FearCast Podcast

Today, I was joined by Rev. Katie O’Dunn to discuss issues relating to treating Religious Scrupulosity. Rev. O’Dunn is an interfaith chaplain, OCD advocate, Disney fan, and marathon runner, and her credentials can go on and on. I had a great time discussing her work with Scrupulosity and how she helps people toward recovery through her very unique perspective. The post #134- Religious Scrupulosity OCD with Rev. Katie O’Dunn appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

On this episode, I answered three listener questions. The first question is about how to deal with contamination obsessions that are effecting the listener’s eating routines. How can they stop checking their food and overall being hyperaware of what gets in, or already is in, their food. The next question is about getting family on board and supportive for treatment, how to do it, and whether it’s actually necessary for recovery. Finally, I answer a question about Postpartum OCD and how the listener can deal with this matter when she doesn’t have external compulsions. At the end of the day, this question is about Pure-O, Pure Obsessional, Purely Obsession OCD (whatever you want to call it). Thanks, as always, for listening! To learn more about contamination obsessions and treatment, check out this article from the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center The post #133- Eating and Contamination, Getting Family Support, and PPOCD When It’s Only Obsessions appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

For today’s episode, I was joined by Lauren Rosen, MFT, to discuss dating and relationships while dealing with OCD. This is in response to last week’s episode where I discussed dating and some listeners thought I could have gone into more detail, so Lauren and I spent 45 minutes talking about it. We discuss all sorts of topics related to dating, including when to tell someone you have OCD, dating with the uncertainty about one’s sexuality, and doubt about whether you are truly into the person you are dating. We go all over the place, and hopefully you enjoy our conversation. The post #132- OCD, Dating, And Relationships with Lauren Rosen, MFT appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Another audio question for this week! For this week, I answer two questions, one from an audio submitter, and another from Instagram. The first question is about Partner Focused ROCD and being obsessed about whether her partner was moral, or moral enough. The next question is about exposure suggestions for SO-OCD (they refer to it as HOCD in the question), and they also want to know about whether they can or should date while they are struggling with their obsession. Spoiler, yes they should, if they want. More on that in the episode. The post <strong>#131- Partner Focused ROCD, and Exposures For, and Dating Despite, SO-OCD</strong> appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Today is a full episode! I answer four, that’s right, FOUR listener questions. Out of order, I answer a question about what recovery looks like and if recovery is even possible. Next, I give some tips and advice to someone wondering how to give back to the OCD community and help others without having to go through a full degree program to become a therapist. I discuss a question about how to deal with an obsession about morality and whether they really care about moral issues, and if they are even moral at all. Last, I discuss a question about how to get back to life after a miscarriage that inadvertently triggered obsessions, compulsive behavior, and avoidance. I get a little off topic here and I get surprisingly caught off guard while answer this question, but I do my best to just go with it. The post <strong>#130- Is Recovery Possible, Giving Back After Recovery, “Am I Moral,” and Life After Miscarriage</strong> appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Today’s episode features two listener questions with the first being an audio question. The first questioner asks whether OCD can stop you from feeling or experiencing love. I have plenty to say about this and even consulted a few colleagues on the subject. The next question is an ROCD question about how the listener can deal with rapidly changing obsessional themes within their ROCD. Is their partner an alcoholic? Will they turn into their dad? Are they funny? One. After. The. Other. Great questions, and I appreciate their willingness to share! The post <strong>#129- Can OCD Stop You From Feeling Love, and Dealing With Rapidly Changing Obsessions</strong> appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Welcome to 2023! For today’s podcast I received another audio question from Jenn asking a GREAT question about what to do when the typical OCD “what if” obsession question isn’t a what if at all, but just a statement of fact?! I also have a great question from an Instagram follower who asked about how they can deal with the fear of people telling others about her former porn and sexting addiction. This Real-Event OCD question took some courage and vulnerability to ask, so I really appreciate their strength and willingness! The post <strong>#128- What if the obsession isn’t “What If”, and Real-Event OCD from past porn/ sexting addiction?</strong> appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

For today’s podcast, I was joined by Justin Hughes, MA, who discusses his passion for reconnecting to, or building new, community as part of his treatment for people with OCD and anxiety disorders. This was a very fun conversation with Justin, and he offers some great points on how to find community, connect with the one you have, make reasonable steps to strengthening it, and building your willingness to have vulnerability part of your treatment (and why). The post #127- How Community Needs To Be Part Of Treatment, with Justin Hughes, MA appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Dr. Michael Greenberg joins me again to continue our discussion of his Rumination Focused CBT treatment method for OCD! Additionally, he was kind enough to answer a few listener questions about his methodology. We discuss Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) from his approach, including in-vivo and imaginal exposures, and how to begin facing your fears and thoughts in a meaningful and direct way. If you have further questions for Dr. Greenberg, please send me the questions here, or send me a message through Instagram and I will be sure to have Dr. Greenberg on again. On the episode he mentions the following article on rumination. Please also see the rest of his website for updated articles and information on his approach. How to Stop Ruminating Malan’s Model of OCD Three Types of OCD Cases: Integrating Malan’s Model of OCD with the Core Fear Model Anatomical Models of RuminationCausal JustificationsDefining and Demarcating CompulsionRF-ERP Order of Operations The post #126- Rumination Focused CBT For OCD with Dr. Michael Greenberg, pt II appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

On today’s episode, I answer Jessica’s questions about what to do with a new obsession after losing weight. She now wonders whether she really knows what she looks like and checks herself in the mirror and ruminates about past events. The post #125- I Lost Weight, Now I obsess That I Don’t Know What I Look Like appeared first on FearCast Podcast.