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I'm Jenna Overbaugh, a licensed therapist who's been working with people who have OCD/anxiety since 2008. I am all about helping you get your life back so OCD and fear no longer keep you feeling so small. Follow along for tons of resources, guidance, and encouragement to do ALL THE HARD THINGS!

Website: www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com (free newsletter + workshops)
Instagram: jenna.overbaugh

Disclaimer: Please note that the information/resources offered on this podcast is not, nor is it intended to be, therapy or a replacement for therapy. It does not constitute a client/therapist relationship.

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I'm Jenna Overbaugh, a licensed therapist who's been working with people who have OCD/anxiety since 2008. I am all about helping you get your life back so OCD and fear no longer keep you feeling so small. Follow along for tons of resources, guidance, and encouragement to do ALL THE HARD THINGS!

Website: www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com (free newsletter + workshops)
Instagram: jenna.overbaugh

Disclaimer: Please note that the information/resources offered on this podcast is not, nor is it intended to be, therapy or a replacement for therapy. It does not constitute a client/therapist relationship.

    #182 - Summertime Struggles Managing Anxiety With More Kid Time

    #182 - Summertime Struggles Managing Anxiety With More Kid Time

    If you are reading this, chances are you are a parent, whether you are a new parent, you've been at this for several years, or you are thinking about starting a family in the future, the summer season can really challenge us to balance professional aspirations with family responsibilities.  Summertime can be challenging, especially if you already have anxiety or obsessions or compulsions around your kids. Let’s talk about the summertime struggles managing anxiety with more kid time.




    Today I'm sharing:


    My Personal Experience Managing Anxiety With More Kid Time
    The Unique Struggles of Parents with Anxiety
    Confronting the Myth of Constant Entertainment
    Strategies for Managing Parental Anxiety




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    DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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    • 22 min
    #181 - Beating Summer Social Anxiety: Strategies and Solutions

    #181 - Beating Summer Social Anxiety: Strategies and Solutions

    Today, we're getting into a topic that's especially important as the weather warms: the various ways that anxiety can manifest during the summer months. This June, we’re uncovering the sneaky ways summer social anxiety, along with obsessions and compulsions, tend to surface with the rise in temperature. It’s a conversation we need to have, ensuring that hopefully, the rest of our summer is as enjoyable as possible.



    Today I'm sharing:


    Why social anxiety can spike in the summer
    My personal battle with social anxiety
    How you may unintentionally be reinforcing your anxiety
    The predictable cycle anxiety follows
    Strategies for overcoming social anxiety




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    💪 Ready to conquer OCD/anxiety? Explore The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint - with or without a therapist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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    • 27 min
    #180 - How to Unhook From Worry and Rumination

    #180 - How to Unhook From Worry and Rumination

    In this episode, I talk about worry, rumination, and mental compulsions in anxiety and OCD. I also discuss..




    how to tell if you're engaging in worry or rumination
    the difference between mental compulsions and actual problem solving
    key issues clients and students often overlook when trying to resist rumination
    how to unhook from thoughts and refuse to answer anxiety's questions



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    🧠 Start your transformation today with the Mental Compulsion Mini Course referenced in this episode:
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    💪 Ready to conquer OCD/anxiety? Explore The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint - with or without a therapist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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    • 18 min
    #179 - How to Overcome Real Event OCD

    #179 - How to Overcome Real Event OCD

    In this episode, I talk about real event OCD and when you're anxious about something that actually happened. I also talk about..




    false memory OCD
    cognitive errors our brains make in an effort to make sense of the world around us
    the importance of problem solving, self-compassion, and acceptance
    examples I've worked with in the past



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    💪 Ready to conquer OCD/anxiety? Explore The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint - with or without a therapist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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    • 15 min
    #178 - How You CAN Accept That "Unacceptable" Intrusive Thought

    #178 - How You CAN Accept That "Unacceptable" Intrusive Thought

    In this episode, I dig into one of the most difficult concepts for people who have OCD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts - acceptance. I talk about..




    why acceptance is so hard
    why lack of acceptance in the first place is actually the problem
    4 solutions to any problem - from dialectical behavioral therapy
    how to start implementing practical steps so you can feel more accepting and more freedom



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    💪 Ready to conquer OCD/anxiety? Explore The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint - with or without a therapist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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    • 13 min
    #177 - What You're Missing from Anxiety Recovery

    #177 - What You're Missing from Anxiety Recovery

    In this episode, I talk about what most people are missing from their anxiety and OCD recovery - implementing the dang work. I talk about..




    why it feels like you're constantly spinning your wheels despite working so hard
    what you need to be doing instead
    how to make sure you're implementing strategies versus just learning about them (and learning.. and learning)



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    💪 Ready to conquer OCD/anxiety? Explore The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint - with or without a therapist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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    • 13 min

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