Podcast Episodes

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 4 months, 2 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 4 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months 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 5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 2 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 5 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Dr Jon Abramowitz: Living well with OCD (#483)

In episode 483 I chat with Dr Jonathan Abramowitz. Jonathan is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).…

Published on 6 months ago

Story: Rebekah Collins (Contamination & harm OCD, PMDD, advocacy) (#482)

In episode 482 I chat with Rebekah who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. 

We discuss her early compulsions, trauma, an eating disorder, social anxiety and depression, agoraphobia, pan…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Story: Zoey (Fears of choking, obsessing over partners porn use, BDD) (#481)

In episode 481 I chat with Zoey who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. 

We discuss fears of choking and swallowing, obsessing over her partners porn use, therapy, exposure and response…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago