OCD Family Podcast

In this 4th of July episode of The OCD Family Podcast, Nicole shares practical strategies for managing OCD during the holidays. She reminds listeners that intrusive thoughts and obsessional doubts don’t take a day off—but we don’t owe OCD anything in return. From respecting your sensory needs to practicing ERP in alignment with your values, the episode encourages flexible, empowered choices. Nicole also touches on I-CBT strategies to help listeners “pop out” of the OCD bubble and reconnect with what matters most. So join the conversation for a supportive, honest, and actionable water cooler chat for OCD warriors and their families.

In this Water Cooler Chat, Nicole dives into two of her favorite worlds—OCD and true crime—to unpack how our brains interpret evidence. Using courtroom logic as a guide, she explores the difference between reasonable inference and inferential confusion, a common thinking trap in OCD. With real-world and courtroom examples, Nicole shows how OCD relies on imagined possibilities, self-doubt, and irrelevant associations—while fact-based reasoning, like in a trial, asks for direct evidence. It’s a mental mistrial when OCD plays judge and jury, but this episode helps listeners spot the difference and reclaim clarity. So join the conversation, because OCD doesn’t get the final verdict.

Do you or your loved one ever worry that you're “faking” your OCD? You’re not alone—and that fear might be OCD itself. In this Water Cooler Chat, Nicole tackles the painful OCD fear: “What if I don’t actually have OCD?” She explains how this doubt is part of the disorder and offers tips for loved ones to support without feeding the cycle. Plus, we recap resources for those without a therapist, including online communities. So join the conversation, because the fam has got your back!

In this episode of the Water Cooler Chat series, Nicole offers heartfelt and practical guidance for families supporting a loved one with OCD as they transition to college. Covering six key strategies, the episode emphasizes starting conversations early, building a treatment plan, and planning for a care community. It highlights the importance of life skills practice, appropriate (but not over-accommodated) support, and fostering autonomy. Lastly, we reflect that supporting someone with OCD isn’t about protection—it’s about empowerment, connection, and growth for the whole family. So join the conversation!

In this Pride Edition of the Water Cooler Chat series, join Nicole as she explores how justice-based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) can respectfully and effectively target core fears in OCD—especially within LGBTQIA+ contexts. Three examples are covered: SO-OCD (Sexual Orientation OCD), Relationship OCD, and Moral Scrupulosity tied to queer identity. The episode emphasizes that treatment should honor identity, not erase it, and provides value-driven, identity-affirming interventions that align with dignity and justice. Whether you're queer, questioning, or an ally, this episode offers empowering insights for recovery.

In this premiere S3 Water Cooler Chat, Nicole shares three key tips to help families and loved ones navigate a new OCD diagnosis — including how to better understand OCD, validate your person without reinforcing the disorder, and take care of yourself along the way.Plus, hear updates on the return of weekly chats, a special IOCDF Conference recap coming soon, and a limited-time 15% discount on OCD Training School courses through July 4, 2025.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for the Season 3 finale with Dr. Sally Winston, PsyD—renowned clinical psychologist and anxiety expert. Join us to unpack bewilderment, the often-overlooked experience of not knowing what’s going on in our minds. We explore how this confusion fuels distress in OCD and anxiety, why information (not reassurance) matters, and how understanding the process can bring real relief. Plus, get the scoop on our summer Water Cooler Chats series and what to expect before Season 4 kicks off this fall! Streaming now!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she sits down with Aneela Idnani, co-founder of HabitAware and a passionate advocate for the Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB) community. Aneela shares her powerful personal journey with trichotillomania (hair pulling), the shame and secrecy she carried for years, and how one moment of vulnerability led to the creation of the Keen bracelet—a groundbreaking tool for building awareness and reclaiming control. Together, we explore the emotional complexity of BFRBs, the importance of community and compassion, and the incredible hope that comes with understanding and support. So join the conversation!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Sindhu BS, MS, PsyD, to the OCD Family Community. Together, we learn more about Sindhu, a trailblazing OCD practitioner based in India, to explore how mental health intersects with culture, tradition, and treatment. Sindhu helps to unpack the challenges of practicing evidence-based therapies like ACT, ERP, and ICBT in a collectivist society, while honoring cultural beliefs, religious practices, and the lived experience of OCD. From navigating magical thinking to redefining family roles, this episode offers a powerful look at how clinicians can adapt care to meet clients where they are—culturally and clinically. So join the conversation!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back her old friend, advocate, and researcher, Katie Munday. Join us as we explore how research can better include, reflect, and respect neurodivergent, disabled, and OCD communities. Together, they dive into topics like accessibility, healthcare equity, chronic illness, mental health, and the importance of centering lived experience in research. Katie shares updates on their PhD journey, recent publications, and upcoming projects — all while emphasizing the transformative power of joy, community, and staying open to growth. It's a heartfelt and inspiring conversation that invites the fam to listen with compassion and curiosity.