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Dec 2024
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#209 - Managing OCD and Life's Big Chang...

Jenna Overbaugh
About this episode

I’m happy to have a special guest returning to the podcast—Grace, one of my OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint students. Grace joined us a few months ago to share her incredible journey of recovery, highlighting the challenges she faced, the tools she’s used, and the progress she’s made. Today, we’re diving into an important topic: managing OCD and life's big changes.


It’s one thing to practice recovery strategies when life feels steady, but how do you maintain progress when everything shifts? Grace has faced some significant changes recently, and her story offers valuable insights into navigating uncertainty and staying on track with recovery.


If you’re dealing with OCD and wondering how to handle life’s curveballs, this conversation is packed with relatable experiences, advice, and practical tools to help you along the way. Let’s get started!


We discuss:

  • Handling unexpected OCD manifestations

  • Maintaining progress without private therapy

  • Facing avoidance triggers

  • Embracing uncertainty


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