Untapped Confidence
In this podcast, we dive deep into the nuances of living and dealing with a BFRB (body focused repetitive behavior) and how to UNTAP your potential in healing from one.
This podcast is brought to you by Raffaela Marie, a Dermatillomania Coach who knows from personal experience what it's like to struggle with a BFRB. On her quest to heal herself, she dove down the rabbit hole into human psychology and behaviour so that she could take this knowledge and experience and help others to heal as she did.
In a nutshell, she found what it takes to heal and it's not as impossible as most people think it is! Now she's sharing all her tips, strategies, and invaluable insights with the world on this podcast.
Untapped Confidence
58: Understanding and Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts
What if your intrusive thoughts weren’t something wrong with you—but actually a protective mechanism rooted in past experiences?
In this heartfelt episode, Raffaela Marie dives deep into the nature of intrusive thoughts, exploring how they connect to chronic skin picking and other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs).
Drawing from her personal healing journey and research, Raffaela sheds light on why intrusive thoughts develop, how they often stem from trauma, and why self-acceptance and community are essential for lasting healing.
You’ll learn:
- What intrusive thoughts really are - and what they’re not
- Why these thoughts often emerge from a place of protection, not pathology
- How intrusive thoughts fuel compulsive behaviors like skin picking
- Practical, holistic strategies for managing intrusive thoughts with compassion
If you've ever felt ashamed, afraid, or stuck because of the thoughts in your mind, this episode offers hope, understanding, and a realistic path forward.
🌟Come join is in STRENGTH The Roadmap to Healing from Chronic Skin Picking
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:29 – Client Success Story
- 01:58 – Introduction to Intrusive Thoughts
- 02:54 – Understanding Intrusive Thoughts
- 05:16 – The Purpose of Intrusive Thoughts
- 06:36 – Personal Experiences and Coping Mechanisms
- 15:24 – Healing and Self-Acceptance
- 21:38 – Final Thoughts and Encouragement