#75 - OCD, Treatment, and Advocacy with Zach Westerbeck

In this episode, I'm joined by Zach Westerbeck who is an OCD warrior, mental health public speaker, and author of the book "You're Not Alone".  Together, we talk about.. - Zach's lived experience with OCD including sexual orientation obsessions and compulsions - how he turned his experience of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts into advocacy and a passion to help others - the importance of realizing that you're not alone in your journey even though OCD is so rarely talked about or addressed For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.  It is available in and out of the United States.  NOCD accepts insurances and payment plans for self-payers. This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org. Zach's book: https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Not-Alone-Overcome-Depression/dp/0578754207 Zach's website: https://zachwesterbeck.com/ Zach's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach_westerbeck/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jennaoverbaugh/support