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Untapped Confidence
Untapped Confidence is a podcast for high-achieving women who want freedom from their BFRB*; they want more authenticity, deeper confidence, to feel powerfully secure in who they are, so they can do more of what they love.
Hosted by Raffaela Marie - speaker, mentor, and creator of the STRENGTH Method - who overcame chronic skin picking, selective mutism, social anxiety, and depression, not by waiting for confidence to appear but by building it with intention from the inside out.
Each episode offers a no-fluff look at healing from body-focused repetitive behaviours through the lens of self-confidence and authenticity. Raffaela blends psychology, neuroscience, and real-world experience to uncover what’s truly driving the urge to pick, and how to find lasting freedom from it.
Listeners walk away with tangible tools they can apply immediately to reduce urges, regulate emotions, and build emotional resilience. Beyond symptom management, this podcast helps you reconnect to your authentic self, feel grounded in your worth, and create lasting freedom from BFRBs*.
If you’re ready to stop performing, start healing, and build confidence that feels real, you’re in the right place.
*BFRB = Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours like chronic skin picking, nail/cheek biting, and hair pulling.
Untapped Confidence
57: Is Chronic Skin Picking a Form of OCD?
Do you feel like chronic skin picking is more of a compulsion or like OCD rather than a behavioural addiction?
In this episode, Raffaela Marie dives into the nuanced relationship between chronic skin picking and compulsive behaviours, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Drawing from personal experiences and psychological insights, she explores how skin picking can function as a compulsive behaviour tied to control, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm.
You’ll gain clarity on:
- How OCD shows up in skin picking patterns
- The role of control, perfectionism, and anxiety
- Why shame-free understanding is key to healing
- How to relate more compassionately to your urges
This is a must-listen for anyone questioning the root of their behavior or seeking a more informed, supportive path to recovery. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with OCD or simply suspect there’s more beneath the surface, this episode brings depth, validation, and direction.
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Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction to the Podcast
- 01:21 – Understanding Chronic Skin Picking as an Addiction
- 02:58 – Exploring Chronic Skin Picking as OCD
- 07:45 – The Role of Control in OCD
- 19:42 – Personal Experiences with OCD and Intrusive Thoughts
- 28:29 – Healing and Moving Forward
- 30:15 – Conclusion and Call to Action
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Raffaela Marie is a leading coach in holistic healing from chronic skin picking and other body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs). Through her skin picking podcast, social media, and coaching programs, she provides guidance for high-achieving women and others seeking recovery from skin picking. Her approach goes beyond surface fixes, focusing on the root causes of BFRBs, emotional healing, and holistic recovery.
Listeners and clients learn strategies for overcoming skin picking, reducing urges, building resilience, and creating lasting freedom from body-focused repetitive behaviours. By combining tools for confidence, authenticity, and emotional well-being, Raffaela helps people achieve long-term healing and transformation.