OCD Family Podcast

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she takes this show on the road! Nicole traveled to Chicagoland this past week for the OCD Walk sponsored by OCD Midwest, an Official Affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Nicole shares about the history of the walk, honoring Denis Asselin’s advocacy in loving memory of his son through walkingwithnathaniel.org & the IOCDF. Additionally, Nicole talks to walk participants and volunteers to learn more about how we can get involved and grow this movement. So join the conversation! Because as Denis teaches us, conversation is key to this advocacy and we’re better together.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes the creator behind AT Parenting Survival, Natasha Daniels, to our family table. Natasha describes her journey in treating anxiety and OCD, as well as becoming a global resource for parents through her books, podcasts, YouTube channel and the AT Parenting Community. Join the conversation to gain practical tips and access supportive resources for helping parents navigate OCD and anxiety with hope and resilience.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes renowned expert in OCD and anxiety, Dr. Alec Pollard, Ph.D. In this episode, Alec introduces the concept of “recovery avoidance” and offers insight and tips from his new book, When A Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment. So join this important conversation and learn what you can do to bring your family towards a healthier, more functional life!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for our Season 3 premiere with lived experience warrior, Dany Grimwood. Listen as Dany becomes a voice for many who battle OCD in silence as he shares his story. Dany details his journey of recognizing the signs of OCD, to the challenges of living with it while raising a family, and how he navigated all the ups and downs along the way. But most importantly, learn how he began to free himself from fear through treatment, speaking out and living life anyway. You won’t want to miss his great tips and all the hope, so join the conversation, family!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, in the final episode of Season 2 and this summer’s Water Cooler Chats series! This episode covers tips on finding an OCD provider, a spotlight on community support, online supports groups and courses where therapists and warriors alike can learn more about OCD! OCD can be overwhelming enough, so join us for a brief overview of resources you can access today! And don’t forget to join us for the kick off of Season 3 next week!

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she brings the OCD Family Community our penultimate episode of Season 2! This week is guided from a listener’s question about the Feared Possible Self, also known as the FPS, as learned about in Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)! New to OCD!? Or even I-CBT!? No worries! Nicole will catch you up to speed while explaining the striking similarities between the OCD brain and theatrical, immersive productions like Hamilton! So join the conversation wherever you enjoy your podcasts and YouTube.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she reflects on the recent 29th International OCD Conference in Orlando! Listen as she discusses the good, the bad and the ugly-- we're talking about you, humidity! Review the highlights and thoughts for future programming, but stick around for a whole lot of hope!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for some myth busting fun! Nicole engages in a fun game to determine the difference between preferences and intrusive thoughts or inferences of doubt in OCD! Join us as Nicole creates AI contestants to play along, while leaning into social media content creators from TikTok to determine if their sharing is a “Preference or OCD!?” Also, listen until the end to hear who our 5 giveaway winners are from OFP’s 100th episode, courtesy of our giveaway sponsor, OCD Training School!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we celebrate our milestone 100th episode of the OCD Family Podcast! Today, we celebrate by reminiscing about binge-worthy episodes from the past two seasons, engaging in some fun OCD-themed games with my husband Patrick, and announcing an exciting giveaway from our generous sponsor, OCD Training School. Join us for this special episode filled with gratitude, games, and amazing prizes as we mark 100 episodes together!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she we discusses the challenges holidays present for those with OCD and related disorders. We explore how changes in routine and societal expectations can trigger anxiety. We offer three strategies for navigating these challenges, and a practical application to own our strength and resilience. Meet us at the water cooler to learn more!