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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendi087/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendi087/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendi087/support

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 [email protected]. Thank you for listening and supporting the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendi087/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendi087/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendi087/support

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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can learn about me and my work by following me online @WendiNunnery or by visiting my website at www.wendinunnery.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/good-enough-wendi-nunnery/1136412047 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendi087/support

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: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/style/ocd-coronavirus-challenges.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendi087/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendi087/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendi087/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendi087/support