FearCast Podcast

For today’s episode, I was joined by Nathan Peterson (27:32), Kelley Franke, and Lauren Rosen (39:35) to talk about trigger warnings. We have all heard about them, we have also all heard them, but are they helpful, should we expect them, and how do you handle getting triggered unexpectedly? I answer a few of these questions then my wonderful guests join me to give their takes on trigger warnings. I had a great time speaking with these wonderful and wise people, and hopefully you will too. Kelley Franke: Instagram- @ObsessiveCompulsiveTreatment Lauren Rosen: Instagram- @TheObsessiveMind Nathan Peterson: Instagram- @OCDandAnxietyOnline Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ClvnrcrC-3wr27fz_HlIQ The post Trigger Warnings with Nathan Peterson, Kelley Franke, and Lauren Rosen appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

For this week’s episode, I was joined by Erin Ramachandran of Mental Health Strong to answer a listener’s question about how to best manage their anxiety as they are on the cusp of getting married. They feel guilty that their OCD, specifically Scrupulosity, is impacting their relationship, and they are looking for ideas on how to start their marriage out strong despite the presence of OCD. Thank you all for your patience on this episode. I was dealing with some family matters this past week, so I did not record. I’ll be back again next week with another episode! The post Marriage, Intimacy, and Scrupulosity feature Erin Ramachandran appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

On this episode, I answer two questions that center around HOCD (Sexual Orientation OCD, i.e. SO-OCD), but ask different questions within these two themes. The first question (6:40) is about a woman suffering with ROCD about her boyfriend, but the ROCD is then compounded by obsessions about her sexuality and compulsions of avoidance and mental checking. The second question (23:27) is about a young man’s doubt about his own sexuality and his obsession’s insistence that several awkward and odd situations are all the evidence he needs. Thank you all for joining me again for the FearCast. I’m experimenting with putting out more episodes but with fewer questions, so thank you all for your patience with this slight change in the show’s format. The post HOCD caused by my ROCD? And HOCD caused by my lack of relationship experience? appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

On this episode, I am joined by Kelley Franke, MFT, and Lauren Rosen, MFT, for a presentation we gave at the 2021 IOCDF conference. They were so kind to join me to discuss what you can do if and when your genuine interests, hobbies, or life responsibilities get hijacked by an obsession. This was a really fun talk and I always enjoy presenting with Lauren and Kelley; two of the smartest and funnest therapists out there. If you would like the handouts or slides of the presentation, please feel free to message me and I’ll send them to you. Special thank you to Dr Jeff Szymanski, PhD, of the IOCDF for granting permission to republish this presentation. The post “What To Do When Obsessions Overlap With Genuine Interests”- IOCDF presentation with Kelley Franke, MFT, and Lauren Rosen, MFT appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

On this episode, I discuss Sensorimotor OCD, Self-Compassion, and SO-OCD (HOCD). More specifically, on my first question, I discuss someone’s fear about potentially losing their ability to blink in a natural manner, and how they should work with this fear. Next, I answer someone’s double question. Their first question is about how to apply a compassionate perspective to their Real-Event OCD, and their second question is about whether obsessions are at least partially true! To learn more about Sensorimotor and Hyperawarness OCD, please check out this article from the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center Self Compassion Workbook for OCD by Kimberley Quinlan Hyperawareness and Sensorimotor OCD The post #78- Losing Natural Ability To Blink, Self-Compassion, and Are Obsessions Partially True? appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

I’m back again with an episode that is full of diverse topics and a host of information. First, I answer a question about Symmetry OCD (8:25) and discuss what it is, what it isn’t, and what can be done about it. Next, I talk about an article I wrote about OCD being a feeling problem, not a thinking problem (21:46). After this, I talk about what to do when people say not to work with a therapist who focuses on the past or past trauma in OCD treatment (25:52). Finally, I talk about “compulsive flooding,” whether it’s good or bad, and how to minimize it’s negative impact in POCD treatment (30:22). Thanks, as always, for listening, and please feel free to mail me in your audio question to Questions@fearcastpodcast.com The post #77- Symmetry OCD, the “feeling problem”, trauma, and compulsive flooding appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

I’m back, and a little late. However, I’m here on this episode to answer several questions from one particular listener. Lynn. She asks a ton of great questions ranging from the effects of surgery on BDD, the brain structures that contribute to OCD and obsession, how to deal with the obsession in the moment, and a number of other thoughtful and relevant questions. If you have questions for the podcast, and want to send them over in audio form, go over to Instagram, or email them to kevin@calocd.com The post Lynn’s Questions appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Here we are with another question and answer episode. On this jumble episode, I answer a question about soemone’s obsession about their voice and how to deal with tension around their vocal cords when it impacts their ability to perform (8:50). Next, I discuss how someone can, could, or should respond to their HOCD (SO-OCD) obsession (20:10). Finally, I answer a question about how to handle someone’s obsessions transferring over to an obsession about their partner (30:11). If anyone is going to attend this year’s IOCDF Conference, feel free to check out the talk that Kelley Franke, Lauren McMeiken and I are giving on managing obsessions when they attack your personal and genuine interests. The post Vocal tension OCD, what to say to my HOCD thoughts, and transferring my obsessions to my partner appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Today we are talking about the addiction treatment model and how it overlaps with, influences, and takes places alongside OCD and anxiety treatment. For this episode, I was joined by Addiction and OCD specialist Elizabeth Bartholomew and she was able to offer an overview of what the AA model is, what treatment for OCD can look like for someone going through addiction recovery, and how some key elements of both can be used to gain recovery. The post Addiction Treatment and OCD Treatment with Elizabeth Bartholomew appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

On this episode, I was joined by Chris Trondsen who shared his knowledge of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Chris shared with us his understanding of BDD, how it differs from OCD, some specific issues to be aware of when working with or dealing with BDD, and what treatment looks like. He was also kind enough to hang out and answer some listener questions with me about BDD. The post Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Chris Trondsen appeared first on FearCast Podcast.