{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/682b3fbcee813e8be2011cd5/682b3fce696b5d1232d918d4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Healing OCD: The Power of Compassion Over Criticism","description":"<p>You do NOT have to beat yourself up for having OCD. In fact, according to therapist and anxiety expert Kimberly Quinlan, self-compassion — not self-punishment — is the real path to healing. Kim, who has literally written the book on compassion, knows firsthand how powerful kindness can be in breaking the relentless cycle of compulsions, fear, and doubt. In this episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast, Kim draws on her personal journey through eating disorder recovery and her work with OCD clients to show why you don’t have to be your own worst critic. If you’ve ever struggled with self-blame, Kim’s message of compassion is sure to resonate.</p><p><br/></p><p>Show notes:<br/>0:00 Intro<br/><br/>1:42 Kim’s background<br/><br/>4:46 Overlap between anxiety and eating disorders<br/><br/>7:42 Self-compassion for OCD recovery<br/><br/>10:14 The power of compassion when dealing with other disorders<br/><br/>13:53 Kim’s definition of self compassion<br/><br/>16:39 The biggest roadblock to self-compassion<br/><br/>22:43 Can self-compassion become a compulsion? <br/><br/>25:51 The role mindfulness plays in treatment <br/><br/>29:50 Why Kim bought herself a van<br/><br/>33:19 Letting loved ones suffer<br/><br/>38:15 Advice for parents<br/><br/>41:54 Did DSM get the definition of OCD wrong?<br/><br/>44:11 How Kim practices what she preaches <br/><br/>46:06 Taking the first step to get help </p><p><br/></p><p>Follow us on social media:<br/><br/>https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/<br/><br/>https://twitter.com/treatmyocd<br/><br/>https://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd</p>","author_name":"NOCD"}