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When Worry Takes Over: OCD and Intrusive Thoughts in Motherhood with Dr. Jenny Yip

September 24, 2024 • Episode 116

Many new moms are impacted by OCD and intrusive thoughts - and yet education surrounding these experiences is nearly non-exisitent. Psychologist and author Dr. Jenny Yip is discussing what it looks like to experience intrusive thoughts and how moms can seek help to move forward.

Dr. Jenny Yip and I talk about:

Her personal experience with OCD growing up
What obsessions and compulsions with OCD can look like
Types of intrusive thoughts new mothers experience
Evidence-based strategies to address OCD
The importance of self-maitenence and boundaries

A little about our guest:
Dr. Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP, is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, author, and speaker with over two decades of experience in treating severe OCD and anxiety disorders. Inspired by her personal struggles with OCD, Dr. Yip has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families overcome mental health challenges. A nationally recognized expert, Dr. Yip developed the Family Systems Based Strategic CBT and has been featured in various media outlets. She co-hosts the Stress Less Life Podcast and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the USC Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Yip is also a Board Certified Behavioral & Cognitive Psychologist and actively participates in numerous professional boards and committees aimed at improving mental wellness. Dr. Yip’s pioneering work includes founding the Renewed Freedom Center in Los Angeles in 2008, which offers advanced treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders, and establishing the Little Thinkers Center in 2016, which helps children develop critical and creative thinking skills to overcome academic challenges. Her previous book, “Productive, Successful has been widely acclaimed for its practical approach to managing anxiety.

To connect with Dr. Jenny Yip, follow her on Instagram @drjennyyip or visit her website www.dryip.com. You can also check out her new book Hello Baby Goodbye, Intrusive Thoughts: Stop the Spiral of Anxiety and OCD to Reclaim Wellness on Your Motherhood Journey.

Other resources mentioned in the episode:
https://iocdf.org
https://adaa.org

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