Sooo OCD Podcast
By Sooo OCD Podcast
A podcast all about living, and learning to thrive, with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Sooo OCD PodcastApr 30, 2021
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Episode 17: Getting My Covid-19 Vaccine As ERP
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.
Apr 30, 202120:58
Episode 16: A Chat with Author Meghan Newkirk
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!
Mar 26, 202142:07
Episode 15: A Chat with Jenna Overbaugh, LPC, About Learning to Thrive with OCD
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.Overbaugh and on the NOCD app. Visit NOCD on the web at www.treatmyocd.com to learn more about scheduling your first session with an OCD counselor. For more information on OCD, visit the International OCD Foundation at www.iocdf.org. As always, you can find me online at www.wendinunnery.com or on Instagram and Twitter @WendiNunnery. Thanks for listening!
Mar 12, 202155:20
Episode 14: My OCD Story with Allison Leich Hilbun
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!
To connect with Allison, please visit her website at AllisonLeich.com or on Facebook.com/LogicStrays.
To sign up for O.C.D. Mail, please visit WendiNunnery.com and scroll until you see the registration form.
To register for a Pub Chat with me, visit WendiNunnery.com/pub-chats.
To submit your own My OCD Story, send me an email at bloggeradmin@wendinunnery.com.
Thank you for listening and supporting the show!
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!
To connect with Allison, please visit her website at AllisonLeich.com or on Facebook.com/LogicStrays.
To sign up for O.C.D. Mail, please visit WendiNunnery.com and scroll until you see the registration form.
To register for a Pub Chat with me, visit WendiNunnery.com/pub-chats.
To submit your own My OCD Story, send me an email at bloggeradmin@wendinunnery.com.
Thank you for listening and supporting the show!
Feb 26, 202121:35
Episode 13: Subtypes of OCD, Part II
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!
Feb 11, 202110:03
Episode 12: An Exclusive Reading of My New Book About My Personal Struggle with OCD
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 also follow me on Instagram and Twitter @WendiNunnery for updates on my work. I love getting to know people who listen to the podcast!
Be sure to leave a review on iTunes if you enjoyed today's episode. It helps new listeners find the show.
Purchase Good Enough here: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Enough-Learning-Perfect-Sake/dp/1640605436/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=good+enough%3A+learning+to+let+go+of+perfect+for+the+sake+of+holy&qid=1587676196&sr=8-1
Visit my website at www.wendinunnery.com.
Oct 29, 202013:32
Episode 11: Subtypes of OCD, Part 1
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/
MadeofMillions.com/Conditions/Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder
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You can learn about me and my work by following me online @WendiNunnery or by visiting my website at www.wendinunnery.com.
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My book Good Enough: Learning to Let Go of Perfect for the Sake of Holy is now available for pre-order! In it, I share stories of my own struggle with OCD and how I learned to live and begin to thrive with this disorder.
Pre-order now here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/good-enough-wendi-nunnery/1136412047
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/
MadeofMillions.com/Conditions/Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder
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You can learn about me and my work by following me online @WendiNunnery or by visiting my website at www.wendinunnery.com.
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My book Good Enough: Learning to Let Go of Perfect for the Sake of Holy is now available for pre-order! In it, I share stories of my own struggle with OCD and how I learned to live and begin to thrive with this disorder.
Pre-order now here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/good-enough-wendi-nunnery/1136412047
Jul 01, 202008:31
Episode 10: OCD In A Time of Pandemic
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.
Be well, be safe, and stay at home!
Resources:
NY Times: www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/style/ocd-coronavirus-challenges.html
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.
Be well, be safe, and stay at home!
Resources:
NY Times: www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/style/ocd-coronavirus-challenges.html
Apr 22, 202013:58
Episode 9: What is Postpartum OCD?
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 Blues: Postpartum OCD by Dr. Jonathan Abramovitz
www.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/postpartum-ocd/
Intrusive Thoughts
www.intrusivethoughts.org
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 Blues: Postpartum OCD by Dr. Jonathan Abramovitz
www.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/postpartum-ocd/
Intrusive Thoughts
www.intrusivethoughts.org
Feb 26, 202013:42
Episode 8: Interview with Author Peyton Garland
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 Facebook at facebook.com/peytonmgarland and follow her on Instagram @PeytonMGarlandWrites.
You can also follow me everywhere @WendiNunnery and learn more about my work by visiting my website at www.wendinunnery.com.
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 Facebook at facebook.com/peytonmgarland and follow her on Instagram @PeytonMGarlandWrites.
You can also follow me everywhere @WendiNunnery and learn more about my work by visiting my website at www.wendinunnery.com.
Feb 12, 202043:04
Episode 7: Tips For Sharing Your OCD And How To Begin Healing, Part Two
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 this podcast has become a place of encouragement and relief for so many.
If you have ideas, thoughts, or suggestions about a potential Season Two, be sure to send me a message on Instagram @LadyNunnery. I'd love to hear from you!
For more from the Instagram account I mentioned in this episode, check out @MindOnFire_OCD. She is an incredible resource!
Thank you again for listening. I hope you enjoy this final episode of Season One! And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Lots of love,
Wendi
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 this podcast has become a place of encouragement and relief for so many.
If you have ideas, thoughts, or suggestions about a potential Season Two, be sure to send me a message on Instagram @LadyNunnery. I'd love to hear from you!
For more from the Instagram account I mentioned in this episode, check out @MindOnFire_OCD. She is an incredible resource!
Thank you again for listening. I hope you enjoy this final episode of Season One! And don't forget to share it with your friends.
Lots of love,
Wendi
Apr 19, 201918:57
Episode 6: Tips For Sharing Your OCD And How To Begin Healing
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!
From now on, updates on the show and upcoming episodes will be found on my personal Instagram account @ladynunnery. You can continue to listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, and on the website at www.soooocdpodcast.com.
Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy it.
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!
From now on, updates on the show and upcoming episodes will be found on my personal Instagram account @ladynunnery. You can continue to listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, and on the website at www.soooocdpodcast.com.
Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy it.
Mar 29, 201919:49
Episode 5: If God Can Heal Mental Illness, Why Do I Still Have OCD?
"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 say on the subject and so much I didn't cover. But I think it's a starting point for a broader conversation about the nature of OCD and our approach to it.
I'd love to hear your feedback on this episode! Don't forget to subscribe to the show and leave a review on iTunes, and be sure to follow me on Instagram @ladynunnery where I'll soon be merging the podcast account with my personal one. Updates on the show will begin @ladynunnery starting with Episode 6. As always, you will still be able to listen on the website at soooocdpodcast.com.
Thank you so much for listening! I hope you enjoy it.
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 say on the subject and so much I didn't cover. But I think it's a starting point for a broader conversation about the nature of OCD and our approach to it.
I'd love to hear your feedback on this episode! Don't forget to subscribe to the show and leave a review on iTunes, and be sure to follow me on Instagram @ladynunnery where I'll soon be merging the podcast account with my personal one. Updates on the show will begin @ladynunnery starting with Episode 6. As always, you will still be able to listen on the website at soooocdpodcast.com.
Thank you so much for listening! I hope you enjoy it.
Mar 15, 201910:28
Episode 4: A Day In The Life Of Having OCD
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 rather than how often I'm performing compulsions. Remember: Every person living with OCD is going to experience it differently. This is only one story.
Thank you for listening! Please leave a review on iTunes so others can find the show and don't forget to subscribe! You can also keep up with the show by following on Instagram @soooocdpodcast or by visiting the website at soooocdpodcast.com.
Also be sure to check out Rachel Held Evans' book Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again.
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 rather than how often I'm performing compulsions. Remember: Every person living with OCD is going to experience it differently. This is only one story.
Thank you for listening! Please leave a review on iTunes so others can find the show and don't forget to subscribe! You can also keep up with the show by following on Instagram @soooocdpodcast or by visiting the website at soooocdpodcast.com.
Also be sure to check out Rachel Held Evans' book Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again.
Mar 01, 201914:32
Episode 3: Which Came First: The Enneagram Type or The OCD?
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 episode, both secular and faith-based:
Podcasts:
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
Books:
The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson
The Essential Enneagram by David Daniels and Richard Price
The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron
The Sacred Enneagram by Chris Heuertz
The Path Between Us by Suzanne Stabile
Websites:
The Enneagram Institute (www.enneagraminstitute.com)
Your Enneagram Coach (www.yourenneagramcoach.com)
As always, follow the show on Instagram @soooocdpodcast and listen online here, on the website, or by subscribing on iTunes! To learn more, please visit www.soooocdpodcast.com.
Thanks for listening!
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 episode, both secular and faith-based:
Podcasts:
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
Books:
The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson
The Essential Enneagram by David Daniels and Richard Price
The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron
The Sacred Enneagram by Chris Heuertz
The Path Between Us by Suzanne Stabile
Websites:
The Enneagram Institute (www.enneagraminstitute.com)
Your Enneagram Coach (www.yourenneagramcoach.com)
As always, follow the show on Instagram @soooocdpodcast and listen online here, on the website, or by subscribing on iTunes! To learn more, please visit www.soooocdpodcast.com.
Thanks for listening!
Feb 15, 201923:26
Episode 2: My OCD Story
(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 way, thank you for being here.
For more information on Intrusive Thought OCD, please visit www.intrusivethoughts.org. This is an incredible resource for people with OCD and their loved ones. For general information on OCD, please visit the International OCD Foundation at www.iocdf.org.
And don't forget to subscribe on iTunes and follow along on Instagram @soooocdpodcast! Please leave a review so others can find the show. I'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode.
To learn more about my life and work, you can follow me on Instagram and Twitter @ladynunnery or visit my website at www.wendinunnery.com.
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 way, thank you for being here.
For more information on Intrusive Thought OCD, please visit www.intrusivethoughts.org. This is an incredible resource for people with OCD and their loved ones. For general information on OCD, please visit the International OCD Foundation at www.iocdf.org.
And don't forget to subscribe on iTunes and follow along on Instagram @soooocdpodcast! Please leave a review so others can find the show. I'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode.
To learn more about my life and work, you can follow me on Instagram and Twitter @ladynunnery or visit my website at www.wendinunnery.com.
Jan 30, 201921:28
Episode 1: What It's Like To Be Sooo OCD
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 show! You can also connect with me on Instagram @soooocdpodcast or on my personal account @ladynunnery. Thanks for joining me!
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 show! You can also connect with me on Instagram @soooocdpodcast or on my personal account @ladynunnery. Thanks for joining me!
Jan 11, 201915:43