In episode 563 I chat with Wendy Arellano who has kindly agreed to share her story with us. 

We discuss her OCD story, her upbringing in Mexico, being in an abusive relationship, being an MMA fighter, life after MMA, the sexual and violent intrusive thoughts she experienced, emotional contamination themed OCD, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), advocating for people suffering from OCD, how her husband helps, and much more. Hope it helps. 

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David Adam episode and book: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Couldnt-Stop-Truth/dp/1447277686/ 

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Stuart