OCD is a complex mental health condition that is often misunderstood. Many people have misconceptions about it, perceiving it as mere cleanliness or eccentric behavior rather than a genuine psychiatric disorder. This lack of awareness contributes to the stigma surrounding OCD even in most aspects of life.
In Episode 88, I speak to Rev. Katie O’Dunne founder of Faith & Mental Health Integrative Services, an organization helping individuals with OCD and related disorders live into their faith traditions as they navigate evidence-based treatment about faith and OCD.
In Episode 88, Rev. Katie O’Dunne shares:
- Her journey from division one athlete in high school to becoming a Reverend
- The meaning of OCD and how it manifests under the realm of anxiety
- How OCD can creep into the church unknowingly
- How to support individuals struggling with OCD
Quotes
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“OCD is ego-dystonic, it’s not logical, it opposes the things that we care so deeply about.”
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“When I got better, I didn’t want to be quiet about my story anymore.”
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“OCD is absolutely debilitating with obsessions that oppose everything someone believes.”
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“You’re doing the very thing that makes you most uncomfortable and most anxious and then you’re prevented from doing the very thing that makes you feel better.”
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“The core of treatment is really about embracing uncertainty.”
Episode Resources
Connect with Rev. Katie O’Dunn
Website: revkatieodunne.com
Socials: Instagram
Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
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