Faith, Doubt, and Healing: Conquering OCD and Religious Trauma Together

Heal Your Roots Podcast

Welcome to a profound episode of the Heal Your Roots Podcast, Season 3, Episode 9, where we explore the intersections of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), religious trauma, and pathways to healing. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Katie Manganello, a clinical psychologist specializing in OCD, and Caitlin Harrison, a marriage and family therapist with expertise in trauma, to unravel these complex topics.

This episode dives deep into:

• The essence of OCD and how it manifests through doubts and compulsions.
• Understanding religious trauma: its sources, impacts, and the journey towards healing.
• The concept of scrupulosity: navigating fears around moral and religious purity.
• Approaches to treating religious trauma and OCD, including cognitive therapy, ERP (Exposure Response Prevention), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Dr. Manganello and Caitlin Harrison provide insightful discussions on how religious beliefs and obligations can intertwine with OCD, leading to a challenging mental health landscape. They offer hope and actionable advice for those struggling with these issues, emphasizing the importance of understanding, acceptance, and professional guidance.

Whether you're grappling with these issues personally, know someone who is, or are simply interested in the subject, this episode offers valuable perspectives, expert advice, and a message of hope.

Join us on this enlightening journey to better understand the complexities of mental health, faith, and the road to recovery.

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