Obsessions and Confessions

Katie O’Dunne and Cali Werner
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Explore the themes of anxiety, mental health, OCD, and the journey towards healing and finding hope. Offering insightful perspectives, the content delves into the struggles and challenges faced living with these conditions. With a focus on finding laughter and resilience amidst the difficulties through personal stories and experiences. Join this thought-provoking discussion on mental health, as it offers support and understanding to those who may be going through similar experiences. Connect with us on Instagram: @caliwerner1 and @revkrunsbeyondocd

  1. 06/14/2024

    Season Finale: Answering Your Questions

    On this final episode of Season 1, Cali and Katie answer some of the questions that you sent in. We also kept it very candid by not cutting out some of the excess dialogue to keep it loose and fun for the last episode of the season. Thank you so much for listening and we can't thank you enough for your support.

    35 min

  2. 06/06/2024

    Debunking Misconceptions About OCD and Anxiety

    In this episode, Cali and Katie reflect on their podcast journey and discuss the stigma behind OCD and anxiety. They debunk misconceptions and share personal experiences to educate listeners. They also address the difference between OCD and generalized anxiety disorder, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment. The episode ends with a message of hope and encouragement to share personal experiences to create awareness and support others.

    25 min

  3. 05/30/2024

    Living in the Gray: Accepting Uncertainty in OCD

    In this episode, Katie and Cali discuss the topic of uncertainty and its role in OCD. They explain what uncertainty means and provide examples of living with uncertainty. They emphasize the importance of embracing uncertainty and how it can lead to progress and freedom. They also share their personal experiences of navigating uncertainty in their own OCD journeys. The conversation highlights the need to differentiate between accepting uncertainty and accepting the scary thoughts as true. They discuss the challenges they faced in their early treatment days and how their understanding of uncertainty has evolved over time. They also touch on the concept of moral injury and the empathy it has cultivated in them. Overall, the episode explores the transformative power of embracing uncertainty and the resilience that comes from navigating it.

    41 min

  4. 05/17/2024

    Embracing Imperfections In Parenting

    Ericka Graham, a mother, co-founder of Project 88 and preacher at Ecclesia Houston, join Katie and Cali to discuss the intricacies of parenting. They dive into how the mental health journey in parenthood can be both terrifying, yet beautiful at the same time. As parents, the goal isn't to show children how to be perfect, but instead how to work through and embrace the imperfections as fuel towards resilience.

    51 min

  5. 05/09/2024

    Intrusive Thoughts and Overwhelming Life

    In this episode, Katie and Cali discuss the feeling of being overwhelmed and how it relates to anxiety and intrusive thoughts. They share personal experiences and analogies to illustrate the importance of not giving too much energy to intrusive thoughts and allowing them to just be. They emphasize the need to focus on behavior change and lean into discomfort in order to move forward and live a fulfilling life.

    28 min

  6. 05/02/2024

    Navigating Comparison and Body Image Struggles

    In this episode, Cali and Katie discuss their struggles with comparison, body image, and perfectionism. Along with personal stories of how they have worked through these challenges and offer insights on building confidence and self-worth, they emphasize the importance of embracing one's unique body and focusing on values rather than external appearance. They discuss the role of resilience and the power of reframing negative thoughts. Overall, the episode provides valuable takeaways on navigating body image issues and finding balance in self-perception.

    37 min

  7. 04/25/2024

    Fight or Flight - Is Your Response Making Your Anxiety Worse?

    When life makes us anxious, we often respond with urgency. We don't like feeling discomfort and so we do everything in our power to feel immediate comfort again. However, the message we send to our brain any time we try to get rid of anxiety is that we cannot handle the discomfort it brings! Instead, we should get comfortable being uncomfortable! In this episode, Katie and Cali discuss ways to build distress tolerance without feeding anxiety exactly what it wants. Tune in now!

    31 min

  8. 04/18/2024

    Navigating Anxiety and OCD Together

    Cali and Katie have their husbands as  guests this week, Tyler, and Ethan. They discuss how anxiety can impact relationships. They discuss the importance of open and honest communication, seeking outside support, and understanding each other's needs. The conversation highlights the need for grace, patience, and understanding in relationships affected by anxiety. The participants also share personal anecdotes and insights into how anxiety has made their relationships stronger. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of accepting and supporting each other through the ups and downs of mental health challenges.

    59 min
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Explore the themes of anxiety, mental health, OCD, and the journey towards healing and finding hope. Offering insightful perspectives, the content delves into the struggles and challenges faced living with these conditions. With a focus on finding laughter and resilience amidst the difficulties through personal stories and experiences. Join this thought-provoking discussion on mental health, as it offers support and understanding to those who may be going through similar experiences. Connect with us on Instagram: @caliwerner1 and @revkrunsbeyondocd

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  • Creator
    Katie O’Dunne and Cali Werner
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Katie O’Dunne and Cali Werner
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