
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

Aug 26, 2018 • 31min
What this person without OCD wants you to know (Ep137)
In episode 137 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed my friend Eliot who attended and supported The OCD Camp. At the camp he got to spend 48hrs with many people with OCD. As he's someone who doesn't have OCD I wanted to get him on to find out his take on OCD, and people with OCD after getting to know many people with OCD. We also discuss his own mental health, how people can break down stigma, and his words of hope. Hope it helps. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/category/podcast/what-this-person-without-ocd-wants-you-to-know

Aug 19, 2018 • 44min
Dr Patrick McGrath - It's ok to be uncomfortable (Ep136)
In episode 136 of the podcast I chat with Dr Patrick McGrath about treating OCD and addiction together, virtual reality, mindfulness, why it's ok to be uncomfortable, ERP, how families can get involved in treatment, and much much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-patrick-mcgrath-its-ok-to-be-uncomfortable All the best, Stu

Aug 12, 2018 • 57min
Story: Anna Foster (Ep135)
In episode 135 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Anna Foster. Anna is a presenter for BBC radio Newcastle. She shares her OCD story for the first time. It's a heartfelt and honest conversation. Hope it helps. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-anna-foster Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> All the best, Stu

Aug 9, 2018 • 4min
1 million downloads: A heartfelt thank you
Thank you... http://theocdstories.com/podcast

Aug 5, 2018 • 1h 22min
Aaron Harvey - Intrusive Thoughts (Ep134)
In episode 134 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Aaron Harvey. Aaron is the founder of the wonderful IntrusiveThoughts.org a not for profit website that brings together sufferers, advocates, professionals and loved ones of people with OCD in order to save lives. Aaron shares his OCD story in an honest and open way. Hope it helps. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/aaron-harvey-intrusive-thoughts Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> All the best, Stu

Jul 30, 2018 • 10min
OCD Con (Day 3)
Here is the final instalment of a 3 part mini series on my reflections, and learnings from the IOCDF conference in Washington, DC. Hope it helps. Stu http://theocdstories.com/podcast

Jul 29, 2018 • 1h 4min
Kimberley Quinlan - It’s a beautiful day to do hard things (Ep133)
In episode 133 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Kimberley Quinlan. In this episode I chat with Kimberley about how OCD can affect people's sex lives, giving yourself permission to be imperfect, why it's a beautiful day to do hard things, social anxiety, honouring your pain, self-love and much much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/kimberley-quinlan-its-a-beautiful-day-to-do-hard-things Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> All the best, Stu

Jul 29, 2018 • 14min
OCD Con (Day 2)
Here is the second instalment of a 3 part mini series on my reflections, and learnings from the IOCDF conference in Washington, DC. Hope it helps. Stu http://theocdstories.com/podcast

Jul 27, 2018 • 6min
OCD Con (Day 1)
Here is the first instalment of a 3 part mini series on my reflections, and learnings from the IOCDF conference in Washington, DC. Hope it helps. Stu http://theocdstories.com/podcast

Jul 22, 2018 • 39min
Story: Solome Tibebu (Anxiety in Teens) (Ep132)
In episode 132 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Solome Tibebu. Solome shares her OCD story, and her initiative Anxiety in Teens. Hope it helps. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-solome-tibebu-anxiety-in-teens Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> All the best, Stu