic more, and what to do instead - how she helps other individuals overcome panic, anxiety, and fear while navigating recovery herself You can learn more about Shannon and A Healthy Push below: "A Healthy Push" podcast - available wherever you get your podcasts www.ahealthypush.com www.instagram.com/ahealthypush This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider. This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to treatmyocd.com, IOCDF.org,  or nami.org. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennaoverbaugh/support Join me on my #14daysofmagic challenge to become your best self for 14 days - learn more at magicmind.co/14daysofmagic and use code ATHT14 for 20% off.

In this episode, I talk with Kim Vincenty, a mom, wife, advocate, speaker, and support group facilitator who has spent the past 10 years fostering community and helping families find the best resources for mental health education, intervention, and recovery.  In this episode, we discuss.. - her story of learning that her child had OCD and her experience in getting him the right treatment - what she had to learn in order to support her child with OCD while not accommodating his symptoms - the issues family members and caregivers face when their loved one with OCD does not want or is not ready for treatment  - JACK, a non-profit that Kim launched, to expand her reach and continue to be a resource to sufferers and families across the nation You can learn more about Kim and her mission and work below: https://jackmha.org/ https://www.today.com/parents/essay/exposure-therapy-ocd-mother-rcna19365 https://www.instagram.com/jack_mha/ This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider. This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to NOCD.com, IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennaoverbaugh/support

In this episode, I meet with Kelli Walker, a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and host of "Not Another Anxiety Show".  As someone who struggled with health OCD in the past, Kelli and I discussed... - the difficulties of OCD and how her symptoms had her bedridden - her experience in treatment and with ongoing recovery - her obsessions and compulsions with health OCD and anxiety, including mental compulsions and excessive Googling - encouragement and advice to help others take the leap of faith into recovery This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to NOCD.com, IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennaoverbaugh/support To learn more about Kelli's work, check out these links https://kelliwalkercoaching.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-another-anxiety-show/id1175495815

In this episode, I meet with Abby Green, a UWCPC Certified Personal and Business Coach and co-owner of the Herself Podcast and Pursuing Her Purpose, to discuss.. - what is rumination and why we feel so pulled to do it - common barriers to resisting rumination - what to do *instead of* ruminating and how to resist rumination - 3 steps/concrete takeaways regarding resisting rumination - tons of awesome examples and analogies to help you make sense of this tricky, TRICKY mental compulsion To see more from Abby, follow her on social at @abbyrosegreen @herselfpodcast @pursuingherpurpose For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennaoverbaugh/support

In this episode, I meet with Collin Strajack, otherwise known as Modern Day Overthinker.  We talk about... - examples of intrusive thoughts including those that are harm and sexual in nature - how the anxiety/ocd cycle applies directly to these examples and how it can snowball out of control over time - how OCD/anxiety can morph into different themes/content - how comorbidities like substance use and depression have complicated his recovery/where he's at now - the importance of wanting to do therapy for yourself and why it's necessary to challenge yourself to do the hard stuff To see more from Collin, check out these links: www.moderndayoverthinker.com https://linktr.ee/cstrajack For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In this episode, I meet with Dr. Jennifer Reid, otherwise known as The Reflective Doc - a psychiatrist, podcast host, and writer.  We talk about... - the basics of sleep including its importance and function - especially for those with OCD/anxiety - common difficulties that people with OCD/anxiety experience as it relates to sleep - the basics of CBT-I, an evidence based treatment for insomnia - practical tips and suggestions to getting better sleep in a way that will benefit OCD/anxiety recovery To see more from Dr. Reid, see below: https://www.thereflectivedoc.com/ Instagram: @thereflectivedoc Podcast: The Reflective Doc Podcast - https://www.thereflectivedoc.com/podcast-1 For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In this episode, I meet with Emily and Lindsay from Presently, an OCD and anxiety advocacy company that reminds us to embrace all of ourselves - the good, the bad, and the in-between.  We talk about... - their experience as sisters living with 2 different types of OCD - lessons learned from CBT/ERP that can benefit anyone - toxic positivity and the impact it has on our culture  - taboo subtypes of OCD that most people don't know about To see more from Presently, go to https://www.thinkpresently.com/ or find them on Instagram @thinkpresently For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In this episode, I talk with Ben Eckstein, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating OCD and related conditions at his private practice, Bull City Anxiety, in North Carolina.  We talk about .. - how postpartum OCD can affect dads and paternal figures, as well as other caregivers - not just moms and maternal figures - common symptom presentations for paternal figures who have OCD around their baby, child, and/or parenting - barriers that dads, paternal figures, and other caregivers face in getting treatment for OCD - how hormones, societal influences, genetics, and other environmental factors can impact OCD and the misappraisal of normal, typical intrusive experiences in parenthood You can follow/learn more about Ben and Bull City Anxiety here: https://www.instagram.com/bullcityanxiety/ https://www.bullcityanxiety.com/ For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In part one of this two-part episode, I talked about mental compulsions, the term "pure O", and more.  Specifically, I get into.. - whether the term "pure O" exists (spoiler alert: it's complicated) - difficulties associated with mental compulsions and how to address them  This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

Note: This is part 2 of a 2 part episode.  If you haven't already, go back and listen to part 1 - episode #78.  In this episode, I talk about the differences and similarities between Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).  I also review... - why I think these disorders are, ultimately, the same - how treatment may differ slightly for one vs the other - how parsing these disorders out can become an exercise in trivial distinctions - the most important thing to do with these disorders at the end of the day - regardless of which one you have For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.  It is available in and out of the United States.  NOCD accepts insurances and payment plans for self-payers. This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In this episode, I describe why things seem to get worse before they get better.  Whether you're dealing with anxiety or OCD, quitting smoking/drinking/any other bad habit, or just saying no to a toddler - you'll learn what to expect once you start to change things up.  You'll learn what an extinction burst is, how long it will last, and what it actually means for you in the long term.  This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to psychologytoday.com or nami.org.

In this episode, I describe what happens to your anxiety when you give into it with safety behaviors and compulsions/rituals.  I also go over the habituation curve, i.e. when you, instead, sit with those feelings - without engaging in safety behaviors or compulsions/rituals.  You'll see what happens to your anxiety over time in both scenarios and why you're better off biting the bullet, sticking to it, and doing the hard things vs. ritualizing.  I'll tell you what to expect so that you feel more prepared and better equipped going into your first exposure or challenging situation. This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to psychologytoday.com or nami.org. Click here for a visual of the habituation curve described in the episode: https://www.psychologytools.com/resource/habituation/

In this episode, I'll talk to you all about cognitive distortions, or thought traps/tricks that your mind is playing on you.  The good news?  We all do it!  The bad news..?  We all do it.  You'll learn why our brains play these games on us in the first place, examples of cognitive distortions, why they're so dysfunctional for you, and what you can do instead to start challenging these thoughts.  By the end of this podcast, you'll know how to come back to reality - fast, and you'll be better able to monitor your thoughts so you can start to nip them in the bud sooner rather than later. This episode is part 2 of a 2 part series.  Episode 6, part 1 covers 5 of the most common cognitive distortions.  Part 2 will cover an additional 5 commonly experienced cognitive distortions - so be sure to go back to part 1 for a recap! This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to psychologytoday.com or nami.org.