Our guide today, Berkeley Runia Paulsen, shares her personal experience with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), which began after the death of her brother when she was 11 years old.

Our conversation walks through the lonely nature of OCD, common yet widely unknown obsessions and compulsions, and Berkeley's journey through various treatments, including exposure response prevention (ERP) therapy.

We also learn about the heavy impact of OCD on daily life, the importance of cultivating uncertainty over "certainty" reassurances, and how family and caregivers can offer support.

Berkeley's story highlights how a brain and a person suffering from OCD can transform through very accessible and effective treatment processes.

There is a way out and we hope Berkeley's story delivers a lot of light to many who feel trapped in the dark spiraling tunnels of real OCD.

You and Us,

We got this.

Carly Red and Dr. Skinner

Treatment Center Referenced:

https://www.ocdanxietycenters.com/

Book Referenced:

https://a.co/d/9K5NCV2

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction to Finding Noble Podcast

01:19 Berkeley's Personal Beginning with OCD

03:27 Understanding OCD Symptoms and Triggers

08:34 Exploring Common OCD Obsessions

13:09 The Impact of OCD on Daily Life

25:58 Seeking Treatment and Finding Hope

27:39 Understanding Exposure Therapy

27:58 Introduction to DBT and Its Modalities

28:51 The OCD Cycle Explained

30:18 Neuroplasticity and OCD

32:59 Personal Experiences with Exposure Therapy

33:34 Body Dysmorphic Disorder and OCD

36:01 Living with OCD: Challenges and Coping Strategies

39:20 The Importance of Comprehensive & Professional Help

50:04 Parental Guidance for Children with OCD

55:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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