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Oct 19
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Swallowing OCD: Lauren’s Story of Accept...

TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast
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Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Robert James interviews former client Lauren about her intense struggle with swallowing (sensorimotor) OCD and the turning points that helped her heal. They discuss how acceptance, self-compassion, managing rumination, and small daily choices — plus professional support — led to grad ... Show More
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