Had the honor of being a guest on the Pete vs Anxiety Podcast, and I'm thrilled to share this powerful conversation with you! Host Pete and I dive deep into the unique ways OCD shows up for high-achieving women—and why traditional anxiety advice often misses the mark. 💜 If you've ever been told "it's just stress" when you know it's something more, or if you've struggled for years without getting real help for your intrusive thoughts, this episode will validate your experience and give you hope! 🎯 What You'll Discover: Why OCD Gets Misdiagnosed:🔹 The sneaky ways OCD shows up that therapists often miss [00:05:00]🔸 Why women are told "it's just stress" when it's actually OCD [00:03:00]🔹 The difference between anxiety and OCD (and why it matters!) [00:08:00] The Narcissism Fear Trap:🔸 Why thoughtful, kind women worry they're narcissists [00:15:00]🔹 How OCD attacks what you value most in the sneakiest ways [00:18:00]🔸 The difference between narcissistic behavior and OCD intrusive thoughts [00:20:00] Real Talk About Treatment:🔹 Why "Dr. Google" makes OCD worse, not better [00:12:00]🔸 The exposure therapy approach that actually works [00:25:00]🔹 How to support someone with OCD (without giving reassurance) [00:35:00] 💡 Powerful Moments from This Episode: The homeless man analogy that perfectly explains intrusive thoughts [00:22:00] Why your fear of being a narcissist is actually proof you're NOT one [00:16:00] The average 10-14 year delay before people get proper OCD treatment [00:10:00] How OCD is a belief disorder, not just an anxiety disorder [00:06:00] 🙏 HUGE THANK YOU TO PETE VS ANXIETY! This episode originally aired on the Pete vs Anxiety Podcast, hosted by the amazing Pete who's on a mission to break the stigma around mental health. Pete creates a safe space for real, raw conversations about anxiety, depression, and everything in between. If you loved this episode, please:👉 Subscribe to Pete vs Anxiety Podcast on all platforms👉 Follow Pete on social media @petevs.anxiety👉 Check out his other incredible episodes with mental health experts and real people sharing their stories Pete's tagline says it all: "Don't ask how your day is, ask how your mental health is today." 💙 🔥 READY TO GET REAL HELP FOR YOUR OCD? Tired of being told "it's just stress" when you know it's more? My exclusive OCD Intensives program is designed specifically for high-achieving women who need specialized OCD treatment, not generic anxiety advice. If you're: Struggling with intrusive thoughts that therapists don't understand Worried you might be a narcissist (even though you're clearly not) Tired of Googling symptoms and making things worse Ready for treatment that actually addresses OCD, not just anxiety My OCD Intensives program will give you the specialized help you've been searching for. In just 3 weeks, you'll learn: How to identify OCD thoughts vs. anxiety thoughts Exposure techniques specifically designed for your OCD subtype How to stop compulsions (including mental ones therapists miss) The difference between helpful self-reflection and OCD rumination SPOTS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED! I only accept ONE woman per month into this transformative program. 👉 VIEW PROGRAM DETAILS & APPLY NOW 💪 SUPPORT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH JOURNEY Managing OCD takes mental and physical energy. I personally use Core Nutritionals supplements to support my nervous system and mental clarity during challenging moments. Their science-backed formulations help me stay grounded and focused. Use my code "ERIN" for 15% off your first order. 👉 Shop Core Nutritionals Affiliate link - I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use my code! Thank you to Pete for having me on his show and for doing such important work in the mental health space. And thank you for listening—you deserve specialized help that actually understands OCD! 💜 #OCD #anxiety #mentalhealth #intrusivetoughts #relationshipOCD #narcissism #therapy #mentalhealthpodcast #petevsanxiet