Leaving the OCD Circus - Interview with Kirsten Pagacz

Published: Sept. 27, 2016, 8:06 p.m.

b'On this week\'s episode, Jon\'s long-time friend Kirsten Pagacz talks about having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and her upcoming book "Leaving the OCD Circus". Kirsten shares her story about living with OCD and how it affected her work and personal life. Kirsten talks about how she fought this severe mental disorder and how she wants to help others understand and cope with OCD. Show Notes: (1:59) Kirsten Pagacz Interview, (4:28) What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), (8:16) Orders to tap, check and be perfect from the Sargent, (13:42) Saying not today,(21:00) Living a double life, (24:26) It\\u2019s not your fault, (30:10) Doubting yourself, (32:19) Being taken out of the moment(35:37) Multi-tasking, sensitivity and benefits from OCD, (43:15) Dr. Groovy Pants\\nNote: Near the halfway point of the podcast we ran into some mysterious noise during recording. Our apologies!\\nLearn more about Kirsten and her book at www.kirstenpagacz.com'