The OCD Stories
Welcome to The OCD Stories, hosted by Stuart Ralph. The podcast has been heard over 7million times globally. Check out your first episode from our existing hundreds of episodes featuring experts, and people experiencing symptoms just like you today. If you do, you may just feel understood, heard and possibly help you identify your next step in your own personal journey to healing.
Disclaimer - this podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek treatment from a licensed mental health professional.
Latest episodes
Dec 29, 2019 • 38min
Dr Patricia Zurita Ona - The ACT (& ERP) Workbook for Teens with OCD (Ep206)
In episode 206 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Patricia Zurita Ona. Patricia is director of the East Bay Behavior Therapy Center and adjunct professor at the Wright Institute. She is the author of several books including Escaping the Emotional Roller Coaster, and her new book “The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCD: Unhook Yourself and Live Life to the Full”. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-patricia-zurita-ona-act-and-erp-for-teens-with-ocd
Dec 22, 2019 • 42min
Dr Jon Grayson & Sarah - OCD Staring (Ep205)
In episode 205 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Jonathan Grayson. Jon with his wife, Cathy founded the LA treatment centre for anxiety and OCD. Jon has been working with people with OCD for 35 years and is the author of Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He founded the support group GOAL and is also known for his idea virtual camping. He is on the podcast today to talk about a subtype called OCD staring, and is joined by Sarah to share her experience. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-jon-grayson-and-sarah-ocd-staring
Dec 15, 2019 • 26min
Karina Dach - Postpartum OCD (Ep204)
In episode 204 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Karina Dach. Karina is a licensed therapist in Colorado, and Florida. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/karina-dach-postpartum-ocd
Dec 8, 2019 • 44min
Dr Sally Winston - Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking (Ep203)
In episode 203 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Dr Sally Winston. Sally co-founded The Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland in 1992. She is co-author of “Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts”, and co-author of the new book “Needing to Know for Sure: A CBT-Based Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking”. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-sally-winston-compulsive-checking-and-reassurance-seeking
Dec 1, 2019 • 1h 18min
Dr Josh Spitalnick - OCD in children and its treatment (Ep202)
In episode 202 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Dr Josh Spitalnick. Josh is a licensed psychologist, owner and clinical director at the Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta, an outpatient clinic. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-josh-spitalnick-ocd-in-children-and-its-treatment
Nov 24, 2019 • 1h 18min
Chris Trondsen Shares his Story, Advocacy and Becoming a Therapist (Ep201)
In episode 201 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Chris Trondsen. Chris is psychotherapist at the Gateway institute, an OCD and anxiety treatment center. He currently serves as the Vice President of the IOCDF Southern California Affiliate - OCD So Cal, leading efforts in OCD awareness and education in the local community. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/chris-trondsen-shares-his-story-advocacy-and-becoming-a-therapist Support this show
Nov 17, 2019 • 51min
Dr Steven Phillipson - Exposure and Response Prevention (Ep200)
Episode 200 is here. The timing is perfect, as we broke 2 million downloads last night. Thank you so much for being on this journey with the show. It’s been a long and rewarding 4 years. I hope the podcast continues to support and inspire you in your recovery. I appreciate you! Support this show In episode 200 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. He co-founded the first Support group for OCD sufferers in the New York area in 1987. Steven is the Clinical Director at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-exposure-and-response-prevention
Nov 10, 2019 • 42min
Jayme Valdez - Pedophilia themed OCD (Ep199)
In episode 199 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Jayme Valdez. Jayme is the owner of Clearview OCD Counseling, a private psychotherapy practice just outside Boston. Jayme is a licensed mental health counselor and serves on the Board of Directors for OCD Massachusetts and OCD Rhode Island. Shownotes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/jayme-valdez-pedophilia-themed-ocd
Nov 3, 2019 • 58min
Lori Johnson - Family support and boundaries (Ep198)
In episode 198 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Lori Johnson. Lori is a therapist based in the Denver area who specialises in OCD, anxiety and addiction. Lori runs a private practice called In Focus Counselling. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/lori-johnson-family-support-and-boundaries
Oct 27, 2019 • 31min
Jon Hershfield - Existential themed OCD (Ep197)
In episode 197 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Jon Hershfield. Jon is a psychotherapist who specialises in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. We talk about what is existential themed OCD, common obsessions and compulsions, ERP for this theme, how families can support their loved one with OCD, and much much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/jon-hershfield-existential-themed-ocd
