OCD Family Podcast

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back return guest expert and colleague, Carl Robbins, LCPC. We discuss the critical topic of anxiety sensitivity, which impacts OCD as well as a host of other mental health presentations. Carl shares his personal journey with anxiety sensitivity, insight and learning. The conversation journeys through different effective treatments, differentiating anxiety sensitivity from trait anxiety and more. So join the conversation as we touch on parenting, relationships and constructive tips for managing responses and promoting recovery and resilience.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she tackles the tricky intersection of OCD and Eating Disorder (ED) with special guest, Jenna Stone, LMSW. Jenna shares insights regarding the spectrum of Eating Disorders while highlighting the harmful role diet culture plays. Nicole and Jenna discuss how recovery is deeply personal and requires a multidisciplinary approach, as well as tips and strategies for accessing evidence-based care and managing the holiday season(s). So join the conversation, because hope is on the menu!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back her handsome hubs for some Ho-Ho-Holiday fun! Special guest and resident family member, Patrick Morris, helps in playing Christmas Courtroom, an Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) inspired holiday game! So join the Morrises as they highlight some psychoeducation while having fun at OCD's expense!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for Part V of our 3rd Annual OCRD Series to chat about Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) with Dr. Anthony Pinto, Ph.D., group co-facilitator, Isabelle Siegel, and OCPD Warrior, Mark. We focus on the characteristics of OCPD, challenges and treatment approaches for both individual and group therapy. Mark shares about his lived experience on work-life balance, relationships and overall quality of life. Dr. Pinto and Isabelle provide an overview of the main skills practiced in OCPD groups, and Mark highlights how these skills have impacted his road to recovery. Lastly, we have tips for the family members and loved ones to both cheer on and care for themselves. So join the conversation!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Sandi James of Australia to our OCD Family Community! In Part IV or our 3rd Annual OCRD series, Sandi is sharing more about Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and how it wrestles with gender diversity. Join us as we explore the unique impact BDD has on gender-diverse individuals, its challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of tailored therapeutic approaches. Come for the learning, stay for the hope!

Dr. Nick Neave, a psychology professor and director of the Hoarding Research Group, delves into the complexities of digital hoarding. He explains how emotional attachments and decision paralysis lead to clutter, both online and offline. Nick discusses the development of the Digital Hoarding Questionnaire and how digital clutter can impact daily functioning and cybersecurity. He also highlights the stigma around hoarding and practical advice for families looking to help their loved ones. Tune in for insights into tackling this modern dilemma with empathy and understanding!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she dives into the often overlooked, but surprisingly common fear of vomiting, with insights from psychotherapist, Anna Christie. As we chat with the esteemed podcast host of Emetophobia Help with Anna Christie, we discuss how this intense phobia can lead to avoidance and safety behaviors that can interfere with people’s ability to engage in value-driven activities and functioning. Anna shares a bit about her story, discusses treatment options, gives great resources and highlights constructive tips for family members surrounding Emetophobia warriors. So join the conversation to learn all about the hope available and the freedom offered through recovery.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent as she kicks off the annual OC-Related Disorders (OCRDs) Series! Nicole starts with guest experts, Dr. Marla Deibler, PsyD, & Dr. Renae Reinardy, PsyD. Together, they explore the nuances of BFRBs, discussing how these behaviors function as coping mechanisms and the importance of individualized, compassionate treatment. This episode touches on how BFRBs impact individuals and their families, touching on parenting strategies, treatment models and adult relationships. Join the conversation, as we unpack the complex nature of BFRBs, offer valuable insights, resources and a whole lot of hope!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Stuart Ralph, host of one of the top OCD podcasts, The OCD Stories. It’s the final week of OCD Awareness Month, which means Stuart is helping the fam by discussing the 4th cornerstone of awareness building: Advocacy. Stuart shares about his personal journey with OCD, developing The OCD Stories podcast available wherever you enjoy your podcasts, OCD camps and more! So join the conversation, and find out how you too can be an advocate for OCD Awareness!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes renowned researcher and psychologist, Dr. Pia Callesen, Ph.D., and OCD and Trauma Specialist, Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW, to our family gathering! Pia has led to way in training and further research with the founder of Metacognitive Therapy to bring the practice of MCT to Europe and beyond! Metacognitive Therapy has proven to be highly effective treatment for OCD, but it’s also a transdiagnostic approach that can help many people suffering from a range of different disorders. Pia helps to teach Nicole and Bronwyn an introductory understanding of how this therapy works, and we’re intrigued! So join the conversation to learn more about it too, because more hope is on the horizon for our OCD warriors.