OCD + Understanding Compulsions in ED with Mimi Cole

As a therapist in training and eating disorder recovery advocate, Mimi Cole is here to share reflections on unlearning and becoming. Her work is meant to inspire thought, empower action, and bring about change in the everyday life. With a speciality in OCD and it’s patterns, Mimi explains how OCD impacts the mind and specifically the mind of anyone experiencing disordered eating. Through personal lessons and professional education, Mimi’s work explores mental health, eating disorders, and the power of change.

In this episode we discuss:

• What OCD is and how it impacts the mind
• The connection between compulsion and eating disorders
• How anxiety pairs with other mental health patterns 
• Opposite action and the power of exposure therapy
• Choosing to accept versus run away
• Character traits that impact mental health

Connect with Mimi: @the.lovelybecoming and the Lovely Becoming Podcast

Connect with me: @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast