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The OCD Stories

Welcome to The OCD Stories, hosted by Stuart Ralph. The podcast has been heard over 6 million 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.
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Mar 29, 2020

In episode 219 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Nathalie Maragoni. Nathalie is an associate marriage and family therapist specialising in Cognitive-Behavioural therapy for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety and OC-related disorders. Nathalie has also be an OCD advocate under the name Mindonfire_OCD on instagram for many years.

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/nathalie-maragoni-ocd-therapy-for-children-young-people-and-adults

The podcast is sponsored by NOCD. To find out more about NOCD and their therapy plans head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories

Here are two bonus mini-podcasts I recorded with two people at NOCD: https://theocdstories.com/nocd-bonus/

Mar 22, 2020

In episode 218 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Sheva Rajaee. Sheva is a psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other related anxiety disorders. Sheva did a Ted Talk called “Addicted to the answer – anxiety in the age of information“ which made up the core of our first podcast together.

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/sheva-rajaee-relationship-themed-ocd

The podcast is sponsored by NOCD. To find out more about NOCD and their therapy plans head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories

Here are two bonus mini-podcasts I recorded with two people at NOCD: https://theocdstories.com/nocd-bonus/

 

Mar 18, 2020

In this special episode of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Jonathan Grayson. Jon has been specializing in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) for more than 40 years and is the author of Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-jon-grayson-coronavirus-covid-19-ocd/

Mar 15, 2020

In episode 217 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Celin Gelgec. Celin is a Clinical Psychologist and director at the Melbourne Wellbeing Group. She is the author of the book “Treating OCD - a clinician's guide to getting unstuck".

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-celin-gelgec-getting-unstuck-from-ocd

The podcast is sponsored by NOCD. To find out more about NOCD and their therapy plans head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories

Mar 8, 2020

In episode 216 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Pete Roberts who has kindly agreed to share his story with us. Pete is the author of the book 'Unknown Forces the heartfelt story of a man struggling with mental health and his battle to live a normal life'.

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-pete-roberts

Mar 1, 2020

In episode 215 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Madasen McGrath who has kindly agreed to share her story with us. 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-madasen-mcgrath

3rd annual gamechangers is in less than a week (info + tickets): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-ocd-gamechangers-tickets-82657196901

Feb 23, 2020

Find out more about the OCD Gamechangers 2020 event

In episode 214 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Mike Heady. Mike is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and associate director at The Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland. 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/mike-heady-dating-with-ocd

Feb 16, 2020

Find out more about the OCD Gamechangers 2020 event

In episode 213 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Bryan Piatt who has kindly agreed to share his story with us. Bryan is a producer over at KARE 11 News, and co-founder of the Refresh Network, a mental health media platform. 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-bryan-piatt

Feb 9, 2020

In episode 212 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Stephen Smith who has kindly agreed to share his story with us. Stephen is the founder and CEO of NOCD.

The podcast is sponsored by NOCD. To find out more about NOCD and their treatment plans head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-stephen-smith-nocd-founder

Feb 2, 2020

In episode 211 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Jonathan Grayson and Bob Cianfrone. Jon has been specializing in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) for more than 40 years and is the author of Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He is on the podcast today to talk about the OCD subtype around the fear of going 'crazy', and is joined by Bob to share his experience. 

The podcast is sponsored by NOCD. To find out more about NOCD and their treatment plans head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/jon-grayson-and-bob-cianfrone-a-fear-of-going-crazy

Jan 26, 2020

On the podcast today I have Natasha Daniels. Natasha is a child and teen therapist. Creator of atparentingsurvival.com a website and podcast dedicated to helping families and parents understand and support their children with OCD and anxiety. 

The podcast is sponsored by NOCD. To find out more about NOCD and their treatment plans head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories 

Show notes:

https://theocdstories.com/podcast/natasha-daniels-parenting-children-and-teens-with-ocd/

Jan 19, 2020

The podcast is sponsored by NOCD. To find out more about NOCD and their treatment plans head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories 

In episode 209 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Nicole Falcone who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story and poetry with us. 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-nicole-falcone

Jan 12, 2020

In episode 208 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Ryan Glode. Ryan is a licenced mental health counselor at RICBT a group psychotherapy practice specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He is the president and founder of OCD Rhode Island, an Official Affiliate of the IOCDF. 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/ryan-glode-family-accommodation-in-ocd-treatment

Jan 5, 2020

In episode 207 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Amy Diener who has kindly shared her story with us. We talk about her OCD story, mental health in Asia and her art. Hope it helps. 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-amy-diener

Dec 29, 2019

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

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 8, 2019

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

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

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

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Nov 17, 2019

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! 

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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

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

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

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

Oct 20, 2019

In episode 196 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Lucy Clark from Mind Food, and Jess about her experience with mental health gardening. Mind Food is a not-for-profit that runs nature based courses that support people to manage & improve their mental wellbeing.

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/lucy-and-jess-mental-health-gardening

Oct 13, 2019

In episode 195 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Jon Hershfield and Shala Nicely. Jon and Shala are both therapists who specialise in OCD. They co-wrote a book called “Everyday mindfulness for OCD: Tips, Tricks, and Skills for Living Joyfully”. 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/jon-hershfield-shala-nicely-meditation-and-mindfulness-for-people-with-ocd

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