Self-Led in Bed, an IFS and Sexuality Podcast20 Mar 2025

5: OCD Parts in the Bedroom, with Melissa Mose

“What happens in OCD systems, most of the time is that managers recruit firefighters. They're going to escalate the alarm until the firefighter fixes the potential of something or remediates what happened.”

Disclaimer: This episode explores sensitive topics related to OCD and sexuality. Listener discretion is advised.

This episode explores the intersection of OCD and sexuality through an IFS lens, examining how obsessive-compulsive tendencies can impact sexual intimacy and relationships. Guest Melissa Mose, a Certified IFS Therapist and OCD Specialist, discusses her approach to treating these conditions with an integrative approach. She shares her personal journey as a parent of a child with OCD and elaborates on the complexities of OCD, including its various forms like contamination, harm, and sexual orientation OCD. Mose emphasizes the importance of addressing both the obsessive and compulsive parts without reinforcing their patterns. She also touches upon the neurobiological and trauma aspects of OCD, while highlighting the significant impact OCD can have on relationships and intimacy. Mose concludes discusses her ongoing projects aimed at supporting those with OCD.

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Website: https://www.melissamosemft.com/

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