One of our own NOCD therapists, Saraa Lee, joins us on this episode of the Get to know OCD podcast. Treating OCD from a cultural lens is one of Saraa's many specialties.

She believes our culture can shape our identities as it has hers, as well as influence how we do or don't treat OCD. In this candid interview, she opens up about her challenging upbringing and offers deep insights into her approach to helping others manage OCD. Saraa leaves no stone unturned, delivering a powerful conversation about the intersection of culture and mental health.

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro

1:19 Saraa’s own story

7:48 Why Saraa HAD to be a therapist

9:56 What Saraa has learned from being a therapist

12:26 What happens when someone resists Saraa's therapy

17:26 Creating space to be vulnerable

21:19 Not making assumptions based on culture

25:41 OCD IS treatable

27:23 Saraa’s intrusive thoughts about race

36:50 Culture and ancestry creating distrust in therapy

45:36 ERP Therapy

49:40 Existing in the vanguard

53:19 How an OCD therapist and talk therapist differ

55:50 Saraa’s message to aspiring therapists

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The harsh reality is this — OCD can't be cured. However, it can be treated and it can be managed through therapy, medications, and more. In this video, we quickly explain the most proven ways to treat OCD symptoms. It may feel like help isn't available, but believe us, there is and we explain in this video.

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro

0:37 Exposure Response Therapy

4:17 Medications

6:24 Higher Levels of Care

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Author, long-time YouTuber, peer support specialist — Chrissie Hodges is an OCD advocate in every sense of the word. She’s made advocacy her life’s work after struggling with the disorder and taboo intrusive thoughts her entire life. In this revealing interview, Chrissie gets brutally honest about OCD.

Please note: This podcast briefly mentions suicidal ideation. NOCD is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect to the Suicide & Crisis Hotline.

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro

1:32 Chrissie’s Background

2:42 If OCD Was An Animal

3:53 Treatment Doesn’t Equal Cure

6:10 Relapse Is Normal

7:27 What Chrissie Wishes She Knew 25 Years Ago

13:07 Being Open About Taboo Topics

20:17 Why Chrissie Is An OCD Advocate

22:39 Being Misdiagnosed

27:25 Why Does OCD Attack Things We Love

30:35 Why OCD Is So Real

34:09 Logic Is The Problem

37:06 ERP Is Predictable

39:44 What Chrissie Wants To Be Remembered For

40:32 How OCD Has Affected Chrissie’s Family Life

44:35 Chrissy’s Advice To Those Struggling With OCD

47:51 Taboo Intrusive Thoughts

52:22 Chrissie’s OCD Gamechangers Program

54:46 Chrissie’s Advice To Herself

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