{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/682b3fbcee813e8be2011cd5/682b3fd2696b5d1232d919e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"OCD, Uncertainty, And Finding Happiness In Life’s Hard Stuff | Get to know OCD Ep 29","description":"<p>Living in the face of uncertainty is no small feat — especially when navigating life with a chronic condition or OCD. Dr. Ashley Smith, a psychologist and author of <em>The Way I See It: A Psychologist’s Guide to a Happier Life</em>, knows this journey intimately. In this episode of <em>Get to Know OCD</em>, she shares how she turned her own uncertain experience with vision loss into a powerful lesson in resilience and acceptance.</p><p>Through her blend of professional expertise and personal insight, Ashley explores the science of happiness, the myth of toxic positivity, and why understanding your mind’s quirks is a key to thriving. If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-doubt because of OCD or another condition, Ashley’s perspective will inspire you to embrace the hard stuff and find joy along the way.</p><p>Need help with OCD and the uncertainty it creates in your life? We’re here to help. Visit us at  https://learn.nocd.com/podcast to learn about our best-in-care treatment options. <br/><br/>Show notes:<br/>0:00 Intro<br/><br/>2:02 Ashley’s background<br/><br/>5:53 What is happiness <br/><br/>10:16 Patrick gets personal too<br/><br/>13:23 Nothing is good or bad<br/><br/>15:10 Accepting thoughts, images, and urges<br/><br/>18:26 A thought is not a fact<br/><br/>21:20 What “I feel like” actually means <br/><br/>24:46 Ashley’s book<br/><br/>27:42 Misconceptions around happiness <br/><br/>29:01 The importance of sleep<br/><br/>30:00 Overactive nervous system<br/><br/>34:47 Are we overworked in the United States?<br/><br/>39:40 What Ashley wants people to get out of the book<br/><br/>40:48 It’s not your fault<br/><br/>44:28 What’s next for Ashley<br/><br/>48:37 How to get more from Ashley</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"}