{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/682b3fbcee813e8be2011cd5/682b3fd1696b5d1232d919bf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Chronically Online Nicole Rafiee Tackles OCD | Get to know OCD Ep 14","description":"<p>YouTuber Nicole Rafiee has built a community of over a million subscribers by sharing her life experiences in the only way she can: honestly and with pop-culture references galore. But when she was diagnosed with OCD in 2021, Nicole initially vowed to keep it private. In this interview, she opens up about why she decided to break her silence, the challenges of living with OCD, and how sharing her journey has helped both herself and others feel less alone.</p><p>If you or a loved one is struggling with OCD, know there is help. Visit <a href='https://learn.nocd.com/podcast'>https://learn.nocd.com/podcast</a> to learn more. <br/><br/>Show notes:<br/><br/>0:00 Intro<br/><br/>1:53 Where Nicole&apos;s passion for YouTube started <br/><br/>4:27 When Nicole found out she had OCD<br/><br/>11:05 Lack of a great portrayal of OCD in media<br/><br/>12:38 How cultural identity influenced Nicole’s OCD diagnosis <br/><br/>16:42 OCD “manifesting” worldwide issues<br/><br/>22:16 “What if” ruling Nicole’s life<br/><br/>26:00 Life post-ERP therapy<br/><br/>28:24 No compulsion is ever enough<br/><br/>31:49 Nicole&apos;s thoughts have become passing moments<br/><br/>34:09 Being open about OCD on YouTube<br/><br/>39:00 OCD mental compulsions go unnoticed by others<br/><br/>43:18 OCD will never give us the answers we want<br/><br/>43:51 Nicole’s advice for those with OCD<br/><br/>46:51 Outro </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"}