In episode 343 I chat with Robert Fox. Rob is a therapist (LMHC) practicing in Woburn, USA. He specialises in internal family systems and EMDR therapy.  We discuss what is internal family systems (IFS), the idea of parts of us, feeling feelings, the positive intention of our parts, the idea that OCD is a sign post to something deeper that needs healing or attention, pushing down feelings in childhood, case examples and examples from his own life, caring for the parts of ourselves, expressing and witnessing emotions, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/rob-fox-343  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers affordable, effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans, if they currently take your insurance, or to download their free app, head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories

Therapist Robert Fox shares his journey with OCD and the transformative impact of Internal Family Systems therapy. Topics include shame-driven symptoms, unburdening anger and fear, emotions fueling compulsions, navigating intrusive thoughts, and connecting obsessions with inner exiles in therapy.