The Sonder Effect
The Sonder Effect
Every person you pass has a life as vivid and complex as your own.
The Sonder Effect dives deep into the human experience, exploring the untold stories, emotions, and connections that make us who we are. Through raw conversations, reflective insights, and thought-provoking narratives, this podcast uncovers the beauty and complexity of ordinary lives—revealing the universal struggles, triumphs, and moments of clarity we all share. Whether it's navigating relationships, mental health, identity, or personal growth, The Sonder Effect invites you to pause, listen, and truly see the world through someone else's eyes.
Because every story matters.
The Sonder Effect
Part 2: Breaking the OCD Cycle - Rewiring the Brain, Building Resilience & the Power of ERP
In Part 2 of The Sonder Effect, hosts Mariam Ayvazyan and Alexa Montemayor take a deeper dive into OCD, moving beyond understanding obsessions and compulsions to focus on breaking free from the cycle. They explore Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold-standard treatment designed to rewire the brain’s response to intrusive thoughts. But recovery is more than just resisting compulsions; it’s about building resilience, tolerating discomfort, and fostering self-compassion along the way.
Whether you or someone you love is navigating OCD, this episode provides insight, practical tools, and hope for facing the journey with courage and understanding.