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Harm OCD, Part I

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xcyts-1391993 On this week’s episode of Purely OCD, Lauren and Kelley explore harm obsessions in this multiple part series. In part 1 of the series, the two identify intrusive thoughts that commonly present for those living with this particular sub-type of OCD. First they explain what harm OCD is and how harm obsessions can be…

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Confessing as Compulsion

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6jdkt-13838d0 On this week’s episode of Purely OCD, Kelley and Lauren discuss sneaky reassurance seeking in the form of confession. First they discuss how to tell if it’s becoming a problem. Next they consider how it can show up with different themes including Relationship OCD, Sexual Orientation OCD, Religious Scrupulosity and Moral Scrupulosity. Lastly, they…

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Getting Support without Compulsing

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2442k-137978b This week on Purely OCD, Lauren and Kelley discuss how to get support from a loved one without it becoming compulsive. To start, they cover the reasons why asking for reassurance can be so problematic. Next, they discuss the “how” of asking for support without seeking reassurance. In addition, they talk about the importance…

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57: Self-Compassion Part 2

This week on the Purely OCD podcast, Lauren and Kelley continue their discussion on self-compassion and OCD recovery. They start by discussing loving-kindness meditation, and how this can support people in the practice of self-compassion. They also d…

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Episode 55: OCD and Self-Compassion, Part 2

In this episode, Kelley Franke, LMFT, and Lauren Rosen, LMFT, talk about self-compassion in OCD recovery. They define self-compassion and discuss how it can help individuals who are dealing with OCD. They also highlight ways in which this practice can tu…

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Episode 46: False Memory OCD

Episode 46 False Memory OCD In this episode of Purely OCD, Lauren Rosen, LMFT and Kelley Franke, LMFT, discuss False Memory OCD.  To begin with, they cover common obsessions and compulsions as it relates to this subtype.  They also discuss the cross over between False Memory OCD and Real Event OCD.  They answer questions from viewers about a…

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Episode 49: Mental Compulsions Part 1

Episode 49 Mental Compulsions Part 1 In today’s episode of Purely OCD, Lauren Rosen, LMFT and Kelley Franke, LMFT discuss mental compulsions. To begin with, they chat about what mental compulsions are. They then segue into what these mental behaviors can look like. They also chat about the differences between thought suppression and disengaging from…

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Episode 51: OCD Recovery and Everyday Life

In this weeks episode of Purely OCD podcast, Lauren Rosen, LMFT, and Kelley Franke, LMFT are joined by Jenna Overbaugh, LMFT to talk about how OCD recovery can benefit us beyond navigating OCD.
 
They touch on how certain topics, like navigating doubt, d…

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Episode 50: Mental Compulsions, Part 2

On today’s episode of Purely OCD Kelley Franke, LMFT, and Lauren Rosen, LMFT, pick up where they left off in their discussion of mental compulsions.They define and discuss more subtypes of mental compulsions. They also talk about helpful versus unhelpful…

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Episode 48: Substance Contamination

In today’s episode of Purely OCD, Lauren Rosen, LMFT, and Kelley Franke, LMFT, discuss obsessions related to contamination with Alcohol and Drugs. To begin with, they talk about contamination obsessions related to sobriety and fears about relapse. They a…

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