Want to learn more about anxiety and hear people share their experiences? Welcome to #OurAnxietyStories, a mental health podcast funded by the Provincial Health Services Authority in partnership with HeretoHelp. Hosted by John Bateman, #OurAnxietyStories highlights the stories and experiences of people from different backgrounds, including psychologists, political figures, celebrities, and regular folks.
#OurAnxietyStories is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free evidence-based resources, including the free anxiety-management app, MindShift CBT. To learn more about Anxiety Canada, visit www.AnxietyCanada.com.
The OCDad: Navigating OCD, Parenthood, and the Journey to Healing
Jason Adams, a dad of twins/husband, author of the book, OCDad: Learning to Be a Parent With a Mental Health Disorder, a musician, and a guy with OCD, in that order, candidly shares his journey with OCD in this #OurAnxietyStories, the OCD Series.
What started as typical new-parent anxieties after the birth of his twin sons in 2019, quickly evolved into severe OCD symptoms, including intrusive thoughts about his children's safety. This strain affected his relationships and daily life, prompting him to seek therapy and a formal diagnosis.
Through treatment, Jason learned to manage his OCD, though balancing his needs with family responsibilities was tough. He points out the importance of understanding how OCD impacts loved ones and not just the individual. Jason highlights the transformative journey of understanding and acceptance, acknowledging the temporary discomfort of change and the long-term benefits of these therapeutic approaches. His openness about integrating clinical strategies with compassionate family dialogue emphasizes the collaborative effort necessary to manage OCD’s effects within family life.
26 Feb 2025
Sometimes You Have to Eat a Gummy Off a Toilet Seat - Justin Mackenzie
In a candid conversation, Justin Mackenzie shares his journey with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), detailing the challenges and triumphs he faced from his early teens through high school and beyond. Diagnosed around seventh or eighth grade, Justin reflects on how debilitating OCD impacted his daily life, academics, and relationships, often manifesting as intrusive thoughts that consumed his mind. He emphasizes the common misconception surrounding OCD, distinguishing his experiences from the more benign behaviors often associated with the disorder.
Justin highlights the importance of understanding that OCD is not who he is but rather a condition he navigates. Ultimately, his story serves as a beacon of hope, reminding listeners that recovery is possible and that support is essential in overcoming the hurdles of mental illness.
5 Feb 2025
Navigating the Noise: Part 2 - From Intrusive Thoughts to Advocacy with Justine De Jaegher
In Part 2 of this OCD Podcast, Justine De Jaegher details a personal journey with OCD, highlighting her experience with various OCD subtypes such as harm, religious scrupulosity, gender or sexual orientation OCD, and perinatal OCD. Justine discusses the transformative impact of exposure and response prevention (ERP) and highlights the importance of tailoring treatment to be inclusive and respectful. The conversation emphasizes the diversity of OCD presentations, challenges with accessing appropriate treatment, the stigma surrounding taboo subtypes and the need for systemic reform to improve accessibility and equity in mental health services. Justine encourages advocacy to advance mental health awareness and policy changes.
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