Stuart RalphIn episode 70 I talk with Jeff Szymanski and Ethan Smith of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Jeff is the executive director of the charity and clinical psychologist. Ethan is an ambassador for the charity and a professional Writer/Director/Producer/Actor. This interview is one of a three part series of OCD charities. The goal is to find out more about what services they have, and how you can get involved.
Picture credit: Alison Dotson
We talk about stigma and how to break it down, the charity, the services the IOCDF offer, the term OCDvocate, their annual OCD conference, finding the right therapist and how you can get involved. Enjoy!
Listen on all podcast apps, and Spotify. Or listen direct on our website here
To listen on iTunes click the button, or go to iTunes and search “The OCD Stories“. If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe and leave a review. It helps us reach more people who need to hear these remarkable stories of recovery!
You can also listen on Android and over devices through most podcast apps, such as Stitcher.
Show notes:
Ethan and Jeff’s stories (2:50)
The IOCDF (5:00)
Stigma (8:30)
The IOCDF’s services (11:15)
How to support the IOCDF (20:30)
Jeff and Ethan’s one piece of advice (28:30)
Advice for living an amazing life (30:40)
Find out more about the IOCDF:
The International OCD Foundation – IOCDF.org
Checklist for finding the right therapist – here >
Become an OCDVOCATE
Become a member
Resources:
Jeff’s book “The Perfectionist’s Handbook” (Amazon.com)
The OCD Stories book >>
Sponsors:
This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD. Download the app for free: http://m.treatmyocd.com/ocdstories
To your success,
Stuart and The OCD Stories team
Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>