The Neuroscience Behind Your Brain's Alarm System | Ep 112

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<p>Now we're really getting to the fun stuff. We're gonna be talking about the neuroscience behind OCD, and I love to nerd out on this stuff. It's not your fault that you have OCD—your brain is literally wired differently. In this episode, I break down exactly what's happening in your brain when OCD takes over, and why willpower alone won't work. 💜</p>

<p>If you've ever wondered why the urge to do compulsions feels so overwhelming and life-or-death, this episode will finally give you answers.</p>

🎯 What You'll Discover:

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<p>Your Brain's Faulty Alarm System:<br>

🔹 Why your amygdala (the size of an almond!) controls your entire stress response [01:03] 🧠<br>

🔸 How people with OCD have larger, more hyperactive amygdalas [01:03]<br>

🔹 The incredible news: through treatment, your amygdala can actually get smaller [01:03]</p>

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