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Weekly episodes with some of the best OCD therapists and researchers in the world, as well as the occasional rambling from myself, Stuart, the host of the show. Episodes every Sunday.

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Chrissie Hodges and Jess discuss OCD

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In episode 144 of The OCD Stories podcast my guest interviewer (Jess) interviewed Chrissie Hodges. Chrissie is a Mental Health Advocate & Public Speaker, Peer Support Coach, Author of ‘Pure OCD: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder’. Chrissie was awarded the Hero award at the 24th IOCDF conference.

In this episode Jess talks to Chrissie about an her story (an update on it), working through trauma, dealing with emotions beyond anxiety, breaking down stigma, how friends and family can support their loved one with OCD without giving reassurance, tips for starting advocacy, peer support, handling the “What if this is not OCD?” intrusive thought, raising awareness in schools, feeling self-compassion, and much much more. Hope it helps.

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October 14, 2018 by Stuart Ralph

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Lori Johnson – OCD and Substance Use Disorders (Ep143)

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In episode 143 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Lori Johnson. Lori is a therapist based in the Denver area who specialises in OCD, anxiety and addiction. Lori runs a private practice called In Focus Counselling.

In this episode I chat with Lori about her therapy story, what getting life into focus means to her, we discuss ERP (Exposure and response prevention) therapy, substance use disorder alongside OCD, what her clients that recover much quicker do, self-are and much much more. Hope it helps.

October 7, 2018 by Stuart Ralph

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September Behind The Scenes Episode [Member Content]

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October 7, 2018 by Stuart Ralph

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Ashley Annestedt – Treatment Ready

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In episode 142 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Ashley Annestedt. Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in OCD, Anxiety, and Neurobehavioral Disorders. Ashley is licensed to provide therapy in 6 US states.

In this episode I chat with Ashley about her OCD story, why she got licensed in so many States, the idea of being treatment ready, Exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), dealing with challenging emotions that may arise when compulsions reduce, Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), how lack of sleep can affect OCD, living with uncertainty, self-care strategies and much much more. Hope it helps.

September 30, 2018 by Stuart Ralph

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Alejandro Ibarra – OCD Treatment (Tratamiento de TOC)

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In episode 141 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Alejandro Ibarra. Alejandro is a psychologist from Seville, in Spain. He specialises in treating OCD, and if you speak Spanish you may recognise him from his wonderful youtube channel where he talks about OCD and OCD treatment.

In this episode I chat with Alejandro about his therapy story, what treatment of OCD is like in Spain, raising awareness in Spanish speaking countries, words of hope for people with OCD, his YouTube videos, working with families, training the mind and much much more. Hope it helps.

September 23, 2018 by Stuart Ralph

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Kimberley Quinlan – ERP School

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September 18, 2018 by Stuart Ralph

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Story: Kevin Putman (RUN OCD)

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In episode 140 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Kevin Putman. Kevin is known for his advocacy work with RUN OCD a grassroots movement motivated to educate, support and raise awareness about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. As part of this Kevin ran ping pong tournaments called Ping Pong 4 OCD at the IOCDF conferences and other events. In 2015 he won the hero award from the IOCDF.

In this episode I chat with Kevin about his OCD story, his therapy journey, Mindfulness, ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy), the helpfulness of meeting others with OCD, Kevin’s self-care: yoga, running, swimming. We also talked about how humour can be healing, RUN OCD, helping yourself through helping others, and so much more. Hope it helps.

September 16, 2018 by Stuart Ralph

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Michelle Massi – ERP, Self-Compassion, and Common Humanity

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In episode 139 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Michelle Massi. Michelle is a therapist specialising in the treatment of OCD, and anxiety disorders. As well as working in private practice, Michelle also works at the UCLA OCD Adult Intensive Treatment Program.

In this episode I chat with Michelle about her therapy story, working with children, supporting parents in the treatment process, using self-compassion, the idea of common humanity, advice for when starting ERP therapy, keeping focused on the goal in therapy, relapse prevention, dealing with regret of lost time, learning to live with uncertainty, what Michelle has learned in the last few years about treating OCD, what she has noticed from her client’s who make quick progress, why it helps to connect with others with OCD, and much much more. Hope it helps.

September 9, 2018 by Stuart Ralph

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Behind the scenes episode – August

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September 7, 2018 by Stuart Ralph

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival: OCD and creativity

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In episode 138 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Lucy Danser and Sam Ross about their OCD stories, their plays and creativity, all in-person from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

In this episode I chat with Sam and Lucy about their OCD stories, their recovery journeys, their plays, advice for people who want to be creative or express themselves through the arts, how pets can sometimes help well-being, and much much more. Hope it helps.

September 2, 2018 by Stuart Ralph

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