CW: suicidal ideation, medical trauma, intrusive thoughts. On today’s episode, I’m sharing intimate details about the decades-long issues that made getting the Covid-19 vaccine feel impossible...and why I finally decided to get it. Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter @WendiNunnery or on my website at www.wendinunnery.com.
On today’s episode, you’re going to meet my delightful new friend, Meghan Newkirk. Meghan is an author with OCD and in our conversation she shares her personal story and the heart behind her upcoming book, Loving Naomi. To connect with Meghan, be sure to check out her website at meghannewkirkwrites.com or follow her on Instagram @MeghanNewKirkWrites. Don’t forget to leave a review of the show so new listeners can find it!
If you’ve ever wanted to be a fly on the wall for a conversation between someone with OCD and a therapist who specializes in it, this episode is for you! I’m so thankful to have Jenna Overbaugh, LPC, on the show today to chat about living with OCD, treatment options, medication, and more. When you’re done listening here, pop over to Jenna’s podcast called All the Hard Things and subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite shows! You can also connect with Jenna on her Instagram @Jenna.Overbaug...
CW: Suicide In today’s episode, I’m introducing you to my first guest in a brand new series called My OCD Story where listeners can record and send in their own experiences of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Today, you’ll hear from Allison Leich Hilbun, a senior lecturer at Vanderbilt University who first began struggling with intrusive thoughts and obsessions at the age of eight. Allison shared her experiences with much-needed transparency and I’m so grateful to have her on the show!...
In this episode, I finish up the two-part introductory series on common subtypes of OCD with a general overview of religious, relational, and sexual subtypes, as well as a discussion of my own experiences. If you want to learn more about common subtypes of OCD, please go listen to Episode 11 and check out iocdf.org and madeofmillions.com. Thank you for listening and supporting the show!
In this very special episode of the Sooo OCD Podcast, I share an exclusive excerpt from my brand new book, Good Enough: Learning to Let Go of Perfect for the Sake of Holy. In this chapter, and throughout the book, I offer detailed insight into what my own personal journey with OCD has looked like and how it has changed my faith, my marriage, the way I parent, and my life. Thank you so much for listening! I'd love for you to grab a copy of Good Enough today wherever you buy your books! You can al...
In a recent survey on Instagram, I asked you guys to let me know what you wanted to hear in future episodes. By and large, y'all requested more information on subtypes of OCD. So here we go! In this episode, I begin with three common subtypes of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Symmetry and Order, Contamination, and Harm. These are just a quick introduction and by no means comprehensive. For more information and further study, please visit the following websites: IOCDF.org OCDUK.org/OCD/Types/ Mad...
In today's episode, I talk about living with OCD in a pandemic and share tips on how to cope in healthy ways. I talk a lot about practicing what we've learned: practicing mindfulness, practicing CBT, and practicing grace for ourselves. Thank you to Laci, Peyton, and Rebekah for sending in your experiences to the show and allowing me to share them today. To keep up with the Sooo OCD Podcast and my other work, please visit www.wendinunnery.com. You can also follow me on social media @WendiNunnery....
We've heard about Postpartum Depression...but what is Postpartum OCD? In this episode, I'll share my personal story with Postpartum OCD and dig into the details of this disorder. If you're a new parent, I'd love for you to check it out and share it with your friends! For more information about me and my work, you can visit my website at www.wendinunnery.com and follow me on social media @WendiNunnery. Thanks for listening! Resources: International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) www.iocdf.org Beyond the ...
Get your ears ready, guys, because this is a good one. Today, I have my dear friend and fellow author Peyton Garland on the podcast. In this episode, we talk about everything from subtypes of OCD and how our particular obsessions manifest to what it looks like to be a Christian and have a mental illness. We discuss therapy, medication, and self-care, and I think you're going to love what Peyton has to say. Thanks for listening! If you want to know more about Peyton, you can check out her Faceboo...
On today's episode, I am finishing up a discussion I began in the previous episode about tips for sharing your OCD and how to start the healing process. If you haven't listened to Episode 6, I suggest you start there and then continue on with Episode 7. To everyone who has joined me for Season One of the Sooo OCD Podcast, I want to extend a HUGE digital hug and thank you for your support. Your messages, reviews, DMs, emails, and heart emojis mean more than I can say and it brings me joy to know ...
Are you finally ready to start talking about your OCD...but you don't know where or how to begin? This episode is for you, friends. On the final two episodes of the Sooo OCD Podcast's Season One, I'll share some of the most important tips to begin talking about your mental health struggles and where to go to look for support as you begin the healing process. If this episode is helpful or interesting to you, please be sure to share it with your friends and don't forget to leave a review on iTunes...
"If God can heal mental illness, then why do I still suffer with OCD?" It's the age-old question of why bad things happen in a world created by a good God. Even if you aren't a religious person, this question has probably plagued you, as well. And if you ARE a religious person, it has likely been even more frustrating. In this episode of The Sooo OCD Podcast, I'll attempt to tackle this question with my own thoughts on the nature of God, sin, mental illness, and healing. There is a lot more to s...
What is it like to live with OCD every day? In this episode, I walk you through a typical day in the life of having Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. For some, a typical day is filled with a variety of compulsions and high-intensity fears. For others, a typical day can be much less intensive. I often fall into the latter category because my intrusive thoughts are often only triggered by very specific things, which is why on this particular episode you'll hear me talk more about those triggers rathe...
How much do our personalities affect our OCD? And which came first: the personality type or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? In this episode, I talk about these exact questions, specifically in the context of the Enneagram. I share my Enneagram type and talk more in detail about how I came to understand the effects of my faith, my beliefs, and my personality on my OCD diagnosis. For those who are interested in learning more about the Enneagram, here is a list of the resources I mention in this epi...
(Please note: This episode requires a trigger warning. It includes detailed discussion of intrusive thoughts and suicidal ideation, as well as explicit language.) Telling our stories is not easy work, but it's some of the most important. And in this episode of Sooo OCD, I tell you mine. Beginning with my first intrusive thought, through an adverse reaction to medication, and on into motherhood, I dive deep into my own personal battle with OCD. Maybe it looks like yours. Maybe not. But, either wa...
We've all heard the phrase, "I'm sooo OCD." But what does it actually mean? And what does living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder actually look like? In the first episode of Sooo OCD, I'll tackle that very subject. Join me as I introduce the finer details of an often misunderstood disorder, and show you a glimpse of what it's like to suffer, and thrive, with a mental health issue that has given me both greater pain and greater compassion. Subscribe and leave a review so others can find the sho...
