Comedian Maria Bamford gets real about OCD, body image, aging, and more

Never one to shy away from joking about ANY topic, comedian Maria Bamford joins us for the fourth episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast. In this candid interview, she opens up about battling OCD throughout her life and navigating her Hollywood career through it — all while making us laugh along the way. Please note: This podcast briefly mentions suicide. 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 1:58 OCD-Related Sounds 4:47 Being Open About OCD 8:16 Emotions Of OCD 13:32 Therapy Is A Process 15:08 Finding The Right Help 18:55 Noooo-CD! Web Series 20:08 Time Spent In Your Own Head 22:31 OCD Flare Ups During Free Time 25:33 Others Understanding Your OCD 29:08 Just “Stop Thinking” About It 30:12 Exposure Therapy And Therapy 30:56 Future Of OCD Therapy 35:17 Maria’s Advice For Those With OCD 36:58 Therapeutic Comedy 39:12 Caregiver Experience 44:27 Outro Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/ https://twitter.com/treatmyocd https://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd And, if you or a loved one is struggling with OCD, know there is help. Visit https://learn.nocd.com/YT to learn about getting started with effective OCD treatment.