Podcast Episodes

The 500th episode. Musings and reflections from a Welsh mountain range.

In episode 500 I, Stuart Ralph, reflect on my journey with The OCD Stories podcast over the last nearly 10 years. To do this I took a hike in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales, UK.

Thanks for…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Dr Ronald Nicholson: Using humour in OCD therapy (#499)

In episode 499 I chat with Dr Ronald Nicholson. Ron is a clinical psychologist currently practicing as a post-doctoral fellow at Dr. Steven Phillipson's Center of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jonny Say interviews Stuart on the lead up to episode 500! Podcast beginnings, Stuart's key learnings, and what helped him (#498)

In episode 498 psychotherapist Jonny Say interviews Stuart. Stuart is the host and founder of The OCD Stories podcast. Stuart is a psychotherapist, and co-founder of The Integrative Centre for OCD Th…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dr Steven Phillipson: Identity contamination, not buying into OCD themes, talking about OCD, ERP tools (#497)

In episode 497 I chat with Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specialises in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. Steven is the Clinical Director at the Center for …

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Story: Riley (Compulsive exercise, residential treatment, finding joy again) (#496)

In episode 496 I chat with Riley who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us.

We discuss how OCD latched on to her sport (swimming), compulsive exercise, her different compulsions, obsession…

Published on 3 months ago

Gina Abbondante: OCD story, panic disorder, ERP, I-CBT (#495)

In episode 495 I chat with Gina Abbondante. Gina is a psychotherapist and clinical director at Change of Mind counselling.

We discuss her OCD story, panic disorder - having a panic attack as early as…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Story: Clare (Intrusive thoughts, ERP, research) (#494)

In episode 494 I chat with Clare who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us.

We discuss intrusive thoughts, harm themed OCD, skin picking, her family, exposure and response prevention thera…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Story: Braden Smith (Religious OCD, ERP, NFL, psychedelics) (#493)

In episode 493 I chat with Braden Smith who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. Braden is a offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).

We discuss…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheva Rajaee: Relationship OCD Couples Therapy (#492)

In episode 492 I chat with Sheva Rajaee. Sheva is a psychotherapist who specialises in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other related anxiety disorders. She is the founder of the Ce…

Published on 4 months ago

Story: Rowen (Sexual orientation themed OCD, relationship themed OCD) (#491)

In episode 491 I chat with Rowen who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us.

We discuss her story, compulsively confessing, sexual orientation themed OCD, relationship themed OCD, the possi…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago