A Mental Health and Wellbeing Podcast - CBT | EMDR and beyond

Welcome back — I’m Jaime, an ERP therapist specializing in CBT and EMDR. This is video 7 in our ongoing series on OCD treatment, and today we’re diving deeper into the cycle that keeps OCD going — and how you can begin to shift it with compassion, clarity, and courage.OCD isn’t just about intrusive thoughts. It’s about how we interpret those thoughts, the meaning we assign to them, and the responses we use to feel better — responses that often bring short-term relief and long-term reinforcement.💬 In this video, we explore:• The full OCD cycle: intrusion → meaning → interpretation → response• Why intrusions can be thoughts, images, sensations, emotions, or urges• How compulsions like checking, washing, avoiding, and mental rituals keep the cycle alive• The role of mental compulsions — including mantras, prayers, and thought replacement — and how they reinforce distress• How ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) helps you face discomfort and build emotional resilience• Why your survival strategies deserve compassion — and how you can begin to let go of them• Reflective exercises to help you identify your patterns and prepare for changeThis is a trauma-informed, strengths-based invitation to understand your OCD more clearly — and to begin responding in ways that support long-term healing. You’re not broken. You’re learning. And your brain can change.🧠 Recovery begins when we stop trying to escape discomfort — and start trusting that we can face it.#OCDRecovery #ERPtherapy #CBTforOCD #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #MentalHealthSupport #OCDCycle #IntrusiveThoughts #Compulsions #MentalCompulsions #TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealthEducation #YouAreNotBroken #OCDAwareness #CompassionateTherapy #FeelToHeal #HealingWithERP #OCDHelp #OCDTreatmentSeries
 
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When we talk about OCD, the focus is often on intrusive thoughts. But that’s only part of the picture.In this compassionate, trauma-informed video, I explore the full spectrum of OCD intrusions — including emotions, physical sensations, and urges — and why they matter just as much as thoughts. If you’ve ever felt overwhelming guilt, anxiety, or a strange physical sensation and wondered, “What does this mean?” — you’re not alone.💡 You’ll learn:• Why intrusions aren’t just mental• How guilt, shame, and physical sensations can trigger compulsions• What the OCD cycle looks like beyond thoughts• How ERP applies to emotions, urges, and sensations• Why you’re not broken — and how language can help you healThis is a gentle invitation to reframe your experience and reconnect with your strength. You’re not doing OCD wrong. You’re learning to respond differently — and that’s powerful.🧠 Recovery isn’t about eliminating what you feel — it’s about learning that you’re safe to feel it.#OCDRecovery #ERPtherapy #IntrusiveFeelings #MentalHealthSupport #CBTforOCD #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #SensoryIntrusions #EmotionalIntrusions #OCDHelp #TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealthEducation #YouAreNotBroken #OCDAwareness #CompassionateTherapy #FeelToHeal

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If you’ve ever said, “I just want to get rid of these thoughts,” you’re not alone. But what if the thoughts themselves aren’t the real problem?In this video, we unpack one of the most common misconceptions in OCD recovery: the belief that eliminating intrusive thoughts is the goal. Using relatable examples and evidence-based insights from ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), we explore:🔹 Why pop-up thoughts are automatic🔹 How trying to control your thoughts backfires🔹 The difference between spontaneous vs. response thoughts🔹 What recovery really looks like — and how to get thereThis is a gentle, trauma-informed guide to shifting your relationship with intrusive thoughts. Whether you're navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone who is, this video offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools for change.🧠 Recovery isn’t about thought elimination — it’s about response transformation.#OCDRecovery #ERPtherapy #IntrusiveThoughts #MentalHealthAwareness #CBTforOCD #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ThoughtsAreNotFacts #ExposureResponsePrevention #OCDSupport #MentalHealthEducation #TraumaInformedCare #LetGoOfControl #OCDHelp #MindfulnessForOCD #OCDTherapist📢 Please subscribe, leave a comment, share the video!🔗 You can also find us on:
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The silence ends here. 🗣️
Despite an estimated 149 million men worldwide experiencing sexual violence, it remains one of the least discussed topics in mental health and criminal justice. In today’s episode, Jaime breaks down the staggering statistics, the reality of the "freeze" response, and why the system often fails male survivors.
Whether you are a survivor, a friend, or a professional, this video is designed to validate your experience and provide a clear path toward healing. 🤝
📍 What We Cover Today:
The Data: Why reporting rates in the UK and US are dangerously low. 📉

The Myth vs. Reality: 63% of perpetrators are not strangers—they are people known to the victim.

The System: Why only 2.7% of recorded rapes in the UK result in charges and how to navigate the justice system.

The Physical Toll: Understanding the link between trauma, chronic pain, and sexual dysfunction. 🩹

The Path Forward: How Trauma-Focused CBT and EMDR can help you reclaim your life.

🕒 Timestamps for Support:0:00 - Breaking the Silence on Male Rape1:12 - UK & US Statistics: The Scale of the Issue2:45 - Why Men Don’t Report (Shame & Systemic Bias)4:15 - Identifying the Perpetrators: Shattering Stereotypes6:02 - Normalizing the "Freeze" Response 🧠7:50 - The Impact: PTSD, Chronic Pain, and Health9:30 - How to Find Compassionate Help & Therapy

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Welcome to The Online Therapy Clinic. I’m Jaime — CBT & ERP therapist, EMDR practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor. In this video, we’re talking about habituation — the process of getting used to anxiety by staying with it, not running from it.🧠 Imagine standing on a bungee platform. Your heart races. You back out. Relief hits.But what happens when you repeat that pattern ten times?👉 The fear grows stronger.👉 The anxiety feels harder to face.👉 Your brain learns: “This is too much.”Now imagine you jump. You survive. You jump again. And again.By the tenth jump, you’re not terrified — you’re calm. Maybe even exhilarated.That’s habituation. That’s ERP therapy. That’s how recovery begins.💬 In this video, I’ll guide you through:• Why avoidance feels good short-term but keeps OCD alive• How habituation rewires your brain through repetition and courage• What it means to be willing — not fearless — in the face of discomfort• Why this approach works, even when it’s hard✨ This isn’t about pushing through pain. It’s about learning that you can survive it.And over time, you’ll feel less anxious. Less stuck. More free.🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel and help others find this content. Your engagement helps the algorithm reach more people who need this support.👇 Watch now and take the leap. You’re ready.#OCDRecovery #Habituation #ERP #CBTTherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #OCDHelp #ExposureTherapy #OnlineTherapy #TheOnlineTherapyClinic #JaimeTherapist #BreakTheCycle #LiveWithOCD #FeelTheFear #BungeeJumpYourBrain📢 Please subscribe, leave a comment, share the video!🔗 You can also find us on:
📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@The.Online.Therapy.Clinic📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.online.therapy.clinic/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theonlinetherapyclinicuk🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Xz3zGVxfDLgidN8Vboko0🗓️ You can book an #ERPTherapist today!!👉 https://online-cbt.com/online-therapy-bookings-cbt-emdr/Jaime G. MirallesDirector and FounderThe Online Therapy Clinic