Have you ever considered the profound impact of justice-oriented treatment in the context of OCD, particularly when it intersects with sensitive issues like race-based OCD? How do we create an environment where individuals, especially those from BIPOC communities, feel safe to openly discuss their fears and intrusive thoughts without the burden of …

In a society that is gradually breaking down the barriers surrounding mental health, it's disheartening to witness the lingering shadows of stigma that continue to hinder progress. Marginalized communities often struggle to access support and treatment for OCD despite the fact that it affects people from all walks of life. In today’s episode of The…

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 our approach to embrace a journey of skill-building instead? This powerful concept lies at the core of Mark's advocacy for individuals living with OCD. Join us in today’s episode of The OCD Whisperer…

Have you ever wondered why some people don't seem to have success with ERP therapy, despite its proven effectiveness? ERP has helped countless individuals regain control of their lives and find relief from the debilitating symptoms that often accompany anxiety disorders. However, it's essential to recognize that despite the effectiveness of ERP the…

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 blueprint that can be influenced by our environment. It's fascinating to think that we have the power to turn certain genes on or off! In today’s episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, we are excited to…

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. But what if we told you that an OCD diagnosis doesn't mean a life sentence of struggle and despair? The healing starts with a simple, yet daring act - opening up. In today’s episode of The OCD Whispere…

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 today’s episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast we are joined by Justin Hughes, a licensed professional counselor with dual expertise in psychology and theology, Justin brings to the table a wealth of vital…

Our minds are fascinating realms capable of producing a myriad of thoughts, some fleeting and inconsequential, while others persistently tug at the edges of our consciousness. For individuals grappling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), this mental landscape can be particularly challenging to navigate. One crucial aspect of understanding OCD…

When it comes to finding effective ways to help people dealing with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the search for better treatments is an ongoing journey. Traditionally, we've relied on therapies and medications, but there's a new and somewhat controversial idea gaining attention – psychedelic therapy. In today’s episode of The OCD Whisperer …

In the realm of mental health treatment, evidence-based approaches are the guiding lights that lead individuals toward recovery. The journey to understanding and effectively treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has witnessed a fascinating evolution, marked by various therapeutic approaches that delve deep into the intricacies of the human m…

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 with his debut feature film, "Exposure". Peter's film is a breath of fresh air in the way it portrays OCD. It's not your typical Hollywood representation - it's raw, real, and resonates with the lived ex…

Imagine finding a new way to help with OCD that's different from the usual methods – it's called Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Think of it like this: your mind sometimes gets stuck, like a skipping record. With Accelerated TMS, it's like giving your brain a gentle push to get out of that loop. This could be a big deal – a way…

Think about this: have you ever tried to find peace and meaning through your spiritual practices, like meditation or prayer, only to have nagging, bothersome thoughts and habits that just won't leave you alone? This is the intersection of OCD and spirituality, and it's a complex place where your quest for spiritual connection and the constant deman…

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 know they're already clean? These common experiences might seem like minor quirks, but for individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), they can become all-consuming battles against inferent…

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 journey can be clouded by a silent intruder that lurks in the shadows of their minds – Perinatal Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). As the world celebrates the arrival of a precious bundle of joy, …

Did you ever stop to consider the intricate challenges individuals with OCD face when they embark on their journey towards treatment? Or perhaps, have you thought about the profound ways in which perfectionism can affect their experiences of intimacy and sex? Alternatively, have you explored the complicated links between hoarding behaviours and OCD…

In the realm of mental health treatment, the evolution of therapeutic approaches is an ongoing journey marked by innovation and discovery. One such breakthrough that has been gaining prominence in recent years is Inference-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT). This cutting-edge approach offers a fresh perspective on how we understand and addr…

Have you ever found yourself caught in a never-ending cycle of anxious thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by the intrusive thoughts that seem to control your every move? If so, you're not alone. Millions of people around the world struggle with anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but there i…

Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. OCD Survival Kit: get your free resource with podcasts, books, and bonus worksheets and sign up for our newsletter: OCD Survival Kit + Newsletter Sign Up Or if you are ready to dive into workshops to break the grips of your OCD, go to www.korresults.com/e-learning *** Brace yourself for an episode…

Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. OCD Survival Kit: get your free resource with podcasts, books, and bonus worksheets and sign up for our newsletter: OCD Survival Kit + Newsletter Sign Up Or if you are ready to dive into ERP, ICBT, or Sneaky Rituals masterclasses, go to www.korresults.com/e-learning *** Welcome to the OCD Whispere…

Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. OCD Survival Kit: get your free resource with podcasts, books, and bonus worksheets. Or if you are ready to dive into ERP, ICBT, or Sneaky Rituals masterclasses, go to www.korresults.com/onlineresources *** Join host Kristina Orlova as she sits down with the incredible Dr. Stern to tackle some bur…

Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. OCD Survival Kit: get your free resource with podcasts, books, and bonus worksheets. Go to www.korresults.com/onlineresources *** Hey there, OCD fam! I sit down with the amazing Dr. Eva Fisher to dive into the world of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Get ready for a candid chat about Dr. Fisher's …

Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. OCD Survival Kit: get your free resource with podcasts, books, and bonus worksheets. Go to www.korresults.com/onlineresources *** Join me and our guest Paul McCarroll as we delve into the world of OCD, providing valuable insights and shedding light on how we can navigate our internal struggles wit…

Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. OCD Survival Kit: get your free resource with podcasts, books, and bonus worksheets. Go to www.korresults.com Take control of your OCD with the "Be OCD Free" course. Start your ERP journey and say goodbye to intrusive thoughts. Learn practical strategies and take the first step towards a brighter,…

Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. OCD Survival Kit: get your free resource with podcasts, books, and bonus worksheets. Go to www.korresults.com Take control of your OCD with the "Be OCD Free" course. Start your ERP journey and say goodbye to intrusive thoughts. Learn practical strategies and take the first step towards a brighter,…

Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. OCD Survival Kit: get your free resource with podcasts, books, and bonus worksheets. Go to www.korresults.com Take control of your OCD with the "Be OCD Free" course. Start your ERP journey and say goodbye to intrusive thoughts. Learn practical strategies and take the first step towards a brighter,…

Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. OCD Survival Kit: get your free resource with podcasts, books, and bonus worksheets. Go to www.korresults.com Take control of your OCD with the "Be OCD Free" course. Start your ERP journey and say goodbye to intrusive thoughts. Learn practical strategies and take the first step towards a brighter,…

Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. Take control of your OCD with the "Be OCD Free" course. Start your ERP journey and say goodbye to intrusive thoughts. Learn practical strategies and take the first step towards a brighter, OCD-free future. Enroll now! www.beocdfree.com *** Unlocking intricacies of OCD and PTSD with two incredible …

Learn #allthingsocd with the OCD Whisperer Channel. Take control of your OCD with the "Be OCD Free" course. Start your ERP journey and say goodbye to intrusive thoughts. Learn practical strategies and take the first step towards a brighter, OCD-free future. Enroll now! www.beocdfree.com *** Today I talk to Madison on becoming an #ocd therapist and …

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. #allthingsocd In this discussion, Christina Ennabe and I explore the experience of being diagnosed with OCD in adulthood. We delve into the unique challenges and considerations that come with receiving an OCD diagnosis later in life. We also discuss different ways to cope with and manage the cond…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. #allthingsocd Join us for a candid interview with Nicole Morris, a mom, podcaster and a therapist who's sharing her journey of raising children while living with OCD. Nicole talks about the challenges and joys of motherhood and how her OCD diagnosis has impacted her life as a parent. Whether you'…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. #allthingsocd Unlock the Secrets of Misophonia with Natasha Daniels! Join the conversation with one of the leading experts in the field of OCD and Anxiety. Natasha Daniels shares her insights and knowledge. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to expand your understanding of Misophonia. Listen no…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. #allthingsocd Shaun Flores and I discussed OCD and the Black Community. Listen to find out more. If you are interested in learning more about Shaun Flores check out these resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshaunflores/ Resources: https://linktr.ee/theshaunflores *** IOP and Indivi…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. #allthingsocd Dr. Jonathan Hoffman and I discussed Substance Use and OCD treatment. Listen to find out more. If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Hoffmans work at NBI, check out these resources: https://www.facebook.com/nbiweston https://www.linkedin.com/company/nbiweston/ https://www…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. #allthingsocd Mike Heady and I discussed what kind of therapy is ICBT? Is it meta-cognitive therapy? Is it cognitive therapy for OCD? Listen to find out. If you are interested in learning more about Mike Heady, check out these resources: Website Instagram Email michaelheady@anxietyandstress.com *…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Krista Reed and I discussed what it has been like learning ICBT (Inference Based CBT) and using ourselves as two therapists wit lived experience, as well as using it in therapy with clients. If you are interested in learning more, check out these resources: Website Instagram *** IOP and Individua…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. I talked with Brooke Miller about her experience with OCD, Anorexia, and Bipolar 2 diagnosis. Have a listen to learn more. If you are interested in learning more, check out her: Website Instagram *** IOP and Individual OCD Therapy with Kristina Orlova (CA residents only) 30 day digital journal to…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. I talked with Mike Sizemore. He serves on OCD Midwest, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. He runs peer support groups and has OCD. If you are interested in learning more, check out their website: Website: http://www.ocd-midwest.org/ *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD 30 day jou…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. I talked with Olga Green who is a teacher for Practice Consciousness School founded by Estonian Wisdom teacher Ingvar Vilido. We talked about intuition, gut feeling, and how to know when you are truly using these senses versus your anxiety. If you are interested in learning more about Olga's work…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. I talked with Gina Abbondante from Change of Mind Counseling about her OCD lived experience and using ICBT vs ERP and ACT. Have a listen to learn more. If you are interested in learning more about Gina's work, check out these resources: Website: www.changeofmindcounseling.com For trainings or to …

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. I talked with Jonathan Schultz about OCD Lived Experience and using ERP. If you are interested in learning more about Jonathan, check out these resources: Instagram: @ocd_strong OCD a couples story book link: https://amzn.to/347p9DW Tik Tok handle: @ocd_strong *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for O…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. I talked with Rev. Katie O'Dunne about Faith and OCD. Have a listen to learn more. If you are interested in learning more about Rev. Katie O'Dunne's work, check out these resources: Instagram: @revkrunsbeyondocd Website: revkatieodunne.com Faith/OCD Support Groups: https://www.revkatieodunne.com/…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. I talked with Stephanie Woodrow about Gender Identity and OCD, what it is and how they intersect. If you are interested in learning more about Stephanie Woodrow's work, check out her website: www.nationalanxietyocd.com *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination …

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. I talked with Catherine Goldhouse about I-CBT, what it is and how is it different from ERP and ACT. If you are interested in learning doing trainings for I-CBT or consultations, please check out her website: www.catherinegoldhouse.com *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compul…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. I talked with Jenna Overbaugh who has her own practice and does social media marketing for NOCD. We discussed how R-OCD, relationship OCD focuses on intimate relationships only, but that is not the only way that obsessive compulsive disorder shows up in other relationships. Website Instagram page…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. I talked with sisters Emily and Lindsay from Think Presently about their own OCD journeys and what prompted them to create Think Presently. Unlike most mantra-style bracelets, theirs are designed to help manage stress and anxiety using cognitive-behavioral techniques– instead of toxic positivity …

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. *(This episode is week late due to me getting ill.) Today I share something personal about how my own OCD has been showing up in my business and how observing my own obsessive mind using ERP and IBT has been helping me to stop the OCD cycle. Inference Based Therapy is a metacognitive therapy for …

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I discuss the ways we sell our own internal OCD story to ourselves. Our OCD logic can sound so reasonable at times. Have a listen let me know what you think. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Discl…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I discuss Rumination and how we can all justify our rumination and reinforce the doubt as well as share some of the journal prompts in my ebook coming out next week! eBook- Your Guide to Compulsive Rumination +30 day journal *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive…

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I discuss self-punishment as a compulsion. You may want to start a log to track your triggers, obsessions, and how you compulse to increase your self -awareness. I also mentioned thought -action fusion (hint: its when you believe just the act of having a bad thought is the same as acting on…