Conscious and Curious with Crystal Schultz

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...

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...

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,...

Breaking Free – Fear-Based Traditions, OCD, and a Shadow Side of Faith The first episode of Conscious and Curious sparked deep conversations—so we had to keep going. In this raw and revealing episode, my cousin Azalea and I dive even deeper into the tension between tradition and ritual, exploring how fear-based beliefs shape our choices, our lives, and even our mental health. We get personal—sharing our experiences with OCD, faith, and the often-overlooked connection between spirituality and ...

Welcome to Conscious and Curious with Crystal Schultz! Today’s episode is a lively and contemplative deep dive into the nature of traditions and rituals, joined by my co-host for today Azalea Klein. Together, we explore the question: What is the difference between Tradition and Ritual? And why do some traditions enliven us, while others deplete us? Our discussion emphasizes the importance of intentionality in daily actions, encouraging listeners to transform mundane routines into spiritu...

A short welcome and description of what you can expect in this podcast journey. Join Crystal Schultz, a Yogic Life Coach, Numerologist, Kundalini Yogi, wife and mother, and philosopher. Thanks for joining. For more please check out Crystal's online presence on Instagram @CrystalMeditates.