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Breaking the OCD Cycle: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts, Postpartum OCD, and Practical Coping Strategies
Manage episode 450980566 series 3371682
OCD and intrusive thoughts impact many but are often misunderstood.
Kristina Orlova, LMFT, and host of “The OCD Whisperer Podcast,” shares her personal journey and evidence-based strategies to manage OCD effectively.
From differentiating OCD from anxiety to practical tips for navigating intrusive thoughts, this episode is packed with insights to help you take control of your mental well-being.
WE TALK ABOUT:
05:00 - Kristina shares her personal journey with OCD
07:00 - The differences between generalized anxiety and OCD
13:00 - Understanding postpartum OCD
18:00 - Coping strategies for postpartum OCD
23:00 - Practical techniques to manage intrusive thoughts
27:00 - ERP (Exposure Response Prevention) and how it helps individuals confront and reduce their OCD symptoms
31:00 - How to address rumination and spiraling thoughts
39:00 - How to focus on “what is” rather than “what if” to stay present and grounded during stressful times
48:00 - Resources and support for OCD
SPONSORS:
Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Get free gifts for every purchase at the BiOptimizers Black Friday sale this November! Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for the best discount offer!
RESOURCES:
Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!
Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now!
My Amazon storefront
Kristina Orlova’s website and Instagram
International OCD Foundation’s website
LET’S CONNECT:
Shop my favorite health products
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music
314 episoder
Manage episode 450980566 series 3371682
OCD and intrusive thoughts impact many but are often misunderstood.
Kristina Orlova, LMFT, and host of “The OCD Whisperer Podcast,” shares her personal journey and evidence-based strategies to manage OCD effectively.
From differentiating OCD from anxiety to practical tips for navigating intrusive thoughts, this episode is packed with insights to help you take control of your mental well-being.
WE TALK ABOUT:
05:00 - Kristina shares her personal journey with OCD
07:00 - The differences between generalized anxiety and OCD
13:00 - Understanding postpartum OCD
18:00 - Coping strategies for postpartum OCD
23:00 - Practical techniques to manage intrusive thoughts
27:00 - ERP (Exposure Response Prevention) and how it helps individuals confront and reduce their OCD symptoms
31:00 - How to address rumination and spiraling thoughts
39:00 - How to focus on “what is” rather than “what if” to stay present and grounded during stressful times
48:00 - Resources and support for OCD
SPONSORS:
Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Get free gifts for every purchase at the BiOptimizers Black Friday sale this November! Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for the best discount offer!
RESOURCES:
Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!
Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now!
My Amazon storefront
Kristina Orlova’s website and Instagram
International OCD Foundation’s website
LET’S CONNECT:
Shop my favorite health products
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music
314 episoder
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