Send us a textToday's episode is with marathon runner and OCD and mental health advocate Cali Werner! Cali is a former D1 track athlete out of Rice University where she received a National Honorable Mention in track! Cali now has a master’s degree in social work from Baylor University specializing in OCD, she’s an author of a Children’s book called Anxious Annie (which we get into in the episode) AND to add more to her amazing life resume, she competed in the Olympic trails in 2020 in the marathon! Cali opens up about her life and athletic experiences with OCD and how those OCD behaviors really affected her performance! She also gives a great description of what OCD truly is, the different subtypes and common misconceptions. Get ready to learn and understand what it's like to have OCD!Other topics include:Recognizing certain OCD behaviors especially in competitions Some advice she would give her younger selfWhat it was like to write a book about her experiencesLinksFollow Cali on Instagram: @caliroperwernerCheck out her Book - Anxious Annie here!Learn About OCD:iocdf.orgpeaceofmind.comLet's Connect!Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @barrierstobreakthroughspodcastPlease reach out if you want to be featured on the podcast + any questions you have: [email protected] OR dm me through the Instagram page above!Rate + Review on Apple Podcasts If you are loving the podcast, please consider leaving a review! It helps the show to support other athletes << just like you >> to feel less alone with what they're going through! Click here or scroll down, tap to rate 5 stars, and select "Write a Review"! Be sure to let me know what you love most about the episode! 

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