Self Careapist Therapist Podcast

The Rumination Bully: Why Fighting Back Can Make It Worse and What to Do Instead

July 29, 2026·55 min
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You're lying awake trying to think your way to certainty — running the same worry in circles, getting nowhere, but unable to stop. If a client's "careful thinking" has quietly become compulsive reasoning, exposure and response prevention alone won't fix it. This episode shows you what will. Dr. Lisa Levine, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and owner of the OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center of Maryland. After 23 years specializing in OCD treatment, she developed non-engagement response strat...

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