FearCast Podcast

On this episode, I take a look at the Inhibitory Learning Model. It helps explain why Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) works, and principles that can make your exposures more effective! The post Inhibitory Learning Model appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Today, I talk about rational vs irrational fears and why the distinction doesn’t really matter. I also answer some questions about the effectiveness of OCD treatment and what factors contribute to successful treatment. For more episodes of the FearCast, please click here. To read more about phobias, please read this article from the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center. The post Rational vs Irrational Phobias appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

In Episode #7, I discuss that little voice in your head that tries to challenge and negate everything in your life. I also answer a question about encouraging family and friends to get into treatment and supporting them effectively. The post The Underminer appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Episode #6 tips its hat at OCD Awareness Week, October 7th-13th. I talk about the who, what, where, when, why, and how of sharing your OCD with friends and family. If you’re wondering about whether Harm OCD includes fear of someone harming you, then you’ll be interested in the question I answer. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook at FearCastPodcast, or leave a review for me at iTunes. You can find a local OCD Awareness Week gathering by visiting the IOCDF OCD Week page.   The post We Should Talk… About OCD appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

On Episode #5, I talk about the fear of getting fired. Additionally, I answer two questions. One question is about returning to your pre-OCD days. The other is about the spectrum of anxiety/ OCD, and in the process I talk a little about the pesky “I’m so OCD” nonsense. For more episodes of the FearCast, please visit the episodes page. To read more about phobias, please read this article with the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center. The post Getting Fired appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

In Episode #4, I go over a personal emergency kit for dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression. I also answer a question about the fear of going crazy! The post Personal Emergency Kit appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

On Episode #3 of the podcast, I look at one way to identify and deal with unwanted and intrusive thoughts. I also answer questions about having hobbies related to one’s obsessions, and how to deal with death and other inevitabilities! The post Some Thoughts Are Gross appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

On Episode #2 of FearCast, thanks to a request from some listeners, I go over the basics of Existential OCD and offer an ERP exercise for those struggling with Existential anxieties. If you listen carefully, you’ll get all the answers to all the big picture questions you’ve always asked! Or you won’t. There are a lot of questions one could ask. Early feedback for this episode is that I’m too appreciative to all you listeners. So, thanks for your feedback! Also, sorry I’m not sorry. If you have specific questions about Existential OCD for a future episode, or have a comment about this episode, please call 714-594-9281, or visit the Submit A Question tab at www.FearCastPodcast.com. To learn more about Existential OCD and treatment, please check out this article from the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash The post Existential OCD appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

The first episode! On this episode, I go over the goals of the podcast, why on earth I would ever do a podcast about anxiety and OCD, and offer a pretty morbid metaphor for Exposure and Response Prevention. Additionally, I answer questions about someone wanting to switch their obsessions to something else, and someone who is so wrapped up in their past that they don’t want to even leave the house. Steady as she goes. I’m getting my podcast legs on this one and settling into the format It’s not perfect, but then again nothing will be. It’s done because I’m saying it is! Thanks for listening! Photo by Karolina Szczur on Unsplash The post Goals and Dogs appeared first on FearCast Podcast.