Getting Lost in Thought

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In this episode, we are going to talk about being lost in thought or getting lost in our own thoughts.  Controlling your thoughts is really important so you don’t get stuck in a loop where you are consumed fully by your own mind and thoughts. So in this...

Fear of Unwanted or Intrusive Thoughts - Pure O OCD - Pure O 

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In this episode, I am going to discuss the fear of unwanted or intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts generally fall into the following three categories: unwanted violent thoughts/images, unwanted sexual thoughts/images, and...

Fear of Stealing Something

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In this episode, I am going to discuss the fear of impulsively stealing. This fear is one common manifestation of fears related to the idea that one may impulsively snap and do something amoral or against their true nature.

So, in this episode, I am going to talk...

The Idea of Belief

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Have you ever heard the phrase “seeing isn’t believing, believing is seeing? 

And have you ever stopped to consider what that means for your own life? 

In this episode, we are going to discuss belief. Belief is one of the most fundamental components of...

Stop Trying Harder, Try DIFFERENT!

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Welcome to 2021!!!

I’d like to start off by wishing you a very happy new year! There’s no doubt that this holiday season was a bit different than most of us are used to. But I hope you still got to be with your friends & family and connect in...

What To Do When A Loved One Refuses Help & Treatment?

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One of the most difficult situations I encounter is when a family member is trying to help someone who doesn’t want help (or doesn’t think they need help). And while there might be great intentions behind trying to force a...

8 Warning Signs That Someone May Have OCD & Anxiety

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This week I am starting a new series specifically for the family and loved ones of people who struggle with OCD & Anxiety. When I look back on my own journey to recovery, I think one of the most frustrating parts is feeling isolated...

How to Maintain Internal Peace 

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In today’s episode, I discuss the importance of maintaining internal peace, specifically regarding the recent presidential election in the United States. No matter what political views you have, whether your candidate won or lost, you have the CHOICE...