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The Comeback with Steph Doyle
· 1 h 04 min · Episode 24 · Explicit
Episode The Comeback with Steph Doyle
For almost a decade, Steph lived in silence with depression, anxiety, and severe OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).
Her life became smaller and smaller - until one day, she found herself confined to her room, unable to touch, eat, or even sit with the people she loved most.
In this episode, Steph opens up about the terrifying cycle of intrusive thoughts, hand-washing rituals, and anxiety disorder that controlled her every move. She talks about what it was really like to live with OCD, the breaking point that made her ask for help, and how she began her journey through therapy, to rebuild her life.
This is a story about survival, courage, and healing - and about a young woman who refused to let her illness define her.
We also speak about the impact on her family, how grief and caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease shaped her recovery, and what it truly means to find freedom after years of fear.
Steph’s comeback is one of the most honest, emotional, and inspiring stories we’ve ever shared.
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Timestamps
00:02:15 — Early Signs of OCD
00:05:40 — Intrusive Thoughts Take Over
00:10:25 — When Handwashing Became Compulsion
00:14:55 — Hitting Rock Bottom
00:19:30 — Finding Help Through CBT
00:24:10 — EMDR and Facing Trauma
00:30:05 — Living With Grief and Alzheimer’s
00:36:20 — Family Support and Recovery
00:41:50 — Returning to Work and Independence
00:47:15 — A Message of Hope
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