{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/682b3fbcee813e8be2011cd5/682b3fd0bc0e7581521886f3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Compassion and Acceptance: A Therapist’s Journey Through OCD Recovery","description":"<p>On this episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast, Patrick McGrath sits down with Jonny Say, a London-based therapist whose personal experience with OCD spans over 30 years. From childhood panic attacks to intrusive thoughts and existential struggles, Jonny shares how these challenges shaped his journey to becoming a therapist and advocate.<br/><br/>Now part of the Integrative Center for OCD Therapy, Jonny dives into the nuances of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), compassion-focused approaches, and the critical role of values-based living in recovery. He reflects on the grief of time lost to OCD, the challenge of breaking free from rumination, and the importance of fostering self-compassion in the healing process.<br/><br/>Need help treating OCD? We can help. Visit us at https://learn.nocd.com/podcast to book a free 15-minute consultation with one of our experts.<br/><br/>Show notes:<br/>0:00 Intro<br/><br/>1:30 Jonny’s background<br/><br/>2:31 The use of mindfulness in therapy<br/><br/>4:52 What is ACT therapy?<br/><br/>10:46 The importance of compassion <br/><br/>13:20 Fear of being around others with OCD<br/><br/>14:51 Emotions beyond anxiety or distress <br/><br/>19:43 Sticking with ERP and other treatments<br/><br/>21:41 Functional analytical psychotherapy <br/><br/>23:06 Using lived experience when treating others<br/><br/>25:12 “I have a little OCD too”<br/><br/>28:36 Triggering OCD during therapy?<br/><br/>33:08 Dealing with the regret of “lost” years to OCD<br/><br/>36:55 If OCD was an ice cream flavor<br/><br/>37:42 How OCD interferes with making choices<br/><br/>39:16 Phrases that OCD loves<br/><br/>40:50 Jonny’s advice to others <br/><br/>42:07 Not all treatments are created equal <br/><br/>44:18 Jonny’s career 25 years from now</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"}