In episode 550 I chat with Chrissie Hodges. Chrissie is a Peer Support specialist, founder of OCD Gamechangers, and author of Pure OCD: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and The OCD Relapse Roadmap. Chrissie was awarded the Hero Award at the 24th IOCDF Conference in San Francisco.

We discuss what’s new with her, her new book The OCD Relapse Roadmap, relapses in OCD, relapse prevention, the aspects and features of a relapse, having a plan for potential relapses, acceptance, and much more. Hope it helps.

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In episode 549 I chat with Justin Hughes and Ted Witzig, Jr. PhD. Justin, MA, LPC, is a therapist and author specializing in OCD and anxiety. A CBT practitioner trained in psychology and theology (Dallas Theological Seminary), he bridges mental health and faith. Ted, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and pastor. His roles give him a special desire to help those whose OCD has become entwined in religious and moral matters.

We discuss their therapy backgrounds, Justin’s book The Christian’s Guide to Overcoming OCD, the integration of faith and therapy, parental accommodation, and much more. Hope it helps.

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/justin-ted-549

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In episode 547 I chat with Nathaniel Wood. Nathaniel is an English professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC. He has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us.

We discuss his OCD story, hit-and-run-themed OCD, intrusive thoughts, health anxiety, religious-themed OCD, medication, fighting in the UFC, having things to focus on, therapy, what helps Nathaniel, words of hope, and much more. Hope it helps.

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