The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova

176. The Hardest "No": Why I Stopped Fixing My Child’s OCD

20 Mar 2026

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Can you stop being a "fixer" and start building your feeling muscle? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. ...

175. Body Dysmorphic Disorder: How to spot the hidden signs with Robyn Stern, LCSW

13 Mar 2026

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Is it OCD, or is your brain just wired differently?🧠 In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Jeremy Shuma...

174. STOP Treating Autism like OCD: The "Golden Rule" of Differential Diagnosis with Dr. Jeremy Shuman

06 Mar 2026

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Is it OCD, or is your brain just wired differently?🧠 In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Jeremy Shuma...

173. How long does OCD RECOVERY take? The 4 to 8 month roadmap EXPLAINED!

27 Feb 2026

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Is Perfectionism Hijacking Your Values? 🧠 In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, PsyD. Tog...

172. ACT for OCD: The "Observer Self" Hack to Stop Intrusive Thoughts

20 Feb 2026

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How can you stay present when your brain is screaming with OCD? 🧠 In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr....

171. OCD Recovery: 2 Skills to Stop Fighting Your Mind (OCD Defusion & Acceptance Tools)

13 Feb 2026

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Can You Really Accept a Thought You Hate? 🧠 In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, a psych...

170. Why ERP Isn’t Enough: Using ACT to Build a Life Beyond OCD Symptoms

06 Feb 2026

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🧠Is the opposite of anxiety actually trust? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, PsyD, a ...

169. My OCD Was at Its Worst While My Baby Was Fighting for Her Life

30 Jan 2026

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🧠Can OCD trick even a trained medical professional? What happens when your worst fear actually comes true—and your OCD tells you it’s your faul...

168. Why you can’t stop OCD thoughts and what actually works (Acceptance Explained)

23 Jan 2026

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🧠Can you really accept OCD thoughts without agreeing with them? And what does “acceptance” actually look like when your mind is attacking you n...

167. Understanding OCD Beyond ERP: Obsessional Doubt, I-CBT, and Real Recovery

16 Jan 2026

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🧠What If OCD Isn’t About Uncertainty—But About Doubting the Wrong Things? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova, LM...

166. Therapist Explains: The Subtle Signs of Childhood OCD Parents Overlook

09 Jan 2026

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Is your child’s OCD hiding behind good behavior and perfectionism? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristin...

165. Perinatal OCD vs Normal Parental Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference

02 Jan 2026

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🤰These Thoughts Don’t Mean You Want to Harm Your Baby In this second of two episodes about perinatal OCD on The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristin...

164. Perinatal OCD Explained: When Protective Instincts Turn Into Intrusive Fear

26 Dec 2025

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🤰Are these protective instincts… or is it postpartum OCD? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Betty Flor...

163. Relationship OCD, Shame, and Recovery: Learning to Live With Uncertainty

19 Dec 2025

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💔Can OCD convince you that you’re incapable of love? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Zack Tucker, OC...

162. Social Media Is Making Your OCD Worse — Here’s Why

12 Dec 2025

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🧠Can social media trigger your OCD without you even realizing it? In this solo episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova explores h...

161. How Sex and Intimacy Can Help You Move Through Grief

05 Dec 2025

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🧠 Can grief and OCD completely change your sex drive, intimacy, and connection with your partner? In this powerful episode of The OCD Whisperer ...

160. OCD & Grief: How Trauma Hijacks Your Mind | Real Stories & Coping Tips

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🧠 Can you grieve “correctly” when you have OCD? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Krista Reed, clini...

159. How One Man Turned OCD Pain Into 60,000 Followers

19 Nov 2025

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🧠 *Can self-compassion really help you recover from OCD?* In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Lukasz, know...

158. Self-Compassion & OCD: The Secret Habit Making Your Anxiety Worse

12 Nov 2025

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🧠 Can self-compassion really help you recover from OCD? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova speaks with Kimberley...

157. Just-Right OCD & Somatic Intrusive Feelings: Learning to Recognize OCD Signals

05 Nov 2025

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🧠 Do you ever feel like something is wrong — even when nothing happened? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks...

156. PANS/PANDAS: The Autoimmune Cause of Sudden OCD in Children

28 Oct 2025

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🧠 Could Your Child’s Sudden OCD Be Something Else? Understanding PANS & PANDAS In this powerful episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kri...

155. OCD Exposed: 10 Myths and Misconceptions about OCD (and what people get wrong)

21 Oct 2025

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Is everything you’ve been told about OCD wrong? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova sits down with Elysse Lescarbeau, w...

154. Life With Harm OCD - “I Thought I Was Danger to the People I Love”

14 Oct 2025

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What happens when your mind turns against you — and fills you with thoughts you can’t control? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kr...

153. I Couldn’t Stop Pulling My Hair! I Hid My Disorder For 30 Years Until... (Trichotillomania)

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt ashamed of a habit you couldn’t control? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Aneela Idna...

152. Response Prevention: Most Important Part of ERP for OCD

30 Sep 2025

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What is Response Prevention and why is it the most important part of ERP? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with...

151. OCD Specialist: The Shocking Truth About In Vivo ERP Therapy for OCD

23 Sep 2025

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What if the story that makes you feel most ashamed… is the exact story you need to face? This episode includes some words that platform may flag ...

150. OCD Expert: This Is Why ERP Feels Like Torture (But Works)

16 Sep 2025

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What if the scariest story your mind tells… could actually set you free? *This episode includes a live imaginal script. Some words that algorithm...

149. ERP Therapy Explained: The Truth About Facing OCD Fears

11 Sep 2025

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Can ERP really help you face your biggest fears? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Natalia, a therapist specia...

148. What OCD Teaches About Uncertainty: A Journey to Resilience

26 Aug 2025

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What does it mean to succeed while living with OCD? In this episode, Kristina Orlova sits down with Scott Stirret, founder and CEO of Venture for Cana...

147. The Postpartum Journey: Managing OCD with ICBT for New Parents

19 Aug 2025

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Pregnancy and postpartum bring a unique set of challenges, especially for those struggling with OCD. How can you navigate the overwhelming changes whi...

146. How to Relax When OCD Won’t Let You: A Buddhist and Somatic Healing Perspective

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it feel like when your mind gets stuck on a loop, telling you again and again that you’re a bad person? That’s the reality of Pure OCD. ...

145. Is I-CBT Just Arguing With OCD?

05 Aug 2025

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Is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) the only way to treat OCD? What if there’s another evidence-based approach that works differently and migh...

144. Are You Fueling Your Child’s Anxiety?

29 Jul 2025

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What if the most powerful way to help your anxious child isn’t to fix them—but to change you? In this episode of the OCD Whisperer podcast, host K...

143. Why You Can’t Stop Picking: The Truth About Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever caught yourself picking at your skin, biting your nails, or pulling out a hair—then wondered why you can’t seem to stop? You’re no...

142. Theme Shifting OCD and Relationship Anxiety: How to Tell What’s Real

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know OCD is like an overprotective friend—one that targets what you love most? It sounds strange, doesn’t it? In this episode of the OC...

141. ERP, Medication & Hope: Beating OCD with The Struggling Warrior

08 Jul 2025

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In this powerful and candid episode of the OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova sits down with Hussain, the founder of The Struggling Warrior, ...

140. Living with OCD, Emetophobia, ADHD & PTSD: One Mom’s Journey to Find Balance

01 Jul 2025

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In this deeply personal and enlightening episode of the OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova sits down with Crystal Propes—a wife, mother...

139. Values-Based Therapy for OCD: The Key to Psychological Flexibility

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Living with OCD isn’t just about managing anxiety—it’s about reclaiming your life through your values. In this powerful episode of the OCD Whisp...

138. CLINICAL DIRECTOR Reveals: This Is Why You Struggle With Your Self-Image

10 Jun 2025

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🧠 Episode Summary: Struggling with feeling ugly, ashamed, or alone? In this episode, Dr. Sony Khemlani-Patel shares insights from 25+ years of tre...

137. How a Film Director Used OCD as Fuel: The Story Behind the Film PURE O

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🧠 Episode Summary: What if your own mind was the biggest mystery you ever had to solve? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlo...

136. Rebuilding Trust in Yourself: OCD, Identity, and the ICBT Path to Healing

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: Do you feel trapped in endless loops of “what if”? Like your brain is constantly playing out worst-case scenarios, you can’t p...

135. OCD, Alcohol & Memory Loss - How a Friend Saved My Life

20 May 2025

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🧠 Episode Summary: In this podcast episode, two close friends delve into a journey of battling OCD, confronting alcohol dependency, and the transfo...

134. Why Possibility Isn’t Proof: Trusting Your Senses in OCD Recovery with Michael Parker

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You wash your hands… but did you really get them clean? You wiped down the package… but what if something invisible is still there? You tell yours...

133. OCD or Intuition? How to Spot Real Relationship Red Flags with Ally Kristan

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a quiet tension in love when you live with OCD—an unshakable feeling that something’s off, followed by crushing doubt: Is this real, or ...

132. Cognitive Therapy for OCD

01 Apr 2025

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In this riveting episode of the OCD Whisperer podcast, host Kristina Orlova sits down with Mike Parker, a licensed clinical social worker and the crea...

131. Buddhism and OCD: How to Stop Obsessive Thoughts Using Mindfulness

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine struggling with intrusive thoughts that feel unbearable, unshakable, and all-consuming. You try to fight them, suppress them, or rationalize t...

130. Failure to Launch: How Parents Can Help Adults with OCD Build Confidence

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine this: A bright, capable adult, full of potential, yet paralyzed by the invisible grip of OCD. They live at home, rely on their parents for eve...

129. The OCD Awareness Scale: A Tool for Better Understanding

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How well do we really understand the full spectrum of OCD? Many people—including professionals—struggle to recognize the various ways OCD can mani...

128. Why Staying Silent in Therapy Is Costing You More Than You Think

04 Feb 2025

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Many people struggle to speak up about their mental health needs, even when their treatment isn’t working. Why does self-advocacy feel so daunting? ...

127. The Best Path to Recovery: Why Psychotherapy Outshines Medication for OCD

21 Jan 2025

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Did you know that many people with OCD still turn to medication as a first option, even though psychotherapy could be just as effective, if not more s...

126. From Fear to Freedom: Conquering Magical Thinking OCD

07 Jan 2025

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Ever had a moment where you felt like something bad would happen unless you did a specific thing—like touching a door handle just right or counting ...

125. Our Psychedelic Journey That Changed Everything

17 Dec 2024

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What if the secret to overcoming OCD and mental health challenges isn’t just about managing symptoms, but truly understanding the whole person—min...

124. Transforming Challenges of Just Right OCD with Andrew Cohen

03 Dec 2024

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When we think about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), common themes like contamination fears or checking rituals often come to mind. However, there...

123. The Upside of OCD: How Emotional Sensitivity and Imagination Become Superpowers

19 Nov 2024

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When we think about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), our minds often go straight to the difficulties it brings—the obsessive thoughts and compul...

122. Unmasking Moral Scrupulosity in OCD

05 Nov 2024

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Have you ever struggled with feelings of guilt, shame, or an overwhelming need to "do the right thing"? For individuals experiencing moral scrupulosit...

121. The Overlap: Understanding OCD and Eating Disorders

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you aware that the struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders often go hand in hand, creating a complex web of challen...

120. Pedophilia OCD: The Greatest Misconceptions

01 Oct 2024

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Have you ever had thoughts so disturbing they make you doubt yourself? Pedophilia OCD (POCD) can bring intrusive fears that aren’t reflective of who...

119. Breaking the Rules of OCD: Finding Freedom through Mindfulness and Aikido

23 Jul 2024

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People with OCD often feel trapped by strict rules in their daily lives. These unwritten rules might mean always trying to control their thoughts, con...

118. Overcoming OCD: The Journey of Tyler Falcoa in the Music Industry

09 Jul 2024

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Is it possible that the meticulous and often relentless nature of OCD could fuel the creative genius behind some of the most iconic music in the indus...

117. Elysse’s Personal Story of Triumph Over OCD and DPDR

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered the impact of accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and community advocacy on the well-being of individuals struggling wit...

116. Shedding Light on Childhood Anxiety and OCD with Dr. Stephen Whiteside

11 Jun 2024

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Parenting can be really hard when your child is dealing with anxiety or OCD. Ever stayed up late worrying about them? It feels like a big, confusing m...

115. The Strength to Defeat OCD: Insights from a Young Author's Journey with Ella Kim

28 May 2024

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a loved one - your sister, brother, or daughter - battling with intrusive thoughts and engaging i...

114. OCD Advocacy: A Mother's Quest to Build Community Support with Kim Vincenty

14 May 2024

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Imagine this: your ten-year-old son is diagnosed with OCD, and you witness the daily struggles he faces. Through the transformative power of proper tr...

113. How Does False Memory OCD Differ from Other Types of OCD with Alnardo Martinez

30 Apr 2024

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Can you imagine a nightly battle where the battleground isn't just your bed, but your own mind? Welcome to the sleepless world of individuals wrestlin...

112. How to Support BIPOC Clinicians and Individuals Living with OCD with Bianca Simmons & Erin Nghe

16 Apr 2024

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Have you ever considered the profound impact of justice-oriented treatment in the context of OCD, particularly when it intersects with sensitive issue...

111. The Shocking Truth About OCD Stigma Revealed with Alexandra Reynolds

01 Apr 2024

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In a society that is gradually breaking down the barriers surrounding mental health, it's disheartening to witness the lingering shadows of stigma tha...

110. Empowering OCD Recovery: A Journey of Skill-Building with Mark Freeman

19 Mar 2024

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In our ever-evolving understanding of mental health, we often fixate on finding a cure or a quick fix for conditions like OCD. But what if we reframed...

109. How to Sidestep ERP Pitfalls for the Detail-Minded with Ben Eckstein

05 Mar 2024

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Have you ever wondered why some people don't seem to have success with ERP therapy, despite its proven effectiveness? ERP has helped countless indiv...

108. How Can Genetic Factors Impact OCD and Addiction? with Dr. Evelyn Higgins

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that our genes can tell a story about our predisposition to OCD and addiction? Well, our genetic makeup isn't our destiny, but rather a b...

107. Why OCD is NOT a Life Sentence with Erica Lugo

06 Feb 2024

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Not many people fully disclose their journey with OCD. Perhaps it's the fear of acceptance or the weight of society's stigma that keeps them silent. B...

106. Saved or Sinful? Understanding Scrupulosity's Grip on Faith with Justin Hughes

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do thoughts of religious sin and moral purity consume your every waking moment, leaving you trapped in a never-ending cycle of guilt and doubt? In tod...

105. Is There a Difference Between Automatic and Intentional Thoughts in OCD? with Michelle Massi

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our minds are fascinating realms capable of producing a myriad of thoughts, some fleeting and inconsequential, while others persistently tug at the ed...

104. Mindful Healing: Psychedelic Therapy and Herbal Remedies for OCD with Natalia Aíza and Matthew Williams

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to finding effective ways to help people dealing with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the search for better treatments is an ongoin...

103. Mastering Mind Over Obsession: Navigating Evidence-Based OCD Strategies with Dr. Jon Abramowitz

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the realm of mental health treatment, evidence-based approaches are the guiding lights that lead individuals toward recovery. The journey to unders...

102. Shattering Stereotypes: ‘Exposure’ and the Real Faces of OCD with Peter Cannon

28 Nov 2023

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In today’s episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, we are excited to feature Peter Cannon, a young, talented writer, and director who's making waves w...

101. Can Accelerated TMS and Psychedelics Reshape OCD’s Grip? With Dr. Noah DeGaetano and Dr. Ryan Vidrine

14 Nov 2023

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Imagine finding a new way to help with OCD that's different from the usual methods – it's called Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)...

100. The Intersection of OCD and Spirituality with Lucy Grantz

31 Oct 2023

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Think about this: have you ever tried to find peace and meaning through your spiritual practices, like meditation or prayer, only to have nagging, bot...

99. OCD and Inferential Confusion: When Reality and Imagination Collide with Carl Robbins

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself double-checking if you locked the front door? Or perhaps you've felt the need to wash your hands repeatedly, even though you...

98. Understanding Perinatal OCD: Symptoms, Treatment, and Support with Conal Harpur

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing a child into the world is often described as one of life's most beautiful and transformative experiences. However, for some new mothers, this...

97. OCD and Intimacy: Can Perfectionism Ruin the Mood? with Dr. Patrick McGrath

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you ever stop to consider the intricate challenges individuals with OCD face when they embark on their journey towards treatment? Or perhaps, have...

96. Reality Sensing in Therapy with Amanda Petrik-Gardner

05 Sep 2023

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In the realm of mental health treatment, the evolution of therapeutic approaches is an ongoing journey marked by innovation and discovery. One such br...

95. Unraveling OCD: A Game-Changing Approach with Dr. Reid Wilson

23 Aug 2023

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Have you ever found yourself caught in a never-ending cycle of anxious thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by the in...

94. Justice Based ERP with Dr.Pinciotti and Dr. Wadsworth

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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93. Disgust Based OCD with Rich Gallagher

24 Jul 2023

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92. PE for PTSD AND ExRP for OCD with Dr. Jessica Stern

13 Jul 2023

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Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. OCD Survival Kit: get your free resource with podcasts, books, and bonus worksheets. Or if you ...