Mystina: Showing yourself kindness while navigating SO/ROCD

Hey everyone, it’s Erica here!About 3 years ago, I went to my first OCD conference hosted by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). I heard a ton of inspiring stories there and also met lots of great people, including Molly, who is one of the co-founders of Not Alone Notes, a non-profit that literally does exactly what their name says - it helps people not feel alone. In this episode, I chat with Molly and Not Alone Notes’ other cofounder, Morgan, about how the organization came to be and their own personal journeys with OCD. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Not Alone Notes here: www.instagram.com/notalonenotesGet your own note here: https://notalonenotes.org/Follow the Just Say Maybe Podcast IG here: www.instagram.com/justsaymaybepodcastDisclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek professional help from a licensed clinician or therapist.

Hey everyone, it’s Erica. A few months ago, I was scrolling through reels on Instagram, when I came across Louann’s page, which is called @themarionnettepianist. Louann is diagnosed with mitochondrial myopathy, a disease that can cause severe muscle weakness. She is also diagnosed with epilepsy. However, she is more importantly a board-certified neurologist and a talented classical pianist. On Louann’s feed, what instantly caught my eye were the two intricate harnesses supporting her forearms to play piano. As someone who grew up classically trained in piano and also majored in music, I was really intrigued by her setup, and wanted to chat with her more about it. In this episode, we talk a lot about our favorite composers, the accommodations Louann has had to make for her work and her music, and her incredible sense of resilience through it all. I really enjoyed listening to Louann’s story, and hope you will too. Follow Louann and her music here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCvxsVb5YnMuBoF1-BobVXgA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarionettepianistFollow the Just Say Maybe Podcast IG here: www.instagram.com/justsaymaybepodcastDisclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek professional help from a licensed clinician or therapist.

Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Just Say Maybe Podcast!Today, I’m talking to Mystina Sol, a musician, songstress, and someone who has gone through and overcome what we call "Pure O," or, obsessions with internal compulsions. In this episode, we talk about Mystina's experiences with Sexual Orientation OCD, Relationship OCD, ADHD, and finally showing herself compassion.Follow Mystina and her music here: www.instagram.com/mystinasolFollow the Just Say Maybe Podcast IG here: www.instagram.com/justsaymaybepodcastDisclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek professional help from a licensed clinician or therapist. 

Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Just Say Maybe Podcast!Today, I’m talking to Shaun Flores, who is an OCD advocate and TEDx speaker, among many other things. In this episode, we talk about Shaun’s experiences with Health Anxiety, Sexual Orientation OCD, Harm OCD, and how his upbringing and experiences have shaped these obsessions. We also talk about the importance of having candid discussions, even with, and especially with those we disagree with. This includes talking about if it’s OK to say you’re “so OCD” if you actually have OCD.I had a lot of fun talking to Shaun during this episode, and I hope you enjoy! Follow Shaun here: www.instagram.com/theshaunflores Follow the Just Say Maybe Podcast IG here: www.instagram.com/justsaymaybepodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek professional help from a licensed clinician or therapist. 

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Just Say Maybe Podcast.Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of medication addiction and graphic descriptions of injuries and medical procedures.  In this episode, I chat with Matt, who experienced a traumatic motorcycle accident 10 years ago. We talk about his struggles with recovery, PTSD, agoraphobia, OCD, and anxiety.  I really appreciate the time and energy Matt took in describing his story, and I hope you all enjoy.  Disclaimer: This show is not meant to be a replacement for therapy. Please seek a licensed clinician for help.If you'd like to support the show, consider leaving a one-time tip/donation here: https://linktr.ee/justsaymaybepodcastIf you enjoyed this show, please leave a review and follow us on Instagram or Youtube.Instagram: instagram.com/justsaymaybepodcastYoutube: youtube.com/@justsaymaybepodcast

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Just Say Maybe Podcast.Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of self-harm and suicide.  If you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  In this episode, I chat with Sarah, who I've been friends with since high school. Sarah shares her experiences with anxiety, depression, Lyme's disease, narcolepsy, and being biracial.  Disclaimer: This show is not meant to be a replacement for therapy. Please seek a licensed clinician for help.If you'd like to support the show, consider leaving a one-time tip/donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JustSayMaybeIf you enjoyed this show, please leave a review and follow us on Instagram or Youtube.Instagram: instagram.com/justsaymaybepodcastYoutube: youtube.com/@justsaymaybepodcast

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Just Say Maybe Podcast.In this episode, I chat with Justin, who is diagnosed with GAD and OCD. We chat about Justin's experience with Sexual Orientation and Health OCD, recommended resources for OCD sufferers, machismo culture, cancel culture, and lots more. Disclaimer: This show is not meant to be a replacement for therapy. Please seek a licensed clinician for help.If you'd like to support the show, consider leaving a one-time tip/donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JustSayMaybeIf you enjoyed this show, please leave a review and follow us on Instagram or Youtube.Instagram: instagram.com/justsaymaybepodcastYoutube: youtube.com/@justsaymaybepodcast

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Just Say Maybe Podcast.In this episode, I chat with Natasha, who is diagnosed with autism and OCD. We chat about Natasha's thoughts on the Netflix show "Love on the Spectrum," speech and behavioral therapy for autism, the need for increased awareness and education on autism, and how OCD and autism can interact with each other. Follow Natasha here: instagram.com/natasha_gomez97 Disclaimer: This show is not meant to be a replacement for therapy. Please seek a licensed clinician for help.If you'd like to support the show, consider leaving a one-time tip/donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JustSayMaybeIf you enjoyed this show, please leave a review and follow us on Instagram or Youtube.Instagram: instagram.com/justsaymaybepodcastYoutube: youtube.com/@justsaymaybepodcast

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Just Say Maybe Podcast. In this episode, I chat with my long-time friend, Tara. We chat about hiding and internalizing your emotions, why sticking with therapy is hard sometimes, and the desire to seek a label for mental health issues.  Disclaimer: This show is not meant to be a replacement for therapy. Please seek a licensed clinician for help.If you'd like to support the show, consider leaving a one-time tip/donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JustSayMaybeIf you enjoyed this show, please leave a review and follow us on Instagram or Youtubeinstagram.com/justsaymaybepodcastYoutube: @justsaymaybepodcast

Hi everyone! In this episode of the Just Say Maybe Podcast, I chatted with  Joe Sooch,a fellow podcaster and Youtuber. Joe is diagnosed with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), a rare disease that essentially turns his muscles into bones. In this conversation, Joe and I talk about our experiences being on  Special Books by Special Kids, how he got into content creation, and changing your mindset for success. Update: Joe is now monetized on Youtube! Whoo! 0:00 - Intro 1:20  Experience of being on Special Books by Special Kids6:20 - Misconceptions of Joe because of his disability10:30 - Mental health evolution - childhood, adolescence, college and now14:35 - Getting into podcasts, interviewing guests in disability/chronic illness community21:10 - Monetizing your channel, paid interviews?24:05 - how to meet new friends, how to get guests on your channel29:35 - Changing your mindset and excelling with a disability34:50 - Is Joe an inspiration?39:20 - Thoughts on therapy45:20 - Closing thoughtsYou can follow Joe here:YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeSoochh IG: https://www.instagram.com/joesoochh/You can follow me here: instagram.com/justsaymaybepodcast or on Youtube @justsaymaybe