FearCast Podcast

For today’s episode, I answer a few emailed questions! I’m going over two listener questions. The first one from someone struggling with driving and feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, and fearful. I offer them some advice on how they can embrace the good with the bad, and discuss how compassion can boost her self confidence! With the second question, I discuss some ways the listener can deal with their fear of developing Schizophrenia and similar disorders. Great questions this week, as always, and I loved being able to answer them! The post #181- Driving Anxiety And Self-Criticism, And Schizophrenia Fears appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Return FearCast audio question submitter questions whether or not they are happy. Like, a lot. In their relationship, with their friends, with their hobbies. Even worse, they notice their rumination about their happiness and daydreaming pulls their attention away from reality. Oh, and maybe it’s not even OCD, wait, or is it… the rumination is ever present! The post #180- Constantly Checking Whether Or Not I’m Happy. Help! appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Today’s audio question comes from a listener who’s trying to help her partner who seems to be struggling with some type of OCD. In the episode, we discuss the listener’s questions about Relationship Focused OCD (ROCD), False Memory OCD, and Pure-O. There’s a lot to the question and I do my best to offer some ideas on how the questioner can reach out, be supportive, and accept uncertainty of her own. The post #179- I Loved Her, I Reassured Her, She Left Me. What’s Going On? appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Today’s episode features Dr. Ran Littman, PhD, who joins me to discuss everything there is to know about Relationship OCD (ROCD). Dr. Littman is a researcher, therapist, and writer who has a particular interest in helping people overcome the impact of ROCD on their life and pursue more effective and vibrant relationships. He offers great advice and guidance to those struggling with ROCD and he was a joy to have on. The post #178- Relationship OCD (ROCD) With Dr. Ran Littman, PhD appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Today is a continuation in the Faith and Doubt series where I highlight people working to help people overcome Religious Scrupulosity, the OCD subtype focusing on one’s religious life. I was joined by Mubeena Mira, LCSW, who shared her wisdom about Religious Scrupulosity within the Muslim community. This was a fantastic conversation. Mubeena was able to provide a clear roadmap for compassionate and culturally relevant treatment for practicing Muslims. The post #177- Faith and Doubt: Religious Scrupulosity Within Islam With Mubeena Mirza, LCSW appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Today’s audio question comes from a listener who previously, er… currently, is struggling with SO-OCD. They previously struggled with their obsession daily, but that has calmed. But, now they are triggered to the memory of the obsession, which triggers the obsession. If they aren’t currently overwhelmed by the obsession, why did they have the obsession in the first place? Does that mean they are actually just gay? The post #176- No Longer Being Daily Obsessed Makes Me Question The Initial Obsession appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

For today’s episode, I was able to have on Dr. Josh Spitalnick and Michael Stier, LPCC, to discuss health anxiety. They recently released the book “The Complete Guide To Overcoming Health Anxiety” and were kind enough to join me to talk about their book and how to face down health anxiety in a doable, and I dare say enjoyable, way. They offer some great insight into the perspective one must have to treat health anxiety, and they offer some helpful tips on ways to structure therapy to feel heard, cared for, and encouraged. To learn more about health anxiety and hypochondria and treatment, check out this article from the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center The post #175- The First Episode With Dr. Josh Spitalnick and Michael Stier On Health Anxiety appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Today’s audio question comes in from “C” who wants to know whether her SO-OCD is decreasing her sense of attraction to her partner, or if she is actually experiencing a change, transition, or awakening to the realization that she’s actually, truly, gay. I go through the question and discuss several other issues that could be contributing to her experience, including her medication, overall anxiety, and ruminative patterns. We also discuss a, new to me, reassurance resource called the “Lesbian Masterdoc” that aims to give people the confidence to know that they might actually be a lesbian. Spoiler… it doesn’t answer anything definitively, but does stoke the fires of confusion and uncertainty. So, check it out! The post #174- Is SO-OCD Decreasing My Attraction To My Partner? appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Today’s episode is a special discussion of Illness Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Hypochondriasis,Health OCD, or whatever else you wanna call it. What ever name works for you, today I discuss the common obsessions, common compulsions, and treatment of health anxiety! In addition to all the general information about this disorder and treatment, I share several health related exposures throughout the episode, so it’s a great opportunity to practice uncertainty, acceptance, and resiliency! If you have questions about health anxiety, or want to share your journey through health anxiety, please reach out to me via the Submit A Question link, or by sending me a DM at instagram. For more about Health Anxiety, Hypochondriasis, and Health OCD, check out this article from the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center The post #173- Health Anxiety, Hypochondriasis, Health OCD appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Today’s audio question comes from a listener who wants to know how to deal with an obsession that comes back. Do they handle it on their own, or do they go back to therapy? Their obsession, new or old, is not always tainted with anxiety. Sometimes it is neutral or enjoyable, and sometimes it’s anxiety provoking. How should he handle this situation? The post #172- Handing An Obsession Resurgence; Return To Therapy, Or Deal On My Own? appeared first on FearCast Podcast.