Podcast Episodes

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

Episode 133

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 is it just my disorder? You learn to second-guess yours…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

132. Cognitive Therapy for OCD

Season 1 Episode 132

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

Published on 6 months ago

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

Episode 131

Imagine struggling with intrusive thoughts that feel unbearable, unshakable, and all-consuming. You try to fight them, suppress them, or rationalize them away, only to find that they persist, growing…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 130

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 everything, and seem unable to take the first step t…

Published on 7 months ago

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

Episode 129

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

In this episod…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Episode 128

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?

In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, hos…

Published on 8 months ago

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

Episode 127

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 so?

In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

126. From Fear to Freedom: Conquering Magical Thinking OCD

Episode 126

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 to a certain number? Now imagine that feeling contr…

Published on 9 months ago

125. Our Psychedelic Journey That Changed Everything

Episode 125

What if the secret to overcoming OCD and mental health challenges isn’t just about managing symptoms, but truly understanding the whole person—mind, body, and spirit? Can therapy that treats us as a …

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

124. Transforming Challenges of Just Right OCD with Andrew Cohen

Episode 124

When we think about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), common themes like contamination fears or checking rituals often come to mind. However, there is another form of OCD—"Just Right OCD"—which ce…

Published on 10 months ago