173. How long does OCD RECOVERY take? The 4 to 8 month roadmap EXPLAINED!
About this episode
Kristina Orlova and Dr. Marisa Mazza discuss the role of values and committed action in OCD recovery, emphasizing the impact of perfectionism and the importance of the '60-70% Rule'.
Is Perfectionism Hijacking Your Values? 🧠 In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, PsyD. Together, they explore the final pieces of the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) puzzle: values and committed action, and how to integrate these tools into a long-term recovery journey. Dr. Mazza opens up about: • The critical difference between "Values" (directions) and "Goals" (destinations) • How perfectionism can turn your guiding principles into rigid, impossible rules • The "60–70% Rule"—why aiming for "good enough" is the secret to avoiding burnout • A breakdown of the 6 core processes of ACT: Presence, Values, Committed Action, Self-as-Context, Defusion, and Willingness Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone, this episode offers a clear, compassionate roadmap for moving away from a life ruled by fear and toward a life led by what truly matters to you. 📲 About Marisa Mazza (guest): • PsyD, a faculty member of the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute, author of The ACT Workbook for OCD • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmazza/ • Web Page: https://www.choicetherapy.net/team ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] –…
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