Chrissie Hodges' OCD Advocacy Knows No Bounds  | Get to know OCD Ep 9
Get to know OCD29 Aug 2024

Chrissie Hodges' OCD Advocacy Knows No Bounds | Get to know OCD Ep 9

Author, long-time YouTuber, peer support specialist — Chrissie Hodges is an OCD advocate in every sense of the word. She’s made advocacy her life’s work after struggling with the disorder and taboo intrusive thoughts her entire life. In this revealing interview, Chrissie gets brutally honest about OCD.

Please note: This podcast briefly mentions suicidal ideation. NOCD is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect to the Suicide & Crisis Hotline.

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro

1:32 Chrissie’s Background

2:42 If OCD Was An Animal

3:53 Treatment Doesn’t Equal Cure

6:10 Relapse Is Normal

7:27 What Chrissie Wishes She Knew 25 Years Ago

13:07 Being Open About Taboo Topics

20:17 Why Chrissie Is An OCD Advocate

22:39 Being Misdiagnosed

27:25 Why Does OCD Attack Things We Love

30:35 Why OCD Is So Real

34:09 Logic Is The Problem

37:06 ERP Is Predictable

39:44 What Chrissie Wants To Be Remembered For

40:32 How OCD Has Affected Chrissie’s Family Life

44:35 Chrissy’s Advice To Those Struggling With OCD

47:51 Taboo Intrusive Thoughts

52:22 Chrissie’s OCD Gamechangers Program

54:46 Chrissie’s Advice To Herself

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