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Bryony Gordon: My OCD made me think my family would die

Apr 5, 2024

Bestselling author and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon discusses her struggles with OCD, binge eating, and addiction. She shares how exercise became her salvation and talks about living with dark, intrusive thoughts, advocating for mental health awareness and support.

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Passion for journalism rooted in childhood influences like journalist mother and early exposure to news stories.

Balancing authenticity in storytelling with personal vulnerabilities in journalism career.

Importance of mental health awareness, breaking stigma, and transforming personal struggles into empowerment.

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The Journey of Journalism Passion

The episode highlights the guest's passion for journalism, tracing it back to childhood influences, including having a journalist mother. The urge to pursue journalism as a career was fueled by early exposure to newspapers and the excitement of exploring news stories.

Introduction

2min

Journey from Childhood Aspirations to Professional Growth

5min

Childhood Fears and Early Signs

12min

Navigating the Struggles of Mental Health Services

6min

Navigating Online Abuse, Prozac Prescription, and Delayed Diagnosis

2min

Overcoming Struggles and Promoting Mental Health

12min

Exploring Philanthropy, Acts of Service, and Personal Growth

2min

The Battle Against Temptation

3min

Exploring Mental Health Struggles and Societal Pressures

2min

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Empowering Women Through Mental Health Challenges and Physical Activities

13min

Bryony Gordon is a bestselling author, mental health campaigner and founder of Mental Health Mates. She has been a columnist for the Telegraph for over twenty years where she has written honestly and openly about her experiences of mental illness and addictions. Her latest book, Mad Woman details her experiences of OCD, binge eating and the endless battle to stay sober. Bryony tells James about the realities of living with dark, intrusive thoughts and how exercise became her salvation.

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Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

Bryony Gordon: My OCD made me think my family would die

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Journey of Journalism Passion

Challenges and Confessions in Writing

Navigating Mental Health Issues

Advocacy for Mental Health Awareness

Empowering Through Vulnerability

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts