Podcast Episodes

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 2 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 2 weeks 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 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jan Stewart: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with OCD and Neurodiversity (#490)

In episode 490 chat with Jan Stewart. Jan is a mental health and neurodiversity advocate. She authored the book, ‘Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness’.

We discuss J…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Dr Michael Greenberg: OCD as a defense mechanism (#489)

In episode 489 I chat with Dr Michael Greenberg. Michael is a clinical psychologist who specialises in Rumination-Focused ERP (RF-ERP). 

We discuss an update on Michael, rumination-focused exposure a…

Published on 3 months ago

Dr Steven Phillipson: Look at you looking at me, and other niche OCD spike themes (#488)

In episode 488 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 3 months, 1 week ago

Justin Hughes, Valerie Andrews, Dr Alan Noble, and Chelsea Risko: A Deeper Dive into the role of faith (Christianity) in OCD treatment (#487)

In episode 487 I chat with Justin Hughes, Valerie Andrews, Dr Alan Noble, and Chelsea Risko.

We discuss  how OCD can latch on to faith, scrupulosity, finding the line between compulsive prayer and va…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Story: Stephen D'Intino (existential OCD, a detrimental psychedelics experience, trauma) (#486)

In episode 486 I chat with Stephen who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us.

We discuss his story, his early memories, how OCD affected his work, existential themed OCD, medication, a det…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jonny Say: OCD and the therapeutic relationship (#485)

In episode 485 I chat with Jonny Say. Jonny is a UK based therapist and co-director at The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy. 

We discuss the importance of the therapeutic relationship, the benefits…

Published on 4 months ago

Story: Patrick Hussain (Suicidal themed OCD, shame, ERP) (#484)

In episode 484 I chat with Patrick who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. 

We discuss his story, suicidal themed OCD, dreams, his early OCD memories, panic, contamination, opening up t…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago