554 | OCD with ADHD: Could your anxiety be OCD? with Natalia Aíza

About this episode

This episode explores the relationship between OCD and ADHD, discussing how OCD can manifest in less obvious ways and the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment.

What is OCD, really? It's far more than the stereotypes of handwashing, tapping, or lining up your pens just right. On today's episode, Eric is joined by Natalia Aíza — a therapist, parent, writer, and co-founder of Kairos Wellness Collective — who specializes in supporting individuals and families navigating OCD and anxiety. Together, they explore how OCD can show up in less obvious ways, especially for those with ADHD. You'll hear: ✅ Why OCD is often missed or misdiagnosed in ADHD brains ✅ How intense nostalgia, perfectionism, and social media checking can all be forms of OCD ✅ The difference between typical anxiety and OCD ✅ Why intrusive thoughts don't define you ✅ How exposure response prevention (ERP) and medication can help ✅ Eric's own reflections on healing unexpected layers through EMDR and discovering his autism If you've ever felt stuck in mental loops, struggled with perfectionism, or wondered whether your patterns might be more than "just" ADHD, this episode is for you. Learn more about Natalia Aiza and Kairos Wellness Collective: 👉 Instagram: @letstalk.ocd 👉 Kairos Wellness Collective: kairoswellnesscollective.com 👉 Email: natalia@kairoswellnesscollective.com…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Tivers

Guest: Natalia Aíza

Topics covered

• OCD
• ADHD
• anxiety
• mental health
• perfectionism
• intrusive thoughts

Keywords

• OCD
• ADHD
• anxiety
• perfectionism
• intrusive thoughts
• exposure response prevention
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kairos Wellness Collective

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