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In this episode, I talk about perinatal OCD, when obsessions and compulsions take place during the perinatal period. I also discuss … 🚧 Take the FREE quiz – “What’s Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?”: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👏 Get your free 40 minute video on “5 Must Know Strategies for Handling Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts”: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💪 Overcome […]

Episode #166 – When Expecting Brings Anxiety: A Deep Dive into Perinatal OCD

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In this episode, I talk about the Yerkes-Dodson curve and how we can use it to understand the relationship between anxiety, stress, and performance. I also discuss … 🚧 Take the FREE quiz – “What’s Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?”: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👏 Get your free 40 minute video on “5 Must Know Strategies for Handling Anxiety […]

Episode #165 – Peak Performance or Panic? Understanding Anxiety through the Yerkes-Dodson Curve

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often shrouded in stigma, particularly when it involves taboo thoughts. As a therapist specializing in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I understand the profound impact this stigma can have on those struggling with OCD. This blog delves into the nature of OCD stigma and how […]

Breaking the Stigma: Understanding and Overcoming OCD with Taboo Thoughts

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In this episode, I talk about the relevance of an extinction burst in OCD and anxiety recovery. I also discuss … 🚧 Take the FREE quiz – “What’s Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?”: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👏 Get your free 40 minute video on “5 Must Know Strategies for Handling Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts”: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💪 Overcome OCD/anxiety […]

Existential OCD, a challenging aspect of obsessive-compulsive disorder, often leaves individuals grappling with profound questions about life, death, and existence. As a therapist specializing in exposure and response prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I aim to shed light on evidence-based strategies to manage this form of OCD. Understanding Existential OCD and ERP […]

Navigating Existential OCD: A Guide to Exposure and Response Prevention Techniques

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In this episode, I talk about why talk therapy isn’t helpful for OCD and anxiety. I also discuss … 💪 Overcome OCD/anxiety once and for all – with or without a therapist – with The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚧 Take the FREE quiz – “What’s Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?”: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👏 Get your […]

Episode #163 – The Hidden Challenges: Why OCD and Anxiety Need More Than Talk Therapy

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When one thinks of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the immediate image might be of repeated handwashing or checking rituals. However, OCD has a subtler, often overlooked facet: mental compulsions. These internal compulsions can be just as distressing, and understanding them is crucial for comprehensive OCD care. Mental Compulsions: The Unseen Rituals Unlike the overt behaviors commonly associated […]

New Year, New Fears? Navigating OCD in Resolution Season In this episode, I touch on the allure of New Year’s resolutions and the pressures they can bring, particularly when you have OCD and anxiety. I discuss … ⁠Check out The OCD & Anxiety Recovery Blueprint HERE!⁠ 🚧 Take the FREE quiz – “What’s Your OCD/Anxiety […]

Episode #162 – New Year, New Fears? Navigating OCD in Resolution Season

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The journey into motherhood, while beautiful, comes with its set of unique challenges. One such lesser-discussed challenge is Postpartum OCD. As you navigate this new chapter, understanding the intricacies of this condition becomes pivotal. Postpartum OCD: Beyond the Typical “Baby Blues” Many new mothers experience mood fluctuations, often dubbed the “baby blues”. However, Postpartum OCD, an […]

Navigating the Complexities of Postpartum OCD

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