In this part 2 BZE and BZW discuss anxiety and OCD through their clinical work and personal experiences, including a recent visit in Maryland and time spent together in person. They talk about exposure work at Whole Foods, contamination fears, and how exposures can be broken into smaller steps while still helping retrain reactions to triggering situations.

They also discuss social anxiety, selective attention to negative events, and the body’s physical anxiety response, including adrenaline, cortisol, shortness of breath, and a faster heartbeat. Along the way, they share a few personal moments from the visit, including the BZE's dog, a train delay, and a mix-up over continuing education credits.

HIGHLIGHTS:

2:54 OCD Exposures Explained

6:45 Anxiety and Threat Perception

10:24 Unattended Drinks and Safety

17:34 Cassidy’s Warm Welcome

19:20 Train Ride Troubles

21:24 Mixed-Up CEs

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