In episode 394 I chat with Will who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us.  We have been shortlisted for mental health podcast of the year at the Mental Health Blog Awards. Please vote for the podcast if you get time. Please skip through until you get to the 'podcast of the year' category, and select my the podcast: https://s.surveyplanet.com/18rbm4yd Thanks We discuss his story, growing up in a toxic environment, intrusive thoughts, confessing as a compulsion, perfectionism, being active duty in the US military, identity struggles, a bad relationship with alcohol, pOCD, relationship themed OCD, sexual orientation themed OCD, suicidal themed OCD, harm themed OCD, a fear of crossing bridges, health anxiety, being hyper-fixated on sleep, his journey to finding suitable therapy, peer support, intensive outpatient therapy program, masculinity, developing self-compassion, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/will-394  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

In episode 394 I chat with Will who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us.  We have been shortlisted for mental health podcast of the year at the Mental Health Blog Awards. Please vote for the podcast if you get time. Please skip through until you get to the 'podcast of the year' category, and select my the podcast: <a href="https://s.surveyplanet.com/18rbm4yd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://s.surveyplanet.com/18rbm4yd</a> Thanks We discuss his story, growing up in a toxic environment, intrusive thoughts, confessing as a compulsion, perfectionism, being active duty in the US military, identity struggles, a bad relationship with alcohol, pOCD, relationship themed OCD, sexual orientation themed OCD, suicidal themed OCD, harm themed OCD, a fear of crossing bridges, health anxiety, being hyper-fixated on sleep, his journey to finding suitable therapy, peer support, intensive outpatient therapy program, masculinity, developing self-compassion, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/episode/will-394" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/episode/will-394</a> The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast</a>

Story: Will (#394)

We have been shortlisted for mental health podcast of the year at the Mental Health Blog Awards. Please vote for the podcast if you get time. Please skip through until you get to the 'podcast of the year' category, and select the podcast: https://s.surveyplanet.com/18rbm4yd Thanks In episode 393 I chat with Jonny Say. Jonny is a UK based therapist and co-director at The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy.  We discuss our new OCD centre, we talk about 9 barriers to OCD recovery, including using exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) with the agenda of controlling symptoms, automatic compulsions, secondary spikes, intense feelings, difficulties with urge surfing, shame, unworkable beliefs, core fears, and systemic issues. But more importantly some ideas on how to overcome these barriers. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/jonny-say-393  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast  Our OCD centre, The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy: https://www.integrativecentreforocd.co.uk/  

We have been shortlisted for mental health podcast of the year at the Mental Health Blog Awards. Please vote for the podcast if you get time. Please skip through until you get to the 'podcast of the year' category, and select the podcast: <a href="https://s.surveyplanet.com/18rbm4yd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://s.surveyplanet.com/18rbm4yd</a> Thanks In episode 393 I chat with Jonny Say. Jonny is a UK based therapist and co-director at The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy.  We discuss our new OCD centre, we talk about 9 barriers to OCD recovery, including using exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) with the agenda of controlling symptoms, automatic compulsions, secondary spikes, intense feelings, difficulties with urge surfing, shame, unworkable beliefs, core fears, and systemic issues. But more importantly some ideas on how to overcome these barriers. Hope it helps.  Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/episode/jonny-say-393" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/episode/jonny-say-393</a> The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast</a> Our OCD centre, The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy: <a href="https://www.integrativecentreforocd.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.integrativecentreforocd.co.uk/</a>

Jonny Say: Overcoming barriers to OCD recovery (#393)

Lauren Wadsworth

In episode 392 I chat with 6 members of an OCD support group. The support group members on the show were Bri, Bridget, Cassie, Joe, Kim, Steve, and Dr Lauren Wadsworth.  We discuss what is the group about, what’s it like being in an OCD support group, the benefits of being in an OCD support group, they share some nice memories of being in the group, setting goals within the group, managing challenges in the group, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/ocd-support-group-392  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

In episode 392 I chat with 6 members of an OCD support group. The support group members on the show were Bri, Bridget, Cassie, Joe, Kim, Steve, and Dr Lauren Wadsworth.  We discuss what is the group about, what’s it like being in an OCD support group, the benefits of being in an OCD support group, they share some nice memories of being in the group, setting goals within the group, managing challenges in the group, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/episode/ocd-support-group-392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/episode/ocd-support-group-392</a><a href="https://theocdstories.com/episode/katryna-391" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast</a>

A conversation with an OCD Support group, featuring Dr Lauren Wadsworth (#392)

Ethan Smith

Jonathan Hoffman

In this midweek special episode I chat with Ethan Smith, and Dr Jonathan Hoffman of the Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI) in Florida.  We discuss aha moments, Ethan’s story and aha moment, aha moments of all kinds, pseudo aha moments, the catalysts for an aha moment, whether people need them, and much more. Hope it helps.   Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/nbi-6  The midweek special episodes which go out at the end of the month on a Wednesday are made possible by and in partnership with the Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI) in Florida. I will be interviewing different members of their clinical team on a range of topics. NBI specialise in treatment and programs for anxiety, OCD, comorbidities, and complex cases. They also offer an intensive outpatient program, and a residential program called the NBI Ranch: A supportive living experience that complements intensive treatment for Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders. To find out more about their intensive outpatient services, or the NBI ranch, as well as to read some of their free information online about OCD via their blog, click here to find out more: https://www.nbiweston.com/

In this midweek special episode I chat with Ethan Smith, and Dr Jonathan Hoffman of the Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI) in Florida.  We discuss aha moments, Ethan’s story and aha moment, aha moments of all kinds, pseudo aha moments, the catalysts for an aha moment, whether people need them, and much more. Hope it helps.   Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/episode/nbi-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/episode/nbi-6</a> The midweek special episodes which go out at the end of the month on a Wednesday are made possible by and in partnership with the Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI) in Florida. I will be interviewing different members of their clinical team on a range of topics. NBI specialise in treatment and programs for anxiety, OCD, comorbidities, and complex cases. They also offer an intensive outpatient program, and a residential program called the NBI Ranch: A supportive living experience that complements intensive treatment for Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders. To find out more about their intensive outpatient services, or the NBI ranch, as well as to read some of their free information online about OCD via their blog, click here to find out more: <a href="https://www.nbiweston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nbiweston.com/</a>

Ethan Smith and Dr Jonathan Hoffman: Aha moments

In episode 391 I chat with Katryna who has kindly agreed to share her story with us. We discuss her OCD story, masking symptoms, self harm, OCD themes including: harm, symmetry, existential, suicidal, relationship. We talk about compulsively tapping and blinking, panic, her dog Oliver who helped her a lot, how taking mind altering substances triggered an OCD theme, a traumatic event (attempted kidnapping) triggering harm OCD, the use of humour in therapy, doing intensive outpatient therapy, NOCD, group therapy, depersonalisation and derealisation, and much more. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/katryna-391 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

In episode 391 I chat with Katryna who has kindly agreed to share her story with us. We discuss her OCD story, masking symptoms, self harm, OCD themes including: harm, symmetry, existential, suicidal, relationship. We talk about compulsively tapping and blinking, panic, her dog Oliver who helped her a lot, how taking mind altering substances triggered an OCD theme, a traumatic event (attempted kidnapping) triggering harm OCD, the use of humour in therapy, doing intensive outpatient therapy, NOCD, group therapy, depersonalisation and derealisation, and much more. Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/episode/katryna-391" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/episode/katryna-391</a> The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast</a>

Story: Katryna (#391)

Kevin Ashworth

In episode 390 I chat with Kevin Ashworth. Kevin is the clinical director &amp; senior clinician at the Northwest Anxiety Institute.  We discuss his therapy story, helping parents help kids and teens with OCD, helping with parental shame and guilt, psychoeducating parents on OCD, reducing accommodations, the therapeutic program SPACE which stands for supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions, having Mum, Dad or care giver in the therapy room, dealing with conflict between child and parent, how much should parents remind kids of therapy homework, the importance of humour, learning to be miserable on purpose, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/kevin-390  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

In episode 390 I chat with Kevin Ashworth. Kevin is the clinical director &amp; senior clinician at the Northwest Anxiety Institute.  We discuss his therapy story, helping parents help kids and teens with OCD, helping with parental shame and guilt, psychoeducating parents on OCD, reducing accommodations, the therapeutic program SPACE which stands for supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions, having Mum, Dad or care giver in the therapy room, dealing with conflict between child and parent, how much should parents remind kids of therapy homework, the importance of humour, learning to be miserable on purpose, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/episode/kevin-390" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/episode/kevin-390</a> The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast</a>

Kevin Ashworth: Helping parents help children (and teens) with OCD (#390)

Lauren Rosen

In episode 389 I chat with Lauren Rosen. Lauren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and founder of The Center for the Obsessive Mind. We discuss her OCD story, what is mindfulness, some benefits of mindfulness, learning to let go of the question, making space for and accepting the presence of feelings, techniques and practices of mindfulness, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/lauren-389  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

In episode 389 I chat with Lauren Rosen. Lauren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and founder of The Center for the Obsessive Mind. We discuss her OCD story, what is mindfulness, some benefits of mindfulness, learning to let go of the question, making space for and accepting the presence of feelings, techniques and practices of mindfulness, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/episode/lauren-389" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/episode/lauren-389</a> The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast </a>

Lauren Rosen: Mindfulness and OCD (#389)

In episode 388 I chat with Sara who has kindly shared her story with us.  We discuss her story, themes of OCD: sexual orientation, harm, existential, and relationship. We talk about panic disorder, depersonalisation, depression, substance use, getting diagnosed, dialectal behaviour therapy (DBT), intrusive thoughts, death anxiety, compassion for her younger self, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/sara-388  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast

In episode 388 I chat with Sara who has kindly shared her story with us.  We discuss her story, themes of OCD: sexual orientation, harm, existential, and relationship. We talk about panic disorder, depersonalisation, depression, substance use, getting diagnosed, dialectal behaviour therapy (DBT), intrusive thoughts, death anxiety, compassion for her younger self, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/episode/sara-388" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/episode/sara-388</a> The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast</a>

Story: Sara (#388)

Katia Moritz

In this midweek special episode I chat with Dr Jonathan Hoffman and Dr Katia Moritz of the Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI) in Florida.  We discuss the analogy Cracking the nut, who cracks the nut (case), working with tough cases of OCD, getting treatment ready, what makes OCD harder for someone, frustration tolerance, comorbidities, getting families and loved ones involved in the treatment process, and much more. Hope it helps.   Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/nbi-5 The midweek special episodes which go out at the end of the month on a Wednesday are made possible by and in partnership with the Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI) in Florida. I will be interviewing different members of their clinical team on a range of topics. NBI specialise in treatment and programs for anxiety, OCD, comorbidities, and complex cases. They also offer an intensive outpatient program, and a residential program called the NBI Ranch: A supportive living experience that complements intensive treatment for Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders. To find out more about their intensive outpatient services, or the NBI ranch, as well as to read some of their free information online about OCD via their blog, click here to find out more: https://www.nbiweston.com/

In this midweek special episode I chat with Dr Jonathan Hoffman and Dr Katia Moritz of the Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI) in Florida.  We discuss the analogy Cracking the nut, who cracks the nut (case), working with tough cases of OCD, getting treatment ready, what makes OCD harder for someone, frustration tolerance, comorbidities, getting families and loved ones involved in the treatment process, and much more. Hope it helps.   Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/episode/nbi-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/episode/nbi-5</a> The midweek special episodes which go out at the end of the month on a Wednesday are made possible by and in partnership with the Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI) in Florida. I will be interviewing different members of their clinical team on a range of topics. NBI specialise in treatment and programs for anxiety, OCD, comorbidities, and complex cases. They also offer an intensive outpatient program, and a residential program called the NBI Ranch: A supportive living experience that complements intensive treatment for Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders. To find out more about their intensive outpatient services, or the NBI ranch, as well as to read some of their free information online about OCD via their blog, click here to find out more: <a href="https://www.nbiweston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nbiweston.com/</a>

Dr Katia Moritz and Dr Jonathan Hoffman: Cracking the nut (case)

Emily Hemendinger

In episode 387 I chat with Emily Hemendinger. Emily is clinical director of the OCD Program at the University of Colorado Health Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic.  We discuss what’s new with her, what is executive functioning, how OCD can effect executive functioning, how impaired executive functioning can impact people’s quality of life, things that can help, decision making, how exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) comes into play with decision making, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/emily-387  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. This podcast episode is available as a video recording on our Patreon. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the other benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

In episode 387 I chat with Emily Hemendinger. Emily is clinical director of the OCD Program at the University of Colorado Health Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic.  We discuss what’s new with her, what is executive functioning, how OCD can effect executive functioning, how impaired executive functioning can impact people’s quality of life, things that can help, decision making, how exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) comes into play with decision making, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/episode/emily-387" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/episode/emily-387</a> The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. This podcast episode is available as a video recording on our Patreon. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the other benefits you’ll receive as a Patron, visit: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast</a>

Emily Hemendinger: Executive functioning, and decision making in OCD (#387)

Welcome to The OCD Stories, hosted by Stuart Ralph. The podcast has been heard over 4million times globally. Check out your first episode from our existing hundreds of episodes featuring experts, and people experiencing symptoms just like you today. If you do, you may just feel understood, heard and possibly help you identify your next step in your own personal journey to healing.Disclaimer - this podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek treatment from a licensed mental health professional.

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Welcome to The OCD Stories, hosted by Stuart Ralph. The podcast has been heard over 4million times globally. Check out your first episode from our existing hundreds of episodes featuring experts, and people experiencing symptoms just like you today. If you do, you may just feel understood, heard and possibly help you identify your next step in your own personal journey to healing. Disclaimer - this podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek treatment from a licensed mental health professional.

The OCD Stories

Aaron Harvey

In episode 134 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Aaron Harvey. Aaron is the founder of the wonderful IntrusiveThoughts.org a not for profit website that brings together sufferers, advocates, professionals and loved ones of people with OCD in order to save lives. Aaron shares his OCD story in an honest and open way. Hope it helps. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/aaron-harvey-intrusive-thoughts Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here &gt;&gt; All the best, Stu

In episode 134 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Aaron Harvey. Aaron is the founder of the wonderful <a href="http://IntrusiveThoughts.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IntrusiveThoughts.org</a> a not for profit website that brings together sufferers, advocates, professionals and loved ones of people with OCD in order to save lives. Aaron shares his OCD story in an honest and open way. Hope it helps. Show notes: <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/aaron-harvey-intrusive-thoughts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theocdstories.com/podcast/aaron-harvey-intrusive-thoughts</a> Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast <a href="http://theocdstories.com/plans/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out more here &gt;&gt;</a> All the best, Stu

Aaron Harvey - Intrusive Thoughts (Ep134)

Steven Phillipson

In episode 99 I interviewed Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. He co-founded the first CBT/Support group for OCD sufferers in the New York area in 1987. Steven is the Clinical Director at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.Enjoy!  Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-recovery-from-thinking-the-unthinkable Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here &gt;&gt; To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 99 I interviewed Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. He co-founded the first CBT/Support group for OCD sufferers in the New York area in 1987. Steven is the Clinical Director at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.Enjoy!  Show notes: <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-recovery-from-thinking-the-unthinkable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-recovery-from-thinking-the-unthinkable</a> Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast <a href="http://theocdstories.com/plans/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out more here &gt;&gt;</a> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Dr Steven Phillipson - Recovery From Thinking The Unthinkable (Ep99)

Chrissie Hodges

In episode 83 I chat with Chrissie Hodges. Chrissie is a mental health advocate, peer support coach and she raises awareness around Pure O. We cover Pure O and many other topics. Enjoy!  Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/chrissie-hodges-pure-o-part-1 Ep83 is sponsored by theocdclinics.com (Locations: Dallas Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio/Austin metro areas)  The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here &gt;&gt; To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 83 I chat with Chrissie Hodges. Chrissie is a mental health advocate, peer support coach and she raises awareness around Pure O. We cover Pure O and many other topics. Enjoy!  Show notes: <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/chrissie-hodges-pure-o-part-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theocdstories.com/podcast/chrissie-hodges-pure-o-part-1</a> Ep83 is sponsored by <a href="http://theocdclinics.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">theocdclinics.com</a> (Locations: Dallas Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio/Austin metro areas)  The OCD Stories book: <a href="http://theocdstories.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theocdstories.com/book</a> Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast <a href="http://theocdstories.com/plans/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out more here &gt;&gt;</a> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Chrissie Hodges - Pure O (Part 1) (Ep83)

Sally Winston

In episode 203 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Dr Sally Winston. Sally co-founded The Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland in 1992. She is co-author of “Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts”, and co-author of the new book “Needing to Know for Sure: A CBT-Based Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking”. Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-sally-winston-compulsive-checking-and-reassurance-seeking

In episode 203 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Dr Sally Winston. Sally co-founded The Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland in 1992. She is co-author of “Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts”, and co-author of the new book “Needing to Know for Sure: A CBT-Based Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking”. Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-sally-winston-compulsive-checking-and-reassurance-seeking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-sally-winston-compulsive-checking-and-reassurance-seeking</a>

Dr Sally Winston - Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking (Ep203)

In episode 106 I interviewed Dr Steven Phillipson for the second time. In this episode with Steven we discuss how ERP works, developing a champion mindset in recovery, the power of choice, living by your values, Viktor Frankl, the phrase “If I’m not choosing it, let it be!”, and staying centred in emotional turmoil. Enjoy!  Show notes:  http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-how-erp-works-and-the-power-of-choice Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here &gt;&gt; All the best, Stu 

In episode 106 I interviewed Dr Steven Phillipson for the second time. In this episode with Steven we discuss how ERP works, developing a champion mindset in recovery, the power of choice, living by your values, Viktor Frankl, the phrase “If I’m not choosing it, let it be!”, and staying centred in emotional turmoil. Enjoy!  Show notes: <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-how-erp-works-and-the-power-of-choice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-how-erp-works-and-the-power-of-choice</a> Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast <a href="http://theocdstories.com/plans/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out more here &gt;&gt;</a> All the best, Stu

Dr Steven Phillipson - How ERP works, and the power of choice (Ep106)

Steven Hayes

Show notes: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) research depth (3:20) ACT vs CBT in the research (4:40) Steve’s OCD, anxiety and research story (6:00) Why and how Steve came up with ACT (12:50) Relational frame theory (RFT) (15:45) How Eastern philosophy links with ACT (20:50) The importance of using our minds without our minds using us (23:20) Psychology within the media, marketing and technology (26:00) Getting ACT into schools (28:45) Tinnitus story to understand ACT (39:00) Why you shouldn’t try to stop thoughts. Instead accept them (46:20) Accept your emotions, not just your thoughts (47:20) Can you beat OCD? (48:00) Finding meaning in suffering (51:00) ACT and Logotherapy (53:20) How to accept your thoughts and defuse from them - including exercises (58:25) Steve’s thoughts on meditation (1:12:50) Using ACT to get rid of physical compulsions (1:20:30) How ACT is gentler than ERP, and mental health vs illness (1:26:40) Why you are one of the lucky ones (1:44:20) Find out more about Dr Steven Hayes: Steve’s site - http://www.stevenchayes.com Steve’s books Get out of your mind and into your life  Resources mentioned: Marianne Williamson quote - “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” The worry trap by Chad LeJeune Man’s search for meaning by Viktor Frankl  Increasing Willingness to Experience Obsessions: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Michael P. Twohig, Steven C. Hayes, Akihiko Masuda  To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here &gt;&gt; 

Show notes: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) research depth (3:20) ACT vs CBT in the research (4:40) Steve’s OCD, anxiety and research story (6:00) Why and how Steve came up with <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/mark-freeman-on-his-recovery-from-ocd-and-how-you-can-beat-it/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ACT</a> (12:50) Relational frame theory (RFT) (15:45) How Eastern philosophy links with ACT (20:50) The importance of using our minds without our minds using us (23:20) Psychology within the media, marketing and technology (26:00) Getting ACT into schools (28:45) Tinnitus story to understand ACT (39:00) Why you shouldn’t try to stop thoughts. Instead accept them (46:20) Accept your emotions, not just your thoughts (47:20) Can you <a href="http://theocdstories.com/harm-ocd/beating-the-ocd-bully-after-21-years-of-torment/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">beat OCD</a>? (48:00) Finding meaning in suffering (51:00) ACT and Logotherapy (53:20) How to accept your thoughts and defuse from them - including exercises (58:25) Steve’s thoughts on meditation (1:12:50) Using ACT to get rid of physical compulsions (1:20:30) How ACT is gentler than ERP, and mental health vs illness (1:26:40) Why you are one of the lucky ones (1:44:20) Find out more about Dr Steven Hayes: Steve’s site - <a href="http://www.stevenchayes.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.stevenchayes.com</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Steven-C.-Hayes/e/B001IO9PAS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;qid=1452452906&amp;sr=8-1&amp;tag=o040b-21" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Steve’s books</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1572244259/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=1572244259&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=o040b-21" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get out of your mind and into your life</a> Resources mentioned: Marianne Williamson quote - “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1572244801/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=1572244801&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=o040b-21" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The worry trap</a> by Chad LeJeune <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1844132390/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1844132390&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=o040b-21" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Man’s search for meaning</a> by Viktor Frankl  <a href="http://svenskapsykologiinstitutet.se/media/12247/twohig_et_al_2006_bt_increasing_willingness.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Increasing Willingness to Experience Obsessions</a>: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Michael P. Twohig, Steven C. Hayes, Akihiko Masuda  To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast <a href="http://theocdstories.com/plans/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out more here &gt;&gt;</a>

Dr Steven Hayes on ACT, OCD and Living A Meaningful Life

Jon Hershfield

In episode 153 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Jon Hershfield. Jon is a psychotherapist who specialises in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder. He is the author four books and in this episode he talks about his new book “Overcoming Harm OCD: Mindfulness and CBT Tools for Coping with Unwanted Violent Thoughts". Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/jon-hershfield-overcoming-harm-ocd

In episode 153 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Jon Hershfield. Jon is a psychotherapist who specialises in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder. He is the author four books and in this episode he talks about his new book “Overcoming Harm OCD: Mindfulness and CBT Tools for Coping with Unwanted Violent Thoughts". Hope it helps. Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/podcast/jon-hershfield-overcoming-harm-ocd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/podcast/jon-hershfield-overcoming-harm-ocd</a>

Jon Hershfield - Overcoming Harm OCD (Ep153)

Guy Doron

In episode 27 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Guy Doron. I first interviewed Guy in January for episode 5. Guy is one of the leading researchers in relationship OCD (rOCD), and along with his team he his uncovering important information about this subtype of OCD. He has recently co-created an app for ROCD recovery. This episode offers general OCD advice, so don't worry if you don't suffer with ROCD. OCD is OCD. To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here &gt;&gt;

In episode 27 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Guy Doron. I first interviewed Guy in January for episode 5. Guy is one of the leading researchers in relationship OCD (rOCD), and along with his team he his uncovering important information about this subtype of OCD. He has recently co-created an app for ROCD recovery. This episode offers general OCD advice, so don't worry if you don't suffer with ROCD. OCD is OCD. To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast <a href="http://theocdstories.com/plans/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out more here &gt;&gt;</a>

Dr Guy Doron on ROCD and the ROCD App (Ep27)

Jonathan Grayson

In episode 45 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Jonathan Grayson. We chat about virtual camping, ERP, motivation in recovery and much much more. I hope it helps!  Show notes:  theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-jonathan-grayson-ocd-recovery-uncertainty-and-virtual-camping This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 45 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Jonathan Grayson. We chat about virtual camping, ERP, motivation in recovery and much much more. I hope it helps!  Show notes: <a href="theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-jonathan-grayson-ocd-recovery-uncertainty-and-virtual-camping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-jonathan-grayson-ocd-recovery-uncertainty-and-virtual-camping</a> This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Dr Jonathan Grayson - OCD Recovery, Uncertainty and Virtual Camping (Ep45)

Patrick McGrath

In episode 136 of the podcast I chat with Dr Patrick McGrath about treating OCD and addiction together, virtual reality, mindfulness, why it's ok to be uncomfortable, ERP, how families can get involved in treatment, and much much more.  Hope it helps. Show notes:  http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-patrick-mcgrath-its-ok-to-be-uncomfortable All the best, Stu 

In episode 136 of the podcast I chat with Dr Patrick McGrath about treating OCD and addiction together, virtual reality, mindfulness, why it's ok to be uncomfortable, ERP, how families can get involved in treatment, and much much more.  Hope it helps. Show notes:  <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-patrick-mcgrath-its-ok-to-be-uncomfortable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-patrick-mcgrath-its-ok-to-be-uncomfortable</a> All the best, Stu

Dr Patrick McGrath - It's ok to be uncomfortable (Ep136)

In episode 120 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. We talk about what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) actually is, what Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is and how they differ. Hope it helps. Show notes:  http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-what-actually-is-ocd Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here &gt;&gt; All the best, Stu

In episode 120 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. We talk about what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) actually is, what Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is and how they differ. Hope it helps. Show notes: <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-what-actually-is-ocd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-what-actually-is-ocd</a> Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast <a href="http://theocdstories.com/plans/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out more here &gt;&gt;</a> All the best, Stu

Dr Steven Phillipson - "I'm a bit OCD". What actually is OCD? (Ep120)

In episode 187 of The OCD Stories podcast I share Dr Steven Phillipson audio of his article on "Choice". Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. He writes "In both the treatment of OCD and in living a disciplined life, there is no word more important than “choice.” Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-choice-audiobook

In episode 187 of The OCD Stories podcast I share Dr Steven Phillipson audio of his article on "Choice". Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. He writes "In both the treatment of OCD and in living a disciplined life, there is no word more important than “choice.” Hope it helps. Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-choice-audiobook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-choice-audiobook</a>

Dr Steven Phillipson - Choice (Audiobook) (Ep187)

Episode 200 is here. The timing is perfect, as we broke 2 million downloads last night. Thank you so much for being on this journey with the show. It’s been a long and rewarding 4 years. I hope the podcast continues to support and inspire you in your recovery. I appreciate you!  Support this show In episode 200 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. He co-founded the first Support group for OCD sufferers in the New York area in 1987. Steven is the Clinical Director at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-exposure-and-response-prevention

Episode 200 is here. The timing is perfect, as we broke 2 million downloads last night. Thank you so much for being on this journey with the show. It’s been a long and rewarding 4 years. I hope the podcast continues to support and inspire you in your recovery. I appreciate you!  <a href="https://www.paypal.me/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support this show</a> In episode 200 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. He co-founded the first Support group for OCD sufferers in the New York area in 1987. Steven is the Clinical Director at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-exposure-and-response-prevention" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-exposure-and-response-prevention</a>

Dr Steven Phillipson - Exposure and Response Prevention (Ep200)

Donald Robertson

In episode 64 of the podcast I interview Donald Robertson. Donald is a therapist and author. We talk about the origins of CBT, stoicism and OCD recovery. Donald shares some great advice. Hope it helps! This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Show notes:  http://theocdstories.com/podcast/donald-robertson-ocd-and-stoicism To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 64 of the podcast I interview Donald Robertson. Donald is a therapist and author. We talk about the origins of CBT, stoicism and OCD recovery. Donald shares some great advice. Hope it helps! This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> Show notes: <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/donald-robertson-ocd-and-stoicism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://theocdstories.com/podcast/donald-robertson-ocd-and-stoicism</a> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Donald Robertson - OCD, and Stoicism (Ep64)

In episode 5 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Guy Doron. Guy is one of the leading researchers in relationship OCD (rOCD), and along with his team he his uncovering important information about this subtype of OCD. Show notes: Guy’s OCD Story (1:00) Finding rOCD in research (4:30) How rOCD also covers relationship with God (6:40) Type 1 vs Type 2 rOCD, and why someone would get one over the over (8:20) New study: embarrassability and OCD (11:40) Why an OCD sufferer seeks rightness in the relationship (12:50) How rOCD can affect dating not just the relationship (15:05) How distorted views of love affects relationships (19:50) How someone tells if they have rOCD or a bad relationship? (24:20) How rOCD can make relationships better (28:30) How to explain to your partner that you are trying your best to deal with the OCD (31:30) How ERP can be used to treat rOCD (35:20) The one thing rOCD sufferers can do today to improve their lives (41:20) Guy’s most astonishing finding from his research (44:45) What guy would want written on his billboard (47:00) Find out more about Dr Steven Hayes: Guy’s site – ROCD.net Resources mentioned: Dr Danny Derby – www.dr-derby.com Dr Steven Hayes To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here &gt;&gt; 

In episode 5 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Guy Doron. Guy is one of the leading researchers in relationship OCD (rOCD), and along with his team he his uncovering important information about this subtype of OCD. Show notes: Guy’s OCD Story (1:00) Finding rOCD in research (4:30) How rOCD also covers relationship with God (6:40) Type 1 vs Type 2 rOCD, and why someone would get one over the over (8:20) New study: embarrassability and <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-hayes-on-act-ocd-and-living-a-meaningful-life/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">OCD</a> (11:40) Why an OCD sufferer seeks rightness in the relationship (12:50) How rOCD can affect dating not just the relationship (15:05) How distorted views of love affects relationships (19:50) How someone tells if they have rOCD or a bad relationship? (24:20) How rOCD can make relationships better (28:30) How to explain to your partner that you are trying your best to deal with the OCD (31:30) How ERP can be used to treat rOCD (35:20) The one thing rOCD sufferers can do today to improve their lives (41:20) Guy’s most astonishing finding from his research (44:45) What guy would want written on his billboard (47:00) Find out more about Dr Steven Hayes: Guy’s site – <a href="http://rocd.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ROCD.net</a> Resources mentioned: Dr Danny Derby – <a href="http://www.dr-derby.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.dr-derby.com</a> <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-hayes-on-act-ocd-and-living-a-meaningful-life/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Steven Hayes</a> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast <a href="http://theocdstories.com/plans/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out more here &gt;&gt;</a>

Dr Guy Doron Talks About All Things rOCD & How To Beat It (Ep 5)

Liz Atkin

In episode 60 of the podcast I interviewed Liz Atkin. Liz talks about her experience with compulsive skin picking, her 1 minute charcoal drawings and recovery tips. Hope it helps! This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Show notes:  http://theocdstories.com/podcast/liz-atkin-from-compulsive-skin-picking-to-compulsive-charcoal To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 60 of the podcast I interviewed Liz Atkin. Liz talks about her experience with compulsive skin picking, her 1 minute charcoal drawings and recovery tips. Hope it helps! This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> Show notes: <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/liz-atkin-from-compulsive-skin-picking-to-compulsive-charcoal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://theocdstories.com/podcast/liz-atkin-from-compulsive-skin-picking-to-compulsive-charcoal</a> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Liz Atkin - From Compulsive Skin Picking to Compulsive Charcoal (Ep60)

Shala Nicely

In episode 41 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Shala Nicely. You guys sent in some great questions which I asked Shala. Topics include sleep, starting ERP, mental checking and much much more.   Show notes -  http://theocdstories.com/podcast/shala-nicely-answers-your-ocd-recovery-questions This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 41 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Shala Nicely. You guys sent in some great questions which I asked Shala. Topics include sleep, starting ERP, mental checking and much much more.   Show notes - <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/shala-nicely-answers-your-ocd-recovery-questions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://theocdstories.com/podcast/shala-nicely-answers-your-ocd-recovery-questions</a> This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: <a href="https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</a> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Shala Nicely Answers Your OCD Recovery Questions (Ep41)

In episode 113 I got Dr Jonathan Grayson on the show for the second time to talk about OCD recovery, treatment resistance and to answer listener questions. Enjoy! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-jonathan-grayson-freedom-from-obsessive-compulsive-disorder Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here &gt;&gt; All the best, Stu 

In episode 113 I got Dr Jonathan Grayson on the show for the second time to talk about OCD recovery, treatment resistance and to answer listener questions. Enjoy! Show notes: <a href="dr-jonathan-grayson-freedom-from-obsessive-compulsive-disorder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-jonathan-grayson-freedom-from-obsessive-compulsive-disorder</a> Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast <a href="http://theocdstories.com/plans/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out more here &gt;&gt;</a> All the best, Stu

Dr Jonathan Grayson - Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ep113)

Russ Harris

In episode 151 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Russ Harris. Russ is a medical practitioner, author of the international best-selling book ‘The Happiness Trap’, and is an world-renowned trainer of Acceptance &amp; Commitment Therapy (ACT). Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-russ-harris-the-happiness-trap

In episode 151 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Russ Harris. Russ is a medical practitioner, author of the international best-selling book ‘The Happiness Trap’, and is an world-renowned trainer of Acceptance &amp; Commitment Therapy (ACT). Hope it helps.  Show notes: <a href="https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-russ-harris-the-happiness-trap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-russ-harris-the-happiness-trap</a>

Dr Russ Harris - The Happiness Trap (Ep151)

In episode 84 of the podcast I interview Chrissie Hodges for the second time in two weeks, as a part two of our interview on Pure O and OCD recovery. Enjoy.   Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/chrissie-hodges-pure-o-part-2 The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here &gt;&gt; To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 84 of the podcast I interview Chrissie Hodges for the second time in two weeks, as a part two of our interview on Pure O and OCD recovery. Enjoy.   Show notes: <a href="http://theocdstories.com/podcast/chrissie-hodges-pure-o-part-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theocdstories.com/podcast/chrissie-hodges-pure-o-part-2</a> The OCD Stories book: <a href="http://theocdstories.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theocdstories.com/book</a> Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast <a href="http://theocdstories.com/plans/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out more here &gt;&gt;</a> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Chrissie Hodges – Pure O (Part 2) (Ep84)

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