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Ally Kristan shares her experiences living with OCD, challenging misconceptions and exploring themes of control and self-compassion.

Patreon/Supercast Special Release – Bonus – Living Beyond the OCD Loop with Ally Kristan (302) This is a sneak peek of our episode with Ally Kristan, and part two of our three part series on OCD – available only on our Premium Supercast and Patreon platforms. For as little as $5/month you can have access to special releases like this one, first-to-know about upcoming events and discounts and an ad-free feed. Click here to join & finish the episode!! What is OCD really like beyond the stereotypes? In part two of our three part series on deepening the understanding OCD, Marine biologist and author Ally Kristan shares her lifelong experience living with OCD, challenging common misconceptions that reduce the disorder to cleanliness or organization. Ally discusses the intrusive thoughts, compulsions, shame, and relentless search for certainty that characterize OCD, as well as the relief of finally receiving a diagnosis and effective support. Together, Ally and Dr. Ann Kelley explore themes of control, uncertainty, mindfulness, relationships, self-compassion, and how healing can come from understanding—not fighting—the parts of ourselves that struggle. The episode offers an…

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Hosts: Sue Marriott LCSW, Ann Kelley PhD

Guest: Ally Kristan

Topics covered

• OCD
• mental health
• self-compassion
• mindfulness
• relationships
• intrusive thoughts

Keywords

• OCD
• mental health
• diagnosis
• compulsions
• intrusive thoughts
• self-compassion
• mindfulness

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