Before Jon Hershfield became a leading OCD therapist and author, he was someone struggling with intrusive thoughts, mental loops, and relentless self-criticism. It wasn’t just the obsessions — it was the way he blamed himself for having them. Like many, he thought being hard on himself was the morally responsible thing to do. But over time, Jon realized that self-punishment wasn’t helping him recover — it was feeding the OCD.

In this episode, Jon shares how he shifted his mindset and how that shift became the foundation of his work with others. He breaks down why overthinking and self-blame keep people stuck, what many therapists overlook in treatment, and how real recovery often begins with learning to treat yourself differently.

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