
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

Nov 4, 2018 • 33min
Story: Robin Roblee-Strauss (What If?) (Ep147)
In episode 147 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Robin Roblee-Strauss who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story, and talk about his film “What if?”. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-robin-roblee-strauss-what-if

Oct 28, 2018 • 49min
When OCD affects you at work (with charity OCD Action) (Ep146)
In episode 146 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed 5 members of staff and volunteers from the charity OCD Action about when OCD affects you at work. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/when-ocd-affects-you-at-work-with-charity-ocd-action

Oct 21, 2018 • 47min
Story: David Murphy (Ep145)
In episode 145 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed David Murphy who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. In this episode I chat with David about his OCD story, his recovery journey, OCD in Ireland, getting the right treatment, the importance of seeing a qualified therapist who understands OCD, mindfulness and meditation, being in nature, exercise and connecting with others. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-david-murphy/

Oct 13, 2018 • 1h 2min
Chrissie Hodges and Jess discuss OCD (Ep144)
In episode 144 of The OCD Stories podcast my guest interviewer (Jess) interviewed Chrissie Hodges. Chrissie is a Mental Health Advocate & Public Speaker, Peer Support Coach, Author of 'Pure OCD: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder'. Chrissie was awarded the Hero award at the 24th IOCDF conference. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/chrissie-hodges-and-jess-discuss-ocd

Oct 7, 2018 • 49min
Lori Johnson - OCD and Substance Use Disorders (Ep143)
In episode 143 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed 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. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/lori-johnson-ocd-and-substance-use-disorders

Sep 30, 2018 • 39min
Ashley Annestedt - Treatment Ready (Ep142)
In episode 142 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Ashley Annestedt. Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in OCD, Anxiety, and Neurobehavioral Disorders. Ashley is licensed to provide therapy in 6 US states. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/ashley-annestedt-treatment-ready

Sep 23, 2018 • 31min
Alejandro Ibarra - OCD Treatment (Tratamiento de TOC) (Ep141)
In episode 141 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Alejandro Ibarra. Alejandro is a psychologist from Seville, in Spain. He specialises in treating OCD, and if you speak Spanish you may recognise him from his wonderful youtube channel where he talks about OCD and OCD treatment. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/alejandro-ibarra-ocd-treatment-tratamiento-de-toc

Sep 16, 2018 • 1h 24min
Story: Kevin Putman (RUN OCD) (Ep140)
In episode 140 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Kevin Putman. Kevin is known for his advocacy work with RUN OCD a grassroots movement motivated to educate, support and raise awareness about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. As part of this Kevin ran ping pong tournaments called Ping Pong 4 OCD at the IOCDF conferences and other events. In 2015 he won the hero award from the IOCDF. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-kevin-putman-run-ocd

Sep 9, 2018 • 41min
Michelle Massi - ERP, Self-Compassion, and Common Humanity (Ep139)
In episode 139 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Michelle Massi. Michelle is a therapist specialising in the treatment of OCD, and anxiety disorders. As well as working in private practice, Michelle also works at the UCLA OCD Adult Intensive Treatment Program. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/michelle-massi-erp-self-compassion-and-common-humanity

Sep 2, 2018 • 49min
Edinburgh Fringe Festival: OCD and creativity (Ep138)
In episode 138 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Lucy Danser and Sam Ross about their OCD stories, their plays and creativity. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/edinburgh-fringe-festival-ocd-and-creativity