236. When Autism and OCD Overlap with Nikole Krueger, LMSW

In this episode, Carrie welcomes back licensed clinical social worker Nikole Kruger to explore the overlap between autism and OCD, why many adults are identified later in life, and how understanding neurodivergence can reduce shame and improve treatment. Episode Highlights: How autism and OCD can overlap and why the two are sometimes difficult to distinguish Why many adults don't realize they're autistic until later in life, even if they've always felt different How masking can lead to exhau...