In episode 91 I interviewed Aneela Kumar. Aneela is the inspiration for HabitAware. The company behind “Keen” a smart bracelet that gently vibrates when you start to pick, pull or bite, to draw your attention to the unconscious habit. Aneela has had trichotillomania for 20+ years.

In this episode I chat with Aneela about her story, why not to compare your recovery to others, 99% recovery vs 100% recovery, anxiety, the Keen smart bracelet and the thinking behind it, improving awareness for compulsive hair pulling and skin picking, a breathing exercise for anxiety, and the TLC Foundation. Enjoy!

Listen on all podcast apps, and Spotify. Or listen direct on our website here

To listen on iTunes click the button, or go to iTunes and search “The OCD Stories“. If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe and leave a review. It helps us reach more people who need to hear these remarkable stories of recovery!

You can also listen on Android and over devices through most podcast apps, such as Stitcher.

Show notes:

Aneela’s story (3:50)

How Aneela shared her story and her tips for opening up (6:15)

About Aneela’s company and her smart bracelet (14:45)

A breathing exercise for reducing anxiety – video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hYflDNyhJg) (21:40)

The TLC Foundation (23:00)

The elevator question (26:00)

Advice for an amazing life (27:30)

The billboard question (29:00)

Find out more about the Jon and Shala:

Habit Aware website: HabitAware.com

Free shipping code – OCDSTORIES-BFRB

Resources:

The TLC Foundation – BFRB.org

Sponsors:

NOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories

To your success,
Stuart and The OCD Stories team