On this mama-focused episode of the Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, Argavan talks with Dr. Yip, a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, author, speaker, and a nationally recognized OCD, anxiety, and parenting expert. She developed the Family Systems Based Strategic CBT and has treated severe OCD & anxiety disorders for almost two decades. She’s been featured in various media and co-hosts the Stress Less Life Podcast. Dr. Yip is Board Certified in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology, is Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at USC Keck School of Medicine and is on various professional boards and committees geared to improve mental wellness. Author of “Productive, Successful You,” Dr. Yip founded the Renewed Freedom Center and Little Thinkers Center in Los Angeles for OCD, anxiety treatment, and children's critical thinking skills. Her new book, “Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts,” provides CBT and ERP strategies to help mothers manage anxiety and connect with their children. Argavan and Dr. Yip discuss anxiety and OCD among new mothers, and why conditions often go undiagnosed, how mothers can differentiate between normal new parent worries and anxiety/OCD, myths or misconceptions and much more! Don’t miss this important conversation!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Dr. Yip’s Latest book: Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts: Stop the Spiral of Anxiety and OCD to Reclaim Wellness on Your Motherhood Journey
ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association of America)
IOCDF (International OCD Foundation)
The Stress Less Life Podcast
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