Don't Bottle That Sh*t

TW: in this episode we discuss many taboo themes of OCD such as race OCD, rape OCD and suicide OCD, if this will be too triggering for you to listen to, please refrain from listening and come back for the next podcast.  In this episode I interview Shaun about his experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He talks about experiencing terrifying themes of OCD and the thoughts that he was going insane before reaching a diagnosis. We also discuss Race OCD and how we can make sure we are safeguarding the mental health of BIPOC. If you are struggling with OCD please know you are not alone and please do reach out. OCDUK and OCDAction are also some amazing organisations that offer services aimed at helping people with OCD. If you are in crisis, SHOUT and Samaritans provide 24/7 support (SHOUT: 85258, Samaritans: 116123).  You can find me on my Instagram and TikTok @liv.ingwithocd, make sure to follow to keep up to date with all things mental health and this podcast! You can find Shaun on his instagram @theshaunflores.

In this episode I speak to Matthew about his experiences with depression and anxiety at uni. We talk about how he used medication and meditation to cope at university and how he has learnt to manage his mental health through using the principles of meditation (he even talks about when he went to stay at a monastery in France). If you are struggling at uni please know that you are not alone. There is a charity called nightline that you can call (it has different numbers according to areas I believe) or alternatively SHOUT and Samaritans provide 24/7 support (SHOUT: 85258, Samaritans: 116123).  You can find me on my instagram @liv.ingwithocd where you can keep up to date with the podcast and all things mental health!

In this episode I speak to Sacha about her experiences with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety and Depression. We talk about the stigma surrounding PTSD, her opinions on the 'everyone has trauma' narrative currently circulating social media, her experiences of therapy and the self care of crying in nice places LOL. If you are struggling and need support, SHOUT and Samaritans have 24/7 helplines (SHOUT: 85258, Samaritans: 116 123).  You can find me on my instagram @liv.ingwithocd where you can keep up to date with the podcast and all things mental health! Be kind to yourselves.

In this episode I interview Zack about his experiences with OCD. We talk about his experiences of therapy, relationship OCD (ROCD) and the word 'recovery' and what it means to him. If you are struggling and need support SHOUT and Samaritans have 24/7 helplines (SHOUT: 85258, Samaritans: 116 123). You can find Zack on his instagram @ocdestigmatize  and you can find me on my instagram @liv.ingwithocd where you can keep up to date with the podcast and all things mental health! As of now there will be a new episode released every monday unless specified otherwise on my instagram.

TW: mention of suicidal thoughts.  In this episode I interview Harriet about her experiences with anxiety, depression and SAD. We talk about what it was like growing up with anxiety, her phobia of needles and how she overcame this to have an operation in summer and social media and its affect on our mental health. If you are struggling and need support, SHOUT and Samaritans have 24/7 helplines (SHOUT: 85258, Samaritans: 116 123).  You can find Harriet on her instagram @harrietrussell  And you can find me on my instagram @liv.ingwithocd where you can keep up to date with the podcast and all things mental health!

In this episode I speak to Louie about his experiences with grief, the guilt that presents itself in grief, the stigma around male mental health and more! Go check out Louie's podcast where he covers a range of topics from trauma and grief to pop culture. If you are struggling and need support, SHOUT and Samaritans have 24/7 helplines (SHOUT: 85258, Samaritans: 116 123). If you are looking for more podcasts that discuss grief in an open way I really recommend checking out 'Life After' which is all about grief in young people. You can find Louie on instagram @TheLouieMorganPodcast and his podcast 'The Louie Morgan Podcast' is out on most streaming platforms. I also did an interview with Louie for his podcast go check it out! You can find me on instagram @liv.ingwithocd where you can keep up to date with the podcast and all things mental health!

In this episode I interview Dan Draper about his experiences with grief and how toxic masculinity and coronavirus have affected his mental health. We discuss his podcast and advocacy for mental health.

In this episode I interview my friend Anna about her experiences with anorexia, depression and eating disorder recovery. We discuss body image in the times of social media, our experiences with therapy and talk about how shaving her head for the NHS helped her embrace her body! Trigger Warning: Discussion of eating disorders. Swearing is not bleeped.

In this episode I talk to my friend Ellie about her experiences with grief, anxiety, therapy and much more. Ellie provides interesting insights into the world of therapy as she is training to be a psychotherapist. Trigger warning: mentions of an eating disorder. Swearing is not bleeped. You can find me on my instagram: @liv.ingwithocd If you are struggling, SHOUT and SAMARITANS have 24/7 helplines you can contact, please reach out to them and use them.

In this episode I talk to my friend Rosie about her experiences with anorexia and eating disorder recovery. We discuss body image, productivity and much more. Trigger Warning: Discussion of eating disorders. Swearing is not bleeped. You can find Rosie on her instagram: @its.rosie.elizabeth and her Youtube: Rosie Elizabeth You can find me on my instagram: @liv.ingwithocd