In episode 461 I chat with Dr Michael Alcée. Michael is a clinical psychologist (Ph.D.). 

We discuss his therapy story, how Michael works with OCD, the existential story, exposure to feelings, 3 upsides of OCD, his book, some nuances of OCD, and much more. Hope it helps. 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/michael-461 

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In episode 460 I chat with Lou who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. 

We discuss her OCD story, harm themed OCD around her family, self-harm themed OCD, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), her experiences at The OCD Camp, creativity, words of hope, and much more. Hope it helps. 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/lou-460 

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In episode 459 I chat with Nicole Morris, LMFT. Nicole is a therapist and host of the OCD Family podcast. 

We discuss her therapy story, her view of OCD, Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), her podcast and favourite guests, words of hope and much more. Hope it helps.

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/nicole-459 

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In episode 458 I chat with Hannah who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us.

In this episode we discuss how OCD manifested for her in childhood including: a fear of rabies, worries around swallowing, worries around her heart stopping, as well as harm, religious, and sexual orientation themes of OCD. We discuss other themes such as pOCD, and doing exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), starting a support group, and much more. Hope it helps. 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/hannah-458 

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