In this episode, I sit down with Life Coach Jill Freestone, who specializes in anxiety, anger, and OCD, to uncover one of the most misunderstood forms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, Scrupulosity.

It’s a type of OCD that hides in plain sight and is often mistaken for morality, overthinking, or spiritual devotion. When in reality, it’s driven by fear, guilt, and the desperate need to “get it right.”

We talk about what Scrupulosity actually looks like (clinically and in everyday life), how it often goes unnoticed, and why so many people silently live with its exhausting mental loops without realizing it. Even thinking that everyone lives like this, or that it's a sign of their religious devotion. Jill shares experiences and insight from both her coaching practice and personal experience. As well as sharing about the therapies she experienced throughout her own journey.

If you’ve ever wrestled with intrusive thoughts, religious guilt, or the feeling that you're "never good enough," then this episode will open your eyes and your heart.

This is Part 2 of our conversation. If you missed the Part 1, you can find it under Episode 4 with the same title. Enjoy!

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In this episode, I sit down with Life Coach Jill Freestone, who specializes in anxiety, anger, and OCD, to uncover one of the most misunderstood forms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, Scrupulosity.

It’s a type of OCD that hides in plain sight and is often mistaken for morality, overthinking, or spiritual devotion. When in reality, it’s driven by fear, guilt, and the desperate need to “get it right.”

We talk about what Scrupulosity actually looks like (clinically and in everyday life), how it often goes unnoticed, and why so many people silently live with its exhausting mental loops without realizing it. Even thinking that everyone lives like this, or that it's a sign of their religious devotion. Jill shares experiences and insight from both her coaching practice and personal experience. As well as sharing about the therapies she experienced throughout her own journey.

If you’ve ever wrestled with intrusive thoughts, religious guilt, or the feeling that you're "never good enough," then this episode will open your eyes and your heart.

This is Part 1 of our conversation — next week, we’ll dive deeper into Jill’s personal story and how she's been able to move through the OCD and Scrupulosity to live with more peace and joy.

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In this solo episode, I explore Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through a compassionate and consciousness-based lens—going beyond clinical definitions to look at the deeper patterns beneath obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

We’ll unpack how the negative ego fuels perfectionism, control, and fear—and how awakening the positive ego can restore self-trust and inner freedom. I also share reflections from my personal journey, along with grounding paradigm shifts, affirmations, and tools to support healing.

Whether you live with OCD, love someone who does, or simply struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or overthinking—this episode offers gentle insight, spiritual grounding, and permission to let go of the need to be “perfect.”

✨ Highlights:

• The spiritual and psychological roots of OCD
• The difference between negative ego and positive ego
• How Kundalini Yoga can support or trigger OCD tendencies
• Reflection questions and affirmations for shifting patterns
• A reminder that you are not your thoughts—and you are not broken

I'm also taking interviews currently (Summer 2025) for people who have struggled with OCD, in particular Scrupulosity. Please reach out and we can chat about a potential interview for the podcast. Thanks and Sat Nam, Namaste everyone!

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For more please check out Crystal's online presence on
Instagram: @CrystalMeditates AND @ConsciousAndCurious
Youtube: Crystal Schultz OR @consciouswithcrystal

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