I Used to Hide My Anxiety — Now I Help Millions Heal
Get to know OCD12 Kesä 2025

I Used to Hide My Anxiety — Now I Help Millions Heal

Paige Pradko looked like she had it all together — working a corporate gig in Chicago, high-achieving, and smiling through the stress. However, she was secretly battling relentless anxiety. It all came crashing down during a panic attack that sent her to the ER — the moment everything unraveled, and finally, started to make sense.


In this episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast, Paige shares how that crisis led to a diagnosis, a career change, and a mission to help others feel seen and supported. Now a therapist and YouTube creator reaching millions, she opens up about her journey, what real recovery looks like, and why no one should have to suffer in silence.


0:00 Intro

2:16 Meet Paige

6:22 Why Paige began creating content online despite personal hesitation

11:01 Hearing from her audience keeps Paige motivated

14:08 Somatic awareness OCD explained

16:10 Health anxiety OCD explained

20:02 Why Paige’s videos resonate

22:11 Motivating others to face their fears when seeking treatment

23:53 The current state of mental healthcare

30:41 Paige’s big message about mental health

33:42 A responsibility to evidence-based information

37:11 Paige’s mom is an artist

37:53 Feel alone? Listen to Paige’s advice

41:21 Outro


If you’ve been silently struggling with anxiety or OCD, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Our NOCD therapists are specially trained in ERP, the most effective treatment for OCD. To book a free 15-minute call, visit us at https://learn.nocd.com/YT


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