In this Ava Mind audio blog, we explore the most common mental health conditions — including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, trauma-related challenges, and more.

You’ll learn what these conditions really mean, why awareness matters, and how support can make a difference.

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In this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin Strajack interviews Chrissy Hodges, a certified peer and family support specialist and author of Pure OCD: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Chrissy shares her personal journey with OCD, focusing on her experience with Pure OCD, which involves intrusive thoughts and mental compulsions without visible physical rituals.

MDOT with Chrissie Hodges

Lyrics:

(Oh, no!)

I'm lost in a crowded dream
A dream that is part of you
Is that you calling me?
I can't even hear you!

That dream is a nightmare
Breathing feels painful
Every day I doubt my life
And all the details inside it

They constantly need to reassure me
That horrible things won't happen!
But since I want to:
Be free!
I want to face them and then "make" them happen!

I want to face them all head-on
Let them suck my blood if they're thirsty
I don't expose myself reluctantly!
I do want them, I do want this!
ERP!

That deep sense of freedom
That feeling of "being free"
I'm now here to reach it
But they quickly creep and get me

The toughest problems right now!

My personal email address
Tell everyone, tell everyone
Tell everyone to write it
On the walls and read it out loud
Tell everyone to think of me
Whether I'm professional!
Tell them whether that's right
Tell them whether that's right!

I'm drowning in anxiety
But I'll do it
I'll do it anyway

I'm drowning in anxiety
But I'll do it
I'll do it anyway

I'll do it
Anyway…

You took everything from me!
Now, make sure I can never rise!
I tell doctors:
"Life is just pain!"
They say "It's only in your eyes"

You make me check if taps are open
Constantly see if doors are locked
Worry about fire, and an endless list!
But no matter what, I'm always fucked!

You ruin every experience
I avoid joys and worry about crimes
You make me think I ran over someone!
I check everything a thousand times!

I want everything to be PERFECT!
I only write just to scrap
My eyes are:
Pinned on the details
But the output is always crap!

You ruin rare moments of peace
By finding new or old things that are wrong
You focus on them with full force
And I give up, I'm not strong...

I'm drowning in anxiety again
You make me do the compulsions
They say "The feeling will be short"
I'm tense, and this is killing me!
I don't care!
I just do what makes my soul happy!
No future
It's just "now" that matters!

There's always a "main theme"
And some smaller obsessions
And when that magically goes away
The new "main theme" appears!

So, I'm gonna fix this permanently!

No, no, no! Don't do that! Do exposure!
No, no, no! Do compulsions!
Response prevention!
No! Just rumination!
No! Please exposure!
Until complication...

No, no, no! Don't do that! Do exposure!
No, no, no! Do compulsions!
Response prevention!
No! Just rumination!
No! Please exposure!
No relaxation
Until complication…

No, no, no! Don't do that! Do exposure!
No, no, no! Do compulsions!
Response prevention!
No! Just rumination!
No! Please exposure!
Until complication...

No, no, no! Don't do that! Do exposure!
No, no, no! Do compulsions!
Response prevention!
No! Just rumination!
No! Please exposure!
No relaxation
Until complication…

No, no, no! Don't do that! Do exposure!
No, no, no! Do compulsions!
Response prevention!
No! Just rumination!
No! Please exposure!
Until complication...

No, no, no! Don't do that! Do exposure!
No, no, no! Do compulsions!
Response prevention!
No! Just rumination!
No! Please exposure!
No relaxation
Until complication…

No, no, no!

Where does perfectionism really start and why is it so hard to shake? In this episode, Dr Christian Heim unpacks five hidden forces in our society that keep perfectionism alive, often without us even noticing. One of them—“listomania”—might sound all too familiar! Packed with insights, humour, and those lightbulb moments, this episode will help you see perfectionism in a whole new way. And as a bonus, enjoy the gentle backdrop of Australian birdsong while you listen.

#123 Where does Perfectionism come from? And why won’t it let go?

Når vi møder ting, der bøvler, ting, der kræver noget af os, eller når vi oplever modstand i livet generelt, er det let – og føles helt naturligt – at ryge op i vores intellekt for at forsøge at løse problemet eller få det til at gå væk. Og det er her analyse paralyse kan opstå.
Der findes dog andre måder at møde livet på. Måder, der er langt mindre energikrævende, og som kræver uendeligt meget mindre af os.

Lyt med, når vi – endnu engang – peger i retning af vores indbyggede visdom, som altid står til rådighed for os.

Podcasten er med psykolog Anne Stærk Dickenson og psykoterapeut Belinda Donkin.

90. De Tre Principper - Lider du af analyse paralyse?

Noget af det, der kan føles allersværest i livet, er at stå ved det, vi dybt inde ved er sandt. At lytte til den stille stemme indefra – og have modet til at udtrykke den, også når sindet larmer med frygt for, hvordan det vil blive modtaget af andre. Når vi ignorerer den indre visdom og forsøger at tilpasse os andres forventninger, mister vi kontakten til vores sande jeg – og begynder at føles os som fremmede i vores eget liv.
I dag peger vi i retning af, hvordan det er muligt at stå roligt i vores eget lys – forankret i noget dybere end tanker og forestillinger – og være tro mod det, vi i stilhed ved er sandt for os. Uanset hvordan det mødes i den ydre verden.

Podcasten er med psykolog Anne Stærk Dickenson og psykoterapeut Belinda Donkin.

91. De Tre Principper -  Er du tro mod dig selv?

Det kan føles dybt frustrerende, når man har stiftet bekendtskab med principperne, føler, at man har forstået dem, mærker en lettelse – og så alligevel “falder i gryden” og oplever, at livet rusker i én. For sådan burde man vel ikke have det?

I dette afsnit peger vi på vores geniale design og forklarer, hvorfor du roligt kan give slip på den begrænsende og opslidende overbevisning. Der er intet galt – du er blot et helt almindeligt menneske.

Podcasten er med psykolog Anne Stærk Dickenson og psykoterapeut Belinda Donkin.

92. De Tre Principper -   Forstå dit geniale design

In this final chapter of our second sister series, my sisters Kate, Teresa, and I reflect on the slow, complicated shift—the one that happened in our mother’s final years, and the one we had to make in ourselves to survive and heal.

We talk about what it was like to be adults with a mother still deep in the storm of untreated mental illness and addiction, and how we eventually found our way to firmer ground. We explore the boundaries we had to set, the pain of waiting for change, and the quiet hope that crept in when she finally began to seek help. She didn’t become someone new—but she did begin to come home to herself.

This episode is about recognizing the moments when something begins to shift—internally and externally. It’s about separating a person from their illness. About forgiving without an apology. And about choosing to heal, even when the past still echoes.

If you’ve ever loved someone who struggled, or if you’ve felt stuck in a story that wasn’t changing, this conversation is for you.

Host/Producer/Writer/Director: Jenn St John

Editor: Andrew Schiller
Website: www.jennstjohn.ca
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Shift


I keep turning the world around
Till it feels like it’s safe somehow
All these patterns hold me down
But I don’t wanna let them out
It’s louder when I try to stop
Like thunder in a raindrop

My mind’s a DJ with one song
Keeps on spinning all night long
Every second’s déjà vu
I’ve been here before - haven’t you?

It’s beautiful, it’s terrible
The symmetry’s unbearable
But somewhere in the shifting stream
I almost touch a lucid dream

So I breathe, and count to ten
Start it over once again
Maybe peace is just the sound
Of patterns finally calming down

I Keep Turning the World Around

I dag taler vi om relationer – og om den udfordring, der kan opstå, når man begynder at tænke på sig selv, før man tager sig af andre. For er det ikke egoistisk? Risikerer vi ikke, at andre bliver skuffede, sure eller måske trækker sig, hvis vi sætter os selv først?

I dette afsnit vender vi vores forståelse på hovedet, og ser på, hvorfor det faktisk kan give mening at gøre det stik modsatte af, hvad vi altid har fået at vide er det rigtige.

Podcasten er med psykolog Anne Stærk Dickenson og psykoterapeut Belinda Donkin.

93. De Tre Principper - Må man sætte sig selv før andre?

Vox pop interviews on Carnaby Street about the rise of OCD among young adults. Views from a cross-section of the public on what OCD means to them, the traits associated with it, and what they believe is driving the increase in cases. These conversations also explore whether efforts should focus on finding a cure or providing better support for those living with OCD.

Beck Phillips, Alice Testa, Loveday Quarry, Jonathan Dwyer

OCD on the rise: What do the public think?

This is a updated track from my 2012 version.
https://soundcloud.com/ocd_musics/sets/2012-electro-dubstep-mix
you can hear how my progress has changed from way back then!

Enjoy :)

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Natalie’s story of perinatal OCD and intrusive thoughts as a young mother.


Natalie's Story

What's up ppl this is lowkey the stupidest song I've made bc its ocd ragebait its insane

RUS!CK?

I dag dykker vi ned i, hvordan en dybere forståelse af vores psykologiske design helt naturligt åbner for mere bevidsthed. Når vi begynder at se os selv – og livet – med nye øjne, vokser en stille klarhed frem. En klarhed og en ro, hvor vi fornemmer, at vi er en del af et kærligt og intelligent univers. Og i det lys begynder det, der før lignede problemer, ganske stille at forandre sig.


Podcasten er med psykolog Anne Stærk Dickenson og psykoterapeut Belinda Donkin.

94. De Tre Principper - Kan problemer forsvinde?

Kepko (ODATi bootleg) (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Under Your Spell

Ali Saneei is a multidisciplinary artist and musician who creates underground and outsider music. He records most of his songs in real-time using a stream-of-consciousness approach, expressing raw and honest emotions while embracing imperfections. Through this process, he is building a digital world shaped by art and personal narratives.

De 3 Principper med Stærk & Donkin er en podcast serie, der formidler en helt ny psykologisk forståelse. 

Det er en serie for dig, der har lyst til at få skovlen under din angst, stress, depression eller overtænkning uden at skulle bruge viljestyrke eller kæmpe for det. Den er også for dig, der er nysgerrig på psykologi og bare gerne vil have mere glæde og lethed i livet.  

Du får ikke værktøjer, som du skal øve dig på eller strategier, som du skal huske. Faktisk er budskabet at du skal gøre meget mindre med din tænkning end du hidtil har gjort - og at netop det vil hjælpe dig med at finde tilbage til dig selv og få det godt igen. 

Psykoterapeut Belinda Donkin og psykolog Anne Stærk Dickenson tager dig med på en guidet tur og peger dig i retning af den naturligt indbyggede ro, glæde og psykiske sundhed, som altid er tilgængelig for alle mennesker. 
Du vil opdage, at der altid er håb - der er bare lige noget du skal få øje på først.

Læn dig tilbage, slap af - og glem alt hvad du hidtil har troet var årsagen til dine problemer og psykiske udfordringer.

Du kan se og høre meget mere til Anne & Belinda. Tjek os ud i vores online-fællesskab på www.3puniverset.dk

Hvis du har et emne, som du gerne vil have os til at tage op, så send os gerne en mail: mail@annestaerk.dk  eller belinda@donkin.dk

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The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is an award-winning UK charity and network of over 160 organisations, parents, and clinicians dedicated to ensuring all women, birthing people and families impacted by perinatal mental health problems have access to high-quality, compassionate care and support.

Sophie-Maude is a 22-year-old Tauranga-born artist whose music blends emotional honesty with contemporary pop and R&B. Drawing from her experiences living with Autism, ADHD, OCD, and Tourette’s syndrome, she uses songwriting as a form of self-expression.

Hi, I’m Jenn, and I’m passionate about transforming the conversation around mental health through creativity, connection, and advocacy. Nearly 50 years of life have taught me that we all carry shadows—stories that shape who we are and how we show up in the world. My story began with the challenges of growing up with a parent battling undiagnosed mental illness, an experience that deeply influenced my resilience, empathy, and innovative spirit.

he/him/his I LOVE MUSIC!!! Fav girl group: KATSEYE. Fav boy group: Good Kid. Fav: K-Pop group: tie between Stray Kids and ILLIT.💛

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Modern Day Overthinker is a podcast focused on topics less discussed in our society that should be. Most importantly, we talk about Mental Health.

The names Craig A.K.A OCD
I've been making Electronic Music since 2004 and have come along way since then.
I'm a "Bedroom" Music Producer and have been doing it since the beginning.
I create various genres of electronic music but my main field is Dubstep and Drum & Bass.
All my track i create are built in FL Studio with various plug-ins added.

I hope you Enjoy my Music I create.
If you wish to collab please don't hesitate to drop me a Message!

Welcome to the Dr. Christian Heim Podcast. Here we will cover a variety of topics from mental health issues to interviews and talks. Some episodes are specifically made for the podcast, others come from live recordings of lectures and speaking engagements. Video footage of these events can be found on Dr Heim’s YouTube Channel. 

Dr Christian Heim is an award winning clinical psychiatrist and public speaker. His writings and public lectures reference medicine and music and cover a range of topics – the mental health crisis, neuroplasticity, the pleasure myth, the neurobiology of love, healthy relationships as a protective factor – but primarily focus on how to get the right DOSE of brain chemicals to help overcome 21st Century mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, suicide, trauma, personality disorders and addictions. Dr. Heim speaks from a place of deep compassion and authority. His talks all combine science, music and large doses of Australian humour.

Live with mental health, love, and compassion.

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